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Inflation Reduction Act marks two years, claims savings on drug prices
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Each day, Pennsylvanians experience higher than normal prices on goods – especially vital medications. “Too many patients have rationed their medicine and ended up with serious health complications because their treatment was just too expensive,” says Joe Albert. Pharmacist Joe Albert owns...
Pa. Attorney General candidate gets personal about campaign issues
Eugene DePasquale, the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania Attorney General, struck a deeply personal note on the campaign trail on Monday as he outlined some of the top issues that define his candidacy. DePasquale, appearing at a Pennsylvania Press Club lunch in Harrisburg, shared the personal turmoil of seeing his father...
The 10 most dangerous felons wanted in Pennsylvania
Officials in the Keystone State have updated their list of Pennsylvania's ten most wanted people. The ten, who are all men, are wanted for either sexual-related crimes, several against children, or homicide. Four of the ten listed below were last known to live within an hour or so of the...
Is it too late for a cell phone ban for the new school year?
August 19 – School starts this week for a lot of local districts around the area and throughout the summer, a number of people have talked about and outright asked for a cell phone ban in schools to start the school year. A recent study showed that 75% of...
Harris’s love of Doritos at orchestrated Sheetz stop draws skepticism
Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop at a Sheetz gas station convenience store while campaigning in Pennsylvania on Sunday, and some critics are questioning the authenticity of her new obsession with the popular Doritos brand after two different videos began circulating on social media. “Every road trip needs a snack break. Doritos acquired. I […]
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
Free meals on the menu at one of Pa.’s largest school districts
All students in Pennsylvania’s 10th largest school district will be offered lunches at no cost this year as part of what is a growing trend to ensure all students have access to healthy food. Central Dauphin School District recently alerted families through its Facebook page that all 19 of...
When students return to school, many will deal with mental health or substance issues
As students head back to school this fall, they will cope with more than academics. Student drug, alcohol and tobacco use and mental health issues are declining in Erie County and are basically in line with statewide results, according to 2023 Pennsylvania Youth Survey results, but the numbers, especially the numbers of students...
How to protect yourself from home improvement scammers in PA
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – The Pennsylvania Attorney General is warning residents to be on the alert for home repair or improvement scams following damage left by Tropical Storm Debby and future extreme weather. Homeowners may be targeted by scammers, and Attorney General Michelle Henry is advising residents to check if a contractor is legitimate and […]
Physician-only limit on abortion questioned again
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s abortion laws turn providers into travel agents, advocates say, because of restrictions that prevent medical professionals other than doctors from performing the procedure. Providers add that for those who are qualified, the influx of women from states with more restrictive bans leads to a delay in services that puts patients at risk. “In order to provide this care, I actually drive an hour each way...
Anheuser-Busch Enhances Support for Volunteer Firefighters Ahead of Wildfire Season
Anheuser-Busch, in collaboration with its wholesaler partners and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), is set to distribute over 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water to volunteer fire departments nationwide. This initiative, now in its sixth year, aims to bolster disaster preparedness as the summer wildfire season approaches. Approximately...
4 central Pa. wineries with a similar focus hold 1st of what could be more events to come
Four southcentral Pennsylvania wineries that emphasize quality collaborated on an event in late July called “PA Wines of Distinction.”. It took place at Melhorn Manor in Mount Joy, Lancaster County, on July 28. The group included Waltz Vineyards, Nissley Vineyards and Grandview Vineyard from Lancaster County and Armstrong Valley...
Sens. Casey And Warren Sound Alarm On Kroger’s Digital Price Tags, Warn Of ‘Surge Pricing’ And Consumer Harm
The senators also raised concerns about the grocer's potential use of facial recognition software and the gathering of sensitive consumer personal data. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey cautioned in a letter that Kroger and other grocery store chains might exploit electronic shelving label (ESL) technology to artificially raise consumer prices through a dynamic pricing model.
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