Pennsylvania has legalized marijuana for medical use. It has allowed beer sales and slot machines at convenience stories. And efforts are underway to allow Sunday hunting.
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For car dealers, Sunday sales remain no-go
Dauphin County man sentenced to 12 years in prison for loan fraud, bankruptcy schemes 
A former Derry Township resident was sentenced this week to 12 years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.6 million in restitution after pleading guilty to a series of charges connected to personal bankruptcy and business loan fraud schemes.
Read More »Report: Colonial Metals Co. to open under new ownership 
A Columbia-based scrap metal foundry that closed last year has been acquired by a Los Angeles manufacturer and could open as early as May.
Read More »Toyota investing $749M in five U.S. plants, adding 586 jobs
Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it will invest $749 million in five U.S. plants and add 586 jobs as it boosts engine production capacity and adds new hybrid models to its lineup.
Read More »Class-action lawsuit filed against 8 colleges in admissions bribery scandal that nabbed CEOs and celebs
A class-action civil lawsuit has been filed by two California college students against eight top universities in connection with the massive college admission bribery scandal that has already led to federal criminal charges earlier this week against TV stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, as well as against top business and legal executives.
Read More »‘Hyperloop’ cargo from Philly to Pittsburgh? It may not be that far-fetched
Commercial goods packed in giant capsules and moving in vacuum-sealed steel tubes at nearly supersonic speeds from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh? Pennsylvania transportation officials think it's less futuristic than it sounds, and they have committed $2 million to study the cost and impact of building a "hyperloop" across the state.
Read More »California jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $29M in latest talcum cancer trial
Johnson & Johnson shares were down nearly 2 percent in premarket trading Thursday after it was ordered by a California jury to pay $29 million to a woman who alleged that asbestos in the company's talcum-powder-based products caused her cancer.
Read More »The U.S. grounds the Boeing 737 Max aircraft — what that means for air travelers
Air travelers planning trips in the weeks ahead may want to double check what kind of plane they're set to fly on.
Read More »Tipsy Tanks Tasting Party
Sample freshly tapped wines from the 2018 vintage and compare them with the past vintage, plus enjoy more samples from among more than 20 Nissley varieties, local beer and wine by the bottle or glass, live music and appetizers.
Read More »The Music of “Twin Peaks”
This semi-theatrical performance will include iconic cues from the soundtrack of the cult classic TV series, including its “Main Title,” “Dance of the Dream Man,” “Audrey's Dance,” “Sycamore Trees” and other Lynchian surprises.
Read More »“The Humans”
This Tony Award-winning play is the story of one average family's Thanksgiving, a holiday filled with fun, frustration, love, loss, turkey, therapy, and a complex range of human emotions for three generations of the Blake family.
Read More »“Jesus Christ Superstar”
The Hershey Symphony is joined by a cast of singers to present a complete performance of the genre-bending story of Jesus' Passion by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
Read More »Whitaker Unplugged
Acoustic singer-songwriters will perform their original music in a coffee-shop-style atmosphere in the lobby, with a winner selected by local notables from the music scene, entrepreneurs and more. The 3rd in the Burg Unplugged series runs through August.
Read More »36th Annual York St. Patrick’s Day Parade
This celebration of Celtic heritage includes bands, Irish dance groups, floats, antique and decorated vehicles, clowns, individuals, family groups and organizations. Come early for more entertainment, Irish dance performances, children's activities and merchant promotions.
Read More »“Julius Caesar”
Beware the Ides of March as the Harrisburg Shakespeare Company presents its educational outreach production of the Bard's tragedy of conspiracy and assassination. The 90-minute show combines Shakespeare's original text with modern “narrations” to bridge the most famous scenes from the play together into an accessible story.
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