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If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ in a New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania Walmart, Leave Immediately
When we shop at Walmart, we usually do our own thing while navigating up and down the aisles. Some bop along to the cheesy jams overhead, while others are busy attending to kids or checking their phones. Do you ever really pay attention to the announcements made on the intercom?
Culture club: Statewide arts plan could spur economic growth in Lehigh Valley, by George
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — “Art teaches nothing,” posited American novelist Henry Miller, “except the significance of life.”. Those bracing for a counter argument from any of the 25 folks affiliated with the Lehigh Valley arts communities who came before the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts on Monday should expect to wait an eternity.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 […]
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...
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