Apr 12, 2021
>Penn State Giving COVID-19 Grants To Students
(Harrisburg, PA) Penn State University is giving out more than 27-million-dollars in COVID-19 grants to its students. Officials say the funds will be based on financial need and will be available for students at all Penn State campuses. Qualified students should receive an email from the office of student aid regarding their grant. This is expected to help over 23-thousand students.
Apr 12, 2021 Funeral Assistance Program For COVID-19 Victims Goes Live Today
(Undated) Starting today, Pennsylvanians who lost someone to COVID-19 are able to apply to get reimbursed for funeral expenses. Families could be reimbursed up to nine-thousand-dollars under FEMA s funeral assistance program. Those who lost a family member to the virus will need to submit funeral expense documents and a death certificate that indicates the individual died from COVID when they apply. Pennsylvanians that qualify can apply at fema.gov.
Apr 12, 2021 Harrisburg Native To Make History With P-S-P
(Harrisburg, PA) A Harrisburg native is making history with the P-A State Police. Major Kristal Turner-Childs is now serving as acting deputy commissioner of staff for the P-S-P, becoming the first African American to serve in the position. She had been the first African American female to lead a troop when she became captain of Troop L in Reading. She still much be confirmed by the state senate.
York State Fair Preparing To Return This Summer
(York, PA) The York State Fair is preparing to return this summer after it was forced to cancel all events last year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. York State Fair CEO Bryan Blair announced over the weekend that the fair is expected to begin on July 23rd. The fair is planning to host all of its normal activities and vendors as COVID restrictions in the state are lifted. Musicians Pitbull, Sam Hunt and Kane Brown are scheduled to have concerts at the fair this year. More information can be found on the York State Fair s official website.