Gettysburg Connection News Team

A change to Pennsylvania law taking effect on January 23, 2026, will end a decades-old practice that directed the estates of Pennsylvanians who die without family or a will entirely to the state. Act 50 of 2025 updates Pennsylvania’s Intestate Succession law to ensure that when no heirs can be identified, a decedent’s estate is

High school students across Adams County will have access to a wide range of scholarship opportunities this year through programs managed by the Adams County Community Foundation. The Community Foundation oversees more than 100 scholarships designed to support students pursuing postsecondary education, with awards tailored to academic achievement, career interests, family background and other eligibility

Hollywood’s awards season took a dramatic turn Thursday with the announcement of the 2026 Oscar nominations, a list that blended expected heavy hitters with eyebrow-raising omissions and a handful of genuinely welcome surprises. The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were unveiled Jan. 22, and they were dominated by Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s genre-bending vampire epic.

South Central Pennsylvania is preparing for a potentially significant winter storm this weekend, with meteorologists warning that accumulating snow and hazardous conditions are increasingly likely as a strong system moves across the region. Forecast models and local forecasts show a potent storm tracking just to the south of the region that could bring light to

A Texas jury on Wednesday acquitted a former Uvalde school district police officer of all criminal charges stemming from his actions during the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, a verdict that drew anguished reactions from victims’ families and renewed debate over police accountability in active shooter situations. The jury found Adrian Gonzales, a

The U.S. murder rate dropped sharply in 2025, reaching its lowest level since at least 1900 and marking a dramatic reversal from the surge in violent crime seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data reviewed by Axios. Murders fell 21% last year across 35 large U.S. cities tracked by the Council on Criminal

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoted his often controversial efforts to reform American health before a receptive, partisan crowd in the state Capitol Rotunda Wednesday. Piggybacking off of President Donald Trump’s popular slogan, he frequently refers to it as his “Make America Healthy Again” plan. On a national level, Kennedy

The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on Wednesday, a wide-ranging group of hitmakers that spans pop, rock, R&B and country and includes the youngest inductee in the organization’s history, Taylor Swift. Swift will be inducted alongside veteran songwriters and collaborators Walter Afanasieff; Terry Britten and Graham Lyle; Paul Stanley and Gene

The Wall Street Journal named Southwest Airlines the best U.S. airline of 2025, ending Delta Air Lines’ four-year run at the top and highlighting how operational consistency set carriers apart during another turbulent year for air travel. The newspaper’s 18th annual airline scorecard ranked nine major U.S. airlines using seven equally weighted operational measures, including

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have agreed to what he described as a framework for a future agreement involving Greenland, an announcement that prompted an immediate rebound in U.S. stocks and the suspension of looming tariffs on several European countries. Trump said the understanding, reached following discussions

Nominations for Destination Gettysburg’s 10th annual “Jim Getty Spirit of Gettysburg Award” are now open, and members of the community are encouraged to submit names of individuals in the tourism industry who exemplify dedication and contribution to the Adams County tourism industry. The award was established in 2016 in recognition of Jim Getty, an Abraham

WellSpan Health, a national leader in health care innovation, has attained a major milestone in its mission to deliver exceptional care to all patients, recently surpassing the 1 millionth individual who has signed up for a MyWellSpan account. The nationally-recognized MyWellSpan patient portal is a key driver in providing WellSpan patients with online scheduling of

The annual debate over Punxsutawney Phil’s future resurfaced ahead of Feb. 2, with the animal-rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals proposing that Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog be replaced — this time with a high-tech twist. The group suggested unveiling a giant, three-dimensional hologram of a groundhog to handle weather prognostications. The proposal

Championship season took center stage over the weekend, with the NFL playoff field trimmed to four, the College Football Playoff set to crown a new national champion Monday night, and a full slate of NBA and NHL action rounding out Sunday’s sports calendar. NFL playoff picture: championship weekend set The NFL postseason has reached its

Monday, Jan. 19, marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the second federal holiday of 2026, honoring the life and legacy of the civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner. As a federal holiday, MLK Day brings widespread closures across government offices and financial institutions, while many retailers and private businesses remain open. All non-essential

A Gettysburg-based distillery claimed top honors at the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show, earning first place in the Ready-to-Drink Cocktail category during the event’s annual Spirits Competition. Mason Dixon Distillery took the top prize with its Jalapeño Mule canned cocktail, edging out competitors from across the state. The win places the local producer at the forefront

