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Millions to be lost as Pennsylvania lottery Powerball tickets near expiration
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — More than a million dollars is about to be “lost” as three Powerball tickets in Pennsylvania are set to expire. The three tickets are worth a total of $1.25 million and were sold in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and New Tripoli (Lehigh County). A million-dollar ticket was sold at United Food Market on […]
Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid ‘in peril’
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential […]
Pa. bill would update precinct votes online. Mail ballots don't permit it
(The Center Square) — A proposal for election transparency has one state legislator going against the Department of State. At the center of the split: changes made to Pennsylvania’s elections stemming from the passage of Act 77 of 2019. Rep. Brad Roae, of Crawford County, R-6th Dist., introduced House Bill 2542 to require the department...
McCaskey WR Alisay Ramos wins fan vote for Pa. high school football player of the week
J.P. McCaskey won just two football games a season ago, so last week’s season-opening win John Bartram was good for the program. And key in that big-time, 41-14, win was the play of wide receiver Alisay Ramos. Ramos hauled in four passes for 132 yards and three touchdowns. And...
Pennsylvania State Police warning public of potentially fatal sextortion scams
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police are warning the public of potentially fatal sextortion scams that have been reported across the state. Social media posts, mainly originating from Nigeria, are targeting teenage boys. According to State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens, scammers are “posing as young females, getting young males here to send photos.” Lt. Col. […]
Pennsylvania State Senator Speaks on Strategies to Lure Workers Back to the Office
Long before he was a State Senator, Nikil Saval authored and published a book titled, "Cubed: A Secret History of the Workplace," where he examines the evolution of the office and the future of office work. With companies eager to find ways to lure workers back to their desks and...
State To Continue Testing Water After Train Derailment
Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection will continue to test water in Western PA for traces of contamination from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment. Although the DEP says that their sampling, combined with that of an independent contractor found no evidence of water or soil contamination earlier this year, water resources in Beaver and Lawrence Counties will continue to be monitored for ten years.
3 Centre County artists featured in 57th annual Art of the State exhibition
HARRISBURG — The 57th annual Art of the State exhibition, a juried competition that showcases artists from across Pennsylvania, announced the finalists for its upcoming exhibition, which starts on Sunday, Sept. 8, at the State Museum of Pennsylvania. “Now in its 57th year, Art of the State has become...
Biden climate adviser Ali Zaidi, a General McLane grad, touts clean-energy sector in Pa.
Ali Zaidi, a 2004 General McLane High School graduate who now serves as the national climate adviser, was in Erie on Wednesday to promote clean energy and the jobs and savings it provides. Zaidi spoke during the Climate Action Campaign's Clean Energy Revolution Tour stop at Presque Isle State Park's Beach 8. Joining...
Pennsylvania: Five facts about Erie County
Erie, the northernmost county in Pennsylvania, has carved out a niche as a bellwether in US presidential elections, with a majority of voters picking the White House winner since 2008. - Independents are key - There were more than 200,000 registered voters in Erie County at the last presidential election in 2020, of which 137,494 voted, according to state figures -- putting turnout at around 68 percent, slightly above the national average.
Humane Pennsylvania now offering affordable pet boarding services
Humane Pennsylvania has launched its newest service offering – affordable and accessible pet boarding services at Spike & Tilly’s Pet Resort in Berks and Lancaster Counties. As Pennsylvania’s first and only charitable boarding facility, Spike & Tilly’s Pet Resort welcomes all kinds of companion animals and pets including...
Winning Pa. Lottery numbers for Aug. 28, 2024
Time to check your tickets. Here are the latest winning lottery numbers from Aug. 28, 2024. You can find all the lottery results, including Powerball and Mega Millions, each night on PennLive. Pick 2 Day: 7, 0 Wild Ball: 1. Pick 2 Evening: 8, 0 Wild Ball: 5. Pick 3...
See the latest forecast for central Pa. heading into Labor Day weekend
Forecasters with the National Weather Service (NWS) are predicting scattered rain showers and thunderstorms throughout central Pa. leading up to Labor Day weekend, but skies should be clear and sunny by Monday. Areas in and near Harrisburg, York, Lancaster, Carlisle and Lebanon will have a chance for rain from Thursday...
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