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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

LIHEAP is taking applications for winter heating help through April 23

Plus, LIHEAP applications are open through April 23 for winter heating help.

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LIHEAP is taking applications for winter heating help through April 23

LIHEAP applications are accepted through April 23

April 2027

  • Last day to apply

Apply any time before then.

Sources: The Derrick, WGAL

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Last day to applyApril 23

If heating bills worry you, is open. The state Department of Human Services announced Monday that it's accepting applications for the 2026-27 season. WGAL says eligibility depends on annual income, household size and fuel type.

  • Last day to apply: April 23
  • Benefit: one-time cash grant sent to your utility company
  • Income limit: under $58,000 for a family of five
  • Other households: the state's website lists income by household size

$58,000income limit for a family of five to qualify

A family of five earning less than that is eligible, according to the state's website.

Source: WGAL

“Pennsylvanians need to be able to heat their homes and keep themselves and their families warm through the winter, and LIHEAP helps hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians each year stay safe and healthy during the coldest months of the year.”

Dr. Val Arkoosh, Department of Human Services secretary

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Gas prices

The average price of gas in Harrisburg went up 4.6 cents per gallon over the last week, according to GasBuddy.com. It's up 6.2 cents in Lancaster. WPMT

Gas prices rose more in Lancaster than in Harrisburg last week

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Little Amps Coffee is expanding into the former Zeroday Brewing Company building in Midtown Harrisburg. Plans include a full-service cafe and coffee roasting tours. WPMT

Weekend meals

A weekend food program at a Dauphin County school is set to expand. More than 1,700 students are enrolled, and it distributes 700 to 800 packs every week. PennLive

Suicide prevention

The Dauphin County Suicide Prevention Task Force held its third annual conference in Grantville on Monday. Last year, 45 people in Dauphin County took their lives. ABC27

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Dauphin County has a new president judge, sworn in after the prior president judge resigned. PennLive

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Electricians

Act 108, formerly Senate Bill 1260, sets up a statewide licensing system for electrical contractors and electricians. It replaces a patchwork of municipal regulations. WDAC Radio

Hydro

Hydro has started construction of a $53.5 million indirect extrusion press line at its plant in Cressona, Schuylkill County. Operations are expected to start in the first quarter of 2028. PennLive

$53.5 millionfor Hydro's modernization project in Cressona

The project will replace equipment from the 1950s.

Source: PennLive

Weaber

Weaber, the hardwood building products maker in South Annville Township, has completed its restructuring and closed its Chapter 11 case. Brian Knapp was promoted to president and keeps his chief operating officer title. LebTown

Game Commission

Commissioners Dr. Michael Mitrick of York County, Haley Sankey of Blair County and Allen DiMarco of Lycoming County were confirmed by the state Senate to serve through 2030. Lewistown Sentinel

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The Wednesday forecast has a high of 76 and a low of 60, with partly cloudy skies, so the jacket can stay home. Rain moves in Thursday with a 79% chance of precipitation, and the weekend cools off. Enjoy the warm spell while it lasts.

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Daily Harrisburgto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

LIHEAP is taking applications for winter heating help through April 23

Plus, LIHEAP applications are open through April 23 for winter heating help.

The TLDR

  1. LIHEAP heating help is taking applications through April 23
  2. Harrisburg gas prices rose 4.6 cents in the last week
  3. A new law sets statewide licensing for electricians
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