Harrisburg, PA — 717 Restaurant Workers United, a labor union representing restaurant workers in the Central Pennsylvania area, is announcing that it is going public today. Samuel Weyworth, the organization’s Executive Director of Outreach, says the union is dedicated to “representing any restaurant in the Central Pennsylvania area that is tired of being exploited. The union … Read more
Matt Flinchbaugh has had enough. The owner of Flinchy’s restaurant in Lower Allen Township is organizing a “meeting of the minds” with his central Pa. restaurant industry colleagues. Dozens of central Pa. owners are scheduled to meet at 11:30 a.m., July 17 outdoors at Bonefish Grill in Lower Allen Township in hopes of taking action against Pa. … Read more
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A new activity for beer fans is coming to Central Pennsylvania, this week. Visit Hershey & Harrisburg put in motion a free downloadable app that will help promote breweries that have have been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Brew Barons Beer Trail app is showing off at least 20 local breweries, and counting. … Read more
A recent blood drive at The Harbor of Shippensburg highlighted the critical importance of the community giving blood. The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank hosted the blood drive from the West King Street location from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8. Their goal was to get approximately 20 or 30 people from the community … Read more
If you’re looking to tap into some fun during the summer of COVID-19, a new beer trail is winding through central Pennsylvania. Brew Barons Beer Trail, launched by Visit Hershey & Harrisburg, encompasses about 20 craft breweries and tasting locations. A downloadable app lists locations and allows visitors to mark their favorite places and search for upcoming events … Read more
Communities all across Pennsylvania are dealing with the significant economic fallout from hospitals being forced to lay off or furlough employees as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. That problem could grow even worse as some hospitals struggle to remain open. Fortunately, Penn State Health’s acquisition of Holy Spirit Hospital could prevent such a disastrous … Read more
A central Pennsylvania technology firm has agreed to pay $70,000 to settle a dispute over its use of a federal research grant, U.S. Attorney David Freed said Monday. The deal with Nascent Devices Inc. of State College, which does not admit to any impropriety, involves charged tied to a Small Business Technology Transfer award it … Read more
Harrisburg, PA — Several school districts in Central Pennsylvania have begun giving parents and students a glimpse into what learning will look like as children return to the classroom amid the COVID-19 pandemic this fall. Carlisle Area School District: Carlisle Area School District officials posted the following video on YouTube over the weekend, providing families with … Read more
ERIE, Pa. — A federal program has provided more than $6 million worth of military surplus to Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies in the past two years alone. The federal military surplus 1033 program administered by the Defense Logistics Agency has let municipal, county and state agencies collect a bevy of gear for the price of shipping or other fees. … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police troopers have confiscated $5,723,823 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the second quarter of 2020. From April 1 through June 30, state police seized nearly 47 of pounds heroin and fentanyl, with a street value of more than $1 million. State police also removed nearly 32 … Read more
Despite the cancellation of in-person performances — or in-person anything — at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, virtual performances from favorite Arts Fest musicians can be found online through Sunday. The schedule includes 12 local musical acts dispersed throughout the days. This year’s format was successfully modified, but it wasn’t easy. “Figuring out … Read more
It’s the height of road construction season in central Pennsylvania. Coronavirus threw a wrench into the works earlier this year, shutting down most projects in mid-March as part of the state’s efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Projects began moving forward again on May 1. It’s not known how many will be completed … Read more
STATE COLLEGE, CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is virtual this year. Visitors won’t be able to walk around to enjoy the atmosphere, and the artists won’t be able to interact with their customers. The festival typically brings about 300 artists out to the sidewalks of State College to sell their … Read more
LEBANON, Pa. – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that video telehealth appointments to Veterans’ homes increased over 1000%, as Veterans increasingly chose virtual care through VA Video Connect during the Covid-19 pandemic. In South Central Pennsylvania, Lebanon VA Medical Center has conducted nearly 7,000 telehealth appointments this year. VA Video Connect allows … Read more
A national aluminum can shortage, caused by an increase of at-home drinking due to the restaurant and bar closures at the beginning of the pandemic, is hitting local grocery stores. Weis Markets in the Harrisburg area put up signs last week notifying customers of potential shortages in sodas and beer due to the national aluminum can shortage. … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped local craft brewers from pursuing their plans. Certainly, the coronavirus delayed taproom grand openings and pushed back brewery plans. Anyone in the business knows you have to forge ahead in order to be successful. Several breweries are in the process of expanding, while new ones are coming on board. Some … Read more
Help is on the way to nonprofit arts organizations in the Keystone State. The state is distributing $2.3 million worth of grants to 309 organizations. The money comes from the CARES Act and is meant to help pay for staff salaries, facility costs and fees for artists or contractural personnel. Organizations were chosen for the … Read more
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Central Pennsylvania World War II round table has cancelled its monthly meetings until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was posted on the group’s website. The round table consists of monthly meetings that are held at Grace United Methodist Church in Hummelstown free of charge. Quite often, they feature … Read more
Shamokin Dam — During a doctor’s appointment, having more time with the doctor is one way of making better health easier for those 65 and older. That’s the reasoning behind Geisinger’s plan to open its first 65 Forward Health Center in Central Pennsylvania. Construction is underway for Geisinger 65 Forward at 30 Baldwin Blvd. in … Read more
With a sunny, hot and dry Fourth of July weekend expected, with temperatures soaring above 90 degrees, a lot of people will be looking for a place to cool off. Here’s a look at which community pools are open, which are not. Keep in mind that state park beaches and pools are also open for the season, … Read more