Shaquille Omari
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Pennsylvania gas prices skyrocket as state average nears $4 a gallon
AAA predicts the average price of gas will increase another 0.50 to 0.75 cents more in the coming weeks. → Read More
Lancaster professors' project in limbo as Ukraine crisis puts landmine research on pause
For the past seven years, two professors at F&M in Lancaster have been examining ways to disable landmines in parts of Ukraine and several other countries. → Read More
Experts say beware of scams this tax season
According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported losing nearly $6 billion to fraud in 2021, a 70 percent increase from 2020. → Read More
Locals react as CDC eases masks recommendations
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said healthy Americans can take a break from wearing masks indoors. → Read More
Harrisburg theatre honors shooting victim Meredith Greene
For more than five years, Meredith acted in plays at the Gamut Theatre. Her colleague, Sharia Benn, said her performances left an unforgettable mark with audiences. → Read More
Susquehanna Township celebrates fire company's legacy during Black History Month
In 1925, the Edgemont Fire Company broke barriers becoming many "firsts." The reign of the fire company fell short a few years of its 100th anniversary. → Read More
York County neighbors frustrated as trash company has been a no-show for weeks
Neighbors complained Penn Waste has not collected their trash in nearly a month, and they've struggled to receive refunds. → Read More
Local military families learn to cope with loss through national organization
For the past 27 years, through counseling and workshops, the Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors has helped more than 100,000 military families deal with grief. → Read More
Locals react to program allowing teens to drive trucks across state lines
Congress hopes the pilot program will alleviate the nationwide supply chain demand and truck driver shortage. → Read More
Local restaurant prepares to celebrate New Years Eve
After facing a variety of struggles including worker shortages and lack of vendors, restaurants in Derry Township said they're ready to ring in the new year. → Read More
FDA warns at-home COVID-19 tests may not always be able to detect the omicron variant
The FDA warns at-home tests may not always be able to detect the omicron variant of COVID-19, but say they are still an important tool in fighting the virus. → Read More
How local hospitals are handling an increase in COVID-19 cases among children
An increase of COVID-19 hospitalizations among children is putting a strain on already overwhelmed health care systems. → Read More
Volunteer firefighters search for solutions to combat worker shortages
Call volumes are increasing and the number of volunteer firefighters nationwide is dwindling. → Read More
COVID-19 tests are difficult to find ahead of holiday gatherings
The need for at-home testing kits have caused retailers to limit quantities to prevent stockpiling. → Read More
York City Police aims to attract more diverse candidates
To recruit more officers, the York City Police Department is awarding bonus points on the civil service test to candidates with diverse backgrounds. → Read More
State Law Enforcement Committee tackles police use of excessive force
The 27-member committee's goal is to review law enforcement's policies and practices across the Commonwealth. → Read More
High COVID-19 cases and new variants impact E.R. wait times
According to Medicare.gov, patients in many Pennsylvania emergency rooms wait between 2-3 hours. → Read More
Stay safe this holiday season: Tips to prevent fires & falls
According to the Consumer Product and Safety Commission, cooking is the number one cause of residential fires. → Read More
York woman sues UPMC after refusing to use ivermectin to treat husband's covid-19 illness
More people are filing lawsuits nationwide seeking to have hospitals treat their loved ones battling COVID-19 with ivermectin. → Read More
World Health Organization says seniors should postpone travel due to Omicron concerns
More than a dozen countries have reported cases of the Omicron variant, sparking concerns. → Read More