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Pennsylvania to hit budget deficit next year: IFO
(The Center Square) – After a budget deal passed in the Capitol, a Pennsylvania state agency warns that the surplus will be depleted next year. The $47.6 billion budget, slightly less than Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion proposal that Republicans called “a budget of unicorns and rainbows,” will increase spending by $2.7 billion, including more than […]
State gives $1M to LCCC, others to improve adult literacy instructor, education training
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Lehigh Carbon Community College is among five Pennsylvania learning institutions that will share a statewide grant of more than $1 million to boost adult education and adult literacy instruction. The funds, awarded Thursday by the state Education Department, will help train and support volunteer adult literacy...
Popular cruise line to use Pa. city as homeport in 2026 | Today in Pa.
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Warehouse that caught fire in York now demolished after starting to collapse, Mayor says
YORK CO, Pa. (WHP) — York officials are now identifying the location of the massive and challenging July 12 fire as the former "York Hoover Body Corp," saying the contents inside helped fuel the fire, and now it has been demolished. Officials cite that upon arrival heavy fire was...
Infant Death Last Week Leads to Felony ‘Manslaughter’ Charges
SUNBURY – NorthcentralPA.com is reporting… A Sunbury woman was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter after a 1-year-old infant. 42-year-old Amanda Walton is charged in connection with the incident July 12 when she woke up and found the child dead among pillows on a bed. They say she...
Cause of death released after Mississippi teen was hit by a vehicle while crossing central Pa. road
The York County Coroner’s office released the cause and manner of death for the 17-year-old boy from Mississippi who died after he was struck by a vehicle last week in Springettsbury Township. Quinterrion Smith, of Coffeeville, Mississippi, died due to multiple blunt force trauma, according to Pam Gay, the...
Hoagie Wars Season 1: A winner is declared (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
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Road reopens in Hershey after deadly crash
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A deadly crash closed a section of a Dauphin County road for several hours Friday morning, according to the Derry Township Police Department. Route 322 (800 block of East Governor Road) was closed from Meadow Lane in Derry Township to Larkspur Drive in South Londonderry Township, officials said.
Drum and Bugle Corp Show Back Milton Saturday
MILTON – The Standard Journal is reporting… The Milton Area High School will come alive this weekend with the sounds of various drum and bugle corps from across the East Coast when the Thunder on the Hill Alumni Drum and Bugle Show returns. The show will be held...
Connecting The Dots: Saquon Barkley proves that Micah Parsons will inevitably join the Eagles
Saquon Barkley’s arrival in Philadelphia sent a ripple effect throughout the NFC East. Not only did the Eagles add a dynamic player to an already prolific offense, but they stole him from a division rival. If you’ve watched this year’s edition of Hard Knocks, then you’re aware of how much Barkley meant to the Giants organization, regardless if they offered him a fair deal or not.
12 Pennsylvania Books to Read This Summer
HARRISBURG — When Spotlight PA staffers aren’t busy filing public records requests, contacting sources or preparing your favorite newsletters, we’re often reading books or talking about them. This led to the creation of an internal book club, of course. To celebrate summer and all the opportunities the season brings to read on the beach, in the park or in that perfect nook or resting spot at home, the staff has compiled a list of our favorite books. The selections span a range of genres, but all connect to Pennsylvania in some way. The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough: On the cusp of summer in...
What’s Going Around: Strep, stomach bug, swimmer’s ear
This week, pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing stomach bugs, upper respiratory infections and some COVID. This week, the providers at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove are seeing swimmer’s ear and viral syndrome. WellSpan Community Pediatrics is not seeing a lot of infections like strep or COVID right […]
Multiple crews on scene of house fire in East Pennsboro
CUMBERLAND CO, Pa. (WHP) — Crews from multiple agencies are on the scene of a house fire in Cumberland County. The scene is still active on the 4000 block of Caissons Court, according to emergency dispatch. Right now, there are no injuries reported, and the coroner is not on...
Bucknell Grad Tessa Brugler Signs with Team in Spain
LEWISBURG, Pa.- Bucknell Bison women's basketball continues seeing postgraduate success with Tessa Brugler entering the professional ranks after being signed by Balencesto Miralvalle Club. Brugler joins former teammate Taylor O'Brien as Bison who have entered the professional arena within the last year. "We could not be prouder of Tessa," says...
Philadelphia man sues for right to die, claims life constitutes illegal slavery
Gordon Roy Parker, a 57-year-old Philadelphia resident, is suing in federal court, arguing that his forced continuation of life violates constitutional protections against slavery. Parker, an experienced litigator and avid chess player, claims to suffer from terminal conditions and represents himself in this groundbreaking case. “I planned this when I...
$500 million going towards site development across NEPA
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Governor Josh Shapiro (D) made a stop in Luzerne County Friday to highlight a major investment toward business expansion across the Keystone State. Friday morning, Governor Josh Shapiro joined local lawmakers and business leaders at Production Systems Automation Incorporated, a manufacturing company in Duryea, to discuss the newly signed bipartisan budget […]
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