Gettysburg Connection News Team

Dan Bongino, the deputy director of the FBI, confirmed Wednesday that he will resign from his position in January, marking a swift end to a tenure that drew attention both for his prominence in conservative media and for internal tensions within the Justice Department. Bongino announced his decision in a social media post, expressing gratitude

Penn State’s new head football coach, Matt Campbell, has wasted little time putting his imprint on the program, making key staffing decisions that signal an immediate shift in direction for the Nittany Lions. Within days of his introduction, Campbell confirmed that defensive coordinator Jim Knowles will not be retained, while interim head coach Terry Smith

Chiefs eliminated, Mahomes injured, Mendoza claims Heisman NFL The NFL weekend was defined by shock and upheaval, led by the Kansas City Chiefs being knocked out of playoff contention for the first time since 2014 and losing Patrick Mahomes to a season-ending torn ACL. The setback came in a 16–13 loss to the Los Angeles

A fresh surge of Arctic air has intensified an already frigid December across much of the United States, driving temperatures well below normal in the Midwest, Northeast and parts of the South, while forecasters say some relief could arrive later this week. The latest cold blast pushed into the Central Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes

Authorities investigating a deadly shooting at Brown University say the sole person of interest taken into custody has been released, after evidence led investigators in a different direction, leaving the case without a publicly identified suspect. The announcement came late Sunday night, more than 12 hours after officials said a person of interest had been

Rob Reiner, the acclaimed actor, director, and producer whose work shaped generations of filmgoers, has died along with his wife, producer Michele Singer Reiner, according to a spokesperson for the family. Los Angeles police are investigating the deaths as an apparent homicide. The couple was found Sunday at their Los Angeles home after authorities responded

Pennsylvania officials say a backlog of unsent state agency mail has grown to about 3.4 million letters after discovering that a government-contracted vendor failed to send a month’s worth of correspondence to residents. The lapse, which occurred between Nov. 3 and Dec. 3, was traced to Harrisburg-based Capitol Presort Services. State officials said they terminated

Australian authorities say a father and son used legally licensed firearms in a deadly terrorist attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, an assault that killed 15 people and has reignited debate over gun laws in a country known for strict firearm controls. Police said the two suspects acted alone in the Sunday

Roxanna Gapstur, president and chief executive officer of WellSpan Health, has again been recognized as one of the nation’s most influential health care leaders by Modern Healthcare, marking her third consecutive appearance on the publication’s annual “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” list. The national honor highlights executives and innovators whose leadership and vision are

Pennsylvania will provide $450 bonuses to thousands of eligible child care workers under a new initiative aimed at stabilizing and strengthening the state’s early childhood workforce. The bonuses are part of the 2025-26 state budget, which set aside $25 million for a Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program. State officials say the funding is

State health officials are urging Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the holiday season, pointing to scientific evidence showing vaccines reduce serious illness as families prepare for gatherings and travel. Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen and Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich highlighted the importance of flu vaccination during a visit

A bipartisan bill that would sharply limit student cell phone use during the school day is moving forward in the Pennsylvania Senate, bringing classrooms across the state closer to uniform restrictions on mobile devices. The Senate Education Committee this week unanimously advanced legislation requiring public school districts to adopt policies that restrict student cell phone

The Supreme Court appears prepared to give President Donald Trump broad new authority to remove the heads of independent federal agencies, a shift that could dramatically alter the structure of the modern administrative state. During oral arguments Monday in a case involving Trump’s firing of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter, the court’s conservative majority

The State Department has reinstated Times New Roman as its required typeface for official documents, reversing a 2023 decision that adopted Calibri in an effort to improve accessibility for people with visual disabilities. The change, ordered this week by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, applies to all U.S. diplomatic posts and returns the agency to

The Federal Reserve approved its third interest rate cut of 2025 on Wednesday, lowering its benchmark borrowing rate by a quarter percentage point but signaling a slower and more uncertain path for future reductions. The move, widely expected, places the federal funds rate in a range of 3.5% to 3.75% and reflects what policymakers described

A group of five independent voters, including political commentator Michael Smerconish, filed a lawsuit Wednesday asking a Pennsylvania court to end the commonwealth’s bar against independent voters participating in primary elections. Under Section 2812 of the Election Code, people who are not registered as members of the two major political parties cannot vote in partisan

Australia’s sweeping new ban on social media use for people under 16 has prompted an immediate wave of resistance from teens who say the abrupt cutoff disrupts daily communication, school life, and social connections. The law, approved late last year and enacted this week, blocks access to major platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and

