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Aqua Pennsylvania Secures $77.5 Million for Infrastructure Overhaul
BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania has secured $77.5 million in low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to upgrade aging infrastructure. This funding aims to replace old water mains and install new fire hydrants across several counties over the next three years. The projects, funded by...
Thousands of Pa. prisoners endure summer heat without air conditioning
HARRISBURG — As extreme heat stifled Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons had little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in...
Gov. Shapiro signs bill to end ‘frivolous lawsuits’ in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — On Thursday, Governor Shapiro signed a bill to end ‘frivolous lawsuits’ and preserve freedom of speech, according to state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro. Act 72 of 2024, will ensure Pennsylvania joins 30 states that have passed similar laws. Bizzarro’s bill, H.B. 1466, is an anti-SLAPP measure that will curtail Strategic Lawsuits Against […]
Ripleigh's Creamery, Mr. G's team up to raise money for SPCA
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — Two central Pennsylvania ice cream shops have partnered to raise money for a local animal shelter during National Ice Cream Month. Ripleigh Maring, owner of Ripleigh's Creamery, says she grew up eating Mr. G's ice cream and thought it would be fun to strike up a friendly competitive partnership. Both creameries created a Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Chip ice cream in their own style.
Chambersburg Police Seek Information on Retail Theft at Local Giant Store
On July 9, 2024, the Chambersburg Police Department responded to a report of retail theft at the Giant supermarket located at 993 Wayne Ave, Chambersburg, PA. Upon investigation, authorities discovered that three individuals were involved in the incident. The police are currently seeking assistance in identifying the individuals captured in...
Community fundraises for Wiconisco man who lost medical equipment, home in fire
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The Upper Dauphin area community came together for a fundraiser on Saturday, benefitting a paraplegic father who lost everything in a house fire, including his dog and thousands of dollars worth of medical equipment. Residents in the nearby town of Tower City held a pig...
Basil Biggs Program August 3
The Gettysburg Foundation is pleased to host local historian Jean Howard Green for a special after-hour program on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, from 6 until 7 p.m. at the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station, home of Ticket to the Past–Unforgettable Journeys virtual reality experience. Tickets are required in advance for Green’s presentation “Basil Biggs and Excerpts of the Black Community in Gettysburg,” which will take place under the covered pavilion of the historic station.
Revs Get Back into Win Column in Opener vs Legends
(July 19, 2024 – York, Pa.): The York Revolution opened their series with the Lexington Legends on Friday night in a game that ended up being a nailbiter. York (51-24) managed to hold on, stifling a late Lexington rally to win 7-6 at WellSpan Park one game after concluding a seven-game winning streak.
When EVs catch fire, this York County towing company is ready with new containment units
A local tow company has introduced two new containment units to reduce the dangers of electric vehicles on their lots. Mike's Towing & Recovery, based in Hanover and York, Pa., has introduced two dedicated "EV Units" to their lots, said owner Michael Walls. As the popularity of electric cars has...
Centre County casino can go forward after court ruling
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The fight for and against the proposed Nittany Mall casino has been going on for several years, but it seems as though the project may now be moving forward. On Wednesday, July 17 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided unanimously in favor of the PA Gaming Control Board, giving the green light to […]
Single family home in Borough of Conshohocken sells for just over $1 million
The home at 337 West 6th Avenue in Conshohocken was listed for sale in March 2024 for $1,195,000 and MoreThanTheCurve.com can now report that a single family home within the borough-limits has sold for a million dollars. The home sold for $1,005,000 and closed in late June. A new construction...
Eastern Enterprises starts process to subdivide two commercial lots in Gretna
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Investigation reveals summer season as deadliest for cyclists in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the issues surrounding bike lanes in the city back in April and now, during the summer months, data shows it's the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.Earlier this week, 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square. It marked the city's first cycling death of this year. There were 10 deaths in 2023 according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.In 2017, Emily Fredricks was a pastry chef living in Philadelphia. She didn't have her car in the city because her...
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...
Beloved Philadelphia, PA News Reporter 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. Well, Jerrick just revealed he's been battling cancer. Jerrick returned to the airwaves Monday to let viewers know that he did not...
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