LEWISTOWN – The first sign that Catalina Snyder had become more than another teenager helping at the LUMINA Center showed up in who the younger children began seeking out. They came to Snyder for help with homework, for comfort or simply to spend time with her. For Snyder, now a Program ...
(The Center Square) – Democrat Janelle Stelson has defeated seven-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Perry for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race in favor of Stelson, a former central Pennsylvania television anchor, before 11 p.m. As of 11:25 p.m., with 99% of votes counted, she led Perry by 10 percentage points. “As a longtime local TV news anchor, Janelle Stelson has been a trusted voice for Central Pennsylvanians for years,” DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene said. “Now, voters have put their trust in Janelle to be their next member of ...
(The Center Square) – Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro won a second term Tuesday, defeating Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity in a campaign that centered on Pennsylvania's economy, energy policies and the direction of state government. It was a quick and resounding defeat, just two years after she broke electoral records garnering the most votes of any statewide candidate. The outcome followed a final campaign stretch in which Garrity and running mate, Pittsburgh attorney Jason Richey, embarked on a statewide tour promoting their “Turn PA Around” agenda, while Shapiro and Lt. ...
HARRISBURG — Democrats have won control of the Pennsylvania Senate for the first time in more than three decades, giving the party a trifecta and the power to set policy for the state with few limitations. Republicans entered Tuesday’s election with a 27-23 majority in the legislature’s upper chamber. Democrats flipped four GOP-held seats and lost one held by an incumbent. That means Democrats will have a 26-24 majority during the next legislative session. The Associated Press had called all the races as of 10 a.m. Wednesday. Democrats also maintained and expanded their ...
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks soared Wednesday after President Donald Trump's party lost its sole control of Washington in the midterm elections. Stocks generally do well in the months following any midterm U.S. election, regardless of who wins, and the S&P 500 jumped 1.6% for its best day ...
STATE COLLEGE — A veterans appreciation luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the State College YMCA, 677 Whitehall Road. The free event will recognize Centre County veterans ahead of Veterans Day. Veterans and their guests will receive a complimentary lunch provided by Texas Roadhouse. Samantha Cossman, regional program outreach coordinator for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, will serve as guest speaker. Representatives from the Veterans Multi-Service Center and United Disabilities Services will be available to provide ...