The Baltimore Orioles finally made the major free-agent splash they had been signaling all offseason, landing star first baseman Pete Alonso on a five-year, $155 million contract that reshapes both their lineup and the dynamics of the American League East. The move comes one day after the club narrowly missed out on Kyle Schwarber, who

The Littlestown Police Department will once again invite the community to help brighten the holidays for local children as it holds its annual “Stuff the Squad Car” toy drive on Saturday, Dec. 20. The event will run from 1 to 3 p.m. in the police station parking lot at 41 South Columbus Avenue. Residents are

The U.S. Senate is set to vote Thursday on two competing plans aimed at addressing the impending expiration of Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, though neither measure is expected to advance. The stalemate sharply increases the likelihood that health insurance costs will rise significantly for millions of Americans starting next month. The vote stems

Aidoc, the global leader in clinical AI with the most FDA-cleared CAD solutions*, announced today an expanded strategic partnership with WellSpan Health, the leading health system serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. After delivering proven clinical and financial gains through Aidoc’s radiology AI, WellSpan is now scaling Aidoc’s full aiOS (AI Operating System) across all

The Shapiro administration is reminding Pennsylvania farmers that affordable, high-quality health insurance is available through Pennie, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, with a key enrollment deadline approaching. Pennsylvanians must sign up by December 15 for coverage that begins January 1. Officials from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, Department of Agriculture, Pennie, and Pasa Sustainable Agriculture

College football’s postseason picture snapped into focus on Selection Sunday, capping a packed weekend that also featured dramatic NFL finishes and full slates of NBA and NHL action. The sport now turns its attention to both the 12-team College Football Playoff and New York, where the Heisman Trophy winner will be announced tonight after one

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup unveiled the full field of group-stage matchups Friday at the Kennedy Center, delivering a mix of favorable routes, fierce pairings and early storylines for the first 48-team edition of the tournament. With the United States co-hosting alongside Canada and Mexico, anticipation ran high as officials, dignitaries and

With financial markets bracing for another closely watched policy decision, the Federal Reserve appears poised to deliver a third interest rate cut of the year on Wednesday, even as divisions inside the central bank widen and economic signals remain mixed. Most economists now expect a 25-basis-point reduction, though a larger-than-usual number of dissenting votes is

An automatic cost-of-living adjustment bumped state lawmakers’ salaries to $113,000 per year for rank-and-file members. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Pennsylvania legislators are among the highest paid in the country. The average pay for a state lawmaker nationally is $47,904, but that includes part-time legislators. The commonwealth’s legislature is full-time, convening in

Google has released its annual “Year in Search” report, revealing the topics that saw the biggest surge in interest throughout 2025. Rather than highlighting the most common searches overall, the list focuses on queries that spiked significantly compared with 2024, and this year’s results show widespread fascination with artificial intelligence, global sports, political developments, and

Senate Republicans are heading into a pivotal week on health care without a unified strategy, as the chamber prepares for a vote on a Democratic plan to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. The measure, expected to reach the Senate floor Thursday, would continue the pandemic-era subsidies for three more years. GOP leaders agreed to

Pennsylvania officials are encouraging residents to help brighten the holidays for service members and their families by supporting the national Trees for Troops program, which provides free, farm-grown Christmas trees to military households each year. Donations can still be made through today at https://www.christmasspiritfoundation.org/Donate. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, First Lady Lori Shapiro and Deputy Adjutant

Netflix is set to make the largest acquisition in its history, announcing Friday that it will buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s film studio and streaming service HBO Max in a deal valued at $72 billion, ending a high-stakes bidding battle with Paramount, Skydance, and Comcast. The agreement, composed of cash and stock, values Warner Bros. Discovery

The National Park Service is revamping its free-admission schedule for 2026, removing long-standing holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth while adding President Donald Trump’s birthday and several other dates tied to national heritage. For years, visitors could enter national parks at no cost on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a practice

Applications for energy assistance grants, used by more than 300,000 Pennsylvanians annually, opened on Wednesday. As Pennsylvanians pull out their snow gear and shovel walkways for the first time this season, the state began accepting applications for its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The state Department of Human Services usually opens applications in November, but

The Trump administration on Wednesday moved to significantly scale back federal fuel economy requirements for cars and trucks, proposing a new set of standards that would roll back rules adopted under President Biden and reshape the nation’s approach to reducing vehicle emissions. The plan, unveiled at a White House event, directs the National Highway Traffic