A major new scientific review has found no evidence that taking Tylenol during pregnancy increases the risk of autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders, countering repeated warnings made by Donald Trump and senior officials in his administration. The analysis, published Friday in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, concluded that acetaminophen — the active ingredient

A long-delayed episode of 60 Minutes aired Sunday night, bringing to broadcast a controversial segment examining a high-security prison in El Salvador after weeks of internal debate at CBS News. The segment, titled “Inside CECOT,” had been scheduled to air in December but was held by CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss, a decision

President Donald Trump is threatening sweeping new tariffs on several European allies, escalating tensions across the Atlantic and putting a potential U.S.–European Union trade agreement in jeopardy. Trump said he would impose a 10% tariff beginning Feb. 1 on imports from eight NATO allies — France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden

A Pennsylvania farmer spotting unusual damage on a corn leaf late in the day no longer has to wait until morning for answers. With a quick photo upload and a few taps, a new artificial intelligence-powered tool from Penn State Extension can provide research-based guidance in seconds. The tool, called Tilva, was unveiled this month

The YWCA Hanover will host its annual Red Sand Project: Human Trafficking Awareness and Education Event on Friday, Jan. 30, aiming to bring community members together to learn about and confront human trafficking in Adams County and beyond. The event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YWCA Hanover’s Safe Home location,

Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing a change that could allow middle and high schools across the state to begin the day later, aiming to better align class schedules with adolescent sleep needs. The bipartisan proposal, circulated in a legislative memo by Jill Cooper, R-55, and Tim Briggs, D-149, would authorize school entities to voluntarily adopt later

A friendly rivalry took center stage at the Pennsylvania Farm Show as Military Appreciation Day featured a head-to-head Army vs. Navy cookoff highlighting Pennsylvania-grown ingredients and the connection between agriculture and military service. The culinary competition unfolded at the PA Preferred Culinary Connection Stage, where Army Sgt. Nicolas Adame and Navy Culinary Specialist Second Class

Gettysburg College and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its 44th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on January 19, 2026. Under the title, “An evening of infinite hope,” the longstanding tradition invites all community members to honor Dr. King’s enduring

The U.S. government apologized in federal court this week for deporting a Massachusetts college student despite an emergency court order intended to keep her in the country, acknowledging the removal was the result of a bureaucratic error. Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 19-year-old freshman at Babson College, was detained at Boston’s airport on Nov. 20

The Hershey Bears said a staged fight that occurred during a youth hockey scrimmage at one of the team’s games did not reflect the values of the sport, following widespread attention to video from the incident. The confrontation took place during an 8U “Mites on Ice” exhibition held during an intermission at a Bears game

The Federal Bureau of Investigation searched the Virginia home and electronic devices of Hannah Natanson, a journalist with The Washington Post who covers the Trump administration’s reshaping of the federal government, according to confirmation from the Post. The search, conducted pursuant to a warrant, is tied to an investigation involving a Maryland system administrator accused

U.S. hiring slowed to a crawl in December, capping a year of subdued employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even as layoffs remained low and unemployment edged down. Employers added just 50,000 jobs last month, nearly unchanged from a downwardly revised 56,000 in November, the U.S. Labor Department reported Friday. The unemployment rate slipped

President Donald Trump signed a law on Wednesday that will restore whole milk in federally subsidized school lunches. The dairy staple — out of school meal programs for more than a decade amid a broader push to curb childhood obesity — will soon return to school cafeterias under the law. Trump said during a signing

Enrollment is now open for 2026 spring classes and summer camps at Totem Pole Playhouse, offering youth and adults a range of theatre education opportunities at the historic venue in Fayetteville. The playhouse announced that registration for its upcoming programs is available now, allowing families to plan ahead and secure spots in classes and camps

Verizon said late Wednesday that service had been fully restored following an hours-long outage that disrupted wireless calls and data for thousands of customers across the United States and temporarily interfered with some 911 calls. Law enforcement sources said there was no indication the disruption was caused by a cyberattack. Customers began reporting problems around

Scott Adams, the cartoonist and author whose comic strip Dilbert skewered the absurdities of American office life for more than three decades, has died following a diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer. His death was announced Tuesday on his social media accounts and confirmed during the livestream he hosted daily. He was 68. Adams revealed in

