The Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan area unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) stayed steady at 2.8 percent Per New Report, well below the state and national average.
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Off the Tracks: Six Train Cars Derail in Marysville
According to emergency dispatch, a Norfolk Southern train derailed at the Rockville Bridge in Marysville around 2 AM on December 2nd, causing traffic issues as well as power and internet outages in Marysville Borough.
Central Pennsylvania Unemployment Continues to Fall
As released in the Bureau of Labor Statistics report earlier last month, Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in August, down from 4.3 percent in July.
Harrisburg Handles Cumberland Valley
The Harrisburg Cougars breezed through their week 4 game against the Cumberland Valley Eagles, winning 30-14. The game was held in Harrisburg at Severance Field.
Pennsylvania House Prices Nearly $250,000 Less Than National Average
Recent data from Realtor.com shows that the U.S. median listing price in August was $435,000 which is down $15,000 from the record high of $450,000 in June.
Harrisburg Cougars Off to Hot Start
The Harrisburg Cougars breezed through their first game against the Delaware Valley Warriors, winning 32-3 last Saturday.
July Unemployment Down From June
Locally, in the Harrisburg area, Dauphin County (4.2), Cumberland County (3.5), and Perry County (3.5) remain significantly below the state average. In the State College area, unemployment is 4.1 percent.
Garcia Homers, Sens Fall 9-7 in 11 Innings
The Harrisburg Senators and Erie SeaWolves battled into the 11th inning when Erie scored a pair of runs to beat the Senators 9-7.
U.S. Senate Republican Primary Recount Confirms Oz Win
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman announced that the mandatory statewide recount confirmed Mehmet Oz as the winner of the U.S. Senate Republican race.
17-Hit Attack Leads Sens to 7-3 Win over Erie
The Senators snapped their three-game losing streak with a 7-3 win over the Erie SeaWolves Friday night in Erie.