Skywatchers across much of the United States will get their final chance this year to see a supermoon as December’s “Cold Moon” rises Thursday evening. The last in a trio of late-2025 supermoons, the event is expected to peak just after sunset at 6:15 p.m. EST. The moon earns its seasonal name from the Mohawk

A federal vaccine advisory panel reshaped earlier this year by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to vote today on whether to revise the decades-old recommendation that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. The outcome could alter one of the most widely implemented early-life

Penn State’s search for a new head football coach entered its eighth week on Wednesday as the program continued to absorb the fallout of losing headliner recruits to former coach James Franklin, now leading Virginia Tech. The prolonged vacancy and a string of unsuccessful overtures to potential candidates have left the Nittany Lions navigating one

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro pushed back this week against claims made about him in former Vice President Kamala Harris’s new memoir, “107 Days,” reacting with frustration to passages describing his vice-presidential vetting process and his conduct during their conversations. The comments surfaced in a profile published Wednesday in The Atlantic, which detailed the governor’s response

If you are planning to visit Main Street’s “A Gettysburg Christmas” Festival this weekend, treat yourself to a venue down a path less traveled. Turn down East Middle Street from Baltimore Street and visit the historic G.A.R. Building for Historic Gettysburg Adams County’s Homespun Christmas and Holiday Market. If you are seeking a unique gift

New Census Bureau estimates released Tuesday show a striking shift in how Americans live, with married couples now making up fewer than half of all U.S. households. The 2025 data, drawn from the long-running Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement, found that just 47% of households were married couples, down sharply from 66%

The borough of Littlestown will kick off the holiday season with its annual Christmas On The Square celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6, bringing food, music, games, and a visit from Santa to the center of town. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of King Street (Route 194) and Queen Street

Steve Cropper, the guitarist whose sharp, economical riffs helped define the sound of Memphis soul, has died at 84. His family confirmed his passing, marking the end of a singular career spanning six decades and leaving an imprint on some of the most enduring recordings in American music. Cropper’s legacy is inseparable from Booker T

In the NFL, Sunday brought plenty of drama as the Los Angeles Rams’ six-game winning streak ended in Carolina, where Bryce Young threw three touchdowns and the Panthers forced three turnovers in a 31-28 upset. In Pittsburgh, Buffalo restored its momentum with a 26-7 victory over the Steelers. Josh Allen threw and ran for scores

Gettysburg is gearing up for its annual Christmas Festival, returning Dec. 5–7 with three full days of music, shopping, food, family activities and festive traditions stretching from Lincoln Square to Steinwehr Avenue. Always held the first weekend in December, the celebration brings small-town charm to the historic borough with dozens of themed events and holiday

The Northeast is preparing for another round of wintry weather as Winter Storm Chan moves east, marking the third winter storm in a week to affect the region. After spreading light to moderate snow across the Midwest on Monday, the system is forecast to deliver a mix of snow and ice from the Appalachians to

Boy Scouts in the Upper Adams area are encouraging new members to join their growing programs, highlighting outdoor adventure, character-building and leadership development as key benefits for young people. Local troops say Scouting offers boys opportunities to gain confidence while learning skills that help them become responsible members of the community. Activities include camping, hiking,

After years of absorbing rising sticker prices, American car buyers are showing clear signs of resistance, reshaping the auto market and slowing the sales momentum industry analysts expected for 2025. With the average new vehicle now nearing $50,000, many consumers are downsizing, turning to used models, extending loan terms and waiting for better deals before

A Pennsylvania State Police corporal who spent more than a decade on the governor’s security detail is suing the agency in federal court, alleging he was removed from the high-profile assignment because he is white. Cpl. Joshua Mack, who joined the state police in 2004, claims his reassignment earlier this year stemmed from an effort

The beloved holiday character “Elf on the Shelf” is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades since the children’s book and its accompanying elf first appeared in homes and launched a tradition that has grown into a global phenomenon. The concept, created by twin sisters Christa Pitts and Chanda A. Bell and inspired by their

The United Lutheran Seminary will welcome families to its annual Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6, offering a festive start to the holiday season while raising money for children’s programs supported by the United Way of Adams County. The event will take place in the Refectory Building at 148 Seminary Ridge in Gettysburg, with

Healthy Adams County’s Physical Fitness Task Force is reminding walkers and hikers of the final three events on its fall schedule, with changing late-November weather playing a key role. Organizers note that the forecast for Sunday, Nov. 30, calls for cold, rainy conditions. The hike will proceed in a light mist but will be canceled

