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Pa. Dept. of Labor and Industry joins national discussion on rising child labor law violations
Harrisburg, Pa. — According to the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, last year Pennsylvania saw a 43% increase in child labor law violation investigations. The Bureau investigated 402 cases in 2022 and 574 in 2023, and the trend appears to be rising still. Overall, the Bureau investigated more than 5,200 complaints of alleged labor law violations — a 27% increase in investigations compared to about 4,100 conducted in 2022. This...
Pa. State police announce informational cards for autistic people
Pennsylvania State Police have begun distributing informational cards to assist autistic people when interacting with law enforcement. The cards, which include a person’s name, contact information and emergency contacts, state that the cardholder has autism and urge officers to be patient and direct in their interactions. Gov. Josh Shapiro...
Israeli divestment ban passes Senate
(The Center Square) – The 'Stand with Israel Act' passed the Senate on Thursday with broad bipartisan support, moving Pennsylvania closer to a ban on divestment from the nation by publicly funded institutions. It's one of many that moved through the chamber amid a flurry of votes this week intended to prevent a repeat of last year’s summer stalemate. And now, with the Senate out of town until Monday, all...
Sweethearts & Heroes superstars return to Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week
Williamsport, Pa. — Tom Murphy, co-founder and director at Sweethearts and Heroes and Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Rick Yarosh are making a much-anticipated return to Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) 2024 on the Lycoming and Penn College campuses. Considered a duo of superheroes (sans capes), the pair has been incredibly popular with students in their nine years of participating in PFEW. Murphy and Yarosh will offer participants a presentation about HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist) and how students can change the world. ...
Arc of Chester County Participant Elizabeth Myambo to Represent Pennsylvania
A pile of red, white and blue ribbons with The Arc of Chester County logo. 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...
DUI checkpoints set in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed across various roadways in Pennsylvania. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols aim to deter drinking and driving. Police say they are operating with a “zero-tolerance enforcement policy.” Police say checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed on roadways during the month […]
‘Safe haven’ for newborns installed at Penn Highlands State College
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A local hospital has added a resource to help new parents who were not expecting a pregnancy or those that suddenly find themselves in a position where they’re unable to care for their newborn. A Safe Haven Baby Box has been implemented at the new Penn Highlands State College. It […]
Land scam targets realtors, those in the market to buy and sell land
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Just when you thought you'd heard about every scam, another one pops up. This one's called the land scam, where crooks plot to sell land they don't own. "What's happening is they are corresponding, usually via text or email, not a lot of phone conversations, and having us list a parcel of land when actually they are not the owner of the property," explained Yarrow Wilkins, President of the Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors.
For Men's Health Month, consider free preventive health services
Harrisburg, Pa. — June is Men's Health Month, and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department is reminding the men of the Commonwealth of preventive health services that are covered by most health insurance plans. “Preventive health services continue to save lives each and every day, and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department wants to remind people that these life-saving services are available at no cost through most — if not all — major medical health insurance plans,” said Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys. "During Men’s Health Month, PID urges...
Alzheimer’s Foundation offers dementia-friendly July 4th celebration tips
(WJET/WFXP) — With Independence Day just around the corner sure to be filled with fun in the sun, gatherings and plenty of fireworks for many to enjoy, they can also create unique challenges for those with dementia. This week the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) offered some tips to create a dementia-friendly environment for caregivers […]
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