Gettysburg Connection News Team

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday declared Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian computer whiz who died in 2006, as the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. The canonization took place during a Mass in St. Peter’s Square before tens of thousands of pilgrims, many of them young Catholics drawn to Acutis’ story of faith lived in the

Amazon is changing how its Prime members can share shipping perks, ending a long-running policy that allowed free delivery benefits to extend beyond the household. The company confirmed that its Prime Invitee Program, which launched in 2009, will officially end on October 1. The initiative enabled members to share Prime’s free two-day shipping with people

Sting has been taken to court by his former Police bandmates, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland, who claim they have been underpaid royalties for some of the band’s biggest hits. The guitarist and drummer filed a civil case in the High Court, alleging lost income from tracks recorded during the group’s 1977–1984 run, including Roxanne

Central Pennsylvania’s premier celebration of local wines, spirits, and live music returns this weekend with the Gettysburg Wine and Music Festival, set for Saturday and Sunday at Granite Hill Camping Resort. The two-day event, presented by the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce, will feature hundreds of wines from Pennsylvania’s top wineries, along with craft spirits

Amanda Anisimova delivered the shock of the 2025 U.S. Open on Wednesday, ousting No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals. The victory was especially sweet for the 24-year-old American, who just 53 days earlier endured a lopsided 6-0, 6-0 defeat to Swiatek in the Wimbledon final. This

Farm Aid will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, September 20, with an all-day festival at Huntington Bank Stadium, bringing together music, food, and advocacy for family farmers. Since 1985, Farm Aid has combined star-powered performances with a mission to support farmers facing economic pressures and industry challenges. This year’s milestone event will showcase a

For the first time since 2020, more U.S. CEOs anticipate reducing their workforce than expanding it, according to a new survey by The Conference Board. The shift highlights both economic pressures and the growing reliance on artificial intelligence and automation to manage costs and boost productivity. The August report found that 34% of CEOs expect

The State Board of Pharmacy held a special meeting on Wednesday to vote on a measure to effectively bypass the immunization recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), following concerns that federal health authorities may politicize recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination. The board is responsible for determining when and to whom pharmacists are authorized to

Healthy Adams County will host its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment Forum on Friday, October 3, bringing together community members, organizations, and leaders to focus on health priorities for the next three years. The free event will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at HACC’s Gettysburg Campus. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

From Lancaster’s rolling farmland to the ridges of the Alleghenies to Adams County and all around the Commonwealth, barns remain one of Pennsylvania’s most recognizable landmarks. Now, the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is asking residents to help preserve those stories through its new “Celebrate Your Barn” initiative. The program invites Pennsylvanians to

Philadelphia Eagles fans heading to Thursday night’s home opener against the Dallas Cowboys will have extra SEPTA trains after all, thanks to a last-minute deal with FanDuel. The sports betting platform agreed to cover up to \$80,000 in costs to restore 10 express trains on the Broad Street Line, plus free postgame rides from NRG

Penn State University is shifting attention from defending its controversial decision to close seven commonwealth campuses, including Mont Alto, to exploring new uses for the properties once classes end after the 2026-2027 academic year. A meeting with select Mont Alto community representatives is scheduled for August 28 in the Allied Health Building, led by interim

The Adams County Historical Society will host a special presentation next weekend exploring how America’s pastime traveled with U.S. troops during World War II. The free program, The American Game: Baseball in World War II, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Society’s Gettysburg campus. Historians Ted Herman and

Central and northeast Pennsylvania can expect a nearly ideal Labor Day weekend, with comfortable temperatures, low humidity, and little threat of rain—perfect for outdoor plans from cookouts to football kickoffs. A stalled frontal boundary will keep the South and parts of the Plains unsettled through much of the holiday stretch. Still, the eastern U.S., including

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Central PA will launch its fall schedule of free educational programs and support groups this September, offering resources for both individuals living with mental health conditions and the families who support them. The organization will host two of its signature programs—Family-to-Family and Peer-to-Peer—along with ongoing support groups designed to

The 2025 U.S. Open tennis tournament is into its second round, with top seeds Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz leading the way as the season’s final Grand Slam heats up at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. On the men’s side, No. 1 seed Sinner and No. 2 seed Alcaraz remain on a

The United Way of Adams County will host its annual bingo fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 20, offering a night of games, prizes, and community support at the Gettysburg Area Recreation Park. The event will be held in the Sterner Building, 545 Long Lane, beginning in the evening. Tickets are \$30 and include admission to 20

