News for Human Interest
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Oct. 14, 2025) — In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa. is offering a Free Breast Screening Event on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at UPMC Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists-North Harrisburg, 2645 N. 3rd St., 4th Floor, Harrisburg.
Women ages 18 and older, with no history of breast cancer, will receive a ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Medical , Press Release, Member
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that resurfacing is scheduled to begin soon on Route 34 in the Carlisle area, Cumberland County. The project limits extend from Lindsay Lane in South Middleton Township to High Street in Carlisle Borough.
Weather permitting, this work will begin Monday, October 20 and take about seven days to complete. ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, October 09, 2025
Mountz Jewelers proudly announces an exclusive collaboration with John Hardy for a one-of-a-kind event: The John Hardy Artisan Experience & Trunk Show, taking place October 23-25 across all three Mountz locations. This rare, immersive experience will offer guests the opportunity to witness the world-renowned craftsmanship of John Hardy's Master Artisans from Bali, an experience offered in only a ...read more
Categories: Education, Member, Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Sept. 29, 2025) – October is Infant Loss Awareness Month. UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa. will host its annual “Walk to Remember” memorial service on Sunday, Oct. 5, at Woodlawn Memorial Garden, 4855 Londonderry Road, Harrisburg. The walk begins at 2:30 p.m. and offers families a chance to gather in remembrance of babies lost during pregnancy, shortly after birth or in the ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release, Member
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
Categories: Community, Member, Press Release, Human Interest
