r/centralpa

Starting a new job at Geisinger this July and honestly having a mini crisis trying to figure out where to live lol. I’ll be renting a 1–2 bedroom apartment and originally thought Danville would be fine since it’s close to work, but after driving around there 2 weeks ago… yeah, I realized I seriously underestimated how rural it is.

Now I’m looking more at Lewisburg and Bloomsburg, but I’m struggling to find rentals that don’t feel super old/outdated. Most places I’m seeing are older houses with basic renovations, and coming from NYC it just feels like a huge adjustment. At this point I’m wondering what people in a similar situation usually do. Is there another area I should be considering? I’m not planning to buy right now, and I’d rather not switch jobs because I genuinely think Geisinger will be great for my career long term.

Would appreciate any honest advice from people familiar with the area.

In January the school board's vice president's son was suspended for unportsmanlike conduct. Then suddenly the coaches were suspended.

The coaches were cleared and brought back. The head coach won Coach of the year. And now won't have their contact renewed.

Absolutely insane story.

Helloooo! My husband and I have been looking to expand our friend groups but it is so hard to make friends as adults (as I'm sure y'all are aware). Here are some facts about us and if you feel like we might make a good fit as friends please reach out to me! We'd love to grab coffee sometime!

- we're both 35 years old, highschool sweethearts and have been married for 15 years

- we have two boys, 3 and 6, our eldest has level 1 autism

- we have two cats that we rescued

- we're big nerds; love dungeons and dragons, Renaissance faires, cosplay, fantasy and sci fi. We love videogames!

- husband does cloud engineering as a job and has interests in photography, music production, and likes doing outdoorsy stuff like hikes and kayaking

- prior to motherhood I worked in the nonprofit sector as an educator for mental health awareness. I love coffee dates with deep or challenging conversations.

- we're both Christians and active in our church but we are respectful of all journeys of faith. We love theological and philosophical conversations and especially love the intersections of science and faith and being challenged on our belief systems. We are NOT Christian nationalists and abhor the way our faith is being twisted into such hatred during these political times.

If we sound like we might be a good friend fit, let's give it a shot!

As OP, I’m not biased towards any side but it seems like these states have the most equal backing from many people. BTW I loved that Pennsylvania dinosaur

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Saw 6 places over the last two weekends and I’m at the point where they all blur together now lol. Cheap cabinets, weird layouts, tiny rooms somehow labeled “luxury”, then they still want crazy money for it. Feels like people just throw paint on everything and list it.

One neighbor kept recommending Foxlane Homes because they built with them last year and said the whole process was smoother than they expected. We’ve been looking into it but I still don’t know who’s reliable anymore with all these builders and contractors. Seriously does anyone know a company that’s genuinely good to work with?

Hi, I don't know if this is the right group to post into, but hopefully its worth a try. Looking for a wedding venue that allows us to bring our own catering and bar. Also looking to hold 300-350 people..
Thanks in advance!
Sorry! To be more specific: Harrisburg and surrounding cities +/- 25 miles

We've lived here, in the same house, for three years now, and I've never seen a single tick. This year, we've found six dog ticks in the past month -- four on the dog (not attached because he's on preventative) and two on me.

Because of the rain this spring, we haven't even been out in the woods, so this is all just from our back yard. Yesterday, I mowed the lawn. I was in jeans, knee-high socks, boots, and a long-sleeved shirt. Didn't spray Off on myself like I have been because I was fully covered in clothes.

A few hours later, I found a tick attached on my lower back.

We've got preventative on the dog and both cats, but there's definitely a big nest of these suckers in our yard somewhere.

If you have pets or spend time outside, make sure you're using sprays, collars or drops on animals, etc this year, even if you're not going out in Michaux and such, and check yourself in the mirror when you come back in.

For decades, Dr. Fred Teichman was a well-known obstetrician and gynecologist in Pennsylvania, where he owned and operated Central Penn Women’s Health.

Dr. Teichman held hospital privileges at Evangelical Community Hospital in nearby Lewisburg and was also affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center.

Despite multiple reports of inappropriate behavior, a civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct, and a hospital investigation that revoked his privileges, Dr. Fred Teichman continued practicing privately for more than a decade.

He was never disciplined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine, and his medical license remained active until it expired on December 31, 2024.

Been doing research of this area (Mid-Central to be exact) in the past few weeks and seriously considering moving here from southern california what is the cost of living here like? (And other stuff like groceries) and the weather and what is life like overall here? (I know this can vary by Town/City) And what should i expect? And do i need a high paying job to live here? (I dont have a high school diploma or GED btw) and i cannot drive my only options are Uber and other types of Transportation (assuming it works fine here) i know this seems like the most random place to move to but i am in my early 20s trying to restart my life and get away from my shitty family and another reason im highly considering this area is i have a few family members here (that are not assholes) but i still want my own place to live thanks for your time reading this but i really need advice as im not a very smart person to be honest all i just want to do is fix and change my life for the better and just trying to get by through these tough times

54th annual Greek festival taking place in Camp Hill! (May 15th-16th, 11am-8pm - 17th, 11am-3pm)

Features tents, live music, and online ordering for food.

Several states have offered subsidies to residents forced off the ACA by the termination of federal assistance. Plus, the US House passed a bipartisan 3 year extension of the subsidies, which is now sitting in the Senate.

Do you need help with your Pennie premiums or support more help with affordability for health insurance for PA families.

Several states have offered subsidies to residents forced off the ACA by the termination of federal assistance. Plus, the US House passed a bipartisan 3 year extension of the subsidies, which is now sitting in the Senate.

Do you need help with your Pennie premiums or support more help with affordability for health insurance for PA families.