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a new round of COVID-19 vaccines, but only for Americans considered at higher risk of severe illness. The change marks a sharp departure from recent U.S. policy that recommended the shots broadly for nearly all age groups. Under the new guidance, adults 65 and older are eligible,

A federal appeals court has ruled that Pennsylvania’s requirement for voters to handwrite a date on their mail ballot envelopes is unconstitutional, finding that the rule disenfranchises thousands of voters while offering little benefit to election administrators. The decision, issued Tuesday by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, stems from a lawsuit filed by

Congress returns from its summer recess in September facing a crowded agenda dominated by spending deadlines, expiring tax provisions, and bitter partisan divides. The most urgent task is avoiding a government shutdown when current funding expires on Sept. 30. With little chance of passing all 12 appropriations bills in time, lawmakers are expected to rely

Cracker Barrel is returning to its longtime logo after a swift and vocal backlash from conservatives who accused the chain of abandoning its traditional image. The company announced Tuesday night that it would restore its old branding, a day after trying to reassure customers that its values had not shifted. The reversal came just over

A new electric reliability project is moving forward in Adams County, aiming to strengthen service for nearly 2,300 customers, including Hanover Hospital, Alpha Fire Company, and WellSpan Health. The East Germantown-Germantown Reliability Project, led by Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission (MAIT), a FirstEnergy company, involves the construction of a new substation and a 115-kilovolt transmission line. The

U.S. Sports Recap — Weekend Highlights Baseball Little League World Series (Championship Game)The championship of the 2025 Little League World Series concluded with Chinese Taipei claiming the world title, delivering a shutout victory over Nevada (Summerlin South Little League) by a final score of 7-0 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This marks the first time an

President Donald Trump announced plans to seek $2 billion from Congress to fund a sweeping cleanup and beautification campaign in Washington, D.C., marking the latest move in his effort to reshape the capital. The proposal includes improvements to lighting, roads, and parks within three miles of the Capitol and White House. Trump has suggested the

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a planned bridge replacement and rehabilitation project along Route 394 (Hunterstown Hampton Road) in Adams County. The project, located over Conewago Creek in Reading and Straban townships, will replace the existing bridge superstructure, reconstruct beam seats, and install rock scour protection around the abutments and

Netflix’s animated feature KPop Demon Hunters has quickly become a global sensation and is now heading to theaters with a sing-along version, signaling the streamer’s growing ambitions in family entertainment. Since debuting in mid-June, the film about a K-pop girl group who battle demons has stayed in the top two of Netflix’s global movie rankings

The Gettysburg Vegetarian/Vegan Dinner Club is inviting the public to a free evening of food and learning on Thursday, September 4. The event, set for 6 p.m. at the Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church, will feature a four-course plant-based dinner followed by a presentation on natural health practices. This month’s guest speaker is Lillian Torres, a

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning of a late-summer surge in COVID-19 activity, with cases and hospital visits climbing in recent weeks. State surveillance data show test positivity rates rising sharply over the past three weeks, alongside an increase in emergency department visits linked to COVID-19. The uptick is most noticeable among young children

Villanova University faced its second false emergency in four days on Sunday, when a report of a threat involving a weapon prompted a heavy police response to the Main Line campus. Radnor Township police said they were called to Austin Hall dormitory around 10:20 a.m. after receiving a report of an unspecified weapon. Officers evacuated

McDonald’s is rolling back prices on some of its most popular combo meals in an effort to restore its image as an affordable fast-food option. The move comes just weeks after the company acknowledged that rising costs had driven away value-seeking customers. Beginning next month, eight of the chain’s top-selling combo meals will be priced

Due to a remodeling project impacting the lobby, office area, and courtroom of District Court 51-3-03, located at 40 Church Road, East Berlin, PA 17316, this office will be closed to the public from September 8 to September 19, 2025. The office will be relocated during that period of time and shall operate from the

Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris on Friday to celebrate the graduation of the 173rd Cadet Class of the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, marking the start of service for 59 new troopers across the Commonwealth. The cadets completed 28 weeks of rigorous training at what is considered one of the

ESPN is entering a new era today with the debut of its long-awaited all-in-one streaming service, designed to bring the network’s full slate of sports content directly to viewers without a cable subscription. The standalone service, branded “ESPN,” will cost $29.99 per month or $299.99 annually. A lower-priced version with a more limited catalog will

