Brittany Garzillo
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Lancaster, PA, United States
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DePasquale moderated discussion on student debt
Auditor General DePasquale says: "Pitt and Penn state are first and third in the country for costs of—for higher education costs for in state students." → Read More
MLK, Jr. honored in York at Fourth Annual Celebration of History and Culture
The words of King echoed throughout the church Monday, and many are reflecting on the impact of those words. → Read More
Grand jury may be investigating 2018 death of York County Prison inmate
WGAL News 8 has learned that a grand jury may be investigating the death of a York County Prison inmate.We obtained documents that include an email about grand jury proceedings. The documents were filed in federal court by the family of the inmate, Everett Palmer.According to an autopsy report, corrections officers at the prison used a Taser on Palmer and restrained him on the day he died in… → Read More
Pennsylvania's automated work zone speed enforcement program underway
No violations will be issued during the pre-enforcement period, but drivers will be penalized starting March 4. → Read More
First phase of Pa.'s automated work zone speed enforcement program now underway
No violations will be issued during the pre-enforcement period, but drivers will be penalized starting March 4. → Read More
Woman killed in apartment fire
A fatal fire in York County is under investigation. → Read More
Route 222 north reopens to two lanes in Lancaster County
There's good news for drivers who travel along Route 222 in Lancaster County.Route 222 north on Friday reopened to two lanes between Pleasant Valley Road in West Earl Township and Glenwood Drive in Ephrata Township, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.Traffic along that stretch had been restricted to a single lane since Aug. 17 for a construction project, causing major… → Read More
All-night campout highlights the issue of homelessness among veterans
Central Penn College’s Armed Forces Association (AFA) club sponsors an all-night campout to highlight the issue of homelessness among military veterans. → Read More
Industrial sites in Dauphin, York counties get state funding for cleanup
The money will be used at the Steelton Steel Works plant and the Yorktowne Hotel building. → Read More
Mother of shooting victim speaks out after daughter's death
Mother of shooting victim speaks out after daughter's death → Read More
Lane closed on Route 30 bridge in York County due to damaged beam
In York County, the left lane of the Route 30 westbound bridge over Memory Lane in Springettsbury Township is closed.The lane is expected to be shut down at least through next week, according to officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.Officials said the closure is a precautionary measure because of a damaged beam that was found during a routine inspection.PennDOT is figuring… → Read More
PA Dept. of Agriculture App Shows Nearby Restaurants' Health Inspection Reports
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has a new, free mobile app called Eat Safe PA that shows users reviews of health inspections from restaurants nearby. Users can click on nearby restaurant's shown in the app's map. The app then shows when and why a restaurant was last inspected, how many violations it has, and what those violations were. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says… → Read More
Giant Food Stores to stop using some chemicals in products, packaging
The chemicals the grocery store chain will eliminate include PFAS, which are linked to cancer and other health problems. → Read More
Susquehanna Valley E-Cigarette Businesses React To Possible Flavored Vape Ban
The Trump administration's proposal to ban thousands of flavored e-cigarettes would limit the number of flavors on the market that could be attractive to children. This proposal comes after hundreds of illnesses and several deaths nationwide have been linked to vaping. Under the proposal, flavored vaping products would need approval from the Food and Drug Administration before being put on store… → Read More
Humane League of Lancaster County sheltering pets needing shelter from Hurricane Dorian
More than two dozen animals needing shelter from Hurricane Dorian have made their way to Lancaster County. Leanne Quire, director of shelter operations for Humane Pennsylvania, says a recent adoption event helped allow them to take in 15 cats and 10 dogs; most of them from North and South Carolina."We usually aren't able to prepare for something like this such as an emergency so we're definitely… → Read More
York parents hosting community baby shower for parents in need Saturday
Like most parents, Jonathan and Cindy Strawbridge know how expensive the basics can be. "We have a village which we are so grateful for," Cindy Strawbridge said. "Bbut what about other people that don't have a village?"So the dynamic duo took it on themselves to create one for mothers and fathers, who could use a little help. On Saturday, the two will host a community baby shower. "I've had… → Read More
Lancaster Church Hosting Call To Action Thursday To End Gun Violence
Clergy in Lancaster County are hosting a community "call to action" in response to the weekend's mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. The Rev. Jennifer Mattson of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Manheim Township says she heard a cry from her congregation after the mass shootings. She called it a cry for prayer and action.Rev. Mattson organized a community call to action on Thursday… → Read More
UPDATE: Trucker gets 28½ to 78 years for I-83 crash that killed three
A truck driver has been sentenced to 28½ to 78 years in prison in an alcohol-related crash on I-83 that killed three people, including a toddler. → Read More
Hay spilled on Route 30 causing delays
A load of hay spilled on Route 30 is causing some delays this morning. → Read More
Project CommUNITY: Look at poverty in Lancaster County through eyes of struggling single mom
Do you know who ALICE is?It's not a person but a data project by the United Way of Pennsylvania that measures financial hardship across the state. The ALICE report shows many families in Pennsylvania struggle to get by. (Read the report here.)WGAL looked into poverty in Lancaster County as part of our Project CommUNITY series.People may be under the impression that most people living in poverty… → Read More