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2 charged with robbing N.J. motel customers at gunpoint
Two men from Pennsylvania were arrested Tuesday and charged with the gunpoint robbery of people staying at a Sussex County motel earlier this month, authorities said. Three men wearing masks entered a room at Cobmin Ridge Motel on Route 206 in Branchville about 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 10, according to New Jersey State Police Superintendent Patrick J. Callahan.
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: PennLive’s new sports editor, Austin Hertzog, and more Mid-Penn chatter
On this week’s edition of the Pa. High School Football Report podcast, newly hired PennLive sports editor Austin Hertzog joins the crew. Hertzog, a Lancaster County native and University of Pittsburgh grad, discusses his new gig, dealing with the high demands of co-host Dan Sostek, a fellow Pitt alum, and PennLive’s coverage plans for the terrific fall sports season and beyond.
The Fight Over Giving Out Needles to Drug Users in Pa., Explained in 9 Numbers
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 — About a year ago, Spotlight PA and WESA started looking into a conflicting part of Pennsylvania's opioid windfall. The multibillion dollar settlements that attorneys general reached with drug companies say expanding syringe services should be a priority for the money. But those programs are widely considered illegal in most of Pennsylvania under our drug paraphernalia law. Supporters say these programs help connect people with treatment and make communities safer by reducing the presence of discarded needles. Some lawmakers in Harrisburg...
Teacher shortage continues to be a problem in our nation, how Delaware plans to solve it
DELAWARE – The United States of America has been experiencing a teacher shortage, and with the school year on the way, the pressure is starting to set in. Vice President of Seaford School District Dr. Jeffrey Benson said teachers are the backbone of our country. “Teachers are the foundation of every profession in the nation, or in the world that we all have, it starts with our teachers’ workforce.”
$7.1M investment made in Pennsylvania for EV stations to include a Pizza Hut along the Turnpike
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Another round of investments is being made by the Shapiro administration to bring more EV stations to businesses including a Pizza Hut right off the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The $7.1 million comes is part of Round 1B of federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. The Shapiro administration said it represents their […]
Police warn against drunk driving ahead of Labor Day Weekend
The Delaware Port Authority is urging drivers to celebrate Labor Day Weekend safely by thinking before they get behind the wheel. “Keeping the roads clear of impaired drivers must continue to be a priority for law enforcement officers throughout this country,” Delaware River Port Authority Police Department’s Lt. Sean Longfellow said. “There is no excuse […]
Cleanup assistance for storm damages available for Harrisburg residents
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The City of Harrisburg announced that cleanup assistance is available for those whose property was damaged in last week’s storms. Residents across Central Pennsylvania were affected by Tropical Storm Debby, and some are physically or financially unable to complete a cleanup process or repair property damages. Now, the city of Harrisburg […]
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety. The coalition, led by New York, filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
Report: Pa. unemployment remains the same, lower than national average
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for July. The report showed that Pa.’s unemployment rate remained unchanged over the month, staying at 3.4% in July. This was the tenth consecutive month at 3.4% and remains under the U.S. employment rate, which is 4.3%. […]
Photos of Pa. man are circulating across the country as a Facebook scam months after his death
Social media posts featuring photos of Pennsylvania man Brian Posch are circulating online, claiming that the father and husband is currently missing and sometimes calling him by different names. But Posch died months earlier. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna College name.
Workplace bullying isn’t illegal in PA, lawmakers aim to change that
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Workplace bullying and psychological abuse are not illegal in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers raised the issue during a policy committee hearing Wednesday. House Majority Policy Committee members heard from advocates, survivors and attorneys about concerns of a public health threat and the need to protect Pennsylvania’s workers from what researchers call a […]
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