Ninja’s popularity in Central Pennsylvania mirrors growth across the country

 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

Long wait officially over following ribbon cutting for central Pa. thruway

NORTHUMBERLAND – It was a long time coming was a common theme Wednesday when officials cut the ribbon on the northern section of the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway (CSVT) and marked the start of construction on the southern section. Approximately 200 invited federal, state and local officials along with representative of contractors and engineering firms … Read more

COVID has video visits booming at Lebanon’s VA Medical Center

A nationwide program launched three years ago to benefit veterans with travel restrictions or limited access to VA hospitals is unexpectedly paying off for all south-central Pennsylvania vets needing medical care. COVID-19 was unheard of in 2017 when the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs launched VA Video Connect to let Veterans and their caregivers use computers and … Read more

PPL invests $9,500 in Focus Central Pennsylvania

PPL Electric Utilities have given a $9,500 check to Focus Central Pennsylvania to support the team’s goal of driving economic development in Centre, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Union, Snyder, and Mifflin Counties. The check was presented by PPL’s Regional Affairs Director, Tracie Witter, to Focus Central Pennsylvania’s Executive Director, Lauren Bryson. The contribution includes funds to support … Read more

Live, eat and shop: A look at 10 of the largest mixed-use developments in central Pa.

Live, eat and shop and all in the same place! Mixed-use developments have been popping up in recent years. Developers are building places where people can live, eat and shop all in the same place – almost like mini towns. Some mixed-use developments are primarily based around residential use with some retail. While other developments … Read more