Pennsylvania’s Acting Secretary of Education will join the Department of Health Monday as a virtual press conference is held on the rapidly rising numbers of coronavirus cases in the state. Noe Ortega will host the hearing along with Dr. Rachel Levine. The pair plan to continue to encourage everyone to take health and safety precautions … Read more
YORK, Pa. — Proceeds from Christmas tree sales at a two locations in York County will benefit the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. The locations are at the Weis Market on Lombard Road in Red Lion and the Dew Drop Plaza on Dew Drop Road in York. Trees, wreaths, and pine roping are being sold. Community … Read more
Penn State Harrisburg recently announced the recipients of the college’s annual Alumni Achievement Awards. One graduate from each of the college’s five academic schools earned the accolade based on their outstanding professional accomplishments. A virtual ceremony to recognize award recipients was held on Oct. 8. Continue Reading on Pennlive
Pennsylvania is giving a total of more than $6 million to eight counties to help the state meet its pollution reduction commitment to the Chesapeake Bay. The Department of Environmental Protection is awarding 2020 Environmental Stewardship Fund grants to Adams, Bedford, Centre, Cumberland, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties. The counties are responsible for some of the … Read more
Riverview Bank will consolidate two of its offices. The bank will close the two branch offices at 3556 Gettysburg Road in Lower Allen Township and at 920 E. Wiconisco Ave. in Tower City in Schuylkill County. The closings will take place in the first quarter of 2021, pending regulatory approval. Customer accounts of the Tower … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — ABC27 and Central Pennsylvania Food Bank are partnering with Bob Means Plumbing to help feed local families this holiday season. Join us by donating at one of several locations or anytime through the virtual food drive. All proceeds go to needy families in local communities throughout the Midstate. One dollar can be turned into … Read more
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Medical experts are recommending people keep holiday celebrations within their own households this year as COVID-19 spreads at a rate we have not seen before in Pennsylvania. “We’re seeing spikes in Pennsylvania, higher hospitalizations,” said Dr. Chris DeFlitch, Chief Medical Information Officer at Penn State Health. “And it’s going to continue until … Read more
Many central Pennsylvania bars and restaurants are plotting out strategies for serving patrons on one of the biggest drinking nights of the year, minus one key component – booze. On Monday, Gov. Tom Wolf announced a new round of orders to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus as cases in the state spike. Among the measures, … Read more
Cambria County, Pa. (WJAC) — Thanksgiving is this week and healthcare professionals hope everyone will celebrate the holiday safely as coronavirus cases continue to climb in Pennsylvania and the United States. Dr. David Burwell with UPMC says COVID-19 cases in Central Pennsylvania are the most prevalent they’ve been since the pandemic started. This holiday season Dr. … Read more
The former Toys R’ Us space on the Carlisle Pike will have a new occupant next year. REI Co-op will open its first store in the midstate in the Silver Creek Plaza on the Pike shopping center at 6391 Carlisle Pike in Hampden Township. REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) carries a wide assortment of gear for outdoor … Read more
LANCASTER — When members of the 117th Congress are sworn in this January in Washington, each will receive a new electronic voting card, as well as a small leather wallet to keep the card in. For members of Congress, the black leather, hand-stitched wallets and voting card each contains will become part of their permanent … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Central Dauphin School District sent an email to parents Monday discussing plans to transition to full-remote learning starting Tuesday, December 1 due to COVID-19. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported that Dauphin County is in a substantial level of community transmission, and the incidence rate has persistently risen over multiple … Read more
School districts across central Pennsylvania have been forced to temporarily close buildings as the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb. For now, many students will be learning virtually until in-person classes resume after the Thanksgiving break. “Pennsylvania is experiencing our highest numbers of cases since the pandemic began,” said Kendall Alexander, a spokeswoman for … Read more
The Manufacturers’ Association, the regional industry trade association for manufacturers in central Pennsylvania, announced plans to launch a “Manufacturing Center of Excellence for Apprenticeship and Training” at a new facility. The new location, located off Board Road in Emigsville, Pa., will expand the group’s industry training and education programs as well as the available training … Read more
LEBANON, PA. – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Lebanon VA Medical Center (VAMC) held a ribbon cutting for its new Sterile Processing Service (SPS) facility Nov. 16. Every day, in health care facilities nationwide, providers reuse medical equipment (such as surgical instruments, accessory devices, and endoscopes) that has been properly cleaned and sterilized. At … Read more
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Editor’s note: The above video is from November 10. Thanksgiving is going to look different in 2020 for most people. Now, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many are thinking about takeout options that may be available to them on November 26. CUMBERLAND COUNTY Allenberry Resort This year, Allenberry in Boiling Springs is doing the … Read more
Harrisburg, PA — WellSpan Health announced that effective Nov. 17, 2020, visitation at all its facilities will be temporarily prohibited due to the rising rates of sustained community transmission of COVID-19 across Central Pennsylvania. Although visitation will be prohibited, the health system says that some certain clinical exceptions of support persons will be made. WellSpan Health … Read more
Six Central Pennsylvania police officers are among those who were recognized this week with the Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence Association’s “DUI Top Gun Awards.” The award recognizes municipal police officers for their efforts to get impaired drivers off Pennsylvania’s roadways. A total of 21 officers from across the commonwealth were recognized this year. In … Read more
As students wake up this morning, many of them will not be going to class as the list of schools moving fully online grows. Starting today, the Mechanicsburg Area Middle School will be fully online through the Thanksgiving holiday. It comes after officials say three staff members and two students tested positive. That list also … Read more
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Editor’s note: The above video is from November 9. Thanksgiving in 2020 is just another event that COVID-19 will impact. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade will be a virtual event. Travel plans are being changed. Social distancing requirements are in place, and many restaurants have felt the strain and been forced to close … Read more