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Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development celebrating its 90th anniversary
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (351+ words) The Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, a pediatric therapy center serving thousands of children annually in the Susquehanna Valley, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and is on a mission to reconnect with some of its original clients. Kolton Henry,…...
Dean of PSU's College of Medicine thanks THON organizers for providing hope for a cure
1+ week, 2+ day ago (267+ words) Penn State THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, is back at the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend. Ahead of Friday's kick-off, WGAL News 8 spoke to Dr. Karen Kim, the dean of the Penn State College of Medicine. "Largely…...
THON: Rules for the 46-hour dance marathon
1+ week, 3+ day ago (203+ words) While Penn State's THON is a fun event to raise money for a great cause, the Bryce Jordan Center has rules in place to keep Four Diamonds families, volunteers and spectators safe throughout the weekend. Video above: Live from THON…...
Tax season begins: Why you could get a bigger refund this year
1+ mon, 11+ hour ago (249+ words) New tax changes could boost refunds and affect what you owe this filing season. Tax season is officially underway. The Internal Revenue Service began accepting 2025 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26, launching a filing season that includes major changes under President…...
Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (986+ words) A world-first ban on major social media platforms for children under the age of 16 goes into effect in Australia on Wednesday. And regulators, parents and teenagers around the globe are watching closely to see how it plays out. The law…...
'It’s been a really weird process': Exeter junior pushing forward after type 1 diabetes diagnosis
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (443+ words) The month of November is recognized as National Diabetes Awareness Month. Millions of people have diabetes " it's a daily battle that requires hard work and dedication. Eddie Farrar is a 17-year-old football player at Exeter Township High School who was…...
Few retailers launch early Black Friday deals. Here's what we know
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (351+ words) It's early November, but a few retailers launched early Black Friday deals to offer shoppers a head start on snagging savings this holiday season. Kohl's, Target and JCPenney are among those that have early Black Friday sales live through this…...
More than 100 high school students walk out to protest stalled Pa. budget
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (210+ words) More than 100 students from JP McCaskey High School walked out in protest, demanding that lawmakers pass the state budget to address the delay in funding for their school. Thomas McCoy, a student at McCaskey who organized the event, emphasized the…...
Premature baby overcomes numerous health challenges and home for good after year in NICU
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (361+ words) Xiana Saunders, a baby once given a zero percent chance of survival, has returned home to Lancaster County after spending 374 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Priscilla Saunders, Xiana's mother, shared her emotional journey, recalling the moment she…...
Rossen Reports: Amazon limits Prime shipping perks to households
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (105+ words) Amazon will stop allowing Prime members to share free shipping perks with people outside their household starting Oct. 1. Amazon is ending its Prime invitee program, which allowed members to share free two-day shipping with one person outside their household. Starting…...