News for Human Interest
Central Pa. Hospitals Named Among U.S. News & World Report’s Fifth Annual 2026 Best Hospitals for Ma
Friday, December 12, 2025
HARRISBURG – December 9, 2025 − UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Carlisle, UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Lititz have achieved the highest distinction as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care from U.S. News & World Report—the most prestigious honor awarded in the publication’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care rankings. Each year, nearly 25,000 babies are born in UPMC hospitals that provide ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Member, Medical , Press Release
Friday, December 12, 2025
HARRISBURG, PA – December 10, 2025 – The Greater Harrisburg region saw a stable housing market in November, with closed sales increasing across Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties and prices continuing to trend upward in much of the region. Market activity showed a mix of movement as the season cooled. Cumberland and Dauphin saw fewer new listings but still posted higher sales totals, while ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
YORK, Pa. (Dec. 9, 2025) – Three WellSpan Health hospitals have been named by U.S. News & World Report as among the nation’s best hospitals for offering high-quality maternity care. WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital and WellSpan York Hospital were each noted for their excellence. This is the third year in a row that the Chambersburg and Ephrata hospitals have ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Medical , Member, Press Release
Thursday, December 04, 2025
YORK, Pa. (Dec. 4, 2025) – WellSpan Health, Central Pennsylvania's only locally-governed health system, released its fiscal year 2025 Community Impact Report, detailing significant strides in improving the health outcomes of its patients and empowering individuals to live their healthiest lives.
As one of the largest employers in the Commonwealth, WellSpan contributed a substantial economic ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Medical , Member, Press Release
Monday, November 24, 2025
CARLISLE, Pa. –Sergeant Santa is coming to town!
On Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1 pm to 3 pm at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, the Army Heritage Center Foundation will ring in the holidays with its popular Annual Sergeant Santa appearance, which is free and open to the public.
This year, families can receive a free photo with Sgt. Santa. Complimentary treats, hot ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release, Member
Monday, November 24, 2025
LITITZ, PA. (Nov 24, 2025) — UPMC Lititz recently recorded a remarkable milestone for its UPMC Magee-Womens unit with four sets of twins delivered in one week. Of the eight newborns, six were boys, and two were girls, including three sets of twin boys and one set of twin girls.
Since 2004, UPMC Lititz has been delivering the next generation of Lancaster Countians. Last year, hospital staff ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Medical , Member, Press Release
HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: UPMC TO PROVIDE THOUSANDS OF CENTRAL PA FAMILIES WITH FREE THANKSGIVING MEALS
Friday, November 21, 2025
Harrisburg, Pa. (November 20, 2025) – To support local families ahead of the holidays, UPMC in Central Pa. has donated $300,000 to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. This generous contribution will provide 1.2 million meals for thousands of families to put on their tables for Thanksgiving and other special occasions, helping to ensure their holiday season is filled with hope, joy and meaningful ...read more
Categories: Community, Member, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, September 19, 2025
Residents of South Central Pennsylvania now have the chance to turn their passion into lasting impact through SPARK!, a community contest from the Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) that proves everyone can be a changemaker.“Philanthropy isn’t just for a select few. It belongs to everyone who cares about their community,” said Jennifer Doyle, President and CEO of TFEC. “SPARK! is about ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Saturday, June 07, 2025
Harrisburg, PA (May 28, 2024) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA (BBBSSCPA)recognizes high school seniors for graduation and scholarship presentation.BBBSSCPA hosted a graduation celebration and award ceremony at The State Museum of PA on Wednesday, May 21, to recognize 127 graduating high school seniors in their program. The organization recognized both mentees (Littles) and ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release, Education, Member
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH ON THE LONG-TERM IMPACTS OF MENTORSHIP
First-of-its-kind study reveals mentorship as a cost-effective solution to drive socioeconomic mobility for youth in South-Central PA and nationwide.Rooted in 30 years of data, the study provides evidence of greater enrollment in higher education, increased salaries, reduced dependency on ...read more
Categories: Education, Member, Press Release, Community, Human Interest, Papers/Research
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA Big and Little perform in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®
NEW YORK, NY & YORK, PA – November 28, 2024 – Big, Siddhesh “Sidd” Pawar and Little, Antoine “AJ” Shoff from Big Brothers Big Sisters of of South-Central PA, performed in the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® on Thursday, November 28 in New York City. Sidd and AJ are residents of ...read more
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