Aldi has issued a recall for two seasonal Choceur Holiday Bark products after a packaging mix-up led to undeclared allergens, prompting officials to urge customers to discard the items or return them for a refund. The recall involves five-ounce bags of Cookie Butter Holiday Bark and Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark, both produced by

Cowboys stun Eagles in wild comeback and a Penn State statement The Dallas Cowboys delivered the weekend’s defining moment, roaring back from a 21-0 deficit to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 on a last-second 42-yard field goal. Dak Prescott’s rally extended his home winning streak against NFC East opponents and handed Dallas its first win

A long-delayed September employment report released Thursday showed the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs, a stronger-than-expected gain that nevertheless came wrapped in conflicting signals about the labor market’s health. The report, postponed by the 44-day government shutdown, was the first comprehensive snapshot since early September. The September payroll increase significantly outpaced expectations of 50,000 and

“Wicked: For Good” delivered a powerhouse opening weekend, earning an estimated $150 million in domestic ticket sales and becoming the biggest-ever debut for a Broadway musical adaptation. Universal’s sequel to last year’s hit “Wicked” also secured the second-highest opening of 2025, trailing only “A Minecraft Movie,” which launched with $163 million in April. With international

Efforts to end the war in Ukraine entered a new phase Sunday as the United States and Ukraine announced progress on an updated peace framework, just hours after European governments advanced their own plan aimed at countering elements of an earlier draft widely criticized as favorable to Russia. The new US-Ukraine statement followed meetings in

The 32nd Philadelphia Marathon delivered one of its largest weekends ever, bringing 37,000 runners and at least as many spectators to the city for a full slate of races, cheer zones, and family events. South Africa’s Melikhaya Frans won the men’s marathon in 2:13:57, while Anna Oeser of Brookfield, Conn., captured the women’s title in

TNH Sober Living is preparing to open the doors of Mercy House as a new community drop-in Recovery Support Center, marking a significant expansion of local support services for individuals navigating substance use and mental health challenges. The soft rollout is scheduled for Dec. 1, 2025. Designed as a welcoming and stigma-free space, the center

AAA projects that more than 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1, marking the busiest Thanksgiving for travel on record. The forecast reflects an increase of 1.6 million travelers compared to last year, underscoring the holiday’s enduring draw for family

Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday in Thailand, closing a turbulent month for one of the world’s most watched beauty competitions. The 25-year-old humanitarian and volunteer secured the title ahead of first runner-up Praveenar Singh of Thailand, receiving the crown from last year’s winner, Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark. Bosch’s

Ukraine is facing one of the most complex decisions of the war as a leaked US-Russia draft plan outlines conditions that would reshape the country’s military, borders and long-term security. President Volodymyr Zelensky has signaled a willingness to engage with Washington’s vision for ending the conflict, even as many of the plan’s provisions challenge long-held

More than 200 recording artists across genres are urging tech firms and AI developers to curb the use of artificial intelligence in ways they say threaten human creativity and undermine the livelihoods of musicians. The collective message, delivered in an open letter organized through the Artist Rights Alliance (ARA), represents one of the strongest industry-wide

Area residents have new opportunities to build critical mental health and suicide-prevention skills through a series of educational trainings offered by the Gettysburg Hospital Foundation and Healthy Adams County. The organizations announced plans for multiple sessions across 2025 and 2026, beginning with a Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. The QPR

Despite recent remarks from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins describing an effort to “completely deconstruct” SNAP and require millions of recipients to reapply, federal officials have not issued any new regulations or guidance altering how benefits are currently administered. SNAP remains fully funded through Sept. 30, 2026, following last week’s spending agreement in Congress. Benefits

The Master Singers of Virginia, one of the region’s most acclaimed a cappella choirs, will return to Gettysburg this holiday season with a free Christmas concert at St. James Lutheran Church. The performance, titled Songs of Light and Wonder, will take place Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at 4 p.m. at the church’s York Street sanctuary.

