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Many people have surely stared at a box on the wall labeled AED and wondered if they could make lifesaving use if someone collapsed.

Unfortunately, AEDs — automated external defibrillators — often don’t get used effectively. About 4 million have been put in buildings and public spaces. Yet the number of people saved from sudden cardiac death hasn’t risen correspondingly.

Four central Pennsylvania youth soccer clubs have collaborated to form an advisory board to better recruit and train regional young male soccer players.

The board is made up of Hershey Soccer Club, Capital Area Soccer Association (CASA), Penn FC of Harrisburg and Eagle FC.

The group will support the creation of the Men’s Hershey FC National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) Team and the Central Pennsylvania United Under 23 Team (Central Penn United U-23).

On Thursday, the governor’s office announced Wolf has signed legislation that would strengthen the penalties against those convicted of aiding or encouraging a suicide. The parents of a Newberry Township woman who died by suicide pushed for the bill.

The bill is named in memory of Shawn Shatto, who was suffering from depression when she took her own life in 2019.

Amber Gerard’s piece on WGAL about the 2021 Giving Tree for Dauphin County CASA.

A legendary Harrisburg football field received a financial boost for a project aiming to transform the city into a fresh food oasis.

During a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, The Giant Company presented Empower at the Bridge Foundation with a two-year $90,000 sponsorship as part of a partnership creating a garden at the former Bishop McDevitt High School football field.

Students are heading back to school and learning during a global pandemic. It is a big ask of children, as many are aware of the worry that COVID-19 has caused.

“They’re walking around with masks on their faces; sometimes they can’t go to play dates; they’re worried about family members who might be ill;

A household name in snack foods started with one man, a dream, and a black kettle in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Wednesday’s hometown heroes are raising money by staying active.

Dauphin County “Court Appointed Special Advocate” or CASA for short, launched the Everyday Hero Challenge on Wednesday, May 26.

It is a 30-day physical fitness fundraiser for cases, which provides volunteer legal representation for local foster children.

“We hope this challenge elevates all of us that seek to help children in need, especially coming out of this pandemic,” Corey Korinda, Dauphin County CASA member, said.

In time for June Dairy Month, The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association is taking its mobile milkshake truck on the road.

Its famous Farm Show milkshakes will be available for sale at select Weis Market stores throughout the state to raise awareness about Fill a Glass With Hope, a fresh milk program for families in need.

The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (Central PA PRSA) today announced 27 award-winning projects with a record-number award submissions to date.

“The Central PA PRSA Keystone Awards welcomes communications professionals to celebrate and share the creative campaigns, best practices and outcomes from campaign successes that emerged from 2020,” said Holly White, President and Awards Lead of Central PA PRSA.