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New bill could make outdoor dining permanent in Pa.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — On a busy day in downtown Gettysburg, visitors enjoyed the warm weather and some good food outdoors. Businesses are capitalizing on the pleasant atmosphere with more outside options. "Outdoor dining is vital for a lot of restaurants," said Peter Bales, general manager of The Upper Crust.
Mohegan Pennsylvania casino guest wins $642K jackpot
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Over the weekend, a guest at the Mohegan Pennsylvania casino won a blackjack jackpot worth nearly $650,000, according to a casino spokesperson. Officials with the casino tell 28/22 News this past Sunday, a lucky man from Plains Township hit it big at Mohegan Pennsylvania, winning a $642,000 jackpot. The jackpot […]
Pa. legislature votes to allow doorless Jeep driving
Pennsylvania legislators have sent a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk that would allow owners of Jeeps, Broncos, and similar vehicles to drive without their doors attached. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Allegheny County, passed the state Senate last year and was given final approval by the House on Wednesday.
Pa. restarts plan to upgrade voter registration and election management systems
Upgrades will come in stages over a, at minimum, four year process. After a multi-year delay, the state is back on track to upgrade several software systems to manage election data like voter registrations, election-night reporting and campaign finance figures. The previous administration under Gov. Tom Wolf started the effort...
Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
Pennsylvania House passes historic marriage equality legislation
(WJET/WFXP) – A historic marriage equality legislation has been passed by the Pennsylvania House. On Tuesday, July 2, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2269 with a historic 133-68 vote. This passing marks the first time marriage equality legislation has been moved through a chamber of the General Assembly. HB 2269 amends Title 23, […]
Senate passes bill that would benefit farmers, veterans
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bill that would benefit farmers, veterans and sportsmen in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate, according to Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). Senate Bill 916 was approved on Wednesday, July 3 and is headed to the governor for his signature. The bill authorizes farmers to make deliveries directly to homes using […]
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Unveils 37th Annual Blueberry Festival & Market To Go Entertainment Schedule
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (July 3, 2024)—Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) is preparing for the sweetest summer weekend. This year’s Blueberry Festival will occur on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, at Bethlehem’s Burnside Colonial Farm. New this year is the Blueberry Tavern, which features ticketed tastings and full-size pours from Lehigh Valley-based brewers and distillers.
Musikfest Golf Tournament Returns July 8
ArtsQuest’s 12th Musikfest Golf Tournament to be hosted at Southmoore Golf Club. Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., July 3, 2024 – ArtsQuest invites you to join us for the 12th annual Musikfest Golf Tournament, presented by B. Braun Medical, Inc., taking place on July 8 at the Southmoore Golf Club. The sold-out event will start at 9 a.m.
Sparklers shine all summer long during New Hope's Summer Series
Fireworks are of course the main attraction this Fourth of July Holiday.But the sparklers last a little longer than just the fourth in New Hope, Bucks County.Christie Ileto takes us to the town's Summer Series.
PennDOT set to begin first stage of I-78 Lenhartsville Bridge Replacement Project
GREENWICH TWP., Pa. - PennDOT officials announced Friday that pre-construction activities for the I-78 Lenhartsville Bridge Replacement Project are set to begin. On or about Monday, July 8th, the project's contractors, Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors (BPC) and Major Bridge Subcontractor’s H&K Group, will begin the first of five main construction stages of for the replacement and widening of the existing I-78 bridge over Maiden Creek and PA-143.
1 dead, 8 injured after shooting at 'pop-up' event in Southwest Philadelphia
One person is dead and eight others were injured in a drive-by shooting on the Fourth of July during what officials are calling a "pop-up event" in Southwest Philadelphia.Police say the nine victims, including three juveniles and six adults, were shot near the intersection of 60th Street and Kingsessing Ave. around 11:30 p.m. Thursday.Police said they believe a vehicle pulled up and someone inside began firing at the crowd. Officials said the crime scene spans over two blocks.Commissioner Kevin Bethel said in an update Friday that police were tracking the pop-up event, which he said actually began in North Philadelphia...
Temple University student gets ‘job of a lifetime’ as Oscar Meyer Wienermobile “Hotdogger”
A student from Temple University is soon going to be embarking on a journey and starting the job of a lifetime. Riley Flanagan, a senior advertising major at Temple University was recently presented with the opportunity to become an Oscar Mayer Weinermobile “Hotdogger”. Out of 7,500 candidates, Flanagan was chosen as one of the 12 […]
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