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Shapiro signs pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation into law
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week followed through on his commitment to increasing transparency and accountability to support Pennsylvanians and local pharmacies by signing bipartisan House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for patients in Pennsylvania and increased regulatory oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs...
Pa. Department of Education offers help with FAFSA applications for students and families
HARRISBURG (KDKA) - The Pennsylvania Department of Education is teaming up with the national nonprofit uAspire to launch a free state-wide help desk to assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Due to changes and other delays, the Pa. Department of Education said that FAFSA completion is at "crisis low levels" nationwide. "The best way to ensure access to affordable postsecondary education is by filling out the FAFSA, and this new helpdesk will make the process easier for all applicants," said Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. "Over the summer months, students can't just...
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth...
Planning to attend the 50th Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show? Here's what to know
In July 1975, local artists Bruce Johnson and Reed Dixon took their idea of holding an art show in Mount Gretna to John Wenzler, the then director of Chautauqua Summer Programs. Together they prepared the grounds for the first-ever Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show, now celebrating its 50th year. In...
Crews fight overnight garage fire in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Firefighters put out a garage fire at an East Pennsboro Township home early Monday morning, according to emergency dispatchers. Crews were sent to the home on the 100 block of Sgrignoli Lane around 1 a.m. The blaze ended up being upgraded to a two-alarm...
Motorcyclist, 67, dead after crash with pickup truck in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Carlisle man died Friday after a motorcycle crash in Monroe Township. Pennsylvania State Police identified the crash victim as William Mack, 67. Mack was driving a Harley Davison motorcycle north on York Road when he tried to make a left turn onto Boiling...
Hummelstown, Northeastern remain unbeaten in American Legion Baseball Region 4 showcase
Day 2 at the American Legion Baseball Region 4 Tournament brought a couple of surprises, none bigger than York County champ Northeastern handing Hampden Township (15-1-1) its first loss of the season. The Cumberland County champions opened a 3-1 lead in the top of the fifth before Northeastern rallied for...
Ex-Cumberland County man rebuts ‘callous’ characterization in stolen body parts case
WILLIAMSPORT — A former Cumberland County resident says it is a mischaracterization for the government to claim he is “callous” and sees stolen cadavers only as “stock” and “dollar signs.”. That comment from Jeremy K. Pauley in a filing in U.S. Middle District Court...
Magera Earns AHL Contract with Bears
The Hershey Bears added six players on AHL contracts on Thursday to bolster their depth. Unlike their previous signings, these players are most likely going to play for their ECHL affiliate, the South Carolina Stingrays. Most players are new additions to the team, but one is a known quantity: Austin Magera, who played in South Carolina last year. After tearing up the ECHL, he’s on Hershey’s radar and should be a great candidate to push for time in the AHL.
Vehicle fire reported on I-83 southbound in Fairview Township
FROGTOWN, Pa. — Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. A vehicle fire has been reported on Interstate 83 southbound near mile marker 37 in Fairview Township. The extent of damage has not been confirmed at this time. York County police and fire responders have been sent to...
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