Open in NewsBreak

Centre Hall

See all locations
Customize your news
46°F
publisher avatar

Municipal

diyatvusa.com

website

Indian Overseas Congress announces Pennsylvania state chapter

PHILADELPHIA (Diya TV) — The Indian Overseas Congress USA has announced a Pennsylvania state chapter, expanding its organizational structure as it builds a network of local and regional groups across the country. The announcement follows months of activity by IOC members in Pennsylvania. In May, the chapter elected Sabu...

Pennsylvania · 1d
article img

NPR

website

Measles is spreading rapidly. In Pa., some health officials are fighting it quietly

Measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high. In the heart of Pennsylvania’s Amish country, some health officials are taking a quiet approach to fighting the outbreak. This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro and Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.

Pennsylvania · 1d
article img

PHL17

partner publisher · 6.8K followers

PA expands benefits for veterans

Pennsylvania · 1d

localnews1.org

website

Pennsylvania, Maryland expand veterans benefits

Veterans in Pennsylvania and Maryland may qualify for expanded financial assistance and property tax relief following changes to state benefits programs in 2026. Pennsylvania has revised eligibility rules and financial guidelines for five state veterans benefit programs, marking what the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs describes as its most extensive benefits update in 35 years.

Pennsylvania · 2d
article img

BUCKSCO.Today

publisher · 18.2K followers

Toys “R” Us Returns to Bucks County as 120 New Stores Open Nationwide

Toys “R” Us is coming back to Bucks County with a store at Oxford Valley Mall, one of at least 21 confirmed Pennsylvania locations in the retailer’s holiday-season comeback, reports Hannah Nguyen to Central Bucks Now. Nationwide, 120 new standalone stores will open this holiday season. Announced...

Bucks County, PA · 2d

NorthcentralPA.com

partner publisher · 50.6K followers

Pa. updates veterans’ benefit rules in biggest changes in 35 years

Annville, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has updated regulations for several state benefit programs in what it calls the most extensive changes to Pennsylvania veterans’ benefits in 35 years. The changes broaden and clarify eligibility requirements, change income limits and add cost-of-living expense allowances in need-based programs, the department said Nov. 2, during National Veterans and Military Families Month. Programs affected include the Disabled Veterans’ Real Estate Tax Exemption, the Amputee & Paralyzed Veterans’ Pension, the Blind Veterans’ Pension, Veterans’ Temporary Assistance and the Educational Gratuity program. “What this means is that Pennsylvania’s nearly 650,000 veterans will have greater access to benefits they have earned in service to this nation,” said Maj. Gen. John Pippy, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general and head of the department. “We look forward to our continued work with the General Assembly on constitutional and statutory amendments to further broaden eligibility for the benefits programs.” The department suggests veterans contact their county director of veterans affairs or any certified veteran service officer to learn how the changes may affect their benefits. There is no charge for a benefits review or for help applying. Updated application documents and more information are available from the

Pennsylvania · 20h

WJAC TV

website

Huntingdon County farmer, Marine vet named first recipient of Pa's veteran Ag award

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A special honor has been presented to one Huntingdon County farmer for his decades of military experience, as well as a family farming operation that has drawn national recognition. They wear a uniform to protect the land and then come home to work the...

Huntingdon County, PA · 1d

wpsu.org

website

Pennsylvania DCNR unveils new climate action plan at Centre County conservation center

Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is unveiling a new climate action plan for the state, with varying deadlines for goals between 2030 and 2050. Several DCNR officials spoke Tuesday at the Mira Lloyd Dock Resource Conservation Center, formerly known as Penn Nursery and Woodshop. It's a state-run tree nursery that conducts seed tests and has sent millions of trees to be planted across the state.

