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The Art Den adds two mini camps
RISING SUN — The Art Den LLC has added more mini camps to its summer offerings, repeating seminars that proved popular. July 29-30 is the Swiftie Mini Camp geared toward, who else, Taylor Swift fans. From 9:30 a.m. until noon both days your Swiftie will be immersed in artistic ventures surrounding the popular singer-songwriter. For the Squishmallow fan, Aug. 1-2 is the Squishy Friends Mini Camp with four brand new projects to delight those that love the popular collectible brand. Each session is $98 per camper with all supplies included. The Art Den is located at 8 Cooper Avenue in Rising Sun. Go to https://www.theartdenllc.com/ to register or for more information.
Latest U.S. News hospital health rankings out. Where Lehigh Valley, St. Luke’s placed in Pa.
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township and St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill are among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report. These rankings marked the second set that have come out since St. Luke’s vowed to...
DNC steers $15M to battleground states, including Pa.
The Democratic National Committee is directing nearly $2 million to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party as part of a $15 million investment into battleground state parties. “As MAGA Republicans descend on Milwaukee to nominate a serial liar, cheater and convicted felon in Donald Trump, Democrats are leaving nothing to chance and investing heavily in Pennsylvania to ensure Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win this election,” said Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Jaime Harrison in a statement.
Property reassessment uncertainty kills growth in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania school districts and local governments depend on property taxes to keep them going, but the commonwealth has caused a headache by not requiring regular property reassessments. It’s the only state in the country that lets counties decide — and some go decades without a reassessment. The result, as Sen. Katie Muth, D-Royersford, said during a Democratic Policy Committee on Monday, is “a lopsided tax system”...
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Praises 2024 Bi-Partisan State Budget
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro signs into law a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a voice for the community advocating for a thriving business climate, praised the recent signing of the $47.6 billion state budget package containing key items highly supportive to Delaware County.
Pa. federal prison complex corrections officers say BOP wage scale unfair
ALLENWOOD, Pa. — Corrections officers at the Allenwood prison complex say the federal government’s pay scale is unfair and putting them at risk on the job. American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prisons Locals representatives at the three Allenwood prison facilities said the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) offers varying pay scales at different prison facilities.
Report: States like Pennsylvania struggle to access funds for mine cleanup and redevelopment
Flowering lily pads float on a lotus pond. Pollinators buzz through patches of coneflower and marigold. Paths wind through deep green woodlands, hazy meadows and vivid gardens at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, highlighting the flora of the Allegheny Plateau ecoregion. But the land west of Pittsburgh the garden sits on...
Snow fell in Pa. over the weekend: ‘Christmas in July’
The news is all “heat wave this” and “heat wave that.”. Which is why it may come as a surprise, then, that one spot in Pennsylvania actually experienced record snowfall over the weekend. Fox 29 Philadelphia reports how — despite the fact that it was 94 degrees...
WPE Lancaster preview video: CCF custom drawers
ANHEIM, Pa. — CCF Industries will display examples of its extensive drawer box capabilities at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25 at Spooky Nook Sports. CCF's motto is, "If you can draw it, then we can build it.” Customers can choose from a wide variety of materials including 16 solid wood species, Baltic birch plywood, melamine, NAUF panels, and FSC materials. Side thickness options include ½ in., 5/8 in., and ¾ in. Drawers can be assembled with dovetails or dowels.
Pennsylvania man loses $90,000 over one year in gift card scam
LONGSWAMP TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania State Police say a man fell victim to a gift card scam for a year, losing thousands of dollars. State Police in Reading say they were investigating a theft by deception when an Alburtis man in his 70s reported a possible scam on July 1. Troopers say the man reported losing approximately $90,000 in Apple gift cards over the course of a year.
Less Intense Heat, Humidity Wednesday With More Storms
Weather quiets down, but stays muggy overnight as temperatures only drop to the lower to mid 70s overnight. Skies remain mostly cloudy tonight with a slim chance of a stray shower and thunderstorm through about 1 am. Tomorrow is an Impact Day. Ahead of a cold front, scattered strong to...
See all homes sold in Lancaster, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Lancaster reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 199 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,458-square-foot home on South Plum Street in Lancaster that sold for $315,000. East...
Field Hockey Announces 2024 Schedule
Lancaster Bible College Athletics and the Field Hockey program has released its 2024 schedule in anticipation of the upcoming season. After an up-and-down season ending in the United East semifinal, the Chargers will look to improve beginning with a trip to Houghton on August 30 at 5:30 p.m. Season in...
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