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Philadelphia, PA, TV news anchor Mike Jerrick shares cancer diagnosis
If you're a fan of Mike Jerrick, one of the hosts of FOX 29's Good Day Philadelphia morning show, you might have been wondering where's he's been lately. Jerrick just revealed he's been battling cancer. Jerrick returned to the airwaves Monday to let viewers know that he did not get...
Police identify victim of deadly crash involving moped on Interstate 81 South
MANCHESTER, Pa. — A 70-year-old York County man died of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 South Sunday night, State Police said. Richard Thornton Fletcher, of Manchester, was operating a 2015 Yamaha YW50F moped near Mile Marker 59.4 in Hampden Township at about 11:39 p.m. when he attempted to merge from the right lane to the left lane and was struck from behind by a 2023 Freightliner M2 medium-duty truck. The impact caused Fletcher to fall off his vehicle, according to State Police.
Sheriff's Office searching for man who walked away from Cumberland County Prison Work Release Center
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man accused of walking off his work release program, according to the Office. Karl Zimmerman allegedly said he was going to orientation at work around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 15 before walking away from the Cumberland County Prison Work Release Center.
Weather Impact Alert issued for high heat, humidity, chance of storms
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The FOX43 Weather Impact Team declared Weather Impact Alert Days Tuesday and Wednesday. The primary impact is high heat and humidity that makes for dangerous feels-like numbers that could lead to heat-related illnesses, but stronger storms are possible too. An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect...
Hard cider and wine bar in Cumberland County is closing
Grand Illusion Hard Cider in Carlisle is closing its wine and cider bar on July 21. Owners Chad and Andrea Kimmel on Monday announced the closure and eventual sale of their taproom at 26 W. High St., noting the decision was based on increased costs and decreased sales creating an “unstable business climate.”
Fire breaks out at apartment complex in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Fire crews responded to an apartment fire in Enola Sunday morning. Emergency dispatch confirmed the fire broke out in an apartment complex in the 1st block of East Penn Drive around 10:11am. There has been no update on injuries or displacements at this time.
Heat, humidity could push feels-like temps to 100-110 in South-Central Pennsylvania; Storms possible
It's another hot and humid day in South-Central Pennsylvania. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Highs will soar to the upper 90s Tuesday afternoon, but it will feel like 100-110 during peak heating hours. The hottest time of the day is noon until 8 p.m. Storms...
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 College of Technology receives $4M grant for apprenticeship programs
The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded the Pennsylvania College of Technology a $4 million Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) program grant to expand registered apprenticeship programs. The college will use the funding to support its Modular, Industry-Driven Apprenticeship Strategies program. The program prepares workers for high-demand advanced manufacturing jobs. “Registered apprenticeships allow Pennsylvanians to earn […] The post Pennsylvania College of Technology receives $4M grant for apprenticeship programs appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
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...
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...
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 […]
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