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PetSmart Settles with Pennsylvania Over Misleading Employee Training Costs
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement with pet retailer PetSmart LLC concerning deceptive practices tied to their employee training programs. The settlement addresses allegations that PetSmart advertised “free” pet groomer/stylist training, only to impose costly repayment obligations on employees. According to the Assurance of Voluntary Compliance...
New court documents suggest potential fraud in Pennsylvania health facilities
LANCASTER, Pa. — Court documents in the investigation into Pennsylvania-based Retreat Behavioral Heath (RBH) suggest a misuse of funds and totals at least $28 million in unpaid debt. The addiction treatment center first came under fire in June after the death of two top executives, which led to the...
Mid-Penn Football: Everything you need to know for the 2024 season
High school football kicks off in Pennsylvania on Aug. 23 and there’s a lot to know heading into Week 1. PennLive has you covered on all things in the Mid-Penn Conference heading into the season. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know. If you purchase a...
Thunderstorms Possible For NJ, PA This Weekend But 'Not Total Washout,' Forecasters Say
Accuweather says that a "total washout" is not likely in the east. However, "there will be enough rain and thunderstorms around to interfere with some outdoor plans, as well as slow travel and perhaps create dangerous conditions in some locations." A forecast map from the outlet shows downpours across both...
2024 PSAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll: SHIP U. Volleyball
The Shippensburg University volleyball team has been ranked first in the 2024 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Preseason Coaches’ Poll, securing five out of eight first-place votes. Last season, the Raiders had a 23-9 overall record and a 13-1 conference record, securing the division title and advancing to the semifinals of the PSAC Tournament.
Students, staff tour new elementary school facility in Philadelphia's Overbrook section
Friday was an exciting day for the students, faculty and staff of Lewis College Cassidy Academics Plus School in Philadelphia's Overbrook section.The school's brand-new facility opened for a tour just ten days before school starts.Action News also got a look inside the new facility."I like it cause it has a lot of color. The old Cassidy didn't have a lot of color. So, I think it brings more smiles, more energy," said 8th grader, Yasir.After a $62 million investment, the school will serve pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Spanning more than 87,000 square feet, it features brand-new classrooms with state-of-the-art technology, including WiFi and smartboards.Vibrant colors fill the hallways with words of affirmation like, "I am Worthy," displayed for all to see.There is also a sprawling outdoor play area with all brand-new equipment."My favorite part is the cafeteria because it looks like we are at a restaurant," said 5th grader, Jaziyah."They have a school that they can actually call home. They aren't sharing anything, it's their school, and it's memories for them," said Curtis Anders, from Overbrook.This school will accommodate 600 students, as the first bell rings on August 26.
Summer DWI ticket blitz starts today in these 107 N.J. towns
More than 100 New Jersey towns started a two week ticket blitz today targeting drunken and impaired driving with state grant funds, authorities announced Friday. The annual end-of-summer “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign runs through Labor Day. The campaign provided $540,680 grants to 110 law enforcement...
Police Sgt. Jeffrey Delp, 68, Formerly Of Langhorne
He was formerly from Langhorne. After honorably serving his country as an Army MP, Sergeant, Delp joined the Upper Southampton Township Police Department in June 1979 as a patrol officer. In January 1987, Delp was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, a position he held until his retirement in June...
Thousands dressed in white gather for 12th annual Diner en Blanc held in Philadelphia's Love Park
Thousands of people, dressed in their finest white clothing, turned out for a fancy evening meal outside with family and friends Thursday night.The annual Diner en Blanc took place in Philadelphia's Love Park.The event is known for keeping the location of the gathering a secret until just before the party begins.Live music and photo opportunities kept guests entertained.The celebration marked the 12th year of that event in Philadelphia.
Former La Salle College track head coach, 1966 Bishop McDevitt boys’ XC team to be inducted into the Belmont Plateau Cross Country Hall of Fame on Aug. 24
Pat Devine, former head coach of the La Salle College High School track program, and the 1966 Bishop McDevitt High School boys’ cross country team will each be inducted into the Belmont Plateau Cross Country Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 24 at Belmont Plateau Park in Philadelphia following the annual one-mile youth and 5K Open Race at 9:00am.
SUV driver fleeing police charged with causing fatal Hope Twp. motorcycle crash
A motorist fleeing police was charged Friday with causing a crash in Warren County that killed a 76-year-old Vietnam War veteran from Hackettstown, authorities said. Sean Mamakas, 32, of Berks County, Pennsylvania, was driving an SUV that collided with the rear of a motorcycle driven by Michael Ceddia around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday on County Road 521 near Dogwood Road in Hope Township, according acting Warren County Prosecutor Anthony Picione.
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