Pennsylvania · 23h

Newsmax

partner publisher · 88.0K followers

Thin Pa. Dem. Majorities Could Make Shapiro's Job Harder

Thin Pa. Dem. Majorities Could Make Shapiro's Job Harder

Pennsylvania · 2d

The Daily American

partner publisher · 5.3K followers

Exclusive: Shanksville school secretary receives state award

Gail Edwards, elementary secretary at Shanksville-Stonycreek Elementary School, is one of two school employees recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education with the 2027 Pennsylvania Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award for exceptional contributions to school and community. BillieJo Pecht, alternative education paraprofessional at Penns Valley Jr./Sr. High School in the Penns Valley Area School District, is the second honoree for 2027. Edwards said she didn’t know she was nominated. "It was a surprise," Edwards said. "Over the summer I got an email that said I was selected to move on in the process." Edwards was interviewed by PDE staff, and the school submitted five staff letters of support along with three letters from parents. Edwards said the letters from students’ families were especially meaningful. What is the RISE Award? The RISE Award was established by Congress in 2019 and is administered by the U.S. Department of Education. It honors a school employee who provides exemplary service to students in pre-kindergarten through high school. The RISE award is the equivalent of the PA Teacher of the Year award for nonteaching school employees. More: Looking for a place to get a delicious meal this Thanksgiving? To be eligible for the award,

Shanksville, PA · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

website

State investigating ‘seismic event’ near Allegheny Township fracking well

State environmental officials say an earthquake struck Allegheny Township last month, but it was so small it’s likely no one but seismologists noticed. On Oct. 4, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was alerted to a seismic event near EQT’s Porter well pad in Allegheny Township off Willowbrook Road.

Pennsylvania · 3d

tristatealert.com

website

In Case You Missed It – Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) announced Gov. Josh Shapiro, fellow colleagues, educators, family, and current and former staff joined him on Monday for a ceremonial bill signing of Act 2 of 2026, which required cursive handwriting to be taught in Pennsylvania schools. The measure, which was enacted into law in February,...

Pennsylvania · 1d

lvpnews.com

website

NASD mulls ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone policy

Statewide ban of students’ use during school day will take effect fall 2027. A new cellphone use policy for students will be implemented in Northampton Area School District. NASD Superintendent of Schools Joseph S. Kovalchik made the announcement at the Nov. 9 board of education meeting. “The state of...

Northampton, PA · 1d

wisr680.com

website

Proposed Bill Would Automatically Enroll Eligible Residents in Utility Assist Programs

A new state bill looks to automatically enroll income eligible customers into utility assistance programs. According to the bill’s memo, the current enrollment process is confusing, repetitive, and difficult to navigate stopping many families that qualify to receiving this benefit. The new bill would require public utilities to automatically...

Pennsylvania · 1d

WITF

publisher · 14.7K followers

Help with heating bills now available for some Pa. residents

This article was originally published by WESA. As temperatures drop and heating bills climb, help is available for Pennsylvanians struggling to keep their homes warm. Applications are open for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. Through April, eligible households can apply for a one-time cash...

Pennsylvania · 1d

Franklin County Free Press

publisher · 10.5K followers

Nearly $77,000 in Unclaimed Property Returned After Veterans Picnic

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Eric Nelson (R-57) announced that $76,960.42 in unclaimed property was returned following Nelson’s Veterans Picnic at Youngwood Area Park and Pool in Westmoreland County. The Youngwood Sportsman Association received $75,549.49. Picnic attendees received the remaining $1,410.93. Treasury holds more than $5 billion in...

Westmoreland County, PA · 1d

Bucks County Beacon

user · 15.8K followers

OPINION: After Historic Democratic Victories on Election Night, What’s Next?

Last Tuesday night was the fulfillment of 10 years of effort on the part of a left-aligned coalition of activists and party volunteers. Everyone who participated in any way during that decade should feel immense pride in what we accomplished together. But we’ve had a week to revel in the joy and now it’s time to think about what’s next.

Pennsylvania · 1d

Country Herald

publisher · 12.9K followers

Pennsylvania Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-80 Can Freeze

Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Scranton drivers should know why salted highways can still become dangerously icy.

Pennsylvania · 22h

BUCKSCO.Today

publisher · 18.2K followers

Pennsylvania Issues ‘Do Not Eat’ Advisory for Wissahickon Creek Fish

Pennsylvania has issued a “do not eat” advisory for all fish in the Wissahickon Creek basin after testing found PFOS, known as a “forever chemical”, in fish tissue, writes Mike D’Onofrio for Axios Philadelphia. The warning points to a bigger problem for local waterways. PFAS...

Pennsylvania · 1d

Willow and Hearth

partner publisher · 57.4K followers

Pennsylvania Households Can Get Up To $1,000 In Heating Help Through April 23, 2027, And Utilities Cannot Shut Off Electric Or Gas From December 1 For Eligible Homes

When the first cold snap hits, the heating bill is the one that keeps people up at night. Pennsylvania is now taking applications for help, with grants of up to […]

Pennsylvania · 17h