Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Operation Santa, facilitated by the USPS for 112 years, helps deliver Christmas gifts to children in need, highlighting community generosity especially in South Central Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Youth Livestock Expo, featuring youth opportunities to showcase cattle, lambs, goats, and pigs, along with family fun activities, is taking place this weekend in Harrisburg.
Birds are set to make a limited return to the PA Farm Show in 2025, with specific avian events reintroduced while measures are in place to protect against avian influenza.
📰 Economy
A Pennsylvania couple's monthly internet rate, promised by Verizon to be locked-in for life, unexpectedly increased, leading to a correction and a credit from Verizon after media involvement.
🎓 Education
A Penn State Harrisburg student passed away following a self-inflicted gunshot wound on campus, sparking a community-wide call for empathy and understanding.
🌲 Environment
The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps is offering job opportunities for young adults aged 18-25 to work in state parks and forests for the 2025 season, with applications closing January 1, 2025.
🏛️ Government
Pennsylvania allocates $10.2 million to secure development rights for 2,842 acres across 31 farms in 13 counties to preserve farmland and prevent future commercial development.
🏥 Health
New medical facilities including a research center, addiction recovery facility, and various clinics are opening in central Pennsylvania to enhance healthcare accessibility.
📰 Lifestyle
ReUzit on State, a nonprofit thrift store, offers a variety of items for those looking to save money on holiday gift shopping.
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