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Lancaster Catholic girls basketball crowned PIAA 3A state champions
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- Lancaster Catholic girls basketball crowned PIAA 3A state champions
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- 1 month ago
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- The Lancaster Catholic Crusaders won the 2024 PIAA 3A girls basketball championship with a 56-39 victory over Westmont Hilltop at Giant Center in Hershey on Thursday evening.
It's a sweet redemption victory for a group of girls that had five returning starters from a team that fell short last year in the state semi-finals.
"I think ever since last year in that semi-final game, we've been hungry and we just really wanted this," said senior Lancaster Catholic Crusaders forward Rylee Kraft, who tied for the game-high 22 points in the championship final. "I could not be prouder of this team. We just came out all season and really just worked our tails off the whole time. We showed up tonight."
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- 'Eggstra' special Easter egg hunt in Lancaster County held for children with disabilities
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- 1 month ago
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- An "eggstra" special Easter egg hunt in Lancaster County was held on Thursday to accommodate children with disabilities.
The Now I Can Foundation held its second annual egg hunt at its clinic in Warwick Township, catering to children with sensory, vision and mobility disabilities.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/life/heartwarming/easter-egg-hunt-lancaster-county-children-disabilities/521-458ca5ba-8ba6-4d41-bbce-cb3fd9ee14a6
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- Veteran's agriculture program to accompany Hoke House at new location
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- 1 month ago
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- Bob Hinkle Jr. from Spring Grove, York County knows about giving back to his community.
"I am an Iraqi war veteran," he said. "I served more than 22 years in the Army."
The Spring Grove VFW, where he is a member, is partnering with Just for Today Veterans and Recovery Services to help introduce a veterans agricultural program.
"This will give us something local to help out veterans which is our true reason for being here," Hinkle said.
The program is taking root, as the Hoke House is uprooted.
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- Pa, State Department launches training team for county election directors
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- 1 month ago
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- With Election Day getting closer, Pennsylvania is looking at ways to assist local election officials ahead of November.
On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Department of State launched a new training program for county election directors. The announcement comes as more than 70 election directors and deputies from 40 counties have left their jobs since 2020.
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said the new training team is tasked with getting all county election offices up to speed.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pa-state-department-launches-new-training-program-for-county-election-directors-elections-dauphin-county/521-13ec2478-4da2-4fa2-a84a-4ee0af67fec4
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- City of Harrisburg working to find long-term solutions to homeless
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- 1 month ago
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- The city of Harrisburg, along with Dauphin County and the Governor’s office are working together to tackle homelessness in the city.
“I know we have been trying to press toward a plan and as of [Thursday], the last two meetings that we’ve had as a result of getting to the planning stage have been very productive," said Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick.
The plan Commissioner Hartwick is referring to is what will happen to the nearly 100 individuals currently estimated to be living in the encampment behind the PennDOT building on Front Street.
Once the I-83 expansion project gets underway, the encampment will be essentially bulldozed.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/harrisburg-dauphin-county-governors-office-homelessness/521-11059c37-9fe9-40ac-9e57-c3c60c44d146
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- Welding | Tyler Tries It
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- 1 month ago
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- There is a welder shortage in south-central Pennsylvania and across the country. It's so severe that the American Welding Society has predicted a shortage of around 360,000 welders by 2027.
FOX43’s Tyler Hatfield went to Earlbeck Welding Training Center to light up the torch and put on the helmet, to learn about the trade and art of welding.
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- Tröegs Independent Brewing hosts World Down Syndrome Day celebration
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- 1 month ago
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- A local nonprofit partnered with Tröegs Independent Brewing in Derry Township, Dauphin County, for a World Down Syndrome Day Celebration of Inclusion.
3.21 For Life is a Hershey-based organization dedicated to supporting individuals with Down syndrome. They say their Celebration of Inclusion event, themed "ignite the spark," aimed to raise funds for the 3.21 For Life mission while shining a bright light on the remarkable capabilities of individuals with Down syndrome.
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- Leg Up Farmers Market upgrades benefit children with special needs
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- 1 month ago
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- Leg Up Farmers Market, located in Manchester Township, York County, is set to unveil some of the new and improved modifications made to the market this weekend.