Tech stocks tumbled again on Wednesday as mounting fears of an artificial intelligence bubble fueled a sell-off across some of the market’s biggest names. The retreat marked the second straight day of declines for the sector, which has powered much of the stock market’s gains this year. Investors shifted away from high-flying technology shares amid

Mission of Mercy will mark a major milestone next month as it hosts its 25th Annual Gala, celebrating a quarter century of providing free medical and dental care to those in need. The silver anniversary event will take place on Saturday, September 13, at Orvis Hill Country in Fairfield, Pennsylvania. This year’s gala moves to

Newsmax has agreed to pay Dominion Voting Systems $67 million to settle a defamation lawsuit tied to false claims about the 2020 presidential election. The deal, announced this week, follows a court ruling that determined the conservative media outlet broadcast false and damaging statements regarding Dominion’s role in election technology. The settlement ends a years-long

The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) has opened applications for its 27th STAR (Serving the Arts Regionally) Grant program. The STAR Grant application is open to nonprofits, schools, and artists in need of funding for arts programs that will benefit Adams County residents and visitors. The STAR Grant Program was created as a result of

Under the direction of John McKay, The Gettysburg Choral Society will present a pair of Christmas concerts entitled “In dulci jubilo” (“In sweet rejoicing”) on Friday, December 5th at 7 pm and Saturday, December 6th at 3 pm in the chapel of The United Lutheran Seminary, 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325. The chorus will

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to an online plans display regarding the Route 1017 Section 006 bridge (Red Bridge Road) bridge superstructure replacement and rehabilitation over Conewago Creek in Straban and Tyrone townships, Adams County. The purpose of this project is to provide a continued safe and efficient crossing on Route

Home Depot announced Tuesday that it will increase prices on certain products as U.S. tariffs on imported goods push costs higher. The move marks a shift for the nation’s largest home improvement retailer, which had previously been cautious about addressing how trade policy would affect its pricing. Company executives said the adjustments will not be

Hurricane Erin will remain well offshore this week, but its enormous size is expected to deliver impacts to much of the Northeast coastline, including dangerous rip currents, high surf, and gusty winds. Forecasters say the storm will parallel the Eastern Seaboard through Friday before moving into the northern Atlantic over the weekend. Though no landfall

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s plan to ban mail-in ballots would have no impact on elections in the state, calling the move unconstitutional and unenforceable. The remarks came a day after Trump announced during an event with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that his attorneys were preparing an executive order to

Online rumors suggesting that new stimulus checks are coming to taxpayers this summer are false, the Internal Revenue Service confirmed Friday. Despite social media claims, no legislation has been passed to authorize additional payments. The false reports claimed the IRS and Treasury Department would distribute $1,390 checks to low- and middle-income Americans by the end

Costco confirmed this week it will not stock the abortion pill mifepristone at its pharmacies, citing limited demand from customers and the prevalence of distribution through health providers. In a statement to CBS News, the retail giant said most patients already receive the medication directly from their doctors or clinics, making pharmacy sales unnecessary. The

The NCAA on Friday handed down sweeping penalties to the University of Michigan football program for its sign-stealing scandal, levying fines that could surpass $30 million while sparing the Wolverines a postseason ban or loss of past victories. The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions imposed four years of probation, recruiting restrictions, and heavy financial

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House today, just days after his controversial summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The meetings mark a high-stakes moment in Trump’s push for a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. The last joint gathering of Trump, Zelensky,

Hurricane Erin regained Category 4 strength late Sunday, churning north of the Caribbean with sustained winds of 130 mph and threatening to expand further in size as it moves toward the western Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center said the storm re-intensified after completing an eyewall replacement cycle, a process that often precedes a strengthening phase.

