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Heat wave and humidity to dominate early week weather: Stormy Wednesday
The heat is back this week so is the humidity. The 3 H's dominate the 1st half of the week. Warmer today with an afternoon high near 90. In addition to the high heat and humidity on Wednesday, there will also be a chance for some gusty thunderstorms to develop that could contain heavy downpours and damaging winds. In addition to the storm risk it will be very hot and humid with a heat index on 100+
Harrisburg School District names new superintendent
Harrisburg School District has selected Dr. Benjamin Henry as its next superintendent, it said Monday night. Henry is expected to be approved by the school board on Tuesday night and begin Nov. 1. The district touted his more than 20 years of educational experience in Florida, including his last four...
Liv Hess notches hat trick as Camp Hill field hockey blanks Donegal
Liv Hess recorded a hat trick as the Camp Hill field hockey team defeated Donegal, 6-0, in a non-conference game Monday. Lindsay Johson, Alina Baetz and Estelle Livelsberger notched single tallies for the Lions. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Middletown girls volleyball downs Harrisburg in MPC Capital play
The Middletown girls volleyball team defeated Harrisburg in straight sets in a Mid-Penn Conference Capital Division match Monday. The set scores were 25-5, 25-7 and 25-10. 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.
Harrisburg man convicted of aggravated assault after pouring boiling water on girlfriend
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — A Harrisburg man has been convicted of aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person after initially being charged with assault in 2019 for pouring boiling water on his then girlfriend. According to police, the former girlfriend of Wisly Oxceva, 41, of Harrisburg testified at the...
Stories, art from movement to shut down PA immigrant detention center coming to Harrisburg art museum
An upcoming exhibit in Harrisburg will serve as a celebration, a historical archive and a lesson in the power of community action. “Queremos Justicia: How We Shut Down Berks” will come to the Susquehanna Art Museum in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, bringing art and stories from the years-long movement to close an immigrant detention center in Berks County.
Norristown Actress Maria Bello Finds Forever Love with Michelin-starred Chef
Norristown native Maria Bello married Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn on April 7 and celebrated the marriage on May 12 with friends and family. Norristown actress Maria Bello owes her journey to true love with Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn to the “three C’s”: cancer, COVID, and commitment, writes Sadiba Hasan for The New York Times.
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...
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