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Colonial Park Mall auction listing withdrawn
The much-anticipated auction of the Colonial Park Mall will not take place today as previously scheduled. The mall, located at 4600 Jonestown Road in Lower Paxton Township, was scheduled to be up for auction on the commercial real estate website, Ten-X. However, an employee with Ten-X has confirmed to PennLive that the auction listing has been withdrawn.
Pennsylvania officials release new recommendations for protecting wildlife
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A new report is being highlighted by Pennsylvania officials for its recommendations to use wildlife corridors to protect wildlife, limit vehicle collisions and reconnect habitats. The Theodore Roosevelt Conversation Partnership and PennEnviroment highlighted the new legislative budget and finance committee report calls for some changes. These suggested changes include better utilizing forested […]
Photos and Video from the 48th Annual PA Pump Primers Muster Held Saturday, Part 1
The 48th annual antique fire apparatus muster and flea market along the banks of the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Pennsylvania Pump Primers, was held Saturday, July 13. The Pennsylvania Pump Primers Association is an organization of antique fire apparatus enthusiasts, many of whom own, drive, maintain...
Communities in Schools of PA receiving $191,000 in Scaling for Success grant
(WHTM) — The non-profit organization, the Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania (CISPA), has been awarded a substantial amount of money in Scaling for Success funding for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. The non-profit received $191,000 in grant funding which will allow it to help four new schools in Pennsylvania, including Cedar Crest Middle School, Paradise Elementary School, and Upper Dauphin Middle School. […]
Legal Marijuana, Big Tax Cuts and Minimum Wage: This Year’s Budget Losers
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 — As they wrapped up votes on Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget last week, lawmakers agreed the plan wouldn’t make anyone completely happy. The deal increases spending on public education for this fiscal year, but doesn’t guarantee future bumps. It sends more money to transit systems, but not enough to alleviate their concerns. Other major goals for both parties fell by the wayside: Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro didn’t get recreational marijuana or...
Gun violence prevention group says PA gun laws rank "middle of the pack"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The FBI told CBS News the AR-style rifle used by the shooter in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was legally purchased by and registered to the shooter's father. Gun legislation is both complex and controversial and the laws change from state to state. Assault rifles, like the one used to shoot Trump, are banned in nine states, including New Jersey and Delaware."This is just a fact here in Pennsylvania, and in many states, those rifles are legal to buy," Josh Fleitman, the campaign director with CeaseFire PA, said. "They were federally banned for 10...
Big Lots With NJ & PA Locations Closing Stores & May Go Bankrupt
Bad news for another major retail chain. It may be going under. The New York Post is reporting that Big Lots is in financial trouble. News like this is becoming all too common these days with other chains like Walgreens and Red Lobster struggling as well. If you're not familiar...
Central Pa. animal advocate works tirelessly to promote spaying and neutering with license plates
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Local animal rights advocate, Essie Petrovich, president of the Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), has been working tirelessly to promote spaying and neutering for cats and dogs in the community. To continue raising awareness, Petrovich has created a license plate that Pennsylvanians can buy that’ll spread...
PSP: Elderly woman scammed out of over $11K after threats of arrest
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — After a 73-year-old was scammed out of $11,500, Pennsylvania State Police are warning the community of federal, state and local scams. On June 13, PSP received a report that the 73-year-old victim had lost over $11,000 after receiving an email from a scammer. The email had SSA letterhead and stated […]
Injuries reported after multi-vehicle crash on PA-283
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — A multi-vehicle crash on PA-283 is causing traffic delays in Dauphin County. The crash happened in the westbound lanes at Exit: I-283 North to I-81/I-83 - Harrisburg, according to PennDOT. At this time, there is a lane restriction. Emergency dispatchers confirmed that injuries were...
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