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Wires reported down across the roadway in Highspire Borough
HIGHSPIRE, Pa. — Wires were reported down across the roadway in Dauphin County Friday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. They are in the 200 block of Lumber Street between Rosedale Avenue and the PA Turnpike overpass in Highspire Borough. Crews responded to the scene just...
Susquehanna Regional EMS earns award from American Heart/Stroke Association
Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC in North Central Pa.'s prehospital services team, the Susquehanna Regional EMS, recently received recognition from the American Heart/Stroke Association. The 2024 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award acknowledges the EMS team's continued success in using the Mission lifeline program, which showcases prehospital emergency responses to heart attacks and strokes. “This recognition demonstrates our team’s continued commitment to clinical excellence, providing outstanding care along with early notification to the emergency departments that they transport to,” said Tony Bixby, chief, SREMS, and director, Prehospital Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. “This great work has undoubtedly improved patient outcomes and saved lives throughout the north central region of Pa.”
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Report gives Chesapeake Bay its best grade in decades
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The overall health of the Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s largest estuary, received its highest grade since 2002 in an annual report released by scientists Tuesday: a C-plus. Scientists at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science made special note of Pennsylvania’s efforts to block pollution from entering state waterways. Pennsylvania has faced criticism in the past for not doing enough to stop pollution from flowing into...
Shapiro signs pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation into law
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week followed through on his commitment to increasing transparency and accountability to support Pennsylvanians and local pharmacies by signing bipartisan House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for patients in Pennsylvania and increased regulatory oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs...
Grant applications now available for small businesses in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Small businesses in York County are invited to apply for grant funds to help them improve their business. Applications for the 2024 BLOOM Grant Program for Small Businesses in York County open today and are available through Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. The funds are awarded by the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center through the York County Economic Alliance.
2024 York Fair features live animal exhibits, birthing center
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) – Monday, July 22, marks day four of the 2024 York State Fair!. Today, (Monday, July 22) is Senior Citizens Appreciation Day and the gates open at 1:00 P.M.!. The fair brings in so many people across Pennsylvania to enjoy agriculture and entertainment. To experience both,...
Country singer Jon Pardi in central Pa. tonight: Where to buy last-minute tickets
The man who sings “Head Over Boots” will perform in central Pa. tonight and it is not too late to get tickets. Jon Pardi will perform at 8 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2024, at the York State Fair. Opening will be Drew Parker. What better way to start...
Community rallies after storm ravages Smith family farm in N. Londonderry Twp.
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Antique car and tractor show kicks off 2024 Lebanon Area Fair
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Here's when Ohio swimmer Hunter Armstrong of Dover will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics
PARIS, France — Ohio swimmer Hunter Armstrong -- who is a native of Dover -- is set to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in two events: the 4x100m freestyle relay and the 100m backstroke. Armstrong, 23, attended Dover High School and Ohio State University. EXPANDED COVERAGE:...
Planning to attend the 50th Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show? Here's what to know
In July 1975, local artists Bruce Johnson and Reed Dixon took their idea of holding an art show in Mount Gretna to John Wenzler, the then director of Chautauqua Summer Programs. Together they prepared the grounds for the first-ever Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show, now celebrating its 50th year. In...
One-man play 'Every Brilliant Thing' coming to Mount Gretna next month
Presented by Gretna Theatre, "Every Brilliant Thing," a heart-wrenching and hilarious one-man play starring Andrew Kindig, will be performed at The Gretna Timbers from Aug. 1-10. The play is based on stories of a young boy attempting to ease his mother's depression by creating a list of all the "brilliant" things in...
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