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CNN’s Harry Enten Declares That Josh Shapiro Is ‘Clearly’ Democrats’ Best VP Candidate: ‘An Answer Is Just Staring You Straight in the Face’
CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten called Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Kamala Harris’s best potential running mate from an electoral perspective on Tuesday, musing that the answer is staring her “straight in the face.”. “Nationally, a lot of these guys aren’t particularly well known. So I think it’s...
Senators grill new Secret Service chief at Trump assassination attempt hearing
Washington — Top officials with the U.S. Secret Service and FBI testified before two Senate committees Tuesday about the security lapses that led to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.The joint hearing with Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe and FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate grew heated at several points, with senators pressing Rowe for explanations about the security failures that allowed 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks to open fire at the rally on July 13. Trump and two others were injured, and one attendee was killed. Senators on the Homeland Security Committee...
2 new events coming to Bethlehem Running Festival this year
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Two new events will be part of the Bethlehem Running Festival's lineup this year. The Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8-Mile Trail Run and the Kids Run will be part of this year's festival, which will take place from October 18-20, according to a news release from festival organizers.
New law will allow Pa. Treasury to automatically return unclaimed property to owners
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Treasury is home to approximately $4.5 billion in unclaimed property such as abandoned stocks and bank accounts, uncashed checks, and unused safety deposit box contents. To return some of this property to rightful owners, the Pa. government has passed Act 81 of 2024. Act 81, which will take effect on Jan. 14, 2025, creates the new Pennsylvania Money Match program. Through this program, the Pa. Treasury is allowed to automatically return single-owner property valued up to $500. Prior to this,...
Advocates raise awareness of ‘modern day slavery’ victims who slip through the cracks
Advocates poured red sand in the cracks of the sidewalk in front of the Pennsylvania Capitol on Tuesday morning as a symbolic gesture of how victims of human trafficking can slip through the cracks in communities across the state when others aren’t attentive to signs that it is occurring.
Humane Pennsylvania president and CEO celebrates 20 years
What started out as a part-time job at the Chester County SPCA (now the Brandywine Valley SPCA) has turned into a career in animal welfare for Karel Minor, president and CEO of Humane Pennsylvania (PA), who recently celebrated his 20th year with the organization. Minor, who was honored in July...
Stranger attacks couple with children parked outside Bethlehem Township store, police say
A 29-year-old Bethlehem man is accused of assaulting and robbing a couple parked with their two small children at a bustling Bethlehem Township shopping center. Maxwell William Holz, of the 1900 block of Windsor Road, is charged with two counts each of felony robbery, misdemeanor simple assault and misdemeanor theft, in addition to one count of misdemeanor receiving stolen property.
Seven Patriot League Student-Athletes Named to 2024 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-Americans
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Seven Patriot League football student-athletes were selected as 2024 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-Americans. Lafayette junior running back Jamar Curtis, the only returning 2023 Stats Perform FCS All-America honoree (Second Team), was named to the Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America First Team. Crusaders senior running back...
Hunters talk about getting the call for Pa.'s elk lottery; which states received elk tags
The 140 hunters who won a Pennsylvania elk hunting license Saturday are now planning their possibly once-in-a-lifetime hunts. The Pennsylvania Game Commission awarded licenses for 65 antlered and 75 antlerless elk for this year’s three hunting seasons during the Elk Expo in Benezette. ...
‘Surround yourself with good people’
Catasauqua business closes after 68 years in borough. July 27 marked the end of an era for a Catasauqua business. Tommy Burke Provisions, 501 Peach St., closed its doors after 68 years of business. Tommy Burke Jr. sat with fellow staff Blaise DiMiceli, David “Wirehead” Smith, Doug Moll and Barb...
THE CHAMPS: Texas Rangers Bringing World Series Trophy Tour To East Texas
It Looks Like The Texas Rangers Won't Be Repeating As World Series Champs This Year But They Are Still Glowing From Winning It All Last Year. As of the writing of this article the Rangers are 3 games below .500 for the season with a few months left to turn it around and make another postseason run.
McCormick’s qualified immunity stance wins over police union
(The Center Square) — After staying quiet during his last re-election bid, Pennsylvania’s police union went against Sen. Bob Casey in favor of his Republican opponent, Dave McCormick. Concerns over the incumbent’s criminal justice policy matters, but one issue stood out. “Like the brave men and women of the PA Fraternal Order of Police, Dave […]
Central PA healthcare company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
BROCKWAY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Central Pennsylvania healthcare company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing inflation, costs, and labor over the past few years. Guardian Healthcare, based out of Brockway announced Monday that Guardian Elder Care at Johnstown, LLC, doing business as Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, along with 19 affiliated entities (Debtors) voluntarily […]
Community fund to honor late standout Lehighton football star
LEHIGHTON, Pa. -- The Carbon County community is creating a fund to honor a Lehighton graduate and football player who passed away in 2008. Shane Smith was a standout athlete. Now, some of his former teammates and friends have come together to establish a donor-advised fund in his name at the Carbon County Community Foundation.
2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles NJ
Yes, again.A small earthquake rattled New Jersey overnight.According to the USGS, the 2.2-magnitude quake happened at 1:44 a.m. 5 km east of Califon (Hunterdon County).Dozens of quakes have been reported by the USGS since the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that originated in New Jersey and rocked th…
Central Bucks Equal Pay Lawsuits End in Hung Jury: A Look at the Details
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Two lawsuits that claimed the Central Bucks School District pays its female teachers less than their male colleagues ended in a mistrial Tuesday afternoon. The lawsuits ended with a hung jury in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia late Tuesday afternoon. The teachers were seeking more than $100 million for what they said were discriminatory payment practices by the school district.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Here are the details: The lawsuits. Two cases were heard in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia, which began last week and wrapped up on Tuesday. One of them was...
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