•  Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration

  Merchant Marines; still fighting for recognition

  The seamen of the U.S. Merchant Marine suffered a higher casualty rate than any branch of service. Some estimates indicate that as many as 9,500 perished, nearly one in 26 mariners. However, there is no definitive casualty count because Merchant Mariners worked for both private companies and government agencies.

  By Merideth Bucher November 11, 2019 | 4:09 AM

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  Forecasting the weather; what’s in store this winter

  The first real blast of cold air this season might come as a shock when you walk out the door today. Temperatures in central Pennsylvania took a tumble over the past 24 hours as a cold front brought rain and wind to the Midstate area.  

  By Merideth Bucher November 8, 2019 | 4:00 AM

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  Caution: Flu season is here, are you prepared?

  The United States is preparing for a potentially dangerous flu season this winter. This is based on data from Australia who have experienced one of their deadliest flu seasons on record. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention uses Australia as a predictor for our flu season.

  By Justin Kocis November 7, 2019 | 4:00 AM

•  Michael Rubinkam

  Hunger in the midstate

  The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank provides meals to more than 50,000 people each week in its 27 county service area.

  By Scott LaMar November 6, 2019 | 7:19 AM

•  Courtesy of Montgomery County

  Everything you should know about elections

  November 5 is Election Day, and in Pennsylvania that means along with the slates of judicial and local candidates, there’s a constitutional amendment on the ballot.

  By Katie Meyer November 5, 2019 | 4:00 AM

• Nov22RSVP to Smart Talk Road Trip to The Extraordinary Give in Lancaster

  Smart Talk Road Trip returns to The Extraordinary Give in Lancaster on Friday, November 22nd. 

  By Smart Talk November 4, 2019 | 12:02 PM

•  Brett Sholtis

  New study points to more bad news for vaping

  Bucknell University researchers have spent the past three years testing two common vaping products. Their research has found that electronic cigarettes release potentially harmful levels of carbon monoxide – the same common, toxic gas that is found in a car’s tailpipe emissions, and which is also found in cigarette smoke.

  By Brett Sholtis November 4, 2019 | 4:35 AM

•  Carolyn Kaster

  What Pa. voters are saying in latest F&M poll

  The latest Franklin and Marshall College poll released this week indicates most Pennsylvanians favor an impeachment inquiry into President Trump and don’t believe Trump should be re-elected. Not surprisingly, the poll results fall along political party lines.

  By Scott LaMar November 1, 2019 | 4:29 AM

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  Do spirits exist among us?

  A mid-state team from Thru the Veil Investigations approach paranormal events as very real phenomenon that should be investigated.

  By Merideth Bucher October 31, 2019 | 4:00 AM

•  Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control

  Legislation requiring insurance companies to pay for long-term Lyme disease treament

  Lyme is a bacterial infection that is passed to humans through the bite of a deer tick; a common parasite in Pennsylvania. In fact, Lyme disease is so common here that the state has ranked first in the U.S. for reported cases over the last five years.

  By Merideth Bucher October 30, 2019 | 4:02 AM

•  Sara Simon / Spotlight PA

  Shining a spotlight on PA campaign spending

  A year-long investigation by journalists with Spotlight PA and The Caucus uncovered an uncomfortable truth behind Pennsylvania campaign finance laws. The truth is that while candidates must keep records of their expenses, they don’t have to offer any spending details unless specifically asked.  

  By Merideth Bucher October 29, 2019 | 4:00 AM

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