While shoppers get to enjoy a new and enriched environment, the money spent there will go towards supporting local businesses and the store's special needs organization, Leg Up Farm.
“We had to close down for one day, but because we’re an independent business and we have a lot of loyal customers, we found a way to make the amazing changes while only closing for one day,” said Dan Stump, store manager of Leg Up Farmers Market.
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- Lancaster County Commissioners declare county a 'non-sanctuary' for illegal immigration
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- 1 month ago
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- The Lancaster County Commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday declaring the county as a "non-sanctuary" county regarding illegal immigration.
The 2-1 vote came in response to the "Trust Act," which was passed by the Lancaster City Council last month, and prevents city employees from asking about a resident’s immigration status unless required to do so by law, or from assisting in immigration enforcement without a warrant.
The resolution calls on municipalities in the county to "cooperate with federal law enforcement, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, regarding persons found to be in the United States and Lancaster County illegally."
Commissioners who supported the resolution say that it is meant to promote cooperation with law enforcement.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/lancaster-county-commissioners-resolution-non-sanctuary-illegal-i...
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- Proposed Wawa causing backlash in East Pennsboro Township
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- 1 month ago
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- A new Wawa location could be coming to East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, but not without criticism from nearby residents.
It would be located near the corner of Erford Road and Hunter Lane, with a proposed exit diverting traffic through a residential area.
"This location doesn’t make sense to us," East Pennsboro Township resident Joe Caviston said.
Caviston has lived in the area for nearly a decade and says neighbors aren’t happy with the idea.
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- Cumberland County municipalities coming together to tackle bad odor from farms
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- 1 month ago
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- Springtime in rural Cumberland County has a familiar smell that comes from nearby farms. However, several people are reporting to their local municipalities that the odor coming from those farms has gotten worse over the past few years.
“If they were outside having a picnic or gathering, they noticed the strong smell and wouldn’t be able to tolerate it," said Rob Cole, the Dickinson Township Supervisor. "They couldn’t be outside.”
Cole said the stronger smell is coming from "food processing residuals," which is a waste by-product of food production. The waste is being used as farm fertilizer.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county-municipalities-coalition-bad-odor-farms/521-96ed70d1-6f5d-4e01-bd30-3648d4939dec
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- Explaining the Pennsylvania Auditor General race
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- 1 month ago
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- The most talked about races in the world of politics are often the presidency, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives races, but it's the people making decisions at the state and local levels who often have more of a direct impact on everyday lives in Pennsylvania.
The primary race for Pennsylvania's auditor general will have an impact in November and will go a long way to deciding who will check on the state's money.
The auditor general is described as the state's chief fiscal watchdog.
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- Suspect dead, child safely located after abduction in Adams County
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- 1 month ago
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- A man is dead and an abducted child in Adams County was safely located, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
On March 20 at 9:45 a.m., the McSherrystown Police Department was dispatched to the 600 block of North Street in McSherrystown Borough for a reported child abduction involving a firearm.
According to police, James Lee Kopp Jr., 53, from McSherrystown abducted a 12-year-old at gunpoint from her home and fled the scene. A "Be On The Lookout" alert was immediately broadcasted to local law enforcement agencies in the area and an Amber Alert process was initiated, according to troopers.
Within minutes, a Conewago police officer spotted Kopp's vehicle and a police chase began with the assistance of Pennsylvania State Police- Gettysburg.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/crime/child-abduction-mchserrystown-adams-county/521-7523a871-5c1c-44ec-b18f-3439a0cadf4c
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- Tasting Olivia's Lamb Kabobs Fra Diavolo
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- 1 month ago
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- Olivia's is helping you chase away the cold winter with Lamb Kabobs Fra Diavolo.
The dish consists of linguine pasta tossed in a spicy tomato sauce along with fresh basil, parsley, garlic, jalapeños and assorted peppers, all topped with fire-grilled Lamb Kabobs.
It's time to welcome the heat of spring with an explosion of fiery flavor!
