Addressing Pennsylvania’s Healthcare Workforce Crisis in 2025

Over the past several years, Pennsylvania has faced a mounting critical shortage of healthcare workers, particularly nurses, physicians, and mental health profession­als. This shortage has been exacerbated by an aging population, increased demand for …

OSHA cites Pennsylvania roofing contractor for fall hazards

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) initiated an inspection of a Wilkes-Barre roofing contractor, 3 Guys Home Improvement Inc., in September 2024, after receiving an imminent danger complaint alleging worker exposure to fall hazards. …

Pennsylvania correcional facilities closing is budget…

Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections plans to close several correctional facilities, forcing employees to commute long distances or face limited transfer options. The closures will negatively impact local communities and potentially increase …

Pennsylvania ranks 7th in Birdwatching

Did you know that Pennsylvania is one of the best places for birdwatching? If you're like me, you might have come to this conclusion on your own. There's nothing more relaxing that sitting on the patio with a cup of coffee, taking n the beauty of …

Central Pennsylvania Spring and Summer Activity Guide

  Welcome to the Central Pennsylvania Spring/Summer Activities Guide — your passport to adventure in the heart of the Keystone State! With this guide, you can immerse yourself in all the engaging and exciting activities the central Pennsylvania region …

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Designation

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has announced it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were eval­uated using both public data sources and responses from a …

Wildfire Smoke Affects South-Central Pennsylvania Amid High Fire Risk

SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. — A large wildfire in Michaux State Forest, located in Cumberland County, is causing hazy and smoky conditions across South-Central Pennsylvania. Weather forecasts indicate a risk of wildfire spread on Friday and Saturday due to several …

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Proposed for Union Township, Pennsylvania

A proposed Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Union Township, Pennsylvania, has got one step closer to opening, reports New Castle News. The store would be located at 2613 W. State St., in place of a former Reed’s Services pet store in the C-C Central …

Central Pennsylvania Chainsaw Carvers

What a beautiful weekend for the Central Pennsylvania Chainsaw Carvers event at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds! The event saw a nice crowd of people turn out each day for the three-day extravaganza  that included  demonstrations, live carvings, an auction, …

Pennsylvania correcional facilities closing is budget gimmickry