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2026 Sentimental Journey Fly-In events

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LOCK HAVEN — The 40th annual Sentimental Journey Fly-In, which celebrates Lock Haven’s aviation heritage and its historic ties to Piper Aircraft, is underway. First organized in 1986 by a group of volunteers dedicated to preserving the legacy of the iconic Piper Cub, the event began as a small aeronautical reunion and has since grown into a signature aviation event in the region, welcoming thousands of aviation enthusiasts from across the country and beyond. As usual, this year’s milestone Fly-In is being held at Piper Memorial Airport in Lock Haven. Admission is $20 for ...

Pop-up art show takes over German president’s residence before yearslong renovation

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BERLIN (AP) — A pop-up art show featuring contemporary art, including video and audio installations, photography and traditional oil paintings, is set to open at Germany’s Bellevue Palace this week before the German presidential residence closes for renovation. At a press preview on Monday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said he was pleased that the mostly emptied-out Berlin residence was being opened to art and to the public. “We need art,” Steinmeier said. “A democracy without free art loses its capacity for self-criticism, and art without freedom loses its ...

Pa. House votes to fund property tax cut for seniors with a levy targeting big tech

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The state House voted Tuesday to tax tech companies that run digital advertisements in the commonwealth, and use the revenue to fund a property tax rebate for seniors. The Department of Revenue estimates the measure could bring in roughly $329 million in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. While a number of Republicans spoke against the bill, it ultimately garnered bipartisan support with a 139-63 vote. Thirty-nine Republicans joined all but two Democrats in supporting it. The measure would expand the state’s existing a 5% gross receipts tax to include revenue made from digital ...

Otto Bookstore to host free AI awareness night for families, community

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WILLIAMSPORT — Otto Bookstore will host AI Awareness Night: A Community Experience on Tuesday, June 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. The free event is designed to engage families, educators and community members in an accessible and welcoming exploration of artificial intelligence and its impact on learning, creativity and everyday life. The evening will open with a keynote address by Frank Baker, author and media literacy educator, followed by a moderated panel discussion on what AI means for the local community. Panel topics will include AI in everyday life, its impact on jobs, business and ...