NAMI Central PA is expanding its free educational programs and support groups this fall, offering resources for both individuals living with mental health conditions and the families who support them. The nonprofit chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness announced a slate of evidence-based courses beginning this September, all designed to reduce isolation, build

For some parents, the end of the summer feels like, as a certain school supplies commercial suggests, “the most wonderful time of year,” when schedules and routine replace the occasional sloppy chaos of summer days. For some kids, it triggers an escalation of anxiety and fear. “Going back to school often results in butterflies and

Teachers in the Shippensburg Area School District plan to demonstrate today as contract talks with the district remain unresolved just days before students return to classrooms. More than 250 teachers and educators, represented by the Shippensburg Area Education Association, have been working without a contract since June 30. Negotiations for a new agreement began in

Social Security recipients are getting their first glimpse of what next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) might look like — and early indicators suggest a modest increase in 2026. The key measure used to calculate annual COLAs, the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), rose 2.5 percent in July compared with

MLB Little League Classic Lights Up Williamsport In a heartwarming spectacle at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the New York Mets topped the Seattle Mariners 7–3 during Sunday evening’s special Little League Classic, held alongside the Little League World Series. The stadium overflowed with enthusiasm as young fans cheered on MLB stars in a one-of-a-kind

Pennsylvania’s budget impasse deepened Wednesday as the state House voted down two Senate-passed measures for the 2025-26 fiscal year, leaving funding for schools, counties, and public transit in limbo just one day before the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) deadline to avoid major service cuts. The rejected bills included a $47.6 billion flat-funding budget and

The countdown is on for one of Gettysburg’s most anticipated fall traditions — the 2025 Gettysburg Halloween Parade — and the deadline to secure sponsorship is fast approaching. Businesses, organizations, and community members have until September 1 to sign on as sponsors for the festive event, which steps off Tuesday, October 21 at 7:15 p.m.

The Adams County Historical Society is honoring one of Gettysburg’s most celebrated native sons, Hall of Fame pitcher Eddie Plank, with a weekend of events marking the 150th anniversary of his birth. Known as “Gettysburg Eddie,” Plank remains a towering figure in baseball history and local heritage, celebrated both for his legendary left arm and

McDonald’s is reviving childhood memories with a new twist on a classic. Launched Aug. 12, the fast-food chain’s McDonaldland Meal offers a playful combination of comfort food, limited-edition collectibles, and a whimsical shake aimed squarely at grown-up fans of the Happy Meal. The McDonaldland Meal includes a choice of a Quarter Pounder with cheese or

After a day of fevered speculation, Taylor Swift has confirmed her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. The announcement followed a carefully orchestrated build-up that began Monday morning, when Swift’s marketing team posted a carousel of 12 images captioned, “Thinking about when she said ‘see you next era.’” By evening, her official website

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the next recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors, unveiling a slate of artists he said reflects his vision for the nation’s premier performing arts institution. The 2025 honorees will be country music legend George Strait, actors Michael Crawford and Sylvester Stallone, disco icon Gloria Gaynor, and the rock band

The Littlestown Area Historical Society is inviting residents and visitors to step back in time for its annual Good Old Days celebration beginning today, August 14th, and running through Saturday, the 16th. This year’s festivities promise a mix of nostalgia, community spirit, and family fun. The event kicks off Thursday evening with the Good Old

Drawings, paintings, mixed media pieces, and collages by Gettysburg artist Jean Siderio will be on display in the Stahle Parlor of The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace, Gettysburg’s Episcopal parish, now through the end of September. The church is located at 20 West High Street in Gettysburg. Siderio’s artwork has appeared in juried

Main Street Gettysburg has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Adams County Community Foundation’s Forward Fund to support critical infrastructure stabilization beneath the future Gettysburg Welcome Center site. The funds will be used for the interim stabilization and permanent blocking of the historic Winebrenner Culvert, an underground channel dating to Gettysburg’s pre-Civil War era.

Gettysburg, PA – Kierstyn Green, Chief Deputy Treasurer of Adams County, is pleased to announce the official launch of a new online hotel tax filing system through OpenGov’ s Tax and Revenue platform. This modern, self-service solution will streamline how local lodging establishments report and remit hotel taxes, bringing greater efficiency, accessibility, and accuracy to

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on August 15 in Alaska for their first in-person talks since Trump’s return to the White House — and their first face-to-face session since before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The summit, announced by Trump on Truth Social, comes as the president presses

Jim Lovell, the Apollo 13 commander whose calm leadership helped avert disaster on one of NASA’s most perilous missions, died Thursday in Illinois. He was 97. A veteran of four spaceflights — Gemini VII, Gemini XII, Apollo 8, and Apollo 13 — Lovell was among NASA’s “Next Nine” astronauts selected in 1962, a group that

After more than three decades, AOL’s dial-up internet is finally going silent. The company announced this week that it will discontinue the service on September 30, ending an era that many assumed had already passed. Launched in 1991, AOL’s dial-up was once a gateway to the internet for millions, complete with its distinctive connection tones

