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Pennsylvania County Commissioners preview 2024 election plans, issues
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s county commissioners have a unique role in the state’s election process. While some think of there being one Election Day in Pennsylvania, there are actually 67 independently run elections from each county. In Snyder County, Joe Kantz not only serves as Chair of the Commissioner’s Board, but also as Chairman of the […]
Pennsylvania State Capitol evacuated after bomb threat Saturday
HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) -- The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated over the weekend due to a bomb threat, a state spokesperson confirmed Saturday.According to Eric Veronikis with the PA Department of General Services, police evacuated the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex and Judicial Center on July 6 after a bomb threat was emailed to all members of the House of Representatives and Senate."The Capitol Police immediately worked with House and Senate security, as well as the Office of the PA Courts, to issue an immediate evacuation notice to those in the buildings," Veronikis said in a statement.Capitol Police...
After accreditation win, Cheyney’s president discusses future for America’s first HBCU
Cheyney University President AARON WALTON (Photo courtesy Philadelphia Tribune) Cheyney University President Aaron Walton said his vision for the historically Black institution, or HBCU, is to be the premier educational model for academic excellence, character development and social responsibility. This comes days after it was announced the university, which is...
Suspects sought for two different assaults in one day in North Philadelphia: police
PHILADELPHIA - Two assaults in just one day have sparked a search for a group of suspects in North Philadelphia. Police say two female suspects tried to steal a victim's purse on the 1600 block of North Broad Street on June 23. When a friend tried to help, the female...
Abuse and neglect investigations of aging Pennsylvanians are woefully slow. The results can be devastating.
This story will be highlighted in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Christiana Blake’s fever had been raging for days. On that day in early April last year, a doctor who examined her at an outpatient center became concerned that a family member was refusing...
Drug death prosecutions on the rise, but most overdoses still go unpunished
Prosecutions of drug delivery resulting in death cases have increased in recent years, but still the vast majority of fatal overdoses in Northeast Pennsylvania and across the state go unpunished, according to recent data from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. The data — released as state lawmakers contemplate a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison for the offense — show that 16 people have been charged in Luzerne County with drug delivery resulting in death since the county's first arrests were announced...
History with Chuck: Cheltenham alumni once teamed up to win bronze at the 1972 Summer Olympics
As the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, France draw closer to their opening ceremonies on Friday, July 26, local historian Chuck Langerman shared two former Olympians who graduated from Cheltenham High School. Charles Horter (above and below left) and the late Don Cohan (above and below right) teamed...
Parker launches interfaith roundtable: 'We can’t do all of this by ourselves, so you all have to help us'
Mayor Cherelle Parker likes to get big groups of people together. An interfaith roundtable, launched last week, is the third roundtable she has convened — following a business roundtable and an inter-governmental roundtable.
Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pa. — The June 30 deadline for Pennsylvania’s 2025 budget has come and gone without a funding deal, again. But despite staying mostly mum on details, all sides — the governor’s office, Senate Republicans and House Democrats — have expressed optimism that a deal is coming. Soon. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office in particular has kept its cards close to the chest. Asked multiple times to elaborate about specific components...
Pennsylvania presidential ad spending may break records
(The Center Square) — Political advertising in Pennsylvania for the 2024 presidential election is predicted to reach $360 million, the highest level in the nation. Overall spending, including down-ballot races, is projected to be $800 million, the 3rd-highest in the nation. This is according to The Political Projections Report, which was released on Monday by advertisement […]
2nd Summer History Program Set Monday in Royersford
ROYERSFORD PA – Discover the history of bicycles – from hobby horses, to high-wheelers, to safety bicycles – during a free Monday program in Royersford. It starts at 7 p.m. in the museum of the Spring-Ford Area Historical Society, 526 Main St. Dan Olsen of the Boyertown...
Construction Still Pending at Jefferson University Caroline Kimmel Biomedical Research Center in Washington Square West, Center City
Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has noted that construction work has still not started at the 11-story Jefferson University Caroline Kimmel Biomedical Research Center proposed at 214 South 9th Street in Washington Square West in Center City. The structure will replace a multi-story garage on the northwest corner of South 9th and Locust streets. Designed by Payette, the structure will feature common areas on the lower levels and research labs on the floors above. Demolition work has not yet started, and a multi-story garage remains at the sit at the moment.
Harrah’s Philadelphia Summer Music Series Features DJ Red Alert
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack is thrilled to announce the next Summer Music Series event with an explosive performance by hip hop pioneer DJ Red Alert. This can’t-miss event will take place on July 13th at Harrah’s Backyard venue hall, a prime location within Harrah’s Philadelphia known for its vibrant atmosphere and great views.
Sunday edition: Kensington plans; Herr’s taste test; bus terminal update
How can Philly “shut down” Kensington’s massive open-air drug market?. When Mayor Cherelle Parker took office in January, she said one of her priorities was “to permanently shut down open-air drug markets, including in Kensington.” BP’s Meir Rinde spoke to experts on what’s been done, what could come next, and how likely it is to succeed.
As sea levels rise, Philly and Camden are at risk of being inundated with raw sewage, study finds
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. As climate change continues to ramp up wet weather events, cities like Philadelphia, Camden, and New York will increasingly face a messy problem — the eruption of raw sewage into people’s basements and in the streets.
Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox given ovation in rare visit to Truist Park for Phillies-Braves game
ATLANTA (AP) — Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox made a rare visit to Truist Park for the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night and received a standing ovation. Fan cheered after the 83-year-old Cox, was introduced as “the very best manager in the...
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