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See all homes sold in Hershey, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hershey reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 30 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,180-square-foot home on Stoverdale Road in Derry Township that sold for $355,000. Derry...
Feds award $500 million grant for major new Harrisburg bridge that had been set for tolling
Two years ago, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation was pursuing tolls to raise money to replace the South Bridge on Interstate 83 in Dauphin County because it couldn’t afford the project. A lawsuit filed by communities who opposed tolling stopped the upgrade to the bridge, which is in one...
Weather Impact Alert issued for storm chance, heat Wednesday
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The FOX43 Weather Impact Team declared a Weather Impact Alert Day on Wednesday. The primary impact is high heat and possible strong storms in the afternoon. A HEAT ADVISORY remains for most of the area through Wednesday at 8 p.m. as feels-like numbers climb near 100...
Gov. Shapiro hosts ceremonial bill signing for bipartisan budget in Bethlehem
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he has been laser-focused on creating jobs, growing the economy and ensuring every Pennsylvanian has real opportunity. “And this bipartisan budget gives us new tools to compete economically and win,” said Gov. Shapiro. “Pennsylvania has...
What are Pennsylvania’s gun laws?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — While Pennsylvania residents do have the right to bear arms, one might wonder what the gun laws in the Commonwealth look like. Pennsylvania has required background checks on all handgun sales, including ones sold at gun shows. However, this requirement is not specifically extended to long guns including, but no limited to, […]
State establishes office dedicated to Alzheimer's Disease support
(The Center Square) – For nearly 300,000 Pennsylvanians suffering from dementia and their families, there will soon be a single state agency to lead policy initiatives and coordinate systems of care. Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new state budget, which includes funds earmarked for the Department of Aging to establish an Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Related Disorders, or ADRD, office. Similar bills had been circulating both chambers of the...
$1M winning scratch-off ticket sold in Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) — A Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million has been sold. The lottery announced on Tuesday the winning ticket was part of its Instant $1 million Jackpot Scratch-Off. It was sold at a Kwik Fill in Zelienople, Butler County, and the store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket. Scratch-off prizes […]
7 members of “Fentanyl Robbery Gang" charged in drug trafficking, death investigation
SCRANTON, Pa. -- Seven people are charged with conspiracy following the death of four people in Scranton. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that the following people are charged in the case. Amanda Marie Correa, 29. Robert Andrew Barnes, 24. Christine Deann DiCarlo,...
Nine Huskies Named to CSC Academic All-District At-Large Team
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Nine Bloomsburg student-athletes have earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District At-Large honors. Matt Pulcinella (Chadds Ford, Pa./Garnet Valley) from the men's golf team earned his first career CSC Academic All-District distinction after recording an average score of 81.6 in 12 rounds during the 2023-24 season. He posted a season-low 78 on two occasions.
Poconos see boost in business from NASCAR weekend
Thousands of fans filled the infield and packed the grandstands at Pocono Raceway over the weekend for the Great American Getaway 400. Businesses near the raceway were also full, thanks to the influx of NASCAR fans. Owner of Chat N' Chew Café in Blakeslee says the restaurant saw visitors starting...
Buttigieg presents $500 million grant in Harrisburg for I-83 South Bridge repairs
The bridge, which spans the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, has been slated for a $1 billion replacement project. The post Buttigieg presents $500 million grant in Harrisburg for I-83 South Bridge repairs appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Harrisburg crab business reopens after experiencing hardships
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Bam's Crab Place a local seafood shop in Harrisburg has reopened after some hardships that caused it to close for nearly two years. The owner, Mrs. Bam, developed a love for seafood at a young age, but one sale was the start of it all. A...
St. Clair Police Charge Hazleton Man for Pursuit
A Hazleton man has been charged for leading St. Clair Police in a pursuit back in April. According to St. Clair Police, on April 23rd, 2024, Officers attempted to stop a black 4-door Acura Sedan that was clocked at 65 mph in a posted 45 mph zone in the area of Route 61 and Terry Rich Boulevard.
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