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How many Olympic medals did Pennsylvanians bring home for Team USA?
As the Olympics have concluded we set out to find out how many medals Pennsylvanians earned for Team USA. According to a research study by “The Sport Geek“, Pennsylvania earned 11 medals, 7 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. PHL17 compiled this list of Pennsylvanian Olympians and […]
Report finds Pa. state police stops are conducted with no racial or ethnic disparities
Last year, Pennsylvania State Police pulled over drivers of various races and ethnicities at similar rates, according to a department report released Wednesday. Researchers used multiple analytical techniques and were unable to find any substantive racial or ethnic disparities in traffic stops made by the state police in 2023, according to Dr. Robin...
Easton City Council approves restaurant's application for liquor license
EASTON, Pa. – Easton City Council approved an application for a liquor license Wednesday night after a public hearing. The request, from applicant Amans Easton LLC, involves Aman's Artisan Indian Cuisine restaurant located at 336 Northampton St. Easton's Director of Economic Development John Kingsley told council the business owners...
Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Carbon County Crash
The crash happened around 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 in Kidder Township near mile marker 279, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The tractor-trailer was traveling west when it veered to the left leaving the highway. The tractor-trailer struck a tree and came to rest in the center median of I-80.
Adam Sandler Netflix film ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ seeks talent for NJ taping
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – A Netflix production is searching for background talent for a planned “Happy Gilmore” sequel starring Adam Sandler that’s filming in New Jersey, according to Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. The casting agency has worked on many films, including “Spider-Man,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and “Black Swan.” “Since 1992, Grant Wilfley Casting has […]
Five Teens Robbed Man With Large Knife At Atlantic City Casino, Police Say
The five boys from Atlantic City were arrested on Friday, Aug. 9, the city's police department said in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Officers responded to the robbery report at Tropicana Atlantic City at around 8:05 p.m. Investigators said the man was approached by five males and one...
Shots fired near Mission BBQ in Whitehall, police say
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Police say shots were fired in an incident in Whitehall Township Thursday night. Officials say they received the call just before 9:30 p.m. Multiple police cars could be seen in the area of the 1400 block of Grape Street, near Mission BBQ and the Whitehall Mall.
Car thieves targeting local vehicles with “push to start” feature
The Conshohocken Police Department made a social media post on August 15th that there has been a recent rise in car thefts throughout the area. According to the police, the thieves are targeting newer models Hondas and similar vehicles with the “push to start” feature. The post mentions...
Lancaster issues bonds, freeing some ARPA funds for 2025
City Council signed off at its meeting Tuesday on issuing a little more than $8 million in bonds to buy out a lease and refinance a land purchase, in a transaction that will free up money to help close Lancaster’s 2025 budget gap. In 2021, the city government used...
Ex-director of Harrisburg's Broad Street Market accused of unauthorized credit card purchases, bonuses
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The former executive director of the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg is accused of using the market's credit card for thousands of dollars in personal expenses and issuing unauthorized bonuses for himself. Tanis Monroy, 31, of Carlisle, is charged with access device fraud and theft by...
The Fight Over Giving Out Needles to Drug Users in Pa., Explained in 9 Numbers
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — About a year ago, Spotlight PA and WESA started looking into a conflicting part of Pennsylvania's opioid windfall. The multibillion dollar settlements that attorneys general reached with drug companies say expanding syringe services should be a priority for the money. But those programs are widely considered illegal in most of Pennsylvania under our drug paraphernalia law. Supporters say these programs help connect people with treatment and make communities safer by reducing the presence of discarded needles. Some lawmakers in Harrisburg...
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna College name.
Pa. tops swing states in presidential campaign ad spending: news report
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New website aims to make audit info more accessible for all Pennsylvanians
(WHTM) — A new website has been launched that aims to help Pennsylvanians with their audits. The Pennsylvania Department of Auditor General has created a new website to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find audits in their county, as well as resources to help them better understand audits. “Our new, dynamic website was designed […]
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