Lance Tamashiro 
Central Pennsylvania is experiencing a heat wave through this Sunday, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s each day. Matt Steinbugl, a National Weather Service meteorologist, said the region will get a few days of cooler temperatures — highs in the 80s — before the heat will come back until the end of June. Continue reading … Read more
Several businesses and nonprofits have opened or will open new medical-related facilities in southcentral Pennsylvania. One Cumberland County college has launched three new health-related programs. And the Select Medical Institute of Physical Therapy and Movement at Harrisburg University is being created. The list below includes new clinics, two new hospitals, and a counseling practice in … Read more
Hunger is a pressing issue affecting many individuals and families in our community. In Central Pennsylvania, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank serves over 202,500 individuals every month across 27 counties. This includes rescuing and distributing nearly 32 million pounds of food. Conitnue reading on WHP
As the LGBT Center of Central PA opens the door to its first-ever brick-and-mortar space, it marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with promise, permanence and a sense of home. “We did not really have a central location. So, ironically, we were a center without a center,” said LGBT Center of Central PA board member … Read more
A heat advisory will be in effect in South Central Pennsylvania through Friday with heat indexes expected to top 100 degrees, leaving workers outside to seek a way to beat the heat. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is emphasizing worker safety during the heatwave and is looking to ensure that employers provide the proper … Read more
The Central PA 4th Fest is back and better than ever! The tremendous show that has been voted as one of the best fireworks displays in the country is gearing up for another action packed day of fun for the community. They start the day off with their Firecracker 4K race at University Park, then … Read more
Pennsylvania is gearing up to celebrate Independence Day 2024. Across the region, townships and counties will be hosting 4th of July celebrations in the days leading up to the holiday. Continue reading on fox43.com
It’s mid-June and as we all expected, the heat is on, and cooling stations are popping up in communities across our region. Many cooling stations may be open to all, some may only be open to older Pennsylvanians. Continue reading on WTAJ
Amid a divided state legislature, Pennsylvania Democrats and Republicans are finding rare common ground in a bill designed to usher in a new industry for capturing climate-altering carbon dioxide and burying it underground. Among other provisions, Senate Bill 831 would create an enforcement structure for carbon capture within the state; set a low bar for … Read more
Elections 101 from Spotlight PA protects you against election misinformation and empowers you to make informed decisions. This story is made possible through a collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. In 2020, former President Donald Trump’s campaign paid $3 million so Wisconsin would recount votes in two counties. Continue reading on … Read more
The 2024 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship began on June 8 and runs until today, June 10, with the top bowlers from across the country participating. Among them are athletes from Central Pennsylvania including Jackson Coy from Mechanicsburg High School. Coy, who bowled as an individual because Mechanicsburg does not have a team, is … Read more
Pennsylvania lawmakers are entering into budget season with the joint goal of making it more affordable to attend college in the commonwealth. As with most issues in the Capitol, Democrats and Republicans have different ideas about how to do it. The GOP majority in the state Senate is pitching new scholarships that target “in-demand” occupations … Read more
A man from Central Pennsylvania was cited at Philadelphia International Airport over the weekend after Transportation Security Administration officials found an antique revolver in his carry-on luggage. TSA said the revolver, which wasn’t loaded, was detected among the Middletown resident’s clothing on June 9. The man reportedly told security officers the antique firearm was a … Read more
On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to let the last of the enslaved people know they were free. June 19 is known as Juneteenth, a day marking the end of slavery in the United States. The date officially became a federal holiday … Read more
Pennsylvanians may soon be able to purchase ready-to-drink cocktails at retailers that already sell beer and wine. Senate Bill 688, sponsored by Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York), passed the state Senate in a 26-24 vote, though it faced heavy opposition from Democrats. Continue reading on NorthcentralPA.com
Pennsylvania is offering free air conditioning units and repairs again this summer to some residents. The cooling assistance comes as the Philadelphia region prepares for what’s expected to be a hotter-than-normal summer. Government forecasters predict 2024 could be the world’s warmest year on record. Continue reading on WHYY
The first round of the PIAA Championships for baseball and softball has come and gone. Fourteen teams from Central Pennsylvania have advanced to the quarterfinals, which are set for Thursday, June 6. For six baseball and eight softball teams in our area, the hunt to bring home a PIAA Championship remains on. Continue reading on … Read more
Dealing with death can be difficult, especially for young people, but a free peer support program in Camp Hill aims to provide hope amid sorrow. The Highmark Caring Place Peer Support program gives people an opportunity to connect with others and process death in their family. The facility offers a chill zone, meeting rooms and activities … Read more
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg crisscrossed Central Pennsylvania with three stops in two counties on Tuesday, visiting a steel mill, downtown Lancaster, and Harrisburg International Airport. The Secretary remained in the region on Wednesday and recapped his visit during an interview on abc27 Daybreak from Lancaster. Continue reading on ABC27
A three-day High School National Championship Tournament took place recently in Atlanta, Georgia and some home-grown talent represented central Pennsylvania. The competition featured 320 teams from across the country, including ten from Pennsylvania. Manheim Township placed 186th place in a competition that the students thought they wouldn’t make it to. Continue reading on FOX43