Phillies sweep Rangers The Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game interleague sweep of the Texas Rangers, defeating them 4–2. Edmundo Sosa tied the game with a solo homer in the fifth, and Bryson Stott’s smart baserunning set up the go-ahead run on Weston Wilson’s single. Bryce Harper added an RBI double, and Brandon Marsh contributed a

Best-selling author Anne Lamott will visit Gettysburg on Thursday, Sept. 11, for an afternoon event centered on her latest book, Somehow. The program will run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the United Lutheran Seminary Chapel, 61 Seminary Ridge, and will also be available virtually for those unable to attend in person. Lamott, widely known

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, the newest and most capable version of its artificial intelligence technology, making it available to all ChatGPT users — including those on the free tier — as of Thursday. The company says GPT-5 is smarter, faster, and more broadly useful than its predecessors, with particular strengths in writing, coding, and health

Once a familiar sight in summer gardens, the monarch butterfly has seen its population decline sharply in recent decades due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. Yet, with simple steps, individuals and communities can help protect and restore this iconic species. The monarch’s life cycle depends on a single plant: milkweed. Female monarchs

Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to lace up their sneakers for the annual Highmark Wholecare Labor Day Free 5K, set for Monday, Sept. 1, at 8 a.m. at the Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel’s Gateway Complex, 95 Presidential Circle. Hosted by Healthy Adams County’s Physical Fitness Task Force, the family-friendly event is free to

Because of an increased interest in visitors taking historic town tours, the Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides are expanding their guide force. Individuals who have an interest in history, who like interacting with visitors, and who have good speaking skills should consider becoming a candidate. Letters of interest should be sent by August 25, 2025, to

Central Pennsylvanians will have a front-row seat to one of the year’s most beloved sky shows this week as the Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak in the early mornings of Monday, Aug. 11, and Tuesday, Aug. 12. The Perseids, active annually from July 14 to Sept. 1, are known for their steady, colorful meteors

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical Hamilton is headed to the big screen. Disney has announced that the filmed version of the original Broadway production will be released in U.S. theaters starting September 5, just after Labor Day. The release comes more than five years after Disney originally acquired the rights for \$75 million with plans for

History will be made this weekend in Atlanta, where Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire a regular-season Major League Baseball game. Pawol will work all three games of the Marlins-Braves series, including both ends of Saturday’s doubleheader and Sunday’s finale, where she’ll take her position behind home plate. Due to

A new analysis warns that climate change could significantly disrupt the U.S. housing market, triggering a sharp rise in foreclosures and billions in losses for lenders over the next decade. The study, conducted by research firm First Street, highlights the escalating financial toll of extreme weather events such as flooding, hurricanes, and windstorms. According to

A growing number of Adams County residents are demanding the resignation of Sheriff James Muller following a controversial social media post that critics say appeared to condone political violence. An online petition surfaced this week, citing a Facebook meme Muller shared in mid-June during the nationwide “No Kings” protests, including a demonstration in Gettysburg on

Permanent repairs to the Emmitsburg Road (Route 3001) bridge over Route 15 began Monday, August 4, in Freedom Township, Adams County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The bridge, located near the Bus 15/Steinwehr Avenue Exit just south of Gettysburg, will remain closed for about a month, with reopening scheduled on or before

A majority of Americans view President Trump’s newly signed tax-and-spending law—dubbed the “one big, beautiful bill”—as favoring the wealthy and large corporations at the expense of low-income groups, according to a new Wall Street Journal poll. Despite Republican efforts to showcase the law as a win for middle-class Americans, 52% of voters oppose the legislation,

Gettysburg’s sweetest summer tradition returns this month as the Seventh Annual Ice Cream Walk takes place on Tuesday, August 19. The event invites participants to enjoy five mini ice cream cones from a selection of local shops—all while supporting a good cause. For just $10, ice cream lovers can sample five small 1.5-ounce cones from

The Gettysburg Vegetarian/Vegan Dinner Club is holding a free four-course dinner this evening at Gettysburg’s 7th Day Adventist Church, 1495 Biglerville Road. Included along with the four-course dinner will be a video presentation on prevention, cause, and natural healing related to diverticulitis. Seating is limited, so go to www.getsda.org to inquire about remaining space. Source:

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is under fire from public health experts after announcing the cancellation of \$500 million in federal funding for mRNA vaccine research. The decision halts development of new vaccines based on the same technology used in Covid-19 shots, which a 2022 National Institutes of Health study estimated

