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State gives $1M to LCCC, others to improve adult literacy instructor, education training
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Lehigh Carbon Community College is among five Pennsylvania learning institutions that will share a statewide grant of more than $1 million to boost adult education and adult literacy instruction. The funds, awarded Thursday by the state Education Department, will help train and support volunteer adult literacy...
Popular cruise line to use Pa. city as homeport in 2026 | Today in Pa.
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Cause of death released after Mississippi teen was hit by a vehicle while crossing central Pa. road
The York County Coroner’s office released the cause and manner of death for the 17-year-old boy from Mississippi who died after he was struck by a vehicle last week in Springettsbury Township. Quinterrion Smith, of Coffeeville, Mississippi, died due to multiple blunt force trauma, according to Pam Gay, the...
Road reopens in Hershey after deadly crash
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A deadly crash closed a section of a Dauphin County road for several hours Friday morning, according to the Derry Township Police Department. Route 322 (800 block of East Governor Road) was closed from Meadow Lane in Derry Township to Larkspur Drive in South Londonderry Township, officials said.
12 Pennsylvania Books to Read This Summer
HARRISBURG — When Spotlight PA staffers aren’t busy filing public records requests, contacting sources or preparing your favorite newsletters, we’re often reading books or talking about them. This led to the creation of an internal book club, of course. To celebrate summer and all the opportunities the season brings to read on the beach, in the park or in that perfect nook or resting spot at home, the staff has compiled a list of our favorite books. The selections span a range of genres, but all connect to Pennsylvania in some way. The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough: On the cusp of summer in...
Silantra Asian Street Kitchen opening with BOGO deal
Silantra Asian Street Kitchen is marking its arrival in the Harrisburg region with a promotion. To celebrate the opening today, July 19, the restaurant at 3499 Carlisle Pike in Hampden Township is offering buy-one-get-one free bowls and bings. The deal is available July 19-21. Owners Sam and Cindy Guo, who...
'For us, it's building a bridge across the bridges' | Youth center forms friendship with football team
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The relationship between the Link 4 Youth center in New Cumberland and the Harrisburg Cougars football team started last fall. “For us, it’s building a bridge across the bridges; we really want to bring the two communities together," said Saundra Colello. Colello is the...
Multiple crews on scene of house fire in East Pennsboro
CUMBERLAND CO, Pa. (WHP) — Crews from multiple agencies are on the scene of a house fire in Cumberland County. The scene is still active on the 4000 block of Caissons Court, according to emergency dispatch. Right now, there are no injuries reported, and the coroner is not on...
What $250,000 can buy you in Harrisburg
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Harrisburg, here’s what sold for or under $250,000 between July 8 and July 14. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top 10 properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Serenity House To Be Performed at Harrisburg Fringe Festival
BALTIMORE (July 15, 2024) – “Serenity House: From Addiction to Deliverance,” penned by Baltimore native Ursula V. Battle, will be performed at this year’s Harrisburg Fringe Festival. The performances will take place Saturday, July 20, 2024 (7:10 p.m.) and Sunday, July 21, 2024 (4:50 p.m.) at Narçisse Theatre Company, located 312 Chestnut Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The performance is a production of Battle Stage Plays.
A Startling 20% Toll Increase Likely Coming to Four Philly-South Jersey Bridges
In this economy, it’s not surprising anymore, but the cost of yet another local toll could be going up… by quite a bit… and soon!. The Delaware River Port Authority is eyeballing rate increases on their four toll bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey this summer. In fact, we could be about two weeks away from the 20% increase at the tolls.
What happens to unclaimed Pennsylvania Lottery winnings?
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A $100,000 Powerball ticket recently expired in Dauphin County. Somebody had the winning ticket, but never cashed it in. So, what happens to that unclaimed money, and how often does this happen in Pennsylvania? This week is Lottery Week, but, every week, the Lottery cheers its winners. There have been close […]
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
Crozer Health Gets Potential Buyer If State Chips In Up to $500M
Prospect Medical wants state funds to help seal a deal with a potential buyer for Crozer Health. There’s a prospective unnamed buyer for Crozer Health, but Crozer’s owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, wants the state to put up between $100 million and $500 million to finance the deal, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.
After Years Out Of The Spotlight, Tiffany Trump Highlighted At RNC Following Assassination Attempt On Her Dad
Tiffany Trump has been featured in TV coverage at the RNC this week in Milwaukee following the assassination attempt on her father at a Pennsylvania rally last Saturday. The former president was shot in the ear during the rally on Saturday around 6:15 p.m. EST. Eyewitness video showed blood streaming from his ear while Secret Service agents rushed to surround him.
Texas company purchases Highway Materials
Texas-based Heidelberg Materials North America recently announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase Philadelphia-based Highway Materials, an aggregates and asphalt producer. “The addition of the Highway Materials business, with its broad range of products and more than 80 years of history in Pennsylvania, is a great opportunity to strengthen the company’s aggregate reserves […] The post Texas company purchases Highway Materials appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
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