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West Perry school board votes to close elementary school

PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — After months of impassioned and at times contentious debate, West Perry School District made its decision Monday night to close Blain Elementary School at the end of the school year. For months now, the district has pointed to a number of contributing factors — such as declining enrollment, financial turmoil […]

Perry County, PA · 2d

Franklin County Free Press

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Local Christmas Parades and Holiday Events Scheduled for November and December

Christmas parades, tree lightings and holiday parties are scheduled in area communities from Nov. 19 through Dec. 12, according to a schedule shared by Jakey Kryder in the “Chambersburg, It’s what’s going on!” Facebook group. The schedule lists the following parades:. Thursday, Nov. 19: Carlisle at...

Chambersburg, PA · 2d
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Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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Pa. DCNR unveils new climate action plan

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 in Spring Mills, Centre County.  Formerly known as Penn Nursery and Woodshop, the state-run tree nursery […]

Pennsylvania · 11h

WTAJ

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Altoona receives federal designations aimed at promoting private investment

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The City of Altoona has received two federal Qualified Opportunity Zone (QZC) designations, which are expected to boost private investment and economic growth. According to Mayor Matt Pacifico, the program is intended to create jobs and opportunities for new businesses, redevelopment and job creation. The zones are part of the […]

Altoona, PA · 2d

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Chambersburg families face $9.91 yearly tax hike

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Borough Manager Jeffrey Stonehill presented the proposed 2027 budget to Chambersburg Borough Council on Monday evening, outlining just one tax increase for residents. Taxes for police, fire and EMS will remain unchanged. The only proposed increase was for the public works complex bond tax, bringing the...

Chambersburg, PA · 2d

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Mail voting in Pennsylvania down in last week's election, as trust in USPS declines

The share of votes cast by mail ballot in Pennsylvania declined for both Democratic and Republican candidates in this month's gubernatorial election compared with the 2024 presidential election. Just over 30% of Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s votes in November came by mail, compared to more than 37% for Democratic presidential...

Pennsylvania · 1d

Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Downtown Chambersburg offers businesses grants up to $5,000

Downtown Chambersburg businesses and property owners can apply for up to $5,000 in matching grants through a new round of a downtown improvement program. The third round of the Business Improvement Microgrant program is open to current business owners and property owners in Chambersburg's designated Historic District, according to a community announcement. Downtown Chambersburg Inc. administers the program with funding from Main Street Matters, a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development. The program is intended to expand access to funding for downtown businesses, encourage local investment and support improvements in the downtown area. Previous rounds awarded more than $45,000 The first two rounds distributed more than $45,000 to downtown Chambersburg businesses, according to the announcement. Projects funded through the grants included marketing and promotional activities, structural or interior improvements, and technology and connectivity improvements. “Small businesses are a vital part of what makes downtown Chambersburg unique, and investing in them helps keep our downtown thriving,” Stephen Christian, president and executive director of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, said in the announcement. “Through the first two rounds, these microgrants have helped local businesses bring new ideas to life and make improvements that strengthen our downtown. We’re

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

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Mapping a More Efficient Chambersburg

In Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, even the painted lines on the street are becoming a tool for better municipal planning. On the borough’s GIS team, Justin Evans and Helen Dostie, have mapped pavement markings ranging from crosswalks to stop bars, turning rough estimates into a detailed inventory. Staff can now select roads and export quantities for bid documents, giving both the borough and contractors a clearer understanding of the work ahead.

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

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ICYM – Get ready Chambersburg – your taxes are going up

CHAMBERSBURG – Chambersburg Borough residents could see an increase of approximately $125 a year in property taxes and utility costs under the borough’s proposed 2027 budget. The proposed budget was presented to Borough Council during its meeting Monday night. While the budget includes no increases to police or...

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

abc27 News

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Midstate food bank holds annual Thanksgiving food box giveaway

SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Midstate volunteers distributed Thanksgiving meals ahead of the holiday. Shippensburg Produce and Outreach held its annual Thanksgiving food box distribution on Tuesday. Officials say the food pantry helps feed more than 4,000 people every month. It teamed up with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to provide the holiday food. “So you will […]

Shippensburg, PA · 1d

State College

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Union Cemetery honors 893 interred veterans

BELLEFONTE — For the third year in a row, the Union Cemetery in Bellefonte hosted a ceremony to celebrate Veterans Day early, honoring the nearly 900 veterans buried there. The ceremony was held on Sunday, Nov. 8 near the once-defunct McCoy Fountain, which lights up green at night in honor of Veterans Day, and is located beside former Pennsylvania Governor James Addams Beaver’s grave site.

Bellefonte, PA · 16h

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The Funky Little Pennsylvania Town That Feels Like Stepping Into A Vintage Movie Set

Somewhere in the Pocono Mountains, tucked between two green ridgelines like a secret someone forgot to keep, sits Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, a town so impossibly charming it almost doesn’t seem real. If you’ve never been, you’re missing out on one of the most visually stunning, historically rich, and genuinely...

Jim Thorpe, PA · 2d

YourErie

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PA coalition seeks to end inflated rent prices in mobile home communities

Pennsylvania · 2d

CBS News

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Pennsylvania's squonk to be featured on new U.S. Postal Service stamps in 2027

Pennsylvania · 1d

Centre Daily Times

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What to know about adenovirus, other viruses circulating around Penn State campus

Pennsylvania’s Department of Health is monitoring an “ adenovirus outbreak ” on Penn State’s campus. And, although campus numbers appear to be similar to last year, the university issued a news release last week so those with underlying medical conditions know to take precautions. Adenoviruses are a common group of viruses that typically cause flu-like symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , and people with weakened immune systems or cardiac/respiratory disease are at risk of becoming seriously ill. According to the state DOH, it first learned of Penn State’s increase in influenza-like illness through a nationwide system ( ILINet ) that tracks healthcare visits for flu-like symptoms. With more students seeking care at University Health Services (UHS), testing then detected an increased spate of adenovirus and other respiratory viruses involving students. “When a school, college, university, or other institution experiences more cases of illness than would normally be expected, it may be considered an outbreak and should be reported to public health,” DOH spokesperson Eli Steiker-Ginzberg told the Centre Daily Times in an email. “Monitoring outbreaks helps public health officials understand which viruses are circulating and provide recommendations to protect people at higher risk for severe

Pennsylvania · 3d

FOX 43

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Pennsylvania Updates Veteran Benefits After 35 Years

Pennsylvania · 1d

Newsweek

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Map of States Where Marijuana Is Legal as Pennsylvania Eyes Adult-Use Law

Pennsylvania could join 24 states with legal recreational marijuana after Democrats won full control.

Pennsylvania · 1d

FOX 43

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Pa. expands veterans' benefits in largest update in 35 years

Pennsylvania · 22h

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The 9 Quirkiest Places To Dine In Pennsylvania That Are Anything But Ordinary

Ready to find the quirkiest places to dine in Pennsylvania?. These 9 restaurants offer wild atmospheres and truly unforgettable meals!. 1. Talula’s Garden (Philadelphia) Most restaurants give you four walls and a ceiling, but Talula’s Garden in Philadelphia gives you something much better. Stepping inside feels like discovering...

Pennsylvania · 2d