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Gettysburg Rocks to conquer childhood cancer this weekend
The huge bi-annual Gettysburg Rocks music festival continues this weekend around Adams County at 12 venues and featuring 130 musical performances. The fundraising event has been held every February and August since 2014, with the exception of August 2020 and February 2021 during the pandemic. See the complete schedule here.
Philadelphia man sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder
Damir Richardson will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder. According to the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, Richardson fired his gun into a vehicle on January 14, 2022, in Germantown. Bullets hit 17-year-old Carissa Bright and she died from her injuries. Philadelphia Police Homicide Detectives believe […]
"Not even a dog whistle at this point": Trump slammed for "antisemitic" attack on "Jewish governor"
Former President Donald Trump, reacting furiously to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's mockery of him at the Democratic National Convention, derided the one-time vice presidential prospect on a Truth Social post as a "highly overrated Jewish Governor" who was has "done nothing for Israel and never will." Shapiro's address, Trump wrote,...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 21, 2024
Aug. 22—High schools Football Friday's schedule Nonconference Albert Gallatin at Greensburg Salem, 7 p.m. Allderdice at Fox Chapel, 7 p.m. Apollo-Ridge at Leechburg, 7 p.m. Armstrong at Highlands, 7 p.m. Avella at Mapletown, 7 p.m. Avonworth at Burrell, 7:30 p.m. Beaver Falls at Blackhawk, 7 p.m. Bentworth vs. Brownsville at Charleroi, 7 p.m. Bethel Park at Seneca Valley, 7 p.m. Brentwood at ...
PennLive 5: Can’t miss Pennsylvania high school football games in Week 1
While Mid-Penn Conference programs will be involved in some intriguing matchups on opening weekend, below is a look at five contests across the Commonwealth that you don’t want to miss. Valley View at Scranton Prep, Friday, 7. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Pa. Game Commission asks public to report wild turkey sightings
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the Pa. community to report any wild turkeys spotted through the end of August. If you spot any wild turkeys through Aug. 31, make it count by reporting it to the Commission’s Wild Turkey Sighting Survey, which can be found by clicking here. You will […]
Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease to cancer and HIV.
Lawmakers, advocates seek to solve ‘period poverty’ in Pennsylvania schools
(WHTM) — Period poverty in schools is an ongoing problem Pennsylvania lawmakers and organizations are looking to solve. “It is definitely something that has been an ongoing concern and really impacting our youth throughout the Commonwealth,” said Megan Swope, the President & CEO of Making Miracles Happen Inc. also known as the Period Project Harrisburg. “You know, throughout the Commonwealth, over 400,000 people who menstruate are living below the poverty line. And that means that they are probably struggling to afford their sanitary supply. So, what will happen is those that are unsheltered or low income will extend wear or use alternative materials or go without to try to deal with their menstrual flow.”
‘Welfare to work’ aims to lower costs for Pennsylvania taxpayers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has introduced a bill that looks to help families transition out of welfare programs. The “Welfare to Work” pilot program, introduced by Frank Burns (D-Cambria), would encourage companies to hire individuals enrolled on the welfare rolls, which aims to help families to transition to self-sufficiency. The […]
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board puts rare whiskeys up for sale
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is putting on its annual Limited-Release Lottery, offering up 1,252 bottles of rare whiskeys for purchase. Pennsylvania residents and licensees will have until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, to opt in to one or more of the lotteries and/or drawings by visiting the Limited-Release Lottery web page at FWGS.com. This event will feature nine products in eight lotteries. Participants may opt...
RFK Jr. fights to keep ballot spot in Pennsylvania, asserts Democrats want to remove him
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrived in Harrisburg Tuesday to argue in Commonwealth court why he should stay on the Pennsylvania ballot, but he could not arrive on time. He showed up late and was unable to speak in court. It is unclear who Kennedy Jr. would hurt more, […]
Democrats get a third-party hopeful knocked off Pennsylvania ballot, as Cornel West tries to get on
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Democrats have won legal challenges keeping the left-wing Party for Socialism and Liberation off the battleground state’s presidential ballot, at least for now, while a lawyer with deep Republican Party ties is working to help independent candidate Cornel West get on it. The...
Brightspeed launches high-speed internet for 50,000 Pennsylvania residents
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — Nearly 50,000 Pennsylvania homes and businesses will soon have access to high-speed fiber internet. Brightspeed says they held a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier today, with attendees including U.S. Congressman John Joyce, State Senator Greg Rothman, State Representative Perry Stambaugh, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA), and other local dignitaries. The officials unveiled […]
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