After 19 seasons, Mike Tomlin has stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, pushing one of the NFL’s most stable franchises into unfamiliar territory. The move marks just the third time since 1969 that the Steelers have needed a new head coach, a process that carries unusual weight given the organization’s history of

The opening weekend of the NFL playoffs delivered tight finishes, late comebacks, and season-ending mistakes, while Sunday’s schedule in the NBA and NHL added to a packed sports weekend. Meanwhile, the College Football Playoff national championship matchup is set, with betting markets reacting sharply to recent results. NFL playoffs: close calls and comebacks Five games

Enrollment in Pennsylvania’s Affordable Care Act marketplace, Pennie, is declining sharply as higher monthly premiums take effect following the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies, raising concerns about affordability and access to health coverage across the state. At least 70,000 Pennsylvanians have left Pennie so far this year, according to program officials. Enrollment had reached a

An 80-year-old retired schoolteacher from Michigan has made history by becoming the oldest female hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail, overcoming years of setbacks, illness and injury to finish the iconic trek. Betty Kellenberger of Carson City, Michigan, completed the final miles of the roughly 2,200-mile trail on Sept. 12, setting a new age record

Several historic monuments at Gettysburg National Military Park were recently defaced, prompting concern from park officials about lasting damage to one of the nation’s most significant historic landscapes. Park officials announced Friday that multiple monuments and markers across the battlefield were vandalized with oil-based substances. Because many of the monuments are made of porous stone,

The recent decision to dissolve the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has raised widespread questions about what the move could mean for public media in the United States, including whether PBS and NPR will be able to continue operating. After more than 50 years, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting voted on Jan. 5 to dissolve following

Banks and credit card companies are pushing back after President Donald Trump renewed a campaign pledge to impose a one-year cap of 10% on credit card interest rates, a move that could significantly lower borrowing costs for consumers but disrupt a highly profitable industry. Trump floated the proposal late Friday, saying he wants the cap

The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is underway this week in Harrisburg, offering visitors free general admission and a wide range of agricultural exhibits, competitions, vendors and food attractions. General admission to the Farm Show is free for all attendees. Organizers note, however, that some events and attractions require separate tickets or paid admission. These include

The Gettysburg Area School District Family Navigators will host a community coffee hour later this month aimed at strengthening connections between schools, families and the wider community. The event, titled “Coffee & Conversations,” is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Norris-Wachob Alumni House on the Gettysburg College campus,

The current flu season is intensifying across the United States, with doctors’ visits for flu-like illness reaching their highest level in nearly 30 years and widespread activity reported in most states. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 10 outpatient visits nationwide — 8.2% — were for flu-like symptoms during

Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead whose rhythm guitar and vocals helped define the band’s sound for three decades, has died at 78. Weir’s family said he died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after previously beating cancer and later suffering complications from underlying lung issues. Diagnosed last July, he continued treatment while

The federal government on Wednesday unveiled a new food pyramid that significantly reshapes national nutrition advice, urging Americans to eat more protein and “real food” while cutting back sharply on processed products and added sugars. The updated guidelines were announced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, alongside

Local residents, municipal officials, and contractors are invited to a free in-person workshop on Jan. 12 focused on the growing environmental and infrastructure impacts of road salt use in winter maintenance. The event, titled Road Salt: Usage Trends and Environmental Impacts, is being hosted by the Master Watershed Stewards and the Watershed Alliance of Adams

Gettysburg Community Concert Association (GCCA) is now offering membership subscriptions for its 2026 spring season. All concerts will be held at 7:30 pm at St. James Lutheran Church, 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. On April 7, GCCA welcomes Ivalas (photo 1), which has been changing the face of classical music since its inception in

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, one of the nation’s oldest continuously published newspapers, will cease operations this spring, its owner announced Wednesday, bringing an end to a publication that traces its roots to 1786. Block Communications, the family-owned company that operates the Post-Gazette, said the newspaper will publish its final edition on Sunday, May 3. The company

Pennsylvania is experiencing a sharp increase in influenza cases this winter, with health officials reporting some of the highest activity levels seen in years as a new flu variant circulates across the region. Federal and state surveillance data show flu activity reaching high to very high levels in Pennsylvania following the winter holidays, mirroring trends

The Giant Company is changing how it fulfills online grocery orders, ending deliveries handled by its own employees and closing five e-commerce fulfillment centers across Pennsylvania as it pivots to a faster, store-based model. Under the new approach, Giant workers will pick items for online orders directly from local stores rather than centralized fulfillment centers.

