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Pa. Department of Education offers help with FAFSA applications for students and families
HARRISBURG (KDKA) - The Pennsylvania Department of Education is teaming up with the national nonprofit uAspire to launch a free state-wide help desk to assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Due to changes and other delays, the Pa. Department of Education said that FAFSA completion is at "crisis low levels" nationwide. "The best way to ensure access to affordable postsecondary education is by filling out the FAFSA, and this new helpdesk will make the process easier for all applicants," said Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. "Over the summer months, students can't just...
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...
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth...
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...
Carlisle Man Arrested for Attempted Homicide Following Stabbing Incident
On the morning of July 20, 2024, a serious stabbing incident occurred in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, resulting in the arrest of a local man. At approximately 9:16 a.m., Carlisle Police responded to a call from the 400 block of North Hanover Street, where they discovered a victim with severe facial and neck injuries. Bystanders were providing assistance when officers arrived, and emergency medical services were promptly called to the scene.
Shippensburg Smoke Shop Burglary: Suspect Identified and Wanted
State Police in Carlisle have issued an arrest warrant for Jessica Stine, identified as the primary suspect in a major theft at the Shippensburg Vape and Smoke Shop. The burglary, which occurred in October 2022 at the shop located at 304 N Earl Street, resulted in a significant loss with stolen items valued at approximately $24,063.80.
Homes at or under $250,000 in Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill real estate market in areas of Camp Hill, and Mechanicsburg, here’s what sold for or under $250,000 between July 8 and July 14. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity...
Baltimore Man Sentenced to Seven Consecutive Life Sentences for Triple Murder in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA—Christopher Van Johnson, 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced on July 17, 2024, to seven consecutive life sentences for his role in the brutal murders of three individuals on…
13 Year Career of Livestock Showing Comes to an End at the 2024 York State Fair
Dwarfed by the animal towering over her as she clutched a halter in her small hand, 5-year-old Jenna Myers fearlessly set foot in the show ring at the York State Fair. Even though that was more than a dozen years ago, she still remembers that beginning. It was the cattle...
Harrisburg local hired as Central Penn College’s new head baseball coach
(WHTM)– The Central Penn College ‘knights’ announced the hiring of their new head baseball coach on Monday, July 22. Charles “Chaz” Stevens is joining Central Penn as head coach after two years as head coach at his alma mater, Central Dauphin East High School in Harrisburg. Steven stayed local throughout college, attending Penn State Harrisburg, […]
Harrisburg Sophomore Makes Final 16 At Junior Gold
Harrisburg’s Dalton Wheeler began bowling just 2 years ago, and in that time, the Harrisburg Bulldog has come a LONG way that culminated in a fantastic run at the recently completed Jr Gold Nationals in Detroit, Michigan. Wheeler competed in the 15u Division along with 613 other competitors. The...
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:...
See all homes sold in New Bloomfield, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in New Bloomfield reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 1 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 3,030-square-foot home on North Carlisle Street in Bloomfield that sold for $225,000.
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