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PA flags will be half staff Oct. 27 for Tree of Life synagogue remembrance

Saturday, October 19

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed a proclamation declaring Sunday, October 27, 2019, a day of remembrance and ordered state flags to half-staff on the one-year mark of an anti-Semitic attack... Read More.

Former administrator steals $1.2 million from church near Pittsburgh

Thursday, October 17

Pittsburgh, PA (AP) — A former western Pennsylvania church administrator has pleaded guilty to stealing $1.2 million that prosecutors say he and his wife used to pay for vacations, sports tickets and other personal... Read More.

Helpers and Heroes legislation could help funding fire company funding

Tuesday, October 15

Harrisburg, PA – Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield and Elk Counties) is helping with what is called the Helpers and Heroes Legislation. It's a package of bills designed to help first responders in the state. It's already... Read More.

Thousands of Mack Truck workers on strike in three states, including PA

Monday, October 14

Macungie, PA (AP) — Thousands of Mack Truck workers were on strike Sunday at plants in three states, the first such walkout in decades. United Automobile Workers union members, many wearing red T-shirts and carrying... Read More.

How do we combat bullying? PA Attorney General shares survey info

Saturday, October 12

HARRISBURG — This National Bullying Prevention Month, the Office of Attorney General is releasing the TeenTALK Report—a resource guide for students, parents, and educators with recommendations for preventing and intervening in bullying. The report... Read More.

Scam: Anglers and hunters beware of online fake licences

Saturday, October 12

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and Pennsylvania Game Commission are warning anglers and hunters to avoid online scams when purchasing their licenses. The warning follows several recent reports of... Read More.

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US Navy to build ship named for Pennsylvania’s state capital

Saturday, October 12

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Trump administration officials say the U.S. Navy will name a ship that has yet to be built after the city of Harrisburg. The naming of the future USS Harrisburg was announced... Read More.

Dog lost since 2007 found over 1K miles away in Pittsburgh

Saturday, October 12

Pittsburgh, PA (AP) — A toy fox terrier that disappeared from its family's south Florida home in 2007 was found this week over a thousand miles away in Pittsburgh and reunited with its owner... Read More.

PennDOT driver license centers will be closed Monday, Columbus Day

Saturday, October 12

Harrisburg, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, October 12, through Monday, October 14, in... Read More.

PA volunteer firefighters get $5 million more in state funding than last year

Friday, October 11

Harrisburg, PA – Volunteer firefighters throughout Pennsylvania will be getting nearly $60 million in state aid funding, which is nearly $5 million more than last year. Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale announced recently he has... Read More.