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Pennsylvania students testify in state capital about college antisemitism
Jewish students from Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pennsylvania testified last week at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pa., as part of a Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee public hearing about the hate they had experienced on their campuses. “We didn’t feel safe on...
Pennsylvania-based ski and snowboard company continues to thrive
SELINSGROVE, Pa. — It's mid-summer, temperatures are in the 90s, and winter is on the mind at Gilson Snow, a Pennsylvania-based ski and snowboard company. Starting with Pennsylvania poplar trees, these skis and snowboards are designed, manufactured and assembled in a factory in Selinsgrove, Snyder County. It's a company...
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
McCormick's qualified immunity stance wins over police union
(The Center Square) — After staying quiet during his last re-election bid, Pennsylvania’s police union went against Sen. Bob Casey in favor of his Republican opponent, Dave McCormick. Concerns over the incumbent’s criminal justice policy matters, but one issue stood out. "Like the brave men and women of the PA Fraternal Order of Police, Dave McCormick understands what it is like to put his life on the line in service...
Pennsylvania’s surplus could run out with current spending, fiscal watchdog warns
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — With a $7 billion surplus and $7 billion in the rainy day fund, Pennsylvania is in the best financial position in its history. Despite the achievement, questions are rising over whether our current spending level is sustainable. Since signing the state budget, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has been celebrating the long-awaited […]
Court tells governor’s office to reveal more details about why it hired private law firms
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, Pa. — A three-judge Commonwealth Court panel has directed the governor’s office to reveal key details about why it spent tens of thousands in public dollars to hire private law firms. The ruling stems from a months-long public...
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Hires Captain for Flagship Niagara
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has hired Gregory Bailey as captain of the U.S. Brig Niagara. Bailey, an Erie native, will oversee the restoration of the historic vessel and its return to active service. He has more than two decades of experience as a mariner, according to PHMC...
State of the State Luncheon
The Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce’s Government Committee is presenting a State of the State Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 1, from noon to 2 p.m. at Northampton Valley Country Club, 299 Newtown-Richboro Road, Richboro. This event brings together Pennsylvania’s state legislators and the business community for an informative...
In Pa., spotted lanternflies’ knack for hitchhiking is proving crucial to their staying power
The invasive insect appeared in Pennsylvania 10 years ago and continues to spread west, as far away as Illinois. Spotted lanternflies are back in the Philly region, and in the 10 years since they first appeared in Pennsylvania, scientists have learned important details about the damage they cause — and what makes them so effective.
Parker Summers delivers in ninth, leads Pa. to Big 26 Classic series victory over Maryland
The annual Big 26 Baseball Classic came down to the ninth inning on the final day, and James Buchanan standout Parker Summers played the hero for Team Pa. Summers delivered a two-out, two-run single to right that snapped a 2-2 game in the top of the ninth. It landed Pa. a 4-2 victory Sunday in the best-of-3 series finale.
CPD Roundup: Dog found on W Washington Street MONDAY, more
29 July 2024- Chambersburg PD have charged a man with criminal mischief after an incident on July 26th. On 07/26/2024, Donald S. Bumbaugh was charged for (1) count Criminal Mischief (S) for intentionally damaging the victim’s property by shooting the victim’s windshield with a BB gun. On 07/29/2024,...
Alleged Hagerstown drug dealer leads police on 120mph chase down I-81, Black Gap Road Saturday night
29 July 2024- A chase down I-81 and Black Gap Road ended early on Sunday morning with a man wanted for numerous crimes in Maryland behind bars in Chambersburg. Malachi Brian-Maurice Younger of Hagerstown was charged with felony fleeing an officer, felony theft, felony receiving stolen property, felony flight to avoid apprehension, felony possession with intent to deliver, misdemeanor unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, misdemeanor false ID to an officer, misdemeanor resisting arrest, misdemeanor reckless endangerment, and five traffic violations. Younger failed to post bail of $500,000.
Chambersburg man charged with breaking into home, assaulting two different girlfriends in Mont Alto and Waynesboro
29 July 2024- A Chambersburg man is facing multiple cases against him after he allegedly assaulted one person and broke into another’s home. Malcolm Neals is facing charges out of Waynesboro for felony criminal trespassing by breaking into a structure and summary criminal mischief. Neals is also facing charges out of Mont Alto of felony strangulation, two counts of misdemeanor assault, and summary harassment. Neals’ bail is a combined amount of $125,000, which he has not posted.
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