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Graduate Story: Chris Steel '90
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning practice lead, AlphaSix. CEO/CTO of Syntheticore Inc. AI and data analytics consultant, board of directors, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Overview. Chris Steel ’90 evaluates AI and machine-learning technologies and develops customized plans to use them effectively and safely in areas such as cybersecurity....
Thousands of Pa. Prisoners Endure Summer Heat Without Air Conditioning
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As extreme heat stifles Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons have little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in areas where incarcerated people live, work and gather. Five more have only partial coverage, according to the state Department of Corrections. The agency is working...
Sprint car community grieves for 19-year-old driver killed in motorcycle crash
Tributes are coming in as a community grieves for a central Pa. sprint car driver who was killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend. Riley Emig, 19, of Paradise Township, Adams County, died on July 13 after his motorcycle hit a pickup truck on Broadway, near Beaver Creek Road, at around 4:47 p.m. in Penn Township.
Emergency crews battle massive brush fire in Juniata County
JUNIATA COUNTY, Pa. — Emergency crews responded to a massive fire in Juniata County on Tuesday, July 16. According to the Fire Chief for Beale Township, crews are still working to extinguish hot spots and contain the fire, which spread to over 50 acres at one point. The fire began at 3:02 p.m., per the Juniata County Emergency Dispatch.
State Rep. Rigby announces infrastructure award for Windber
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Representative Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) announced a $14 million award to the Windber Area Authority to aid in improving the wastewater treatment process. The money, which is divided into a $6 million grant and an $8.5 million loan from PENNVEST, will be diverted to building a new Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic […]
WellSpan receives prestigious American Hospital Association prize for commitment to quality
WellSpan Health is honored to be announced as the winner of the prestigious American Hospital Association (AHA) Quest for Quality prize for hospital leadership and innovation in quality performance improvement. It’s the highest honors WellSpan has achieved to date on its journey toward high reliability and a commitment to quality care for its patients. The health system topped finalists from across the country for this annual prize that has been awarded since 2002.
Runners to take on Front Street for 43rd annual Harrisburg Mile
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Runners are gearing up for Harrisburg's hottest summer tradition, the First National Bank YMCA Harrisburg Mile. The annual tradition sends runners down Front Street, and this year, it'll be feeling like triple digits. CBS 21's Joel D. Smith "suits up" every year, going the extra...
CASHS Celebrates Graduation of Tiny Trojans Preschoolers
In a joyful celebration at the close of the 2023/2024 school year, students and staff from CASHS hosted a graduation party for fourteen preschoolers, known as the Tiny Trojans, and their families. The event marked a significant milestone as these young students are set to advance to kindergarten. During the...
Some Chambersburg water customers receive boil water advisory as emergency leak fixed near Wilson College overnight
17 July 2024- According to Borough officials, some people in Chambersburg might be waking up to a boil water advisory this morning after a water main break in the borough’s northside tonight. Overnight, according to Chambersburg Borough Manager Jeffrey Stonehill, the borough’s Water Department fixed a water main leak...
Philadelphia Police Seek Help to Locate Missing Juvenile
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Amor Hartsfield, who went missing from her home on the 2200 block of South…
West Nile virus detected in Allentown; city launches truck-mounted spray operation
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — City officials launched a truck-mounted spray operation Wednesday after mosquitos carrying West Nile virus were recorded within city limits. “West Nile virus is spread by the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus,” according to an email alert sent to residents through the city’s CodeRED Emergency Alert System. “The decision to spray is because mosquito samples collected over the past two weeks show the presence of West Nile virus.”
‘Wheels on the Field’ returns to People’s Natural Gas Field this weekend
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 814 Society is holding its “Wheels on the Field” event on Saturday at People’s Natural Gas Field. “Wheels on the Field” is scheduled for July 20 from 12 to 5:30 p.m. and will be a “large scale” car show inside and outside the stadium. The event will feature vehicles of […]
Giants owner admits brutal truth about Saquon Barkley
This offseason, longtime New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley ultimately left the New York Giants and signed with the division rival Philadelphia Eagles. And it sounds like that exact situation was something that team owner John Mara was hoping that the team would be able to avoid. During...
Hard Cidery with escape rooms announces Cumberland County closure
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A local cidery that features escape rooms and fun dinner events recently announced that it is closing after six and half years of operation. Grand Illusion Hard Cider, located at 26 West High Street in Carlisle, is owned and operated by Chad and Andrea Kimmel, who first debuted their unique Urban Cidery on February 23, 2018.
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