After four decades of legal precedent, the Supreme Court ruled that colleges can no longer use affirmative action. The vote split was 6-3 with conservative justices all ruling against the policy.
“Regardless of my feelings or anyone else’s feelings about the decision, it is the law of the land,” said John Jones, the president of Dickinson College.
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From coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, and more – 14 new businesses opened their doors in the Midstate this past month.
Here is a recap of all the openings in case you missed it!
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Eid al Adha prayer, one of the two most important Islamic celebrations, is celebrated at the Pennsylvania Farm Show on June 28, 2023.
This Islamic holiday is of great importance for Muslims and is an opportunity to gather and pray together, commemorating the story of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his willingness to sacrifice one of his sons as an act of obedience to God, and it is celebrated by millions of practitioners worldwide.
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Another round of smoky, hazy skies has returned to the state. But it will not be as bad as it was earlier this month. An air quality alert has been issued for the region until 8 a.m. Thursday.
The smoke has caused the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to issue a Code Red for all of Central Pennsylvania. A Code Red means air pollution may be unhealthy for some members of the general public and that members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
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We’ll get a small window of sunshine this morning, before clouds gradually increase, as a disturbance moves across the Northeast. A stray shower is possible north of the PA Turnpike this afternoon.
It’s a little sticky now, but it will feel more comfortable later today, as dew points drop to the upper 50s. Highs will reach 78 degrees, and we’ll see clearing toward evening.
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It was a lively afternoon at Giant Center in Derry Township, Dauphin County as about 500 Giant food stores volunteers filed into three big tents full of food ready to be packaged and delivered to families in need.
Organizers said it couldn’t come at a more critical time.
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State Sen. Frank Farry says it’s inevitable: At some point, Pennsylvania residents will have to pay for fire protection.
Farry, a Republican who represents portions of Bucks County, has been a volunteer firefighter for 33 years and has served as chief of the Langhorne-Middletown Fire Co. in Bucks County since 2001.
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In recent weeks, Pennsylvania experienced continued dryness, uncharacteristically hot temperatures and drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Pennsylvania has 52,000 farms and 7.3 million acres of farmland, which account for $83.8 billion in direct economic output, according to The Nature Conservancy’s website. With the agricultural industry’s reliance on weather and climate, the extreme conditions are worrying experts and farmers.
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In 2019, when the Republican-controlled state Senate voted to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $9.50 an hour, John Schall, owner of El Jefe’s Taqueria, was one of the loudest vocal supporters of the potential wage hike.
“I think this is an important issue for businesses as well as for workers,” said Schall, who has Pennsylvania locations in Pittsburgh, State College and Bethlehem. “The Pennsylvania economy would be way better off if the legislation gets passed.”
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Pennsylvanians are immensely proud of the Commonwealth, but how many can distinguish the Pennsylvania flag from others?
At least one state representative doesn’t think we can and he’s leading the push to change the design of it.
As it waves in the wind, can you make out what’s on the flag? It’s one of 20 similar flags that still use a blue background.
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Grocery shopping in central Pennsylvania is big business.
In the past year, sales in the region topped $4.3 billion in the period from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, according to Food Trade News, a trade publication that tracks grocery industry news.
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The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has released its 2023 program guide, along with a new app that will allow users to navigate the festival.
According to a release, the app will allow users to find places to stay and “star” their favorite artists, food options, live entertainment and activities. Users will be able to build their schedule and follow their planned route using the app’s map feature.
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A Ring doorbell camera captured video of a big black bear strolling through a backyard in south-central Pennsylvania.
The video was taken Monday night near Wallace Elementary School in West Manchester Township, York County.
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The days are getting hotter and a dip in the pool is a great way to refresh and beat the heat. Central Pennsylvania has many options for residents to make a splash, whether it’s for a fun day with the kids, to swim laps, or to relax.
abc27 has compiled a list of the places to go swimming in Central Pennsylvania, according to Yelp.
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It’s cold, it’s creamy, and most would say it’s a treat to the taste buds. Why that’s ice cream, of course, and we’re compiling a list of the best places in Central Pennsylvania, according to Yelp.
Whether it’s fruit or cookies, swirled or mixed — or maybe a classic like vanilla — just about everyone has a favorite flavor, a go-to when that summer heat kicks in.
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In recent weeks, Pennsylvania experienced continued dryness, uncharacteristically hot temperatures and drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Pennsylvania has 52,000 farms and 7.3 million acres of farmland, which account for $83.8 billion in direct economic output, according to The Nature Conservancy’s website. With the agricultural industry’s reliance on weather and climate, the extreme conditions are worrying experts and farmers.
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Filled with the barks of more than 50 dogs, the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society in Altoona is over its capacity. That’s causing strain on the animals and staff of the no-kill shelter, manager Dylan Kotrick said.
Kotrick said the shelter’s capacity is 50 dogs, though 30-40 provides more adequate space and attention for each canine. Currently, there are 54 dogs housed on site, and some are living in outdoor cages.
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Miss Pennsylvania 2023 was crowned on Saturday night, and it’s a Harrisburg native who won the title.
Miss Central PA, Miranda Moore, won the pageant. It took place at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts in York.
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For more than three hours, the game between the Phillies and A’s at Oakland Coliseum on Saturday had a little bit of everything: heroic pitching, injury scares and a frustratingly quiet output from a Phillies offense that had been red-hot coming into the game.
In the final 15 minutes, the Phillies added another key element — aggressiveness. And that ended up being the difference-maker in a 3-2 win over the A’s in 12 innings.
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Officials are expressing shock and sadness at the death of one state trooper and the critical wounding of another hours apart in central Pennsylvania over the weekend.
Police in Juniata County said a man engaged troopers at about 12:45 p.m. Saturday near the Lewistown barracks and shot one trooper, who was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Authorities found the man shortly before 3 p.m. several miles away in Walker Township, and a gun battle ensued that killed the shooter and a trooper, police said.
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