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- Olivia's welcomes spring with an explosion of flavor
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- 1 month ago
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- Olivia's is helping you chase away the cold winter with Lamb Kabobs Fra Diavolo.
The dish consists of linguine pasta tossed in a spicy tomato sauce along with fresh basil, parsley, garlic, jalapeños and assorted peppers, all topped with fire-grilled Lamb Kabobs.
It's time to welcome the heat of spring with an explosion of fiery flavor!
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- Olivia's Lamb Kabobs Fra Diavolo bring the heat to spring
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- 1 month ago
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- Olivia's is helping you chase away the cold winter with Lamb Kabobs Fra Diavolo.
The dish consists of linguine pasta tossed in a spicy tomato sauce along with fresh basil, parsley, garlic, jalapeños and assorted peppers, all topped with fire-grilled Lamb Kabobs.
It's time to welcome the heat of spring with an explosion of fiery flavor!
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- Furry Friends with Aurora, the dog!
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- 1 month ago
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- This week’s Furry Furry Friend is Aurora, brought to us by Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue. Aurora is a 4-year-old treeing walker coonhound mix whose foster mom, Emily Breslin, describes as both snuggly and energetic, the best of both worlds.
“If you’re working from home, she likes to just hangout while you work," Breslin tells FOX43. "But she does really enjoy zooming around outside with her doggie friends that live next door. Then once she’s inside she just wants to chill and hangout.”
Breslin says Aurora has been the best work from home buddy during their few weeks together so far. She will be a great shadow dog for someone looking for a companion.
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- Meet this week's Furry Friend, Aurora, the dog!
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- 1 month ago
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- This week’s Furry Furry Friend is Aurora, brought to us by Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue. Aurora is a 4-year-old treeing walker coonhound mix whose foster mom, Emily Breslin, describes as both snuggly and energetic, the best of both worlds.
“If you’re working from home, she likes to just hangout while you work," Breslin tells FOX43. "But she does really enjoy zooming around outside with her doggie friends that live next door. Then once she’s inside she just wants to chill and hangout.”
Breslin says Aurora has been the best work from home buddy during their few weeks together so far. She will be a great shadow dog for someone looking for a companion.
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- Susquehannock High School performs 'Once Upon A Mattress'
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- 1 month ago
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- Susquehannock High School students are putting a musical spin on a classic fairy tale for their 2024 spring musical.
Students will be performing "Once upon a Mattress," a musical version of The Princess and the Pea.
Princess Winnifred is an ungainly, brash girl competing for the hand of Prince Dauntless, whose domineering mother Queen Aggravain has declared he must marry a "true" princess before anyone else in the kingdom can marry.
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- West York Area School District moves forward with athletic renovations
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- 1 month ago
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- The West York Area School District voted unanimously to move forward with the $20 million athletic field renovations project in last night's board meeting.
Despite hearing numerous residents, parents and students voice their concerns about the price and how taxes would rise for the first time in six years, the board decided to move from phase one to phase two.
During phase one, the Board established a plan to address the needs identified by the district. The proposal includes upgrades to the high school track, concession stand restrooms and bleachers. It will also upgrade facilities to be handicap accessible.
Phase two would be moving on to the zoning and engineering phase, where the borough and township committee will determine the design and make sure it meets the threshold established by each municipality. This phase may cost additional dollars for zoning approval.
Residents say that they would rather see the money go to...
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- Students make sure Hershey Bears players are in game-day shape
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- 1 month ago
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- On their off-day, some Hershey Bears players took a trip back to school to meet students at Milton Hershey School for a day they will never forget.
The players interacted with first and third graders at the school for a variety of activities including a pick-up game of floor hockey.
"It's really fun," said Taytum, a first-grade student at Milton Hershey. "They're really, really, really good!"
It was a way for the team to give back to a community that has given so much to them and shown them never-ending support.
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- Efforts to reduce recidivism rates in Pennsylvania | Beyond the Bars
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- 1 month ago
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- It’s the reality for thousands of Pennsylvanians in the criminal justice system: being re-arrested or re-incarcerated.