Penn State has added a veteran quarterback, as Rocco Becht announced he will transfer from the Iowa State Cyclones, following coach Matt Campbell to State College. Becht made his decision public late Sunday on social media, giving Penn State an experienced replacement for Ethan Grunkemeyer, who entered the transfer portal at roughly the same time.

WellSpan Health is now accepting pre-applications for its INSPIRE Community Grant program, offering direct funding to nonprofit organizations working to address social determinants of health and barriers to positive health outcomes across its service area. The pre-application, previously known as a letter of interest, is the first step in the competitive grant process and will

Republican state Sen. Doug Mastriano announced Wednesday that he will not seek the 2026 Republican nomination for Pennsylvania governor, ending months of speculation about a potential rematch with Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro. Mastriano, who represents Franklin and Adams counties, shared his decision during a Facebook Live broadcast. His announcement is widely seen as clearing the

The NFL’s regular season closed with a familiar jolt of AFC North chaos Sunday night, when the Pittsburgh Steelers edged the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 to capture the division title and the AFC’s No. 4 seed. Pittsburgh, short-handed in the passing game, found its rhythm after halftime, scoring on four of five second-half drives. Aaron Rodgers

The global technology industry will converge on Las Vegas this week as CES 2026 gets underway, bringing thousands of companies, executives, and innovators together for the world’s largest consumer electronics showcase. Organized by the Consumer Technology Association, CES officially opens Jan. 6, but activity begins earlier with preview events and high-profile keynote addresses along the

In the aftermath of the U.S. military operation that led to the removal of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, attention is rapidly shifting to what could come next as President Donald Trump and his administration signal a far more assertive posture across the Western Hemisphere and beyond. In the days following the operation, Trump and senior

The U.S. Secret Service is launching one of the largest hiring efforts in its history, aiming to bring on roughly 4,000 new employees by 2028 as it prepares for an intense stretch of high-profile security demands, including the presidential election and the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Agency leaders say the plan would increase the

McDonald’s is entering 2026 amid one of the most ambitious transitions in its history, rolling out changes that range from global expansion and new payment rules to high-tech kitchens and major menu updates. At the center of the company’s plans is rapid growth. McDonald’s intends to open more than 8,000 new restaurants worldwide as part

Drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will see higher tolls effective yesterday, Jan. 4, 2026, after the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 4% rate increase as part of its annual vote on toll schedules. The increase, adopted at the commission’s July 1 meeting, is the lowest toll hike since 2014. Officials said the additional revenue will

The U.S. Postal Service is rolling out changes to how mail is postmarked in 2026, a shift that could have significant consequences for people sending time-sensitive documents such as election ballots, tax returns, and bill payments. For decades, a postmark has served as legal proof that an item was mailed on time. Traditionally, that mark

Google has released its annual Year in Search report, highlighting the events, people and pop culture moments that drove the biggest spikes in online search interest across the United States in 2025. Topping this year’s list was Charlie Kirk, whose death in September prompted a surge of national attention. Kirk, the founder of Turning Point

Plans are in place for the second annual Bruce Hollabaugh 5K Memorial Run/Walk, scheduled for April 12, 2026, at Hollabaugh Bros., Inc., Biglerville. The event will begin with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. and continue until approximately 11 a.m. Participants will run or walk through the Hollabaugh family’s orchards as spring blossoms begin to emerge,

Adams Regional EMS announced that it will temporarily halt public use of the Sterilis needle disposal machine beginning Jan. 9 as preparations move forward for the demolition and rebuilding of the Bonneauville fire station. According to a statement from Adams Regional EMS, the room used to store processed sharps containers is currently at capacity. The

The Pittsburgh Steelers strengthened their grip on the AFC North and pushed Detroit closer to the brink Sunday, escaping with a 29-24 win over the Lions after a dramatic final-play touchdown was wiped out by an offensive pass-interference call on Amon-Ra St. Brown. Pittsburgh leaned on Jaylen Warren, whose two 45-yard touchdown runs in the

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday granted a pardon to country music star Jelly Roll, formally forgiving the Nashville native’s past criminal convictions and marking a milestone in the artist’s long journey from incarceration to national prominence and public advocacy. Jelly Roll, whose legal name is Jason Deford, was among 33 people pardoned by Lee

