Four Central Bucks students have been nominated to U.S. military service academies including West Point, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy. The four are among 24 Bucks and Montgomery county students nominated by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. Continue reading on TAPinto
A new report looking into the benefits of raising the minimum wage in Pennsylvania was released by the Keystone Research Center, a progressive-leaning think tank, on Thursday. “In this report, we dispel some really persistent myths,” Claire Kovach, a senior research analyst for the Keystone Research Center, told reporters through a call with the press … Read more
The Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership is proud to be a partner with many businesses located throughout the Moshannon Valley region. Its Spotlight on Business features are intended to provide the public with additional information about the businesses that call this area home. For nearly 65 years, Skills of Central Pa has been enhancing the … Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns consumers to immediately discard all Conoco View Dairy raw milk sold in Cumberland, Juniata, Perry, Snyder, and York Counties, or delivered direct to homes or drop-off points in Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, and Perry Counties. The Department ran tests after 11 reports of campylobacteriosis illnesses in December and January and confirmed Campylobacter contamination in … Read more
The nation’s blood supply is dropping to levels that haven’t been seen in 20 years. “The numbers alone used to be about 3.1 million people, and as recent as 2021 merely 2.1 million people are donating blood. It’s a significant shortfall,” said Laura Burke, executive director of the American Red Cross Central Pennsylvania Chapter. … Read more
Another snowstorm is heading for south-central Pennsylvania that could deliver 1 to 3 inches. The snow is predicted to arrive late Thursday night and continue through Friday evening, said Tom Kines, AccuWeather.com meteorologist. Travel is expected to be slippery by the afternoon and evening commute, he said. Continue reading on York Daily Record
It’s another day in the life of a post office mail carrier. While people bundled up in their homes, Michael Barley continued his normal mail route while braving the elements. “Neither rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night,” said Barley, who works at the East York Post Office. “Every time somebody greets me, that’s the … Read more
The United States Postal Service announced it will host a series of job fairs across Central Pennsylvania in an effort to fill several open positions. “Accepting a position with the United States Postal Service is the first step that could lead to a long, fulfilling career with a dynamic, forward-thinking organization committed to delivering for … Read more
Many Central PA residents woke up this morning to a winter wonderland. Luckily, Pennsylvania and its residents are no stranger to winter weather conditions. “I love winter But I want white out all the time, it’s fantastic, so I woke up happy and rested because I got to sleep in” says Sean Kunkle of Harrisburg. … Read more
Fire companies from across central Pennsylvania responded to the report of an explosion and fire at a home in Swatara Township on Monday morning. Swatara Fire Co. 91 reported being called to the fire around 10 a.m. in the 600 block of Garden Drive, which is off Chambers Hill Road. Continue reading on Penn Live
From lectures to volunteering, there were plenty of ways to honor the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who would have turned 95 on Jan. 15. Central Pennsylvania’s 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service saw volunteers heading out to locations in the Harrisburg area to offer their time … Read more
Central Pennsylvania is under a wind advisory Saturday, a cloudy and foggy day, before snow is forecast to move in Sunday. The National Weather Service in State College warns that dense fog is possible in some areas Saturday morning. Moist air above cold and snowy ground could lead to fog in parts of central Pa., including Dauphin, … Read more
Lucas Pyne looks around Urban Playground in Harrisburg and reflects on how far he’s come in the Ninja Program. “I remember when I was younger, I could barely do a lot of these things. When I first started, I didn’t try as much. I tried some things like going up that wall,” recalled Pyne. His experience is … Read more
Due to the windy weather, some parts of the Midstate are experiencing power outages. According to the PPL Outage Map, over 1,000 people were without power in portions of Carlisle, Cumberland County during the afternoon hours. PPL stated that crews have been sent to the scene to make the required repairs. Continue reading on … Read more
Hold the sauce — McDonald’s restaurants across Central Pa. have stopped offering buffalo sauce in anticipation of the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the Buffalo Bills in Sunday’s Wild Card matchup. Joe Nyanko, from Cambria County, owns 15 McDonald’s branches in Central Pa. and has made the decision to stop serving buffalo sauce in hopes of … Read more
Juniata College announced a new scholarship for Central Pennsylvania counties as part of its dedication to eliminating financial barriers in higher education. College-bound students in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin and Somerset counties who apply to Juniata and demonstrate academic success in high school and involvement in extracurricular … Read more
A powerful storm system moved through the Philadelphia region on Tuesday into Wednesday and knocked out power for thousands of people. The storm pounded the Delaware Valley with heavy rain, thunderstorms and high winds with the potential for flooding. The heaviest rain and most powerful winds have moved out overnight, but it also caused headaches for travelers at Philadelphia International … Read more
From wind and rain to even potential flooding, you may be wondering how to handle and prepare for difficult situations during the upcoming storm. According to the National Weather Service, a flood watch means that flooding may occur in certain areas, and residents should closely monitor rivers and streams as well as be prepared to move to … Read more
The I-Team continues to seek answers regarding so-called “mystery notes” containing cryptic messages that are being found in sealed food and other products across the region. Our investigation took us to Central Pennsylvania on Monday night. Dozens of people from across the region have and continue to reach out to the I-Team with concerns and … Read more
This weekend’s storm could bring 3 to 6 inches of snow and rain to Central Pennsylvania. Though forecasters still don’t know the exact timeline of the storm, Sonya Lewis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said snow will likely start Saturday morning. There could be a mix of rain and snow in the afternoon, … Read more