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New book about JFK dives into day-to-day of Kennedy White House (encore)
May 18, 2022

Almost 60 years after his death, President John F. Kennedy continues to fascinate and be looked upon with admiration and even reverence. Kennedy’s personal traits have to be one reason – his youth, oratory skills, ability to inspire and family all contri

Four mass shootings this past weekend: What do we know about mass shooters?
May 17, 2022

Ten people were killed in a mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York Saturday. The victims were Black and investigators say the shooter was motivated by racial hatred. The Buffalo shooting was one of four nationwide this past weekend. For m

988 crisis hotline scheduled to be widespread soon -- faces challenges
May 17, 2022

Almost all Americans should be able to able to dial 9-8-8 on their phones in the future if they are someone close to them is in a crisis. The 988 hotline is scheduled to go live in mid-July and for many mobile phone users, it's live already and calls are

Primaries and money
May 16, 2022

This primary will be unique in Pennsylvania, considering how much money several candidates for governor and the U.S. Senate have spent to represent their parties in the November general election and we’ve been seeing those TV commercial since January. In

Is Pennsylvania ready for tomorrow’s primary and what should voters know at the last minute?
May 16, 2022

Tuesday is the long-awaited primary election in Pennsylvania. Long awaited because the campaigns seemed to have been in full force since the New Year. Also, Pennsylvania is such an important state in the nation’s political landscape that what voters decid

Iconic West Shore Theatre reopens to fanfare
May 12, 2022

It was a sad day for many central Pennsylvanians when the West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland closed it's doors in 2017. The theatre was one of the region's small-town entertainment meccas since it opened in 1940. The West Shore Theatre was such an icon

Muhlenberg survey finds most Americans say they've felt the effects of climate change
May 12, 2022

More than three quarters of Americans say that the temperatures on Earth have risen over the past four decades and almost 60 percent believe its due to human activity. That’s according to the latest National Surveys on Energy and Environment conducted by

Central Pennsylvania organization aiding Ukrainian refugees living with disabilities
May 11, 2022

Keystone Human Services, which was born in Central Pennsylvania 50 years ago, has worked to support people living with disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. Now the organization is helping Ukrainian refugees with disabilities. Keystone Human

Pennsylvania counties: "We need more money for mental health services"
May 11, 2022

Pennsylvania’s counties provide mental health services such as crisis intervention, treatment, day services and prevention. This comes at a time when mental health and mental illness are getting more attention. The COVID-19 pandemic increased anxiety and

Lebanon County tech students make parts for Space Station
January 24, 2022

Students at vocational and technical schools relish the opportunity to get real-world experiences. Very few ever get the chance to contribute to out of this world projects, but that’s just what studen