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Pennsylvania Advances Carbon Capture and Storage Legislation
Pennsylvania’s House committee has advanced a bill that establishes a regulatory framework for a carbon capture and storage network, aimed at supporting the state’s transition to cleaner energy technologies. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw, is designed to guide the development of two hydrogen hubs anticipated over the next decade, aligning with the Biden administration’s energy plan.
Gov. Shapiro, Pa. legislators seek compromise on public education funding
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Ahead of the June 30 deadline to finalize the $48 billion state budget, legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing their priorities for a deal that will change the way Pennsylvania funds public education.
Chief Deputy Reschenthaler announces ‘mobile’ office hours
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced that his staff will be holding mobile office hours throughout Pennsylvania, with one stop in Somerset County. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Security and Medicare issues, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization services, veterans’ […]
Severe Weather Leaves 100K+ Without Power In PA
As of 8:30 p.m. on June 26, the majority of outages were in the following areas:. The National Weather Service had warned the public of the severe thunderstorms across the region starting around 6 p.m. Both PPL and Met-Ed also have smaller outages across the regions of Pennsylvania that the...
Thousands of people without power in central Pennsylvania after storms
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Thousands of residents across central Pennsylvania are experiencing power outages. A county-by-county breakdown of PPL Outages is as follows:. To report an outage to PPL, you can call 1-800-342-5775. According to The Met-Ed Outage map, nearly 500 customers in York County and over 100 customers...
Tornados, Heat, Life-Threatening Rip Currents: No Relief Mid-Week For New Jersey, Pennsylvania
And a stormy one. And a dangerous one — both on land and at sea, forecasters warn. Yeah, finding relief Wednesday, June 26 won't be easy. "If you are thinking of getting relief at the beach, there is a High Risk for life threatening rip currents at NJ beaches today (Moderate Risk at DE beaches)," the National Weather Service (NWS) said. "Be sure to only swim where there are lifeguards, and never go in water when the beach is closed."
A daily dose of prunes may preserve bone density and strength in older women, Penn State researchers say
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (KDKA) -- Eating prunes daily may preserve bone density and strength in older women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.The study, published in Osteoporosis International, says prunes may protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, slowing the progression of age-related bone loss and reducing the risk of fracture. As people age, the body breaks down bone faster than it can build it, Penn State explained in an article on its website. Accelerated bone loss can lead to osteoporosis, a disease that 10 million Americans have, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Pa. bishop Sean Rowe elected new leader of Episcopal Church. He's the youngest since 1789
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sean Rowe, a 49-year-old bishop from western Pennsylvania, on Wednesday became the youngest person ever elected as leader of the Episcopal Church. He immediately issued a sobering call for the church, which has faced division and chronic membership loss, to confront an “existential crisis” that he compared with the steel industry collapse in his native Rust Belt.
New enrollment program aims to address nursing shortage
The Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania predicts that a statewide shortage of more than 20,000 nurses will occur by 2026. The predicted deficit is one of the largest in the United States, and experts believe a variety of factors to play a role in the current state of the workforce. In an effort to address both the imminent shortage and several obstacles encountered by local nursing students, Millersville University has teamed up with HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College to introduce a new enrollment program.
New York Man Sentenced for $800K Theft from Gaming Machines Across Multiple States
On June 24, 2024, Rolando Jose Pena, a 47-year-old Bronx resident, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison by Judge Cathy Bissoon. Pena’s conviction stemmed from his role in a series of thefts targeting gaming machines across Pennsylvania and Virginia between April 2022 and March 2023. Court documents...
Bedford man dies in Everett electric scooter crash
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — An 84-year-old man from Bedford, James Baer, died after crashing the electric scooter he was driving, according to state police. Police reported that Baer was traveling on West Street in Everett Borough Sunday afternoon when his scooter veered off the roadway and struck an embankment. The impact caused Baer to be thrown over the handlebars, landing on a gravel driveway.
One person killed in Bedford County accident
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Bedford County man was killed in a crash on Saturday in East Saint Clair Township. Pennsylvania State Police were called to Quaker Valley Road on June 22 just after 10 p.m. for a report of an accident involving a motorcycle and truck pulling a camper. William Stufft, 58, from […]
Former Hopewell A.D. Don Short Remaining with District for 2024-25 Year in Consulting Role
It appears as though long-time Hopewell Athletic Director Don Short will remain with the district this upcoming school year but in a different capacity. Tonight, the Hopewell School Board will vote on hiring Mr. Short in a consulting role for the athletic directors and school trainers’ position for the 2024-25 school year. As things currently stand both jobs are still vacant as the district looks to hire full-time employees.
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