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Brush up on school bus safety, then fill your September events calendar | Kulick
Yellow school busses will begin their routes this coming week. Before exploring all the fun in the month ahead, a quick refresher on Pennsylvania's school bus stopping law. When you meet or overtake a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and stop arm activated, you MUST STOP. When approaching a school bus...
PSP warns residents of recent scam
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A word of warning from Pennsylvania State Police after several people have fallen victim to a current scam. Scammers will contact you by phone and explain that your loved one, typically a grandchild, is in trouble and currently in jail. The scammers will then ask for cash promising your loved one […]
Schools in Pa., N.J. and Del. receive more than $1 million to tackle lead contamination
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced $26 million in funding to help schools and child care facilities test for and treat lead contamination in drinking water.
Trump attacks Jewish governor of Pennsylvania
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has once again drawn accusations of anti-Semitism with a derogatory comment about the Jewish governor of Pennsylvania, Democrat Josh Shapiro. Trump, on his online platform Truth Social, labelled Shapiro a "highly overrated Jewish governor" who Trump said "has done nothing for Israel, and never will." His comments come hours before Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to deliver her acceptance speech for the Democratic Party's nomination for president at the convention in Chicago. Trump, referring to himself said: "I am the best friend that Israel, and the Jewish people, ever had. I have done more for Israel than...
Can lawmakers save local Steward hospitals?
As the Valley continues to reel from the news that Steward Health's bankruptcy is forcing the closure of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, efforts are underway in other states to gain control of the properties.
Penn State will likely take on up to $700M in debt for Beaver Stadium upgrades. How will it pay it back?
With bonds, Penn State is likely to take on the debt necessary to fund the football stadium project. But the athletics department will ultimately be responsible for paying back the loans.
Pa. State Police SUV rear-ends pickup truck on shoulder of Schuylkill Expressway
A Pennsylvania State Police SUV rear-ended a pickup truck Thursday morning on the Schuylkill Expressway. Officials say the pickup truck pulled suddenly onto the shoulder and the trooper wasn’t able to stop.
Woman banned from Pennsylvania casinos, left three young kids in car on a hot day
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has banned people from PA casinos including a woman who left three children, ages 10 and under, in a car on a hot day. The Board announced revenue, an iGaming fine and three people being banned from all Pennsylvania casinos at their monthly meeting. The three […]
‘Welfare to work’ aims to lower costs for Pennsylvania taxpayers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has introduced a bill that looks to help families transition out of welfare programs. The “Welfare to Work” pilot program, introduced by Frank Burns (D-Cambria), would encourage companies to hire individuals enrolled on the welfare rolls, which aims to help families to transition to self-sufficiency. The […]
Panther Valley football countdown to kickoff: Panthers ready to contend
There is a sense of urgency and expectation in head coach Mark Lavine’s voice. Weight room numbers are better. Roster numbers are better. The number of experienced returning players is better. It’s time for the next step for the Panther Valley football program. “Now we have to do it on Fridays,” Lavine said. “We’ve got to start winning some games. We’ve got to get rid of the 2-8 mentality.” ...
Watch baseball played by 1800s rules Saturday in Lackawaxen
Turning the calendar back to the 1890s, a vintage baseball game takes place at noon Saturday, Aug. 24, hosted by the National Park Service (NPS) in Lackawaxen. The game plays on the baseball field in Veterans' Memorial Park across from the fire hall. The NPS Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River reports it is hosting this event in honor of the famed Western novelist Zane Grey, who lived in the house the NPS operates as a museum,...
High school football gets back underway tonight in western Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's the first Friday night of the high school football season in western Pennsylvania!With plenty of big storylines for teams throughout the WPIAL and the Pittsburgh area, it's going to be an exciting season. Here are some of the biggest storylines to look forward to. Aliquippa gets back to businessAfter an offseason of legal fights and court battles, it's back to business for Aliquippa. The defending champions in 4A made their case in court as to why they shouldn't be bumped up to 5A and they won that battle. They'll kick off their season next week against Belle Vernon and will...
How Lehigh Valley counties are spending millions for the opioid crisis
Lehigh and Northampton counties must decide over the next two decades how to spend approximately $46 million in opioid settlement funding — and help those with opioid-use disorders in the Lehigh Valley. It might seem like a lot, but it is a fraction of the $54 billion state and local governments nationwide are receiving in settlements from companies that made, sold, or distributed prescription ...
Real estate sales in central Pa.: Chase Bank, Cava, others lease space
There are 27 commercial real estate transactions in 20 southcentral Pennsylvania municipalities on our latest list. These newly leased or purchased spaces will be used for restaurants, a bank, an animal rescue, churches, an insurance office, a convenience store, an AT&T store, and housing, among other uses. If you purchase...
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