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High school midfielders from Lower Gwynedd and Blue Bell selected to attend USA Junior Women’s National Team Selection Camp
Camilla Lutte of Lower Gwynedd and Haley Elliott of Blue Bell have been selected to attend the U-16 Junior Women’s National Team Selection Camp, USA Field Hockey announced Tuesday. Lutte (above left), a Class of 2028 midfielder for Wissahickon High School, and Elliot (above right), a Class of 2027...
Weather alert for thunderstorms and scattered showers with gusty winds in part of Pennsylvania Monday afternoon
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:16 p.m. for thunderstorms and scattered showers with gusty winds until 2:45 p.m. for Huntingdon, Fulton and Franklin counties. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:15 p.m., Doppler radar tracked an area of...
American Red Cross announces blood shortage, calls on donors statewide
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The American Red Cross has announced an emergency blood shortage and is asking the community to consider donating. As the remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country continue to complicate efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply, those who remain in unaffected areas are urged to donate. […]
Walmart apple juice recall: Pa. among states where drinks with elevated arsenic levels sold
WASHINGTON (AP) — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. that were found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the recall a more urgent classification Friday after making its original announcement Aug....
Pa. urges insurer flexibility for people affected by remnants of Debby
The Shapiro Administration is asking insurers to be flexible in helping people affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Debby, as a post-tropical depression, tore through the middle of the state, from the Maryland to the New York border, on Aug. 9. It created catastrophic flooding for some areas and high winds. A tornado was confirmed in Harrisburg.
DCED secretary discusses how state budget supports downtowns
Rick Siger, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) secretary, recently spoke about how Gov. Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-2025 budget supports downtown business districts, creates jobs, and boosts the economy. “The Governor’s bipartisan budget includes bold, meaningful investments — like $20 million for the new Main Street Matters program — to make Pennsylvania more competitive, […] The post DCED secretary discusses how state budget supports downtowns appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
District 19 News: A budget to be proud of and much more
Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg. The biggest and most important success is that my affirmative vote helped pass the 2024-25 fiscal year budget, which Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed into law. An essential part of the plan is a $1.3 billion investment in our public schools, which includes an $8.5 million increase in education funding for Pittsburgh Public Schools. These monies represent a 5% increase compared to the previous year’s budget allocation.
Pennsylvania will be well traveled in race for the White House
CHICAGO — Pennsylvania residents, get ready for nonstop advertising on TV and on the internet, a steady supply of candidates and their surrogates, mailboxes full of campaign literature, and no shortage of visitors ringing your doorbells. The most populous battleground state won’t lack for attention in the 71 days...
Local Program Works to Combat the Teacher Shortage Crisis in Chester County
Educators Rising is working throughout Chester County and the rest of Pennsylvania to alleviate the teacher shortage crisis. A new school year is about to start in Chester County, which has a growing teacher shortage crisis, but a new statewide program hopes to combat that, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia.
Understanding the Land Development Process with Help from Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy
A land development team can assist in many phases of a project, including zoning relief, site grading, any earth-moving activities, or utility coordination. Whether you’re adding a new building, expanding an existing footprint, changing the use of the facility, or increasing the amount of impervious surface on your site, you may need a land development plan. Regardless of size, projects with some level of earth disturbance may require a site plan with a minimum set of requirements to move forward.
Pickleball, candle-pouring, obstacle training, and other new businesses in central Pa.
An axe-throwing venue, pickleball courts, and a candle-pouring studio are among 68 businesses that have opened or soon will open across central Pa. Below you’ll find our latest list of new business openings in the central Pa. region. It includes 68 locations opening in 32 municipalities. Also included on the list are a paint store, a video game store, and an automotive repair shop.
'Demstock' brings together rural Pennsylvania Democrats who want to 'jam things up' for Trump
BROOKVILLE Pa. — Hundreds of Pennsylvania’s rural Democratic voters spent the weekend at “Demstock.” Think Woodstock in 1969, with some attendees camping out at the venue, but instead of performances from the Grateful Dead and Jimi Hendrix, it was all about politics. Attendees bonded over feeling isolated in their largely Republican communities and their hope to “drive up the margins” in the match-up between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in the critical battleground state.
Pat Houser Golf Tournament Raises $30K for Skills of Central PA
Four golfers representing Sheetz Inc. claimed the title of 2024 champions at the 19th annual Pat Houser Golf Tournament on Aug. 19 at Toftrees Resort. Hosted by the Skills Foundation, the event raised over $30,000 to assist people with intellectual disabilities supported by Skills of Central PA in 17 counties. Competing in a “shamble” format, 22 teams squared off in the tournament, which memorializes a founding member of the Skills Board of Directors, Pat Houser. Jack Wagner, Ryan Pugh, Jason Nagy and Jonathan Madey comprised the winning team from Sheetz. Finishing second overall, was the UPMC Altoona Team of Tim Balconi, Dan Casillo and...
Comfort now open at Ambler Yards
Comfort at Ambler Yards recently opened on the Ambler Yards campus at 300 Brookside Avenue (Building 20) in Ambler (Lower Gwynedd). It fills the space that was most recently the home of The Lunch Box. AroundAmbler.com spoke with owner Carlos Centeno who launched the American classic comfort food concept in...
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