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Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is the star of HSO's show

Maestro Stuart Malina and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra haven't played the Fifth in the past few seasons, but there was no sign of rust on this masterpiece.

Saturday's Powerball numbers have been drawn

The numbers for Saturday's $325 million jackpot are 1, 10, 37, 52, 57, and the Powerball is 11....

Portable methods of meth production causing problems in Northampton County, authorities say

In 2010 there were seven arrests countywide of individuals accused of manufacturing methamphetamine, authorities say. Vote in the news poll.

JCP&L, PSE&G criticized by utilities board over explosions

JCP&L was responsible for an August manhole explosion, while PSE&G was faulted for a gas explosion in April 2010

Are Pennsylvania's child-abuse laws failing children?

Child-abuse laws haven't changed much since the 1970s. But after the alleged acts of Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant football coach, the country is now...

Hunterdon County workers protest proposed layoffs

Freeholders are trying to close a budget deficit of at least $1.2 million and have told 24 county workers they could be laid off.

Northampton County school districts want to go online

Several districts are considering starting up cyber academies to compete with cyber charter schools.

Whitney Houston dies at age 48 - UPDATE

The singer's publicist confirmed her death today. She was found in a Beverly Hills hotel but the cause is not yet known.

Children's author addresses Moravian College students

Scott Morro, also a Bangor Area elementary teacher, told the stories behind his books.

Allentown man tells cops he's not sure where he was shot, but it was in the greater Easton area

Demar Campbell, 27, told police he was unsure where he was shot -- only that it occurred somewhere in the Easton, Wilson Borough or Palmer Township area.

Red Bull Butter Cup a hit in Downtown Easton

The snowboard tournament drew roughly a thousand people to Centre Square despite a mix of light rain and snow, as well as temperatures in the 30s. View PHOTOS and VIDEO.

Lancaster County family seeks first-hand learning experience by traveling the country

The goal for the Smucker family is simple: to see the country and educate their children that what might seem impossible is, in fact, downright real

Bethlehem Latin King sentenced to almost 10 years in prison

Cesar "King C's" Velez admitted to his involvement in the gang.

Bethlehem's West Broad Street businesses create directory to increase interest

The businesses and the local Mount Airy Neighborhood Association recently completed a business and service directory for the neighborhood.

Ted Nugent weighs in on politics, hunting at Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show

The rocker spent about three hours meeting and greeting fans of his "Spirit of the Wild" hunting show, his music and his right-wing political views.

Whitney Houston, singer and actress, dies at 48; cause not immediately released

In the 1980s-'90s, she was one of the world's best-selling artists, but was better known lately for drug use and erratic behavior.

Pennsylvania Army National Guard troops come home

Soldiers with the 213th Personnel Company returned from Kuwait and Iraq

Washington funeral home's abandoned remains head to final rest

Funeral director Rich Maguire seeks destinations for cremated remains left unclaimed at his Warren Hills Memorial Home.

Raritan Valley Community College videogame fans gather for Global Game Jam

Hunterdon and Somerset counties' community college hosted teams creating videogames for a third straight year.

Phillipsburg's trap-neuter-release program seeks volunteers to curb feral cat population

The town will host its third feral cat roundup in March and volunteers will be trained in trapping and transportation.

Flu vaccine could be mandatory for New Jersey health care workers

A bill working its way through the legislation could force health care facilities to give its workers the influenza shot.

New Jersey should pay for prosecutors, freeholders say

A $1.3 million settlement to an assistant prosecutor kicked off the Jayson Williams case rekindled a long running complaint of county freeholders: that the state mostly controls...

Opiates worry Warren and Hunterdon counties

Even as new methods drive an increase in meth production in the Lehigh Valley, authorities say heroin and opiates are the drugs of choice in the Garden State.

Elizabeth 'Betty' A. Carberry, elementary school nurse with Phillipsburg School District - Obituaries today

She was an elementary school nurse with the Phillipsburg School District from 1944 until her retirement in 1979.

Pennsylvania couple stopped for driving stolen car, drugs found during search police said

When Easton police searched the car they found syringes and an empty heroin packet, police said.

Young men smashed driver's windshield in East Hanover Township

Two white men, aged 16-25, near the Interstate 81 overpass, threw something at a car, breaking the back windshield.

Weather forecast for rest of the weekend; Syrian military official assassinated - AM news links

Beyonce and Jay-Z share photos of their baby daughter Blue Ivy.

Newville woman arrested for DUI after almost hitting police car in West Pennsboro Township

The woman celebrated a recent graduation then drove west on Route 641 Friday morning, crossing over a double line and nearly striking a marked police vehicle.

"Art is an entr�e, not a dessert" - DOSHI Gallery reception

from:The State Museum of Pennsylvania

"Art is an entrée, not a dessert" - DOSHI Gallery reception

Middletown Public Library may be subject of A&E network series 'Morbid Curiosity'

Producers of the Arts & Entertainment network show 'Paranormal Activity' were at the library Feb. 3-4 filming what they hope might be a new 22-episode series.

Snow to continue falling on and off today in Harrisburg region

Snow should taper off around 7 tonight, but flurries and plenty of blowing snow will continue.

State managers, nonunion workers will get pay raises after all

The announcement comes despite an earlier statement that seemed to indicate their salaries would remain unchanged.

Jerry Sandusky wants more freedom

Looking toward a May trial, the judge will rule later on that request and another to keep the jury in Centre County.

Free lunch, movie and more for kids this Saturday

from:Harrisburg Frugal Family Examiner

The Harris Street Church of Harrisburg is hosting a Neighborhood Valentine family event this Saturday, February 11, 2012. Beginning at noon and running until 3 p.m. the community...