It’s known as recidivism, a pattern Kelly Evans with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC) says has been on the decline in state facilities.
"Our current recidivism rate is down. It’s 54.8%, and it's the lowest it’s been in 20 years," Evans said.
Despite the decline, Pennsylvania still has one of the highest recidivism rates in the U.S., cracking the top 10.
"The system failed them in one way or another," Evans said. "We failed them as a community."
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- Northern bobwhite quails reintroduced into Franklin County
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- 1 month ago
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- It's been since at least the early 2000s since Northern Bobwhite Quails flew in the skies of Pennsylvania. Several were introduced Tuesday at The Letterkenny Army Depot in Greene Township, Franklin County.
"We got the habitat in place now," Letterkenny Army Depot Natural Resources Manager Matt Miller said. "We're very excited to get it back on the landscape here."
The birds were once in all 67 counties across the Keystone State before being deemed locally extinct from habitat loss.
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- Central Penn Knights honor late teammate Angel Mercado-Ocasio
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- 1 month ago
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- It's been almost a year since Central Penn College's baseball team lost their teammate and brother Angel Mercado-Ocasio.
What was lost in his physical presence was made up with a dedication before the team's opening-day games. His dedication included a moment of silence, the placing of his glove at second base, and his jersey being hung up in the dugout.
"Our guys are excited that we could play baseball for him," said head coach Robert Stern. "He's been missed a lot but he would want us to continue playing."
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- Bird-In-Hand Family Restaurant reopens temporary location
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- 1 month ago
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- The Bird-In-Hand restaurant reopened Tuesday in Leacock Township, less than two months after a fire that forced it to relocate.
The fire on January 30 caused "extensive damage" to the restaurant's previous location at Old Philadelphia Pike in Bird-In-Hand. Fortunately, no one was injured.
The new, temporary location, at the site of the old Revere Tavern at 3063 Lincoln Highway East, will remain open until the previous location is ready.
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- Long-awaited reunion between Hershey Bears player and his #1 fan #hersheybears #ahlhockey
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- 1 month ago
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- A fist bump turned into a pre-game ritual between Cooper and Hershey Bears forward Jimmy Huntington, forging an unbreakable friendship and a reunion to remember.
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- New public restroom will soon open in downtown Lancaster
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- 1 month ago
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- The City of Lancaster will soon open a new standalone public restroom. The facility is located along North Prince and Orange Street.
The facility is known as the "Portland Loo," after an idea to give people struggling with access to bathrooms in Portland, Oregon.
“There’s an outcry for public restrooms in the city," said David Aichele, the executive director of the Lancaster Downtown Investment District.
The facility was built using anti-graffiti walls and is fully connected to electric, water, and sewer lines. The Lancaster Downtown Investment District Clean Team will be in charge of maintaining the restroom each day.
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- York County business donates more than $2,000 to Harvest of Blessing, as food pantry hunts for new h
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- 1 month ago
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- From one helping hand to the other, a check worth more than $2,000 was given to Harvest of Blessing in York on Tuesday.
The manager of Leg Up Farmers Market presented the money to Jural Toby, the pantry's CEO and founder.
“It really touched my heart and I wish a lot more businesses that hear what Leg Up Farmers Market is doing would jump on the bandwagon and do the same," said Toby.
Through February, the grocery store raised money for the food pantry.
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- McClinton proposes longer voting window, same-day registration
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- 1 month ago
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- Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton wants to give voters more time to cast their ballots in person. She introduced a new bill that would allow voters to make their selections up to two weeks before election day.
Under the proposal, Pennsylvanians could register to vote when they show up at the polls.
"Having early in-person voting, along with same-day voter registration on election day, will empower our neighbors in every part of the Commonwealth to participate in each and every election," said McClinton, a Democrat who represents Delaware and Philadelphia counties.
Voting advocates said the move would expand access and catch Pennsylvania up with almost two dozen other states that are already doing it.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/politics/pa-bill-extend-in-person-voting-same-day-registration/521-65095584-4596-4d97-b5df-805c5c9de50c
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- York County officials consider removing Bradford Pear trees
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- 1 month ago
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- Callery or Bradford Pear trees have been along York streets for decades.
