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New records detail Pa. township secretary’s alleged half-million-dollar...
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View ArticleSuspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO will return to New York to face...
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO faces new federal charges of murder, stalking and weapons charges, according to a complaint unsealed Thursday. Luigi...
View ArticleMan shot at Harrisburg's federal courthouse had 'intent' to assault officers,...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Pennsylvania man shot inside a federal courthouse in Harrisburg earlier this week has been identified and charged, the Department of Justice announced Thursday. Joseph...
View ArticleAG: Former treasurer of a Pennsylvania city sentenced after stealing $106k,...
FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- A former treasurer for a Pennsylvania city who stole over $100k, and spent thousands of dollars a day for gambling may spend the next decade of her life in prison,...
View ArticleFormer Pennsylvania psychologist sentenced on rape, sexual assault charges
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- A former State College area psychologist has been sentenced for the rape and sexual assault of a young girl, which lasted from 2005 to 2013. Richard Lenhart, 63, of...
View ArticlePenelec to receive $500 million as part of infrastructure improvement plan
(WJET/WFXP) — On Thursday, FirstEnergy received approval for its $1.42 billion investment for phase three of its Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Plans. These funds will support work from...
View ArticlePennsylvania's unemployment rate up in November
(WHTM)-- Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was up 3.5% in November, the first unemployment rate change since October 2023, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The Department...
View ArticleAre lobbyist emails to lawmakers public records? A Pa. court will decide.
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Residents of this Philadelphia block create neighborhood ‘magic’ every December
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View ArticleUS civil rights probe faults Philadelphia school district over handling of...
The Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite “repeated, extensive notice” that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in...
View ArticleFormer Scranton officer charged with rape of students
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former officer who was with the Scranton Police Department has been charged with the rape of several students from West Scranton High School. A criminal...
View ArticlePennsylvania House introduces bill that could remove permits for concealed carry
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) -- A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives announced a bill that would change how the process of concealed carry would work if passed. The bill, introduced by Rep....
View ArticlePa. AG files lawsuit against Florida company for attempting to scam new...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that her office has submitted a filing for a lawsuit against a Florida-based company for attempting to scam Pennsylvania newly...
View ArticlePennsylvania man sentenced for January 6 related charges
(WHTM) -- A Central Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to prison after being previously convicted of assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. According to...
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PennDOT celebrates opening of new Driver License Center in Berks County
EXETER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) -- State officials gathered Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a new Driver License Center in Berks County. The new center is at 4365 Perkiomen Avenue in Exeter...
View ArticlePennsylvania Gaming Control Board backs off proposal to automatically remove...
(WHTM) -- After strong opposition, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will not go forward with a proposed change that would have made it easier for problem gamblers to return to casinos. People who...
View ArticleWoman dies in Union Township fire
UNION TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a woman is dead after a fire in Union Township early Friday morning. On December 20, Troopers say the Mifflinburg and...
View ArticleWill mail be delivered on Christmas in Pennsylvania?
(WHTM) — The season of gift-giving is upon us, and many are wondering if mail will still be delivered on Christmas Day. According to the United States Postal Service, all Post Office locations will be...
View ArticleAn architect designed custom clocks for Pennsylvania's Capitol a century ago....
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence. The seat of government, they tend to be elegant and stately — and frequently capped by a dome. Visitors to Pennsylvania...
View ArticlePaxtonia Elementary's 'Mr. Christmas'
LOWER PAXTON TWP., Pa. (WHTM) - At one Central Pennsylvania elementary school, settled in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, is a librarian that takes the holiday spirit to a different level....
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