Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania – October 27, 2026 -- Self-driving cars and in-vehicle prevention technology envisioned under the HALT Drunk Driving Law could keep impaired drivers off the road, says Bob Nulman, a MADD National Ambassador who lost his son to a drunk and drugged driver in 1987.

A 1987 wrong-way crash killed five young men

Nulman's son Dan, a 22-year-old college senior, was riding with four friends on I-95 in Pennsylvania. A 20-year-old impaired driver heading south in the northbound lanes hit their car head-on. All five young men and the driver died. Thirty-nine years later, Nulman says he still feels the loss every day.

Mechanicsburg – October 16, 2026 -- Golfers in Mechanicsburg, Pa., can watch for slick grips, visible cracks and a changed feel at impact to know when their clubs need regripping or repair, according to a new HelloNation article featuring David Klock of Next Shot Golf.

Worn grips show up in feel and control

Grips wear down from repeated use, moisture and environmental factors. Worn ones may feel slick, smooth or less responsive, which makes control harder. Visible cracks or hardened areas are also clear signs that it may be time to regrip.

The article says worn grips can lead to reduced control and inconsistent results even when a golfer's swing stays the same. Replacing them helps restore stability and confidence during play.

Chambersburg – September 24, 2026 -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau will host a two-day "Learn & Explore Weekend: Road to Freedom" on October 3-4, spotlighting the local history of John Brown, Frederick Douglass, and the raid on Harpers Ferry.

A bus tour retraces the county's role in the 1859 raid

The weekend opens Saturday, October 3, with "A Freedom Tour of Franklin County," running 9 AM to 3 PM. The bus tour stops at sites tied to the Underground Railroad, John Brown, Frederick Douglass, and the United States Colored Troops, including the Mary Ritner Boarding House, the capture site of John Cook, the home of bounty hunter Daniel Logan, Wertz Farm, and USCT cemeteries.

Douglassville, PA – September 23, 2026 -- Lennar is opening Venue at Leaf Creek, a 55-and-better community in Amity Township, Douglassville, Pennsylvania, with homes priced starting in the $400,000s and an opening anticipated this fall.

The community offers more than 300 single-family homes across 10 floorplans.

Homes range from 1,570 to 3,700 square feet, with two to four bedrooms and two to four bathrooms. Each layout is a single-level, open-concept design that includes an exterior deck.

Every home comes with Lennar's Everything's Included program built into the base price.

That covers gourmet kitchens with modern appliances, upgraded bathroom finishes, premium flooring, Ring doorbells, and wireless thermostats.

Reading, Pa. – – September 15, 2026 -- Homeowners weighing whether to repair or replace a roof now have a clearer set of warning signs to watch for, according to insights from Roofing Restoration Expert Travis Frees featured in a new HelloNation article.

Storm damage doesn't always mean a full replacement.

In Reading and Berks County, high winds, hail, and falling tree limbs frequently leave shingles missing or roofing materials exposed. When that damage stays limited to a small area and surrounding shingles remain secure, targeted repair can still provide sufficient protection.

Shingles that lift, crack, or turn brittle point to aging materials.

The article notes that when this kind of deterioration spreads across larger portions of a roof, replacement tends to offer a more dependable long-term fix than repeated patch jobs.