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Harrisburg, PA, United States

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'Is the sky falling? Somewhat': How school districts are getting by without a state budget

As legislators consider the most recent round of legislation to belatedly divvy out education funding, some school districts are considering increasingly dire measures to stay afloat. → Read More

'He's big,' Harrisburg police chief says of wanted drug dealer with $122K stashed in home

Harrisburg police chief Tom Carter said as police continue to search for a drug dealer that's considered "armed and dangerous," the city has a broader issue on its hands — namely landlords who allow for stash houses on their properties. → Read More

Settlement conference expected in suit involving Susquehanna Twp. School District sex-crime case

But attorneys involved in the case aren't making any predictions on the outcome of that meeting. → Read More

Susquehanna Twp. School Board approves proposed budget with 2.5 percent tax hike

Susan Anthony, district spokeswoman, confirmed that board members approved the $47.9 million proposed budget Monday night. → Read More

Slept through primary election day? Recap of 13 upsets, surprises and no-brainers

PennLive counts down 13 primary election outcomes for municipal, county, judge and school board races – as wells as referendums – in the midstate and beyond. → Read More

Swatara Twp. candidates focus on ward dispute, financial issues: 2015 Primary

Swatara Township's ward dispute and finances are rising to the top as the main issues cited by candidates running for township commissioner in the May 19 primary election. → Read More

What are the top high schools in the midstate?

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2015 Best High Schools rankings for public high schools across Pennsylvania and the nation. → Read More

Preliminary hearing pushed back for suspended Palmyra softball coach

A preliminary hearing for Palmyra Area High School's suspended softball coach has been pushed back to June 25, according to court documents. → Read More

Portion of Hersheypark Drive, Route 322 closes for five days

Parts of Hershey Park Drive and westbound Route 322 are closed for the next five days as crews begin to move forward with bridge repair work on eastbound Route 422 in Derry Township. → Read More

Forum on race, riots addresses 'driving while black,' bullying and finding positive young leaders

As the conversation between the forum's 12-member panel and about 100 people in the crowd rolled forward, those in the room offered questions and concerns on relationships with police, racism, bullying, jobs for students, good role models in the community, support for single parents, and other issues. → Read More

Harrisburg man, 22, wanted on murder, firearm charges in shooting death: police

Dauphin County Crime Stoppers is offering an up to $2,000 reward for information leading to McDonald's arrest, a wanted flyer with information on McDonald stated. → Read More

Harrisburg man, 22, wanted on murder, firearm charges in shooting death: police

Dauphin County Crime Stoppers is offering an up to $2,000 reward for information leading to McDonald's arrest, a wanted flyer with information on McDonald stated. → Read More

Portion of Hersheypark Drive, Route 322 to close for five days

Parts of Hershey Park Drive and westbound Route 322 will be closing for five days starting Sunday as crews move forward with bridge repair work on eastbound Route 422 in Derry Township. → Read More

Palmyra softball coach played drinking games, belittled students who wouldn't drink, affidavit claims

Kathy Wicker will face a termination vote before the Palmyra Area School Board on May 14, according to a school board member. → Read More

10 highest attended Hershey-Harrisburg region events: Visitors bureau report

A Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau report released today estimates that 25 events it helps produce would contribute about $275 million to the local economy this year. → Read More

Where to meet the Susquehanna Twp. School Board candidates: 2015 primary election

Five candidates running for Susquehanna Township School Board seats will be meeting with the public this Wednesday. → Read More

Rising free and reduced school lunch figures: Does it show growing poverty rate in midstate?

The portion of students with free and reduced lunch — a possible indicator of poverty — is on the rise at districts across south-central Pennsylvania. → Read More

Commonwealth Court judge upholds ruling on Swatara Twp. ward dispute

Pellegrini issued an order April 24 affirming Dauphin County Judge Scott A. Evans' March 9 order, which dissolved a court-appointed commission tasked with evening out the township's then-disproportionate wards. → Read More

Harrisburg attorney James Ellison, Rhoads & Sinon acted with 'evil motive,' lawsuit claims

Harrisburg lawyer James Ellison and his former law firm Rhoads & Sinon displayed an "evil motive" and a "reckless indifference" to Coatesville Area School District's rights, according to a suit recently filed by the Chester County school district. → Read More