“I don’t really know much about them; I see them driving every day,” said York resident Amelia Anderson.
Their white flower petals are hard to miss in full bloom.
“They’re very pretty, I took a picture on the way here and I thought they were so pretty,” Anderson said.
The tree was brought to the United States in the early 1900s, making it an invasive species.
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- Free Rita’s Italian Ice to celebrate first day of spring
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- 1 month ago
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- Tuesday is the first day of spring, and to celebrate, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is giving away free 6-ounce cups of ice.
Guests can pick from Rita's Italian Ice classics or try Rita's newest flavor, SOUR PATCH KIDS Watermelon Ice. According to a press release, a Rita’s spokesperson said they expect to give away around 1 million cups of ice across more than 550 stores in the United States today.
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- Here’s a look at dairy production at Destiny Dairy Bar and Stover Farm
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- 1 month ago
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- Agriculture is a big business in Pennsylvania, making up 52,000 farms and 7.3 million acres of farmland. The dairy industry also plays a huge role in agriculture and Pennsylvania’s economy – dairy accounts for $11.8 billion in economic revenue and 47,000 jobs.
FOX43 stopped at Destiny Dairy Bar and Stover Farms to look at how the agriculture industry works.
Julia Stover, also known as Grandma Julia, has been on the farm since 1989 and grew up raising cattle alongside her family. Her husband, John Stover, passed down the farm to their children, who now own and operate it.
https://www.fox43.com/article/money/business/small-business/national-agriculture-day-dairy-production-destiny-dairy-bar-stover-farm/521-66907288-e8d3-419c-b1ee-eea5d7e12074
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- Firefighters battle Lancaster County blaze
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Firefighters are at the scene of a Lancaster County fire.
First responders went out to battle the fire on Metzler Road in East Hempfield Township at 1:50 a.m. on March 19, according to Lancaster County 911 Dispatch.
Officials say they believe the fire started in a gazebo before spreading to a house, but it is now under control. There were no injuries and the coroner was not called, according to Dispatch.
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- Coolest 'Made-in-Pa.' March Madness-style bracket returns for second-year straight
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The "Coolest Thing Made in Pa." competition is returning bigger and better than before!
The PA Chamber's 2024 contest kicked off in a celebratory fashion on Monday, March 18 at the Sportsbook within Hollywood Casino. Officials unveiled the bracket of 64 Made-in-Pa. products that will battle it out in public voting to become this year's champion.
The nominees span a wide range of industries across every region of the Commonwealth, from BWP Baseball Bats, Crayola crayons, Wawa Hoagies and Zippo Lighters.
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- Harrisburg International Airport continues project to expand cargo capacity
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Harrisburg International Airport brings in roughly 50,000 tons of cargo each year, but a new expansion could add to that total and bring jobs with it.
HIA is currently undergoing an expansion of its cargo apron to accommodate an additional three cargo planes to add to its current capacity of four.
The airport says it currently does not have enough capacity to receive the amount of shipments it gets, and the expansion is necessary to ensure more cargo comes to central Pennsylvania.
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- Big 33 Football Classic takes over the Harrisburg State Capitol
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- You can almost set your watch by it. For the third time in four years, the Steel-High football is set to be recognized in the State Capitol for winning a state championship.
"I mean, just to be with my brothers one last time, because we ultimately are going to different schools," said senior quarterback Alex Erby.
It's an even busier day for the Steamroller quarterback and Pennsylvania's all-time leading passer. He's being recognized for two teams on this trip. The other is Team Pennsylvania for the Big 33 Game.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/local-sports/big-33-football-classic-takes-over-the-state-capitol-pennsylvania-high-school-all-star-piaa-steelton-spring-grove-mcdevitt-regan-mike/521-193e6279-4754-4e21-aca1-200fdc77defd
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- York State Fairgrounds could see new tech through partnership
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a space for controlled environmental agriculture, otherwise known as vertical farming.
However, the space isn’t very big. That’s why the university is looking to branch out.
“This is all to really create better food, create greater sustainability and access. So we’ve been focusing on that in York County,” said Ryan Riley, the vice president of advancement.
