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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, Pa. — 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...
Pennsylvania Democrats finally make voter registration gains after Harris’ ascension
What a difference a few weeks can make. Just three weeks ago, Pennsylvania Republicans were cruising along as they continued to eat into the Democratic Party’s registration advantage in the Keystone State. Of course, that last voter registration update happened to be published right after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris.
ITAVTFOC Launches Mobile Homeless Food Program to Combat Hunger
PHILADELPHIA, PA — ITAVTFOC (It Takes A Village To Feed One Child) has launched the Mobile Homeless Food Program (MHFP), a new initiative aimed at delivering nutritious meals directly to the homeless in Pennsylvania’s poorest areas. This program seeks to ensure that everyone has access to quality food, addressing food insecurity head-on. The MHFP will secure funding from corporate sponsors, foundations, and private donors to establish a mobile food delivery system. By taking food directly to the streets, the program aims to reach those who need it most. Managed exclusively by ITAVTFOC through their Charitable Food Program, this initiative is supported by various corporate partners and generous donors.
Nick Dawkins, Dominic DeLuca are selected Penn State team captains
Pennsylvania high school products Nick Dawkins and Dominic DeLuca are among the six Penn State football players that have been selected team captains, it was announced Saturday. Dawkins, a fifth-year senior from Parkland, and DeLuca, a fourth-year junior from Wyoming Area, were named along with quarterback Drew Allar, linebacker Kobe...
Another Pennsylvania hospital merger moves closer
Penn Medicine has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Doylestown Health, a provider in the Philadelphia suburbs. The University of Pennsylvania Health System has taken a key step in its plans to acquire Doylestown Health. Penn Medicine and Doylestown Health have reached a definitive agreement on their planned merger. Penn...
Pennsylvania woman preparing to compete for Miss Wheelchair America
ERIE, PA (WJET/WFXP) — A woman is getting ready to represent Pennsylvania on the national stage. Christine Vasui is currently Miss Wheelchair Pennsylvania. She’s leaving Sunday for Grand Rapids, Michigan where she will be competing for Miss Wheelchair America. It’s a week-long competition. Vasui’s platform highlights the importance of personal care attendants. She said thanks […]
GOP official in battleground state refuses to vote for Trump. It will likely cost him his job
Republican municipal leader in Pennsylvania Matt McCaffery joins CNN Phil Mattingly to discuss why he won’t be voting for Donald Trump and why he plans to vote for Kamala Harris in the presidential election, even if it will cost him his job.
Trib: Arnold police chief suspended pending investigation
A Westmoreland County police chief is on administrative leave as an investigation surrounding him plays out. Arnold Mayor Shannon Santucci told our partners at the Trib that Chief Josh Stanga was suspended Friday. According to Santucci, state police and the state attorney general’s office are investigating Stanga. She did not...
Monessen football will lean on quartet of juniors to push for WPIAL playoff spot
Ty Kershaw remembers when fellow running back Tavian Taylor was reluctant to play football. Not the biggest kid on the block, Taylor wasn’t terribly enthused about suiting up for Monessen and coach Wade Brown two years ago. As a freshman, Taylor was just a couple of inches over 5 feet tall and weighed a scant 140 pounds.
New Brighton hopes new mindset will bring 1st win in 2 years
The New Brighton Lions are entering a new era of football and would love to distance themselves from the last two years, where they won zero games. New coach John Macuga has the experience to bring winning football back to New Brighton. Last year, Macuga shared the offensive coordinator duties...
‘Ready for pets’: TSA K-9 gets ‘Do Not Pet’ patch removed during retirement party
PITTSBURGH (Gray News) – A K-9 in Pittsburgh is celebrating his retirement and is ready ready to make new friends. K-9 Baro with the TSA at Pittsburgh International Airport had a retirement party last week with his fellow TSA staff. In a sweet moment, K-9 Baro’s handler removed the...
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