The federal Department of Energy closed a $1 billion loan to finance the restart of a nuclear reactor at the former Three Mile Island plant, where energy will be produced to power Microsoft data centers in PJM’s transmission region. Mark Rodgers, a spokesperson for Constellation, told the Capital-Star that the federal loan is welcome, and

Thanksgiving dinner will be a little easier on household budgets this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s latest annual cost survey. The organization’s 40th survey shows that a classic holiday meal for 10 people will average $55.18, or about $5.52 per person — a 5% drop from 2024 and the third consecutive yearly

The Justice Department now faces a 30-day deadline to release all remaining files related to Jeffrey Epstein, following President Donald Trump’s approval of legislation that forces full disclosure of investigative records surrounding the disgraced financier. The move represents a sharp reversal for Trump, who had the authority to release the documents during his previous term

Pennsylvania’s 2026 dog licensing effort kicks off today in Montgomery County, where Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will join with local officials, dog owners, and young canine athletes to encourage residents to purchase their annual dog licenses before the new year. The event, held at Orchard Hills Training Center in Barto, will underscore the importance of

The 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will step off in Manhattan one week from today, ushering in the holiday season with one of the nation’s most-watched spectacles. With more than 31 million viewers across digital platforms in 2024, the parade remains a cultural touchstone and a centerpiece of Thanksgiving morning for families nationwide. This year’s

Gettysburg College’s chapter of Young Americans for Freedom is preparing to host Vince Everett Ellison for a campus lecture on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The event, part of the group’s semester programming, will take place in Room 260 of the College Union Building, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Vince Everett Ellison was born on

The North Hanover Mall — once a bustling commercial hub through the 1970s, 80s, 90s, and well into the new millennium — was officially condemned Monday morning after a partial wall collapse revealed extensive structural hazards, borough officials said. The collapse occurred in the former JCPenney wing, prompting an immediate response from public safety chiefs

Eagles defense shines again as Philadelphia tops Detroit The Philadelphia Eagles rode a ferocious defensive showing to a 16-9 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night, capping a packed NFL weekend that featured late-game drama, record-setting performances, and a major injury setback for Pittsburgh. Philadelphia’s front dominated throughout, with Jordan Davis batting down three

Sporting events, dances, field trips, and choir competitions at public and private schools across the state must now accept cash under a new law. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams), said, “Cash shall be accepted” for school-sponsored activities — but allows districts to accept other forms of payment as well. “Ticket purchases via

NASA and its European partners are set to launch Sentinel-6B, the next spacecraft in a decades-long effort to track global sea levels and improve understanding of Earth’s changing oceans. Liftoff was targeted for 12:21 a.m. EST this morning, November 17 (9:21 p.m. PST on Nov. 16) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard a

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is alerting families and health-care providers to a statewide advisory following a recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula tied to a growing investigation into infant botulism. The warning, issued November 13, comes after the company recalled all lots of its formula on November 11 at the request of the

November marks National Family Caregiver Month, a nationwide observance recognizing the millions of Americans who provide unpaid care to loved ones facing chronic conditions, disabilities, and other health challenges. The month is dedicated to acknowledging their essential role, raising awareness of the physical, emotional, and financial strain they often experience, and connecting caregivers with resources

Verizon is preparing to cut at least 15,000 jobs and convert 180 retail locations into franchises, marking the largest workforce reduction in the company’s history, according to multiple reports citing anonymous sources. The cuts, expected as soon as next week, represent roughly 15% of Verizon’s workforce and come amid mounting pressure in a crowded wireless

SpiriTrust Lutheran will celebrate a milestone this fall with the 10th annual Village 5K Turkey Trot and Family Waddle, inviting residents, team members, families, and community members to the campus in Gettysburg for a morning of fitness and generosity. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, on the walking trail at The Village at

The Treasury Department will shut down Direct File, the Internal Revenue Service’s government-run tax preparation platform, ending a short-lived experiment that aimed to let Americans file federal returns directly with the IRS at no cost. The move marks a significant retreat from efforts to expand government involvement in tax filing and follows growing concerns about

ESPN, ABC, and other Disney-owned channels are returning to YouTube TV after Google and Disney reached a new multiyear carriage agreement Friday, ending a blackout that frustrated millions of subscribers and cut into both companies’ bottom lines. The dispute, which began Oct. 30 when the previous contract expired, had knocked ABC, ESPN, FX, Disney Channel,

The Trump administration outlined new trade frameworks with four Latin American countries on Thursday, which include targeted tariff reductions on coffee and bananas. Officials say this move is intended to ease pressure on consumers facing stubbornly high grocery costs. The agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador preserve the reciprocal tariff structure introduced earlier

For decades, economists and psychologists have described well-being as following a predictable life pattern: a cheerful start in youth, a downturn in midlife, and a rebound in older age. This “U-shape of happiness” has been observed hundreds of times across countries and cultures. But new global research suggests the familiar curve may be flattening —

President Donald Trump’s new proposal to create a 50-year mortgage — pitched by his administration as a way to lower monthly payments and help more Americans afford a home — is drawing swift skepticism from economists and housing analysts who say the plan could leave buyers paying far more over time while pushing home prices

Adele is preparing to step off the concert stage and onto a film set. The Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer will make her acting debut in “Cry to Heaven,” a new film from designer and filmmaker Tom Ford based on Anne Rice’s 1982 novel. The period drama, set in 18th-century Italy, follows the intersecting lives of

With the push of a button at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia on Wednesday, the United States officially ended production of the one-cent coin, closing a 232-year chapter in the nation’s monetary history. Treasury officials oversaw the minting of the final five pennies, a special batch created months after the Mint halted regular high-speed production.

