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Montco’s Trey Yesavage Is One of the Nation’s Top MLB Draft Prospects
Most kids from Montgomery County don’t receive a $5,000,000 check just before their 21st birthday. But then again, most local kids aren’t pumping 98 mph fastballs and winning NCAA All-American awards. Trey Yesavage was born in Pottstown and spent his childhood growing up on a farm in Boyertown....
10 most expensive homes sold in Berks County, June 17-23
A house in Reading that sold for $1.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Berks County in the past week. In total, 85 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $304,475. The average price per square foot ended up at $169.
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.51 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.53 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has fallen about...
Man gets drunk in Pa. city, steals 82-foot yacht | Today in Pa.
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Arc of Chester County Participant Elizabeth Myambo to Represent Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Myambo, an active Arc of Chester County participant, has been chosen to represent Pennsylvania in the National Miss Amazing 2024 Experience. Elizabeth Myambo, an active Arc of Chester County participant, has been chosen to represent the state of Pennsylvania at the National Miss Amazing 2024 Experience in Chicago, Illinois by The Miss Amazing Organization.
Sweet Corn Arriving Early This Year Thanks to Ideal Weather
The traditional July 4 target for farmers in southeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas to pick their first sweet corn is changing along with weather patterns and growing methods. The first harvest can come weeks earlier for some, including Mark Weaver of Evergreen Acres in Ephrata. This year, Weaver started selling...
Pa. city among top 3 ‘Dirtiest Cities in America’
Pennsylvania is home to one of the top three “Dirtiest Cities in America.”. And no, it’s not Philadelphia. LawnStarter — a company which “strives to partner with top local professionals to bring you the best service possible while helping Lawntrepreneurs run a thriving business” — published a report to its blog which found these cities by first laying down four key categories: “Pollution,” “Living Conditions;” “Infrastructure;” and “Resident Satisfaction.”
School Vouchers May Make It into Pennsylvania’s Budget. What Would They Really Do?
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — Few arguments in Harrisburg are as fraught as the one happening now over school choice vouchers, and it features a lot of spin from lawmakers and lobbyists. Still, as budget talks speed toward a resolution that may include them, there is also a substantial body of research from decades of voucher use in multiple states that can offer some clarity. Broadly, voucher programs route public funding into private schools, generally in the form of...
Should Pa. join other states in allowing cyclists to roll through stop signs?
The congested roads of cities like Philadelphia were not built to foster a harmonious relationship between throngs of motorists and outnumbered cyclists who don't get much space to operate. Josh Kim, the owner of Brewerytown's Spot Gourmet Burgers, was running errands in his car a few weeks ago when he...
Pennsylvania House passes bill to expand hunting to Sundays
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to expand hunting on Sundays, despite some lawmakers expressing concerns about provisions on trespassing and hunting in state parks. Rep. Mandy Steele (D-Allegheny), the bill’s sponsor said the deer overpopulation in her area was creating problems for farmers and their crops, and making hunting allowed […] The post Pennsylvania House passes bill to expand hunting to Sundays appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pennsylvania lawmakers react to 2024 presidential debate
(WHTM)– The 2024 presidential debate drew dozens out to HMAC in Harrisburg Thursday night, including Governor Josh Shapiro. Polls show Americans are divided on who they want for president, but Governor Shapiro says the choice is clear. He spoke In front of a huge group of Biden supporters. Governor Shapiro Thursday night telling this crowd […]
Shapiro Visits Centre County to Tout Expanded Relief from Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Philipsburg on Thursday to discuss Pennsylvania's expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program that will provide more money to a greater number of older and disabled adults. Speaking at Philipsburg Towers senior living community and Philipsburg Senior Resource Center, Shapiro announced that the first checks since an expansion of the program was signed into law last year will go out beginning July 1. Passed with bipartisan support, the legislation marked the first update of the program since 2006. "It’s been really effective. The problem is, it hadn’t been updated in 20 years," Shapiro said. "So every time a senior would get...
Pennsylvania Attorney General Sues Concord Auto Protect for Warranty Scam
HARRISBURG, PA — This week, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a lawsuit against Concord Auto Protect, Inc., a vehicle service repair contract company based in King of Prussia. The company is accused of scamming vehicle owners with aftermarket warranties that falsely promise full coverage for repairs. The lawsuit alleges...
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