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Pennsylvania State Police: Missing Dauphin County boy found
LYKENS, Pa. — A young child reported missing in Lykens, Dauphin County, has been found. The 6-year-old boy had last been seen around 4 a.m. Friday. Crews and K9s searched for hours in the area around the child's home. Shortly before 3 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police announced that the...
'Part of Hanover culture': Hanover Borough set to host first-ever hot dog eating contest
Could you be Hanover's first hot dog eating champion? It's possible: On Sept. 14, the "snack food capital of the USA" is hosting its first-ever hot dog eating contest at the Hanover Market House. The contest will be held as part of the market's annual Second Saturday in September events, which will also...
Harrisburg to host first-ever Giant Puppet parade
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The City of Harrisburg is hosting its first-ever Giant Puppet Parade during the Kipona Festival on Labor Day weekend. The event is set to take place on Saturday, August 31, at around 4:15 p.m. at State & Front, according to the City of Harrisburg. The...
Sienna Village developer withdraws land development plans
The developers of the under-construction Sienna Village residential development in Middlesex Township withdrew the revised version of their land development plan for one parcel during the township supervisors meeting on Wednesday evening, Aug. 21. According to township manager Jeffrey Winkle, lead developer Frank Kelly was informed during the meeting the...
Philadelphia Player Wins $320,559 in Pennsylvania Lottery’s BBQ Bucks Game
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player struck gold on Tuesday, August 20, with a winning ticket worth $320,559 in the BBQ Bucks game. The winning ticket was sold at a Shell station located at 2901 West Abbotsford Avenue in Philadelphia. As a reward for selling the fortunate ticket, the retailer will receive a $500 bonus from the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Shapiro Administration Celebrates Bipartisan Budget Investments in PA’s Main Streets and Downtowns, Visits Small Businesses in Bristol
DCED Secretary Rick Siger toured the Bucks County borough and met with owners and employees of small businesses that help boost local and regional growth. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget includes $20 million for the new Main Street Matters program to create vibrant downtowns and commercial corridors across the Commonwealth.
Police seek to identify White Marsh shoplifting suspects
WHITE MARSH, MD—Police in Baltimore County are seeking to identify the female shoplifting suspects pictured above. On August 6, 2024, authorities say they stole Nike and Under Armor apparel valued at over $4,000 from the Dick’s Sporting Goods store located on Campbell Boulevard. The suspects then left the...
Brush up on school bus safety, then fill your September events calendar | Kulick
Yellow school busses will begin their routes this coming week. Before exploring all the fun in the month ahead, a quick refresher on Pennsylvania's school bus stopping law. When you meet or overtake a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and stop arm activated, you MUST STOP. When approaching a school bus...
PSP warns residents of recent scam
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A word of warning from Pennsylvania State Police after several people have fallen victim to a current scam. Scammers will contact you by phone and explain that your loved one, typically a grandchild, is in trouble and currently in jail. The scammers will then ask for cash promising your loved one […]
Schools in Pa., N.J. and Del. receive more than $1 million to tackle lead contamination
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced $26 million in funding to help schools and child care facilities test for and treat lead contamination in drinking water.
Trump attacks Jewish governor of Pennsylvania
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has once again drawn accusations of anti-Semitism with a derogatory comment about the Jewish governor of Pennsylvania, Democrat Josh Shapiro. Trump, on his online platform Truth Social, labelled Shapiro a "highly overrated Jewish governor" who Trump said "has done nothing for Israel, and never will." His comments come hours before Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to deliver her acceptance speech for the Democratic Party's nomination for president at the convention in Chicago. Trump, referring to himself said: "I am the best friend that Israel, and the Jewish people, ever had. I have done more for Israel than...
Can lawmakers save local Steward hospitals?
As the Valley continues to reel from the news that Steward Health's bankruptcy is forcing the closure of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, efforts are underway in other states to gain control of the properties.
Penn State will likely take on up to $700M in debt for Beaver Stadium upgrades. How will it pay it back?
With bonds, Penn State is likely to take on the debt necessary to fund the football stadium project. But the athletics department will ultimately be responsible for paying back the loans.
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