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Pa. city among top 3 ‘Dirtiest Cities in America’
Pennsylvania is home to one of the top three “Dirtiest Cities in America.”. And no, it’s not Philadelphia. LawnStarter — a company which “strives to partner with top local professionals to bring you the best service possible while helping Lawntrepreneurs run a thriving business” — published a report to its blog which found these cities by first laying down four key categories: “Pollution,” “Living Conditions;” “Infrastructure;” and “Resident Satisfaction.”
Sweet Corn Arriving Early This Year Thanks to Ideal Weather
The traditional July 4 target for farmers in southeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas to pick their first sweet corn is changing along with weather patterns and growing methods. The first harvest can come weeks earlier for some, including Mark Weaver of Evergreen Acres in Ephrata. This year, Weaver started selling...
Arc of Chester County Participant Elizabeth Myambo to Represent Pennsylvania
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 represent the state of Pennsylvania at the National Miss Amazing 2024 Experience in Chicago, Illinois by The Miss Amazing Organization.
Man gets drunk in Pa. city, steals 82-foot yacht | Today in Pa.
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School Vouchers May Make It into Pennsylvania’s Budget. What Would They Really Do?
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 — Few arguments in Harrisburg are as fraught as the one happening now over school choice vouchers, and it features a lot of spin from lawmakers and lobbyists. Still, as budget talks speed toward a resolution that may include them, there is also a substantial body of research from decades of voucher use in multiple states that can offer some clarity. Broadly, voucher programs route public funding into private schools, generally in the form of...
Should Pa. join other states in allowing cyclists to roll through stop signs?
The congested roads of cities like Philadelphia were not built to foster a harmonious relationship between throngs of motorists and outnumbered cyclists who don't get much space to operate. Josh Kim, the owner of Brewerytown's Spot Gourmet Burgers, was running errands in his car a few weeks ago when he...
Shapiro Visits Centre County to Tout Expanded Relief from Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Philipsburg on Thursday to discuss Pennsylvania's expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program that will provide more money to a greater number of older and disabled adults. Speaking at Philipsburg Towers senior living community and Philipsburg Senior Resource Center, Shapiro announced that the first checks since an expansion of the program was signed into law last year will go out beginning July 1. Passed with bipartisan support, the legislation marked the first update of the program since 2006. "It’s been really effective. The problem is, it hadn’t been updated in 20 years," Shapiro said. "So every time a senior would get...
‘Woefully behind’: Pa. advocates hope more support for historic revitalization is part of the state’s budget
Pennsylvania’s historic preservation tax credit program has an annual cap of $5 million. Legislation moving through Harrisburg would change that. Preservationists and developers are keeping their fingers crossed for new state funding to revitalize historic buildings. Two bills introduced this month would significantly raise the annual cap for the...
Pennsylvania to begin new fiscal year without budget, as Shapiro, lawmakers express optimism
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Work by Pennsylvania lawmakers to complete a new budget was on track to blow into the new fiscal year, with Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and top lawmakers still expressing optimism Thursday that closed-door talks are yielding progress, despite the missed deadline. For Shapiro, it will be...
Pennsylvania ShopRites adding AI-powered shopping carts
(WHTM) — Several Pennsylvania ShopRite stores are adding AI-powered shopping carts to their stores. Instacart, the leading grocery technology in North America, and Wakefern Food Corporation, the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the U.S., have unveiled their new AI-powered shopping cart, Caper Carts. The carts feature an interactive screen and...
Pennsylvania Attorney General Sues Concord Auto Protect for Warranty Scam
HARRISBURG, PA — This week, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a lawsuit against Concord Auto Protect, Inc., a vehicle service repair contract company based in King of Prussia. The company is accused of scamming vehicle owners with aftermarket warranties that falsely promise full coverage for repairs. The lawsuit alleges...
$80M in Pennsylvania school meal debt could be erased
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — School meal debt for students in Pennsylvania is nearly $80 million and could be erased with new legislation. The legislation was introduced to the education committee on Monday, June 24, by Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny County). It would wipe out school meal debt across the Commonwealth and introduce a free meal […]
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Fayette Ridges and Fayette County Wednesday night
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 9 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9:30 p.m. for Fayette Ridges and Fayette County. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 9 p.m., Doppler radar tracked line of strong thunderstorms along a line from...
‘I loved the fast pace’: Ken Bisbee leaves Pennsylvania’s Ohiopyle State Park after 10 wild, wet years at the helm
PITTSBURGH - For an outdoorsy kid who grew up on the water in a blue collar Lake Erie shore town, becoming manager of several state parks known for their water thrills is about as good as it gets. After a long career in Pennsylvania park management, Ken Bisbee recently retired...
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