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Bethlehem City Council debates potential appointment of own member to housing authority
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – For a significant portion of its meeting Tuesday, Bethlehem City Council discussed approving one of its own — Councilmember Rachel Leon — to the Bethlehem Housing Authority. Leon said her experiences spending time within the community help her bring a community-minded approach to the...
Penn College sees unexpected increase in state budget
Williamsport, Pa. — On July 11, Gov. Josh Shapiro approved the 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget, which includes a $4 million increase in state appropriations for Penn College — a 13% increase compared to last year. In the College's 2024-25 budget, approved by the Board of Directors on June 27, the Board only anticipated a 5% increase. This brings the College's state appropriation funding to a total of $33,971,000. ...
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is ‘huge win’ for PA
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CNX Foundation develops energy industry paid internship program
The CNX Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Pittsburgh-based natural gas company CNX Resources Corp., has created a new paid internship program designed to spur student interest in the power industry and bolster the energy workforce pipeline. In cooperation with its Mentorship Academy initiative, the CNX Foundation developed the Short Service Employee (SSE) program to expose […] The post CNX Foundation develops energy industry paid internship program appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Parkland likely will get $2.4M more in state funding. Here's how it will be used
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Parkland School District is set to receive a sizable boost in funding in Pennsylvania’s new budget. The district will get an increase of $2.4 million over last year, according to a news release from state Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh. At Tuesday’s Parkland School...
Police Officer Promoted to Sergeant in Palmer Township
Tyson Unangst, an 18-year veteran of the Palmer Township Police Department, was sworn in as the township’s newest police sergeant during Monday’s township Board of Supervisors meeting. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. Tyson Unangst, an 18-year veteran of the Palmer Township Police Department, was sworn in as...
LCCC to Host Virtual Office Hours Before Fall Semester Begins
Lehigh Carbon Community College will offer virtual office hours on Saturdays, Aug. 17 and Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist students with registration and other important services before the start of the fall semester. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. Lehigh Carbon Community College will offer...
Three Penn State Health hospitals named among nation’s best by U.S. News
HERSHEY, Pa. — U.S. News & World Report has named three Penn State Health hospitals among the best in the nation. The magazine recognized Penn State Health’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Holy Spirit Medical Center and St. Joseph Medical Center in its 2024-25 "Best Hospitals" rankings and ratings.
Cottingham Stadium will not open to the public, Easton Area School Board decides
After months of discussing the possibility, opening Cottingham Stadium to the public is not happening in the near future. At Easton Area School District’s school board meeting on Tuesday evening, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations & Services Josh Ziatyk presented a proposal to the board outlining a trial opening of Cottingham Stadium. It failed to pass.
Record-setting Gaffney kept passionate Palmerton fans glued to softball
Pitcher Carly Gaffney graduated from Palmerton Area High School as the softball program’s all-time leader in strikeouts (709) and wins (74) in the circle and hits (141) at the plate. But for all her individual success, Gaffney embraced being a Blue Bomber and representing the Palmerton community. If you...
Stephen A. Smith slams politicians for having ‘audacity’ to ask people to lower political temperature
Stephen A. Smith spoke very harshly against politicians’ requests to tone down the heat of political conversations, saying they are responsible for instigating the current environment. The sports commentator’s heavy criticism comes after former President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. Smith expressed gratitude that Trump was not […]
Man shot Downtown following apparent road rage incident
A man was in stable condition after being shot Downtown Tuesday afternoon. First responders were sent to Smithfield Street and Fourth Avenue around 4:15 p.m. where the victim was found with two gunshot wounds in the arm.
Thousands of Pa. Prisoners Endure Summer Heat Without Air Conditioning
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 — As extreme heat stifles Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons have little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in areas where incarcerated people live, work and gather. Five more have only partial coverage, according to the state Department of Corrections. The agency is working...
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