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In Philly, demand is ‘overwhelming’ for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Kimyatta Connor does not have any air conditioning in her two-story home in Philadelphia’s Hunting...
AD Kraft: Rev Share With Athletes 'Huge Advantage' For Penn State
Athletic director Pat Kraft says Penn State will participate in revenue sharing with its athletes at the highest possible level. He also explains why scholarship limits are effectively going away and how that will impact PSU.
I-80 East reopens in Stroudsburg
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Police have reopened a stretch of I-80 East in Monroe County. State police responded to I-80 East between Exits 302 and 305 in Stroudsburg around 5 p.m. Saturday. All lanes were closed for hours before reopening around 8:30 p.m. There is no word yet on what...
Lycoming College adds new environmental science major
Williamsport, Pa. — Building on the strength of the Clean Water Institute and their existing biology program, Lycoming College is launching a major in environmental science in time for fall 2024. The new major is expected to attract students interested in the rapidly growing green jobs sector. The environmental science major will integrate elements of anthropology, biology, business, chemistry, economics, English, history, philosophy, and political science. All of these subjects contribute to an understanding of proposing, creating, and sustaining a healthy environment. ...
Gilmartin speaks at Troop Cadet Graduation in Lackawanna County
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The 35th annual Troop R Camp Cadet graduation was held Friday in Lackawanna County. 62 cadets graduated from Troop R. The event was held at the Performing Arts Center at Marywood University in Dunmore. Camp Cadet is a summer camp for boys and girls from Pennsylvania between the ages of thirteen to fifteen. […]
James V. Brown Library reveals seventh Little League pin
Williamsport, Pa. — The James V. Brown Library has released its seventh Little League trading pin. The library has created pins for the past seven years, with this year's pin, "BOOK hits a homerun" designed by Jamie Mahoney, the library’s graphic artist. For sale now, the pins are $5 each and can be purchased by cash or check at the library’s help desk. All pins can be purchased with cash or check. A small number of 2023 pins are available for $3 each. All proceeds from the pin sales support the library.
Investigators slam Bill Barr for "unusual" statement that lent false credence to Trump fraud claims
Former Attorney General Bill Barr was personally involved in the decision to release a misleading Justice Department statement on the eve of the 2020 election, falsely claiming there was voter fraud because nine mail-in ballots for Donald Trump were found discarded in a dumpster in Pennsylvania, according to an inspector general’s report released Thursday, CNN reported.
Fire breaks out at Dauphin County shooting range
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A fire broke out at a Dauphin County gun shop and shooting range Saturday afternoon. According to Dauphin County emergency dispatchers, the call came in around 3:00 p.m. for a reported fire at 717 Armory at 7500 Derry Street in Swatara Township. Patrick Connaghan has...
Marijuana grow operation broken up in Hughesville
Hughesville, Pa. — Lycoming County detectives took down a marijuana grow operation up in Hughesville this month. According to investigators, a home in the 300 block of S. Second Street belonging to Richard Al Thompson, 45, had 12 plants and several pounds of the marijuana inside. Harvested plants, UV lights, potting soil, and dead marijuana plants were also taken by investigators, according to the complaint. Thompson is being charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession. He is free on $15,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing with Judge Kirsten Gardner is scheduled for August. Docket sheet
Winery in Chadds Ford Highlights Lanternfly Impact on Grapevines
It’s been 10 years since the Spotted Lanternfly arrived in Pennsylvania from China and while it didn’t devastate the state’s agriculture as expected, there was Lanternfly grapevine damage, leaving a heavy mark on the grape and wine industry, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spotted lanternflies...
Big Fish Summer – Jon Rhodes’ Muskie in Sayre
SAYRE, P.A. (WETM) – It’s time for the newest submission for 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. Congratulations to Jon Rhodes, who caught this 23 pound Muskie in June. Rhodes hauled in the massive fish at the confluence of the Chemung and Susquehanna River, in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Big Fish Summer is sponsored by Valley Wholesale Bait […]
AP photographer captures another perspective of the attack on Trump
BUTLER, Pennsylvania (AP) — Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide range of events including the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the Sept. 11 attack that downed Flight 93, Stanley Cups and World Series, many presidential and campaign events and, his favorite, the Little League World Series.
Josh Shapiro stumps for Kamala Harris in central Pa. amid VP speculation
CARLISLE, Pa. (CBS) -- Amid speculation that he could be Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for a running mate, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro appeared in central Pennsylvania for a rally on Saturday and stumped for the presumptive Democratic nominee.Video from WHP-TV in Harrisburg showed Shapiro on stage at a barn in Carlisle, a small town in Cumberland County outside the state capital, Harrisburg.The Harris campaign said this is "a weekend of action" sprinting toward Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024. Sunday will mark 100 days until the election and the Harris campaign says battleground Pennsylvania is a big focus.In remarks...
Big eighth inning fuels Pa. victory over Maryland at Big 26 Baseball Classic
Thanks to a four-run burst in the eighth inning, Pennsylvania kickstarted the annual Big 26 Baseball Classic Friday with a 6-3 victory over Maryland. At FNB Field, Pa. trailed 3-0 through five complete innings before inching within 3-2 with single runs in the sixth and seventh frames. Chris Schaller tagged a solo home run in the seventh.
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