The standoff between YouTube TV and Disney stretched into its 13th day on Wednesday, with new estimates suggesting the blackout is inflicting tens of millions of dollars in weekly losses on the entertainment giant while millions of subscribers remain without access to ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned networks. A Morgan Stanley analysis released Sunday projected

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end Wednesday night after President Donald Trump signed a stopgap funding bill that cleared both chambers of Congress, restoring federal operations after more than six weeks of disruption. The measure, negotiated by Republican leaders and a small group of Democratic-aligned senators, funds government agencies through

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman’s newly released memoir, Unfettered, offers his most detailed account yet of the political battles, personal crises and defining moments that shaped his path from Braddock mayor to one of the nation’s most recognizable senators. The book centers on Fetterman’s mental health journey, including his recovery from a stroke and the severe

In the summer leading into her sophomore year, Nicole Hasis, a swimmer at Gettysburg High School, began to experience shoulder pain. At first, it was manageable, but as the weeks went by, the pain became persistent, affecting both her swimming and daily activities. Nicole, now a senior, was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, a rare

Adams County will host Pennsylvania officials this afternoon as the commonwealth recognizes three frontline agricultural employees whose work supports one of the state’s most vital industries. The 2025 Farmworker of the Year Awards will be presented at 1 p.m. at Adams County Nursery in Aspers. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy

A vivid display of the Northern Lights illuminated skies across Pennsylvania and much of the Northeast late Wednesday, capping a two-night stretch of unusually widespread auroras fueled by one of the strongest geomagnetic storms of the year. The same green and pink bands that dazzled skywatchers on Tuesday returned with similar intensity Wednesday night, driven

Governor Josh Shapiro announced on Friday that Pennsylvania has begun issuing November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits following a federal court ruling that ordered the Trump Administration to release all withheld funds nationwide. The ruling, handed down Thursday, required the federal government to distribute 100 percent of November SNAP payments after weeks of uncertainty

After weeks of political stalemate, the Senate on Sunday night advanced a bipartisan deal that could bring an end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The 60–40 vote saw eight Democrats join Republicans to push forward a short-term spending bill that would reopen most federal agencies and fund the government through January. The

Penn State heartbreak  Penn State’s hopes for a statement win vanished in the final seconds Saturday as the Nittany Lions fell 27-24 to undefeated Indiana. The Hoosiers stayed perfect behind a last-minute touchdown drive led by Heisman Trophy favorite Fernando Mendoza. Despite a strong defensive showing early, the Lions couldn’t contain the Indiana quarterback and

Across the Great Lakes this weekend, people are gathering to remember the 29 crew members lost when the Edmund Fitzgerald sank during a violent November storm on Lake Superior 50 years ago. The “Titanic of the Great Lakes” went down on Nov. 10, 1975, in one of the most infamous shipwrecks in North American history.

Visa and Mastercard are close to a sweeping legal settlement with merchants that would trim credit-card fees and give stores new power to refuse certain cards — a shift that could change how consumers use high-reward plastic at the register. People familiar with the talks say the agreement would resolve a two-decade antitrust case brought

Blue Circle Health, a nonprofit dedicated to improving care for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), has expanded its free, virtual care program to five new states — including Pennsylvania. With the addition of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Virginia, and Kentucky, the organization now operates in 16 states nationwide. Supported by the Helmsley Charitable Trust, the

Adams County’s Teen Angels program is once again spreading kindness this holiday season — and organizers are inviting community members to take part in bringing cheer to local teens and young adults in need. The annual holiday outreach effort, coordinated through the County of Adams Independent Living Advisory Council, serves youth ages 14 to 22

Consumer confidence in the U.S. has plunged to its second-lowest level on record as the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to weigh heavily on Americans’ outlook for the economy. According to the University of Michigan’s monthly survey released Friday, the Index of Consumer Sentiment fell to 50.3 in early November — a 6.2% drop from