Thousands of people gathered before dawn Sunday at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice, cheering and dancing as the sun rose over the ancient stone circle in southwest England. The crowd assembled in darkness and cold, waiting hours for the brief moment when sunlight aligned with the prehistoric monument. Many attendees wore costumes, while others

Christmas Day brings widespread closures across retail, banking, and delivery services, but a handful of stores and restaurants will remain open for last-minute needs such as groceries, medications, or forgotten holiday essentials. Most major retailers will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25, continuing a long-standing trend of giving employees the holiday off. Stores confirmed to

Dreams of a classic white Christmas are fading for much of the Northeast, including south central Pennsylvania, as a late-December warming trend threatens to melt away any recent snow cover. Meteorologists define a white Christmas as having at least one inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning. Falling snow later in the day

The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing another oil tanker linked to the transport of Venezuelan crude, marking a further escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign to block the country’s oil exports, according to U.S. officials. Officials said the vessel under pursuit is the Bella 1, a very large crude carrier that was sanctioned by the

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stepped back from plans to publicly promote Denmark’s childhood vaccine schedule after internal legal and political objections prompted the department to cancel a planned announcement at the last minute. Senior administration officials said the press conference, billed as an announcement on children’s health, was called off

Gettysburg College has announced three new affiliation partnerships designed to strengthen students’ pathways into health care careers. Beginning immediately, the College will partner with the Penn State College of Medicine, the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing at Villanova University, and the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM). Together, these agreements will expand opportunities for

The Pennsylvania State Police on Friday marked a major milestone in the modernization of its Hershey training academy with the unveiling of a new, state-of-the-art horse stable, the first completed building in a sweeping, multi-year campus overhaul. The 21,000-square-foot stable is part of a $387.8 million construction project aimed at upgrading the academy’s aging facilities

CBS News pulled a planned investigative segment from Sunday night’s broadcast of 60 Minutes just days after new Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss took the helm, igniting internal backlash and renewed scrutiny of the network’s editorial independence. The report focused on allegations of abuse at El Salvador’s CECOT detention center, where the Trump administration sent hundreds of

State representatives are scheduled to visit Gettysburg this morning as part of a state administration stop highlighting continued investment in Pennsylvania’s downtowns and main streets, including the announcement of a new Main Street designation. The visit will center on the Main Street Matters program, a statewide initiative designed to help downtown business districts strengthen local

Pennsylvania remains one of the nation’s leading producers of real Christmas trees, with farms across the state harvesting an estimated 720,000 trees each year, according to federal agriculture data. The industry, rooted in more than a century of regional history, continues to shape holiday traditions even as growers face shifting consumer habits and rising costs.

A new statue honoring teenage civil rights leader Barbara Rose Johns has taken the place once held by a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee at the U.S. Capitol, marking a significant shift in how Virginia is represented in the National Statuary Hall Collection. The statue of Johns was unveiled Tuesday and will represent

As 2025 draws to a close, Pennsylvania’s Farm to School program is marking a year defined by expanded partnerships, hands-on learning and renewed focus on connecting students with locally grown food. Throughout the year, schools across the state strengthened ties with farmers, educators, and community organizations, bringing agriculture into classrooms and cafeterias while promoting student

Google has released Gemini 3 Flash, completing its Gemini 3 family and signaling a major push toward faster, more capable, and more efficient artificial intelligence across its products. The new model follows the earlier launch of Gemini 3 Pro and is designed to serve as Google’s high-speed, general-purpose option. Gemini 3 Flash is being deployed

Households across the United States are expected to face significantly higher heating bills this winter, driven by colder weather forecasts and rising electricity and fuel prices, according to estimates from a group representing state energy officials. The average U.S. household is projected to spend nearly $1,000 to heat its home this winter, an increase of

Three Pennsylvania Republicans joined Democrats on Wednesday in a rare move to force a House vote aimed at extending expanded Affordable Care Act tax credits, marking a notable break from GOP leadership on a major health care issue. U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Bucks County and freshmen Reps. Rob Bresnahan of northeastern Pennsylvania and Ryan

The Land of Little Horses, a longtime family attraction just outside Gettysburg, has announced it will permanently close after more than five decades of operation. In a statement shared on Facebook, the park’s owners said the decision was made after careful consideration as they prepare to retire. The attraction will not reopen in the spring,

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