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Children's Aid Society Chambersburg former staff accused of encouraging child 'fight club'
FRANKLIN COUNTY Pa. (WHP) — UPDATE | The Children's Aid Society has released a statement on the former staff members:. The agency was the initial reporter of this singular incident to the appropriate authorities immediately upon becoming aware of the allegations. Subsequently the two individuals were laid off to allow for an internal investigation which resulted in the termination of their employment in July.
Johnson Controls R&D lab focused on data center sustainability
Tucked away in southern York County, engineers are working with data center companies to improve efficiency and reduce energy waste. Johnson Controls opened what it says is the largest research and...
Hot weather about to visit central Pa. again but isn’t expected to hang around
It has been a couple of weeks since the words excessive heat have appeared in a central Pennsylvania forecast. That’s about to change. The good news? It won’t be around for more than a couple of days, although the brief return to the miserable heat and humidity might lead to some severe thunderstorms late Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Public Voices Often Ignored in States’ Opioid Settlement Money Decisions
The conversation wasn’t sounding good for Kensington residents on June 20. The Philadelphia neighborhood is a critical center of the nation’s opioid crisis, and the city had decided to spend $7.5 million in opioid settlement money to improve the quality of life there. But on that day, a Pennsylvania oversight board was about to vote on whether to reject the city’s decision.
Pa. tops list of states in gaming tax revenues for 2023
Pennsylvania’s total gaming-specific tax revenues from casinos top every other state in the nation, because of the commonwealth’s relatively large market and high tax rates on gambling, according to American Gaming Associations’ annual report. AGA data for 2023 puts Pennsylvania at $2.3 billion in casino tax revenue,...
New state grant program means solar panels could bring deeper savings to cash-strapped Philly schools
The cash-strapped district expects to be eligible to apply for Solar for Schools grants and is currently working to identify good sites for solar. As the school year kicks off, many Philadelphia students are returning to aging buildings that are powered by an electric grid fueled largely by planet-warming natural gas.
Pennsylvania schools encouraged to test for lead
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $26 million in funding to help schools and child care facilities test for and treat lead contamination in drinking water. The annual funding is part of the Voluntary School and Childcare Lead
Chase Piazza scores a pair of goals as Red Land boys soccer bests CD East
Chase Piazza scored a pair of early goals to set the pace as the Red Land boys soccer team defeated CD East, 3-1. Monday in a Mid-Penn Conference Keystone Division game. Piazza scored 11 seconds into the game and again in the third minute. Cole Collier converted a corner kick in the 55th minute for the third goal.
Lancaster County native Don Wert, a member of the 1968 World Series champion Detroit Tigers, dies at age 86
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Lancaster County native Don Wert, who spent nine seasons in the Major Leagues and helped the Detroit Tigers capture a World Series title in 1968, has died. Wert died early Sunday morning in his Strasburg home. He was 86. News of his death was first...
Harrisburg City Mayor talks crime, Broad Street Market relations
(WHTM) — In the 1950s Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams was growing up in public housing in the Capitol City. “Well, I had a father who was real strict, no nonsense father, lovely mother,” Williams said. “It’s the way we were raised.” Raised well, but racism was a burden. She says, virtually no one of color […]
Trinity girls tennis blanks Middletown in Mid-Penn Conference Colonial match
The Trinity girls tennis team defeated Middletown, 5-0, in a Mid-Penn Conference Colonial Division match Monday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Crash with injuries blocking lane reported on I-283 southbound in Harrisburg
STEELTON, Pa. — Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. A crash with injuries has been reported on Interstate 283 southbound near mile marker 0.7 in Harrisburg. The severity of the injuries has not been confirmed. The emergency vehicles and the vehicles involved in the crash are blocking the right-hand lane.
Brith Sholom House residents get new landlord after months in fear of displacement
PHILADELPHIA - Residents living in the Brith Sholom House in Wynnefield Heights say over the years the quality of life there has gone downhill. "When I first moved here it was really great, really nice building, everything was in order," said resident Frederick Redditt. Redditt has been living there for...
Chester’s Plan Out of Bankruptcy Taps Public Utility Assets
The City of Chester can move beyond bankruptcy by generating annual revenue from its water, wastewater and stormwater assets, while keeping those assets in public hands. That’s the crux of a Plan of Adjustment filed by Chester Receiver Michael T. Doweary filed Aug. 26 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The...
Football season reminder: Drive sober or get pulled over
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — As the weather begins to turn and football season starts up, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding fans to stay safe during tailgating. While tailgating, some fans may enjoy an alcoholic beverage or two. PennDOT reminds all tailgaters to plan ahead for a sober driver if they plan to drink […]
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