Patrick Ball, the interim CEO of York County Agricultural Society, says conversations between the university and YCAS began earlier this year about a potential partnership.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/agriculture-partnership-york-county-harrisburg-university-farming-technology/521-3161b842-511c-4bdc-bd37-278c4dac9f7c
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- Harrisburg will crack down on those who illegally park on sidewalks
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The City of Harrisburg has a message for residents who park their vehicles illegally on the sidewalk: If you keep it up, you're going to pay.
Starting Monday, the city's Parking Enforcement will begin issuing tickets to those who illegally park their cars on or along the sidewalks in violation of city ordinances.
The act of parking on the sidewalk violates Chapter 3, Section 121.3 of the City Code, which states in part "The operator of a vehicle shall not...park at any place between the curb line or property line of any street."
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/city-of-harrisburg-illegal-parking-sidewalks-enforcement/521-8c69e938-5062-4ae6-abcf-a04798f53d84
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- Guinness Open Gate Brewery
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Located one hour south of York, Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore is just one of two Guinness breweries in the United States.
MORE: https://www.fox43.com/article/life/guinness-open-gate-brewery-baltimore-maryland/521-4045e410-83bb-400b-84dd-b7d2fbb41aa9
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- Lawmakers honor Big 33 players, cheerleaders at State Capitol
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Members of Pennsylvania’s Big 33 team for the 67th Football Classic were honored by state lawmakers, along with this year’s cheerleaders and buddies, at the Capitol in Harrisburg on Wednesday.
Around 38 players and cheerleaders sat inside the Main Rotunda at the State Capitol for the ceremony.
Players and cheerleaders participate in the Big 33 Buddy program once inducted. They will be partnered with a Pennsylvania youth with special needs during the duration of the program.
https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/local-sports/big-33-football-cheerleaders-pennsylvania-capitol/521-fddb39b6-eb9a-4928-a0b3-cbec64bcfe18
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- Peyton Walker Foundation's life-saving curriculum at high school
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Peyton Walker Foundation will implement a new curriculum for students that gives them the necessary knowledge and resources to save a life using an AED or CPR.
Due to the revision of Act 7 Public School Code, all students must know how to use an AED and administer CPR before they graduate. The new curriculum puts students at Carlisle High School on track to achieving that goal before they move on to college.
https://www.fox43.com/article/news/health/aed-cpr-curriculum-peyton-walker-foundation-carlisle-high-school/521-29cfdd38-4f58-49c1-9b7c-95c6a86b1f76
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- Muslims hold Ramadan fundraiser for humanitarian aid in Middle East
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Local members of the Muslim community held a fundraiser Sunday for humanitarian aid in Gaza to coincide with the holy month of Ramadan.
The fundraiser was hosted by the Human Development Fund and held at the Susquehanna Club in New Cumberland.
Organizers say holding the fundraiser during Ramadan keeps with the themes of the month of fasting.
https://www.fox43.com/article/news/politics/muslim-community-humanitarian-aid-fundraiser-cumberland-county/521-fb0a2196-9985-4c5b-acc3-6ace0fb2e386
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- Long-awaited reunion between Hershey Bears player and his #1 fan
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A special bond formed in Milwaukee brought a hockey player and his number-one fan to Hershey.
Cooper Shultz, from Cedarburg, Wisconsin, last saw his favorite player, Jimmy Huntington, when he suited up for the Milwaukee Admirals last season before moving to play for the Hershey Bears.
Their special bond started in Milwaukee, where Cooper and his dad have front-row seats to Admirals games in what is now called Cooper’s Corner.
https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/hockey/long-awaited-reunion-between-hershey-bears-hockey-player-and-number-one-fan/521-2ece031b-d3a3-4850-b1c8-d15923d27e22
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- Historic iron lung featured at Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Organizers have welcomed the latest addition to the Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum: The once-revolutionary iron lung.
“It’s important to understand where we’ve been to see how far we’ve actually come in regard to medical history and advancements. At the time that this was in use, it was considered the height of medicine,” said Kim Jovinelli, the museum's executive director.
