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Students at vocational and technical schools relish the opportunity to get real-world experiences. Very few ever get the chance to contribute to out of this world projects, but that’s just what students at the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center (LCCTC) in Eric Tanger’s Industrial Machine Technology are doing. They’re making parts for NASA and … Continue reading "Lebanon County tech students make parts for Space Station"
The Top Stories of 2017 on Smart Talk concludes Friday with a look back at the opioid crisis. The federal government said last week that life expectancy in the U.S. fell for the second year in a row in 2016, and the unusual drop was attributed to the growing number of opioid, especially heroin, overdose … Continue reading "2017 Top Stories: Opioid Crisis"
The Thursday edition of the Top Stories of 2017 on Smart Talk focuses on Central Pennsylvania’s take on the major issues President Donald Trump raised during his first year in office. Trump is probably like no other president this country has ever seen. Of course, today’s technology and forms of communication didn’t allow past presidents … Continue reading "2017 Top Stories: Trump Impact"
The Top Stories of 2017 on Smart Talk series continues Wednesday with a look back at one of the most controversial issues in South Central Pennsylvania this year — the construction of pipelines in the region. Specifically, this program looked at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that approves or rejects plans for pipelines. Opposition to … Continue reading "2017 Top Stories: Pipeline Approval"
All this week, Smart Talk features the Top Stories of 2017 on Smart Talk by looking back at several of the important issues that got the public’s attention throughout the year. They include the issues that were raised by President Trump and the Trump Administration, the opioid crisis and pipelines being constructed in Central Pennsylvania. … Continue reading "2017 Top Stories: Road Trips"
The case before the State Supreme Court regarding the re-districting of Pennsylvania’s congressional districts has been adjourned and Commonwealth Court Judge P. Kevin Brobson is expected to issue an opinion in January. Another Pennsylvania re-districting case is being heard before a federal court. At stake is the integrity of the district lines as drawn by Republican lawmakers … Continue reading "Re-districting Trial / Libraries in 2018"
The first Greek fraternity began on the campus of the College of William and Mary in 1775. Since then, social fraternities and sororities offered support and camaraderie for college students across the country. The 1978 comedy Animal House portrayed Greek organizations as out-of-control party houses that create chaos for campuses and communities. While this depiction was greatly … Continue reading "Campus Greeks / PSH-Highmark Partnership"
Two programs that benefit low-income adults and childen are awaiting funding renewal from Congress. On Thursday, Governor Wolf signed a bill re-affirming the state’s commitment to the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The program provides matching funds for health insurance to families with children who earn too much for Medicaid, but not enough to cover insurance costs. … Continue reading "CHIP Renewal / Heating assistance renewal"
Peyton Walker was a 19-year-old studying to be a physician’s assistant at King’s College in 2013. She enjoyed the outdoors; snowboarding, rock climbing and four-wheeling. The Camp Hill native passed away unexpectedly early in her sophomore year. Peyton died of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) related to a congenital heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. SCA causes more … Continue reading "Sudden Cardiac Arrest / Mid-State Christmas"
Hydraulic fracturing, or ‘fracking,’ is a method of accessing oil and natural gas; the process involves shooting a high-pressure mixture of water, sand and chemicals into underground formations to break open the rock and gain better access to the resources. While this has created an economic boon for Pennsylvania and helped increase natural gas usage … Continue reading "The Fracking Debate"