Penn State University has selected Ellie Sheehan as the new drum major for its famed Blue Band, marking the first time in the group’s 126-year history that a woman will lead the band. Sheehan, a fifth-year marketing student from Hollidaysburg, Pa., joined the Blue Band as a piccolo player during her freshman year and has

For the first time in months, financial markets showed signs of strain as President Donald Trump’s new tariff announcements and a worrisome jobs report sent major indexes sharply lower. The S&P 500 posted its steepest weekly loss since May, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average endured its worst week since April. The declines reflect growing

As the calendar turned to August, the state budget in Pennsylvania is one month overdue. Gov. Josh Shapiro and leaders in the General Assembly have said they are continuing to make progress, but have not reached an agreement. “We all understand the issues that need to be resolved in order to reach a final agreement,”

Shingles, a painful condition caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, carries not only physical effects but also significant psychological consequences, particularly for older adults. The illness often presents with severe, persistent pain that can affect mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. Older patients struggling with shingles frequently experience anxiety, depression, and social

A bipartisan effort in Congress aims to slow the spread of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect threatening Pennsylvania’s agriculture and economy. The Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, would designate the insect as a high-priority research and extension initiative under the National Institute of Food and

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced it will shut down after Congress voted to eliminate its federal funding, ending decades of financial support for public television and radio stations nationwide. Established in 1967, CPB was created to distribute federal funds to NPR, PBS, and hundreds of public radio and television outlets across the country.

In partnership with Gettysburg High School, WellSpan Health proudly hosted the Healthcare Career Exploration Camp recently at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. This immersive experience was designed for incoming junior and senior students, offering them a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of health care careers across both clinical and non-clinical settings. Throughout the week, students

Lawmakers at the State Capitol are advancing a bipartisan effort to ban cellphones in schools across Pennsylvania, citing concerns over classroom distractions, bullying, and student mental health. The proposal, sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny), would prohibit the use of cellphones on school grounds from arrival until dismissal. Individual school districts would have the authority

On Tuesday, August 5th, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Cumberland Township will be hosting a National Night Out event located at 730 Chambersburg Rd. Gettysburg, PA. National Night Out brings together residents, first responders, local government officials, and organizations for an evening of fun, food, fellowship, and festivities all in the name of

Phillies 2, Tigers 0 Cristopher Sánchez delivered a masterful performance, pitching eight shutout innings—allowing just five hits, with six strikeouts—to lead Philadelphia to a 2–0 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Jhoan Durán closed things out with his newly acquired high‑velocity 102 mph fastball for his 18th save. Kyle Schwarber provided the lone power on offense, launching

Pennsylvania leaders, health professionals, and families impacted by organ donation gathered Friday at UPMC West Shore to mark PA Donor Day, a statewide effort to encourage more residents to register as organ donors. Observed annually on August 1 — symbolizing that one donor can save up to eight lives — the day aims to raise

Republicans on Wednesday introduced a redistricting plan that could significantly reshape the state’s political map and strengthen GOP control in next year’s midterm elections. The proposed maps, filed by state Rep. Todd Hunter (R) during a special legislative session, are projected to add five new congressional districts that former President Donald Trump carried by double

Hundreds of school districts across the commonwealth are breathing a sigh of relief this week, after the Trump administration said Friday it had completed a review of several programs and would soon release $230 million in congressionally approved spending. The administration had frozen billions in funding last month for the most vulnerable students across the

OpenAI announced Tuesday the launch of Study Mode, a new feature in ChatGPT designed to help students strengthen their critical thinking skills instead of simply generating quick answers. With Study Mode enabled, ChatGPT changes its approach to education by prompting users with questions and, in some cases, withholding direct answers until students engage with the

As Major League Baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline approaches at 6 p.m. ET tonight, teams squeezed in several high-profile deals in the past 24 hours and remain engaged in last-minute negotiations. The Seattle Mariners landed perhaps the most significant blockbuster, re-acquiring veteran third baseman Eugenio Suárez from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Suárez, a two-time All-Star, has blasted 36

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of High Noon Beach Variety Packs after some cans of Celsius Astro Vibe Sparkling Blue Razz energy drinks were mistakenly filled with alcoholic seltzer. The issue occurred when a packaging supplier shipped empty Celsius cans to High Noon’s production facility, where they were inadvertently filled