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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...
Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania State House Representatives announced they are resigning. According to the Office of the Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, both Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) both resigned. Bullock resigned on Monday, July 15 after first winning a special election for […]
Former Penn State baseball infielder CJ Carmichael transfers to Frostburg State
A former Nittany Lion found his transfer portal destination. Infielder CJ Carmichael announced via Twitter that he will be transferring to Frostburg State. Frostburg State competes in the NCAA Division II level and is in the Mountain East Conference. Carmichael did not appear in any game during his two seasons...
Hospitalization In PA 2024 First Human Case Of West Nile
The person who tested positive lives in the Baldwin Borough area and frequently was outdoors prior to their infection, according to the release by the Allegheny County Health Department. The person suffered from a fever, weakness, and was hospitalized, as detailed in the release. No further information about them will...
Spilt Rock settles lawsuit after allegedly mistreating customers
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a settlement lawsuit against Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmoney. The lawsuit was for an alleged mistreatment of customers who purchased timeshares at the resort. Officials say the settlement will require Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC to do business as “Bel Air […]
Second fire consumes a vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates
SOMERSET — A second fire has destroyed yet another vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates Saturday. The first fire occurred just shy of eight weeks ago. No one was hurt in either fire. However, one tenant was displaced from his home because the first fire spread to his trailer.
The recent orthopedic deals changing the field
Orthopedic groups were among specialties with the most merger and acquisition deals in 2023, according to a VMG Health report, and that activity has continued into 2024. Here are six orthopedic practice and devicemaker mergers and acquisitions that Becker's has reported since April 24:. 1. Oakland, Md.-based WVU Medicine Garrett...
Woman from Maryland fatally shot in a park in DC
D.C. police are currently offering a reward for information regarding the shooting of a 21-year-old Maryland woman in a Southeast D.C. park on Saturday afternoon. The victim tragically lost her life in the incident. D.C. police are offering a reward for any information regarding the shooting that occurred in a...
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