The iron lung was invented to treat patients with polio in the early 1920s.
Dr. John Schrock, former family physician for Lancaster General, said it was the primary form of treatment for decades.
https://www.fox43.com/article/news/health/iron-lung-featured-at-lancaster-medical-heritage-museum-history-health-local/521-61adaeaf-130e-489d-ac6a-f25716aeddcb
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- Gettysburg Heritage Museum hosts reenactor recruitment in Adams County
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- More than 20 reenactor groups gathered at the Gettysburg Heritage Center, ranging from the Revolutionary War to World War II.
Executive Director, Stephanie Lightner, says the event hopes to address a shortage of reenactor volunteers.
War reenactment groups have been short on volunteers since the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/gettysburg-heritage-museum-reenactor-recruitment-day-adams-county/521-9b818b66-4167-4864-85e9-35de21f73657
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- Stormers star Joe Carpenter uses familiar surroundings to advantage
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- While baseball players travel far and wide to train in the offseason, that is not the case for Lancaster Stormers first baseman Joe Carpenter.
The Cedar Crest grad who has won back-to-back Atlantic League titles has the fortunate advantage of staying at home to work out and train for the season.
“A lot of kids and players don’t get to experience that," said Carpenter. "Every home game, my family is here, and it's definitely nice.”
https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/local-sports/stormers-star-joe-carpenter-uses-familiar-surroundings-to-his-advantage-story/521-0d6289c1-fe7f-44e0-929b-7fbff8f2ee8c
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- Lancaster Stormers manager Ross Peeples talks gearing up for Atlantic League three-peat | Sunday Sit
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- 1 month ago
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- The Lancaster Stormers are going for franchise and Atlantic League History.
The team will try to capture their third straight Atlantic League title. Stormers manager Ross Peeples joined the Sunday Sports Frenzy to talk about expectations this year, what he's looking forward to and even the new look the Stormers will unveil this year.
https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/baseball/lancaster-stormers-atlantic-league-title-manager-ross-peebles-sunday-sitdown/521-a96c59b4-2bcf-460e-ad9b-af5f5176a122
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- Bears host first St. Patrick's Day game since 2018
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- He needed to stop a short-handed breakaway in the final minutes of the game, but Hunter Shepard was up to the task and made a beautiful kick save with his right skate to preserve a record-tying shutout for the Hershey Bears.
The 4-0 blanking of Hartford ties a franchise record with 10 shutouts, and 12 games still remain in the Bears' regular season. Shepard has three, while fellow goalie Clay Stevenson has the other seven. The win stretches their lead in the Atlantic Division to 16 points over Providence.
https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/hockey/hershey-bears-hartford-ahl-hockey-wolf-pack-st-patricks-day-game/521-0ceb8582-5fa6-411d-8c4b-4da298765a48
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- Thousands attend annual York St. Patrick's Day Parade
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The bagpipes were calling and thousands of people were feeling the luck of the Irish during the 38th annual York St. Patrick's Day Parade.
More than 50 groups marched down Market Street for the event, including parade floats, local marching bands, and Irish dance troupes.
“We do look forward to this," said Greg Gladfelter, who attended the parade with his wife. "This is kind of our outdoor spring kickoff.”
Hundreds of parade goers showed up hours before the event, in order to claim the best spots along the sidewalk: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/st-patricks-day-parade-york-city/521-421d54d1-e64d-4e5c-b441-80af498651fc
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- Penn State Pro Day showcases Nittany Lion talent heading into 2024 NFL Draft
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Friday was a big day in Happy Valley for Penn State football players looking to make their dreams of playing pro football a reality.
Penn State Pro Day at the university's Holuba Hall on March 15 was the next big to-do on many of the players' check-lists. With scouts and coaches from all 32 teams present, it was a chance for some to further solidify their spot in the 2024 draft and others to make a name for themselves to keep their pro football dreams alive.
"It's a moment I’ve dreamt of for a long time, it’s been a very long goal of mine since I started playing football," said Penn State offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu, the highest Penn State player on many draft boards and projected to be selected within the top 10.
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