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Pennsylvania schools encouraged to test for lead
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $26 million in funding to help schools and child care facilities test for and treat lead contamination in drinking water. The annual funding is part of the Voluntary School and Childcare Lead
Traveling to die: the latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted to take control over how I […]
DOE awards additional $53.6M for weatherization assistance
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced it would provide an additional $53.6 million to 14 state and territorial weatherization offices to expand weatherization assistance programs. Part of the Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers ... Read More » The post DOE awards additional $53.6M for weatherization assistance appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Pennsylvania Has America's Best Breakfast YouTuber Joshua Weissman Says
Joshua Weissman, a YouTuber with nearly 10 million subscribers and vast cooking knowledge (which he gained working in professional kitchens), has absolutely wondered what the most popular breakfast is in every state and which one of those is the best. Weissman had his 2.1 million Instagram followers tell him the...
Pennsylvania will be well traveled in race for the White House
CHICAGO — Pennsylvania residents, get ready for nonstop advertising on TV and on the internet, a steady supply of candidates and their surrogates, mailboxes full of campaign literature, and no shortage of visitors ringing your doorbells. The most populous battleground state won’t lack for attention in the 71 days...
Temperatures on the rise, with near-record heat expected Wednesday
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Don’t close your swimming pool just yet. After temperatures that felt more like October than August last week, forecasters say the Lehigh Valley will return to summer in a big way this week. Heat and humidity will build day-to-day, culminating with record-challenging temperatures Wednesday, according...
Pa. school district’s new mascot gets mixed reactions | Today in Pa.
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Local Program Works to Combat the Teacher Shortage Crisis in Chester County
Educators Rising is working throughout Chester County and the rest of Pennsylvania to alleviate the teacher shortage crisis. A new school year is about to start in Chester County, which has a growing teacher shortage crisis, but a new statewide program hopes to combat that, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia.
Prior Misconduct Rarely an Obstacle for Doctors in Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program
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 — Matthew Roman used to be Pennsylvania’s top doctor for getting a medical marijuana card. In 2018, the year dispensaries began selling cannabis in the state, Roman was the only doctor to issue more than 3,000 medical marijuana certifications in Pennsylvania, according to health department records obtained by Spotlight PA through a Commonwealth Court decision. Back then, Roman was more than just a prolific certifier. He sued federal officials in 2018, claiming they unconstitutionally blocked people enrolled in state...
Pat Houser Golf Tournament Raises $30K for Skills of Central PA
Four golfers representing Sheetz Inc. claimed the title of 2024 champions at the 19th annual Pat Houser Golf Tournament on Aug. 19 at Toftrees Resort. Hosted by the Skills Foundation, the event raised over $30,000 to assist people with intellectual disabilities supported by Skills of Central PA in 17 counties. Competing in a “shamble” format, 22 teams squared off in the tournament, which memorializes a founding member of the Skills Board of Directors, Pat Houser. Jack Wagner, Ryan Pugh, Jason Nagy and Jonathan Madey comprised the winning team from Sheetz. Finishing second overall, was the UPMC Altoona Team of Tim Balconi, Dan Casillo and...
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