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Mullets Take Center Stage at Lebanon Area Fair’s New Contest
LEBANON, Pa. — You either love them or hate them, but you certainly know the iconic mullet haircut. On July 25 at the Lebanon Area Fair, the beef barn was full of mullets and mullet supporters alike for the fair’s first-ever mullet contest. Inspired by the Pennsylvania Farm...
Buford Bear brings joy to children at York State Fair
YORK, Pa. — The York State Fair is full of lots of great attractions, but there's one in particular that's especially popular with kids. News 8 photojournalist Ray Rosario shares a day in the life of Buford Bear. Watch the video in the player above.
Governor Josh Shapiro celebrates pharmacy reform in Hollidaysburg
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Josh Shapiro put pen to paper during a ceremonial signing for a bill to help local pharmacies. The new law, known as House Bill 1993, limits the profits that Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBM’s for short, can receive being the middleman between local stores and drug manufacturers. Some of the […]
Have You Seen Stephen Calamia Of York?
Stephen Calamia was last seen by his family in the area of 600 North Hartley Street in York, according to the police release. "His family and police are seeking any assistance in locating Stephen," as stated in the release. Anyone with information on his disappearance or who knows where he...
Central Pennsylvania Pride Festival brings the Pride Parade back to Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– The annual Pride Festival of Central Pennsylvania will return to Harrisburg this weekend. According to event details, the event will be on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Soldiers Grove behind the State Capitol and will host vendors, speakers, and entertainment. Headlining the event this year is American Idol season 7 runner-up David Archuleta.
Eventing dressage start times for U.S. riders
VERSAILLES, France--All members of the U.S. Olympic Eventing Team passed the first horse inspection today at the Chateau de Versailles and are ready to start equestrian competition at Paris 2024 tomorrow, beginning with the dressage phase. The U.S. Olympic Eventing Team drew sixth in the order out of 16 international...
Palmyra council OKs Penn State Health for ambulance service after tense meeting
After a tense discussion July23, a majority of Palmyra Borough Council members voted to keep Penn State Health Life Lion EMS services for the borough. In a 4-2 vote, with one abstention, council members authorized a 10-year ground ambulance service provider agreement. Over the last two months, officials have been considering continuing ambulance...
Bucks County slaughterhouse accused of not properly disposing of animal carcasses
A fight over foul odor is going to the courts in Bucks County. Residents in Plumstead Township say a slaughterhouse has left animal waste to rot on fields and there are allegations the water has been impacted. Kingdom Provisions sits on a busy Bucks Couty two-lane road, and from the...
New Philadelphia curriculum goes all in on science of reading
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Kristyn Kahahaloe still remembers a little boy from her class in a New Jersey early learning center when she was a rookie teacher starting students on their journey to becoming readers.The boy, who was in kindergarten, “just couldn’t figure it out the way I was teaching it,” she said. “This bright blossoming flower kept shrinking and shriveling, and I didn’t know what to do.”Despite her years of teacher education, Kahahaloe, now a kindergarten teacher at the John Hancock Elementary School in Philadelphia, concluded that “my...
Philadelphia man reunites with team who helped overturn wrongful murder conviction
A Philadelphia man is free after serving nearly three decades behind bars for a murder he did not commit.James Kelly's cellmate and other inmates helped raise funds to get his conviction overturned.He was able to thank them on Friday night during a celebration in Delaware County."You don't give up," said Kelly after spending the last 29 years at the Somerset State Correctional Institute on a murder conviction.However, he never lost hope that he would be freed instead of serving a life sentence.That day came on July 18, 2024."I feel great," said Kelly. "But the thing is, this is not an...
Major Penn State Football Flip Target, Big Ten Rival, Back on Campus
Penn State defensive line coach Deion Barnes has been on fire recently on the recruiting trail, paying major dividends for James Franklin’s trust in a first time position coach heading into his second season with the Nittany Lions. In his second recruiting class under the title of defensive line...
Philadelphia Mayor Enacts Landmark Legislation to Advance Healthcare Accessibility in Underserved Communities
Big news in the realm of public health for Philadelphia, as Mayor Cherelle L. Parker firmly puts pen to paper, enacting two significant bills aimed at bolstering health services, particularly for the city's underserved populations. The setting for this pivotal moment was at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, where alongside key figures in city governance and healthcare, Mayor Parker finalized legislation that promised to reshape healthcare accessibility, as reported by the City of Philadelphia's official news portal.
Phillies recent blockbuster trade rumor could be shot down with latest update
The 2024 MLB season has featured several teams hovering around or barely above .500, with few exceptions. The Philadelphia Phillies are one of them. At 64-38, they not only have a commanding lead in the NL East, but they have the best record in baseball. Knowing this, the Phillies are...
Former Greensgrow space in West Philly could be revitalized under new nonprofit
Two summers ago, the Greensgrow urban farm in West Philadelphia shuttered abruptly amid a unionization push and a check fraud scheme that the struggling nonprofit said had left the organization $33,000 in the hole. The original Greensgrow Farms in Kensington went down with it, leaving the future of the two lots in question.
Lively strikes out 6, Guardians top struggling Phillies 3-1 in interleague showdown of MLB’s best
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ben Lively struck out six in six innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball. The Phillies returned home for the first time since the All-Star...
Ukrainian Folk Festival in August
The Ukrainian Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 25, from noon to 8 p.m., at the Ukrainian American Sport Center — Tryzub, County Line and Lower State roads, Horsham. There will be Ukrainian folk art, music, dance, crafts and historical reenactments, a variety of food and refreshments...
Free CPR, Narcan training classes available for Delco employees and residents
About a dozen Delaware County employees received CPR and other lifesaving training on Thursday through a new program funded by recent opioid settlements. Residents can register to receive the same training for free.
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