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Gov. Shapiro hosts ceremonial bill signing for bipartisan budget in Bethlehem
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he has been laser-focused on creating jobs, growing the economy and ensuring every Pennsylvanian has real opportunity. “And this bipartisan budget gives us new tools to compete economically and win,” said Gov. Shapiro. “Pennsylvania has...
What are Pennsylvania’s gun laws?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — While Pennsylvania residents do have the right to bear arms, one might wonder what the gun laws in the Commonwealth look like. Pennsylvania has required background checks on all handgun sales, including ones sold at gun shows. However, this requirement is not specifically extended to long guns including, but no limited to, […]
State establishes office dedicated to Alzheimer's Disease support
(The Center Square) – For nearly 300,000 Pennsylvanians suffering from dementia and their families, there will soon be a single state agency to lead policy initiatives and coordinate systems of care. Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new state budget, which includes funds earmarked for the Department of Aging to establish an Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Related Disorders, or ADRD, office. Similar bills had been circulating both chambers of the...
$1M winning scratch-off ticket sold in Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) — A Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million has been sold. The lottery announced on Tuesday the winning ticket was part of its Instant $1 million Jackpot Scratch-Off. It was sold at a Kwik Fill in Zelienople, Butler County, and the store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket. Scratch-off prizes […]
Virginia company laying off 80 people in Pa.
A company that offers maritime and engineering services is laying off 80 people. Truestone has filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the state of the layoffs. The positions are based at Tobyhanna Army Depot, 11 Hap Arnold Blvd. in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County.
93rd annual Ferndale Fireman's Jubilee now underway
JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Monday marked the first day of the 93rd annual Ferndale Firemen's Jubilee in Cambria County. The event, which is hosted by the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Association, runs through Saturday at the Jubilee Grounds, located on Ferndale Avenue. This annual fire department fundraiser features rides for...
8-week-old infant dies after being left in hot car; father facing charges
A New Jersey father is facing charges after his infant daughter died as a result of being left in a hot car this week, according to prosecutors.Lakewood Township police responded to the area of New Egypt Roadaround 1:45 p.m. Monday for a report of an 8-week-old girl in cardiac arrest.According to court documents, the infant had been in the car since around 9:20 a.m.The infant died at the scene despite life-saving efforts, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.A further investigation determined the cause and manner of death was due to the infant being left unattended in her father's car...
Pa live! Scranton Jazz Festival hits us with a preview
PA live! (WBRE) — The countdown is on to “Pennsylvania’s World-class Jazz Fest”!. It’s happening the first weekend of August a New Orleans-style jazz festival in downtown Scranton!. Three days of incredible music … With over 80 musicians, spanning over 20 venues. Pa live!...
PIAA asks appellate court to lift injunction that keeps Aliquippa in 4A football
Jul. 16—A Commonwealth Court judge must decide whether there was a reasonable basis for the preliminary injunction issued by a lower court that kept the Aliquippa football team in Class 4A. Appellate Judge Patricia McCullough heard opposing arguments Tuesday from attorneys representing Aliquippa School District and the PIAA, which wants the injunction put on hold so it can move the team up to ...
Mike Warfield taking a year off as Aliquippa football head coach
The head coach of one of the most dominating high school football teams in Pennsylvania had decided take a step back this coming season. Aliquippa coach Mike Warfield says he is “taking a leave of absence for this upcoming season.”
Local Man Accused of Fleeing Police Before Crashing Vehicle in Timblin Borough
TIMBLIN BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A local man is accused of fleeing police before crashing the vehicle in Timblin Borough. According to court documents, Punxsutawney-based State Police filed criminal charges against 46-year-old Joshua Wayne Shaffer, of Timblin, in District Judge Jacqueline Mizerock’s office on June 10. According to...
Pennsylvania man loses $90,000 over one year in gift card scam
LONGSWAMP TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania State Police say a man fell victim to a gift card scam for a year, losing thousands of dollars. State Police in Reading say they were investigating a theft by deception when an Alburtis man in his 70s reported a possible scam on July 1. Troopers say the man reported losing approximately $90,000 in Apple gift cards over the course of a year.
Pre-shooting poll shows Trump leads Biden in Pennsylvania, trails in Virginia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Donald Trump leads Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden in Pennsylvania, but trails in Virginia, according to a New York Times/Sienna College poll of registered voters conducted in those states on July 9 to 11 and published on Monday.
Johnstown Inclined Plane On Schedule To Reopen Next Year
CamTran is providing another update on the Johnstown Inclined Plane project, as officials say the expectation is now to reopen the Inclined Plane next year. Organizers say the project is 92% complete, as the contractors are now working to repair and replace the sheave wheels, after multiple issues with them prompted the project to be paused earlier this year.
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