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Harrisburg Fringe Fest returns this weekend, bringing all things wacky and weird
Harrisburg’s second annual Fringe Festival invites audiences to be adventurous and “do something weird” this weekend. The multidisciplinary arts festival will take place July 18 to 21 at venues across the city, promoting local and national artists alike and giving patrons a taste of diverse entertainment. The...
Lithium-ion batteries are still a danger, even in the trash [Lancaster Watchdog]
More likely than not, somewhere near you is a battery that has the power to set a relentless fire that can’t be extinguished with water alone. That’s the reality of lithium-ion batteries, which today are more prevalent than ever. Cellphones, earbuds, smartwatches — they all could initiate chemical reactions that ignite serious fires that require special chemicals to extinguish.
Nittany news and notes: Penn State misses out on another priority receiver recruit and more
Last week, Penn State’s 2025 recruiting class was dealt a massive blow when Harrisburg four-star wide receiver Lex Cyrus chose the South Carolina Gamecocks over the Nittany Lions. Cyrus was a crucial recruit for the class that lacks the necessary depth of elite talent at wide receiver, a position of weakness on the current roster, and was expected to head to Happy Valley.
Philadelphia Hits Sweltering Heights with Excessive Heat Warning, Health Officials Advise Caution
The National Weather Service in Philadelphia has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for parts of northern Delaware, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania that remains in effect until 8 p.m. EDT tomorrow. During this period, dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents are...
Italian Festival Organizer Says Event Will Not Happen
Organizers of a downtown Butler event are responding to issues raised by City officials by canceling the event. Last week, Mayor Bob Dandoy addressed Council about discussions he had with organizers for the Italian Festival scheduled for August 23rd, 24th, and 25th. The main issue was allowing set-up on Thursday which removes parking and negatively impacts businesses on Main Street.
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Tioga County until Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch at 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 6 p.m. for Tioga County. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of these electrifying events occurring...
Lt. Gov. Robinson’s chief of staff invokes ‘some folks need killing’ comment after a body is carried away from Trump assassination attempt
Brian LiVecchi, the chief of staff and general counsel for Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, invoked a controversial comment from his boss following the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.
What to know about hot car dangers for children amid excessive heat warning
The threat of triple digits Tuesday in the Philadelphia region has experts sounding the alarm about staying safe in the heat, especially when it comes to vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.AAA is sharing some important reminders if you have to be out and about with your little ones.Experts say that on a 95-degree day, a car can heat up to more than 180 degrees.RELATED: Consumer Reports provides tips to parents on preventing hot car deaths for childrenThey also say a child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's body, and that it takes just...
SEPTA’s ’deteriorating safety record’ must be fixed, FTA orders | Today in Pa.
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KU Student Phanor Named to PASSHE Board of Governors
Kutztown University student Mark-Handy Phanor has been approved as the newest student member of the Board of Governors for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The motion was passed at Thursday’s Board of Governors meeting. The State System is governed by a 20-member Board, which is responsible...
Pa.’s 2024-25 budget has its winners, losers and toss-ups
The recently enacted $47.6 billion state budget showers money across dozens of programs and agencies, but as Gov. Josh Shapiro said on Thursday night when he signed it, not everyone got everything they wanted. There are winners, lots of them that saw sizable increases. There are some losers too that...
Pa. LGBTQ advocates cry foul on new group intent on advocacy, lobbying
There’s a new statewide LGBTQ lobbying group in town. Coming as it did ahead of Pride Month, the news would have been expected to generate a robust welcome from this historically marginalized population. But the rollout of Fairness Pennsylvania was met with substantial pushback from some established LGBTQ advocates....
These 14 Pa. towns have lost the most residents since 2020. See if your city made our list
As many Pennsylvania counties face a long-term decline in population, some cities and towns across the commonwealth have already started seeing their residents decrease since 2020. Population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that nearly 66% of Pennsylvania’s more than 2,500 municipalities saw their communities drop in size between...
NJ, PA troopers face off in charity softball game. Get ready for Battle for the Badges 2
FRANKFORD — Trooper up!. State police from New Jersey and Pennsylvania will meet on the diamond once again this week for Battle of the Badges. The charity softball game will benefit a Sussex County student and a Garden State trooper each facing serious medical challenges. The second annual match...
How to stay safe at political, sports events
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – This weekend’s violence in Pennsylvania and Miami has some people questioning how they would react during these types of incidents. “Some people chose to do wrong,” said Connie Vaughan with Quality Consulting and Security Services Inc. There are steps you can take to be prepared before and during your outing to […]
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission visits local church during statewide tour
A civil rights agency hosted a town hall meeting in an effort to strengthen communities. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission visited the Second Baptist Church as part of its statewide tour, called PHRC on the Road: Building a Beloved Community. The tour allowed the institution to listen to concerns regarding...
Signs of trouble at Trump rally were evident in minutes before gunman opened fire
Signs of trouble were evident in the minutes before shots rang out at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania: Police had a report of a suspicious man pacing near the magnetometers and were apparently
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