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David Greene, from Central PA to NPR The clock showed 5:00 a.m. in Moscow. In a few days, National Public Radio's David Greene would embark on a nearly three-week journey on Russia's Trans-Siberian Railroad that would take him some 6,000 miles and across seven time zones. But for the moment, all the Pennsylvania native cared about was how his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers might fare against... Read more ...

PA budget plan sends traffic ticket revenue to state police, not communities Harrisburg) -- Communities relying on state police patrols might lose their share of trooper-issued ticket fines under Governor Corbett's budget proposal. Currently, state police and municipalities split the money 50-50, but the governor wants all of those dollars to go to the department to pay for new equipment. Holly Fishel of the Pennsylvania State Association of Townships says it's not the best... Read more ...

Victims of juvenile offenders could be short-changed in proposed state budget, advocates say Harrisburg) -- Victims of juvenile criminals in central Pennsylvania could receive less help, if proposed state budget cuts stick. The Victims of Juvenile Offenders, or "VOJO," Grant provides support for crime victims like crisis intervention and victims' compensation help. But, Governor Corbett's spending proposal eliminates funding for the program. Jennifer Storm with the Dauphin County Victim/Witness Assistance Program says if the proposed cuts become... Read more ...

'Curious George' Dance Contest Parents and guardians are invited to enter a video of their child dancing to the Curious George theme song for a chance to be featured on a Curious George home video DVD. Read more ...

Millersville University launches program to prevent sexual harassment in schools Lancaster) -- A midstate college is one of seven schools in the country to receive grant funding for its project on sexual harassment among middle school students. Millersville University in Lancaster County has received a $5,000 grant from the nonprofit The American Association of University Women for a new project that addresses sexual harassment in six schools in the School District of Lancaster. Tracey Weis... Read more ...

Award-winning 'Racing Dreams' follows three tweens with supercharged NASCAR ambitions Racing Dreams chronicles two boys and a girl who do something extraordinary: They fearlessly race extreme go-karts at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour in pursuit of trophies and, just maybe, careers as NASCAR drivers. Read more ...

David Greene, from Central PA to NPR

PA budget plan sends traffic ticket revenue to state police, not communities

Victims of juvenile offenders could be short-changed in proposed state budget, advocates say

'Curious George' Dance Contest

Millersville University launches program to prevent sexual harassment in schools

Award-winning 'Racing Dreams' follows three tweens with supercharged NASCAR ambitions

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