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Pennsylvania to hit budget deficit next year: IFO
(The Center Square) – After a budget deal passed in the Capitol, a Pennsylvania state agency warns that the surplus will be depleted next year. The $47.6 billion budget, slightly less than Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion proposal that Republicans called “a budget of unicorns and rainbows,” will increase spending by $2.7 billion, including more than […]
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...
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...
Warehouse that caught fire in York now demolished after starting to collapse, Mayor says
YORK CO, Pa. (WHP) — York officials are now identifying the location of the massive and challenging July 12 fire as the former "York Hoover Body Corp," saying the contents inside helped fuel the fire, and now it has been demolished. Officials cite that upon arrival heavy fire was...
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...
'Abbott Elementary' star Lisa Ann Walter goes on Philly food tour with Alicia Vitarelli
"Abbott Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter is in Philly this week, bringing her popular stand-up show to Helium Comedy Club.This time, she's filming the performances for an upcoming special.For the second year in a row, I've had the honor of curating a local food tour for our girl, who plays South Philly teacher Melissa Schemmenti on the hit ABC sitcom. And we gave her the full Philly treatment!On the delicious agenda? A true, real-deal taste of some of our most iconic flavors.We saw a few famous faces along the way, there were mascots, there was dancing, she felt some major...
11 crews called to Dauphin co. hardware store fire
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — A family-owned hardware store in Elizabethville is recovering after a fire broke out early Friday morning. The blaze broke out at Kratzer Hardware in Dauphin county, located in the 400 block of West Main Street in the Elizabethville Borough, according to emergency dispatchers. In...
Luke Bryan to perform at Dauphin County farm
Country star Luke Bryan will trade the arena stage for a Dauphin County farm in September. He chose Bow Creek Farm & Cattle Co. in Grantville to round out his 2024 "Farm Tour" schedule. This year will be Bryan's 15th of setting up stages in the fields of local farms to give back to the community.
Shapiro hosts disabled Pennsylvanians to celebrate funding boost with brunch and bocce
Disabled athletes and their advocates came to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg on Thursday to celebrate a boost in funding for support services with a brunch and a few rounds of the Italian ball game, bocce. Gov. Josh Shapiro, who hosted the event with Special Olympics Pennsylvania, also held...
$500 million going towards site development across NEPA
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Governor Josh Shapiro (D) made a stop in Luzerne County Friday to highlight a major investment toward business expansion across the Keystone State. Friday morning, Governor Josh Shapiro joined local lawmakers and business leaders at Production Systems Automation Incorporated, a manufacturing company in Duryea, to discuss the newly signed bipartisan budget […]
State senators announce plans to bring back Flagship Niagara license plates
(WJET/WFXP)— After the announcement of new license plates matching the Commonwealth’s welcome sign, two Pennsylvania state senators will be introducing legislation to bring back a popular license plate. State Senators Dan Laughlin and Wayne Langerholc announced Friday they’ll be introducing the legislation soon, calling now the perfect time...
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.
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...
Pennsylvania Governor signs bill allowing sale of canned cocktails in grocery stores
(WHTM) — Getting your favorite mixed drinks is now easier than ever after Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislature allowing more stores to get a special ready-to-drink cocktail permit. Senate Bill 688 allows locations in Pennsylvania that are already licensed to sell alcohol, like bars and select grocery stores, to apply for a ready-to-drink cocktail permit. […]
Emergency Personnel Respond to Helicopter Crash in Hegins Township
Emergency personnel responded to a helicopter crash in Hegins Township on Friday afternoon. Just after 1:00pm, crews were dispatched to the area of 98 Wood Lane in Hegins Township for a helicopter crash. The crash reported occurred in a corn field. The pilot was the only person on board and...
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