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Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — A flurry of recent bipartisan agreements by state lawmakers on energy projects and policies is sending a clear message: Pennsylvania is slowly moving toward clean energy but fossil fuels aren’t going anywhere. The grab bag of...
Pa.'s last Buca di Beppo abruptly closes its doors in Berks
SPRING TWP., Pa. — A restaurant chain known for its family-style Italian dishes and eclectic, vintage décor, has closed its last location in Pennsylvania. Buca di Beppo, a chain of more than 40 full-service Italian restaurants nationwide, in recent days closed its location at 2745 Paper Mill Rd. in Spring Township, Berks County.
Boar's Head recalls deli meats due to Listeria outbreak reported in 13 states including PA
A Listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats — resulting in two deaths and 33 hospitalizations so far — has led to a recall of Boar’s Head products. According the Centers for Disease Control, the cases have been reported across 13 states, including Pennsylvania, and involve people eating meats sliced at deli counters in...
Ohio brewery sues Pennsylvania over 'protectionist' rules that limit beer sales
A Cincinnati-based brewery is taking aim at Pennsylvania's alcohol regulations. Urban Artifact, a 9-year-old brewery that specializes in fruit-infused beers, filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month alleging that Pennsylvania uses unfair barriers to restrict sales from companies that aren't located in the commonwealth. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Lackawanna College Offers Many Ways to Save on Tuition
Lackawanna College continues to lead the way in making higher education more accessible and affordable for students through groundbreaking corporate partnerships and a robust Dual Enrollment program. Corporate Partnerships: A Pathway to Affordable Education. Lackawanna College has created strategic partnerships with several prominent local employers, including McDonald’s, Sheetz and Allied...
Wright Center expands dental services in Wilkes-Barre with new grant
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — After receiving a grant for almost two hundred thousand dollars from the Moses Taylor Foundation, the Wright Center will now officially be expanding dental services to their health center in Wilkes-Barre. They will now be able to serve at least 70 patients at the facility...
Blackhawk High School student named Distinguished Young Woman of Pennsylvania
Fox Chapel, PA – Blackhawk High School senior Aubrey Bowman was named the DistinguishedYoung Woman of Pennsylvania for 2025. She will receive $3,600 in cash scholarships after her triumph in the statewide program for high school senior girls held at The Hillman Center for the Performing Arts at Shadyside Academy. ...
How 9 mistakenly discarded ballots in Luzerne County fueled Trump’s 2020 lies about elections
According to the inspector general’s report, then-Attorney General William Barr briefed Trump on the incident on Sept. 23, and informed him that the ballots had been voted for him, which was not public at the time. Trump went on to repeat that claim on a Fox Radio show the next morning
Luzerne County kid turns lemons into lemonade for good cause
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Turning lemons into lemonade and serving it up for a good cause is the goal of one Luzerne County youngster. This is Avery Deitrick’s fifth year hosting a lemonade stand. This year, she’s raising money for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Her stand also featured hot dogs, tie-dyed shirts, baked goods, […]
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