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Push to deregulate hair braiding in Pennsylvania
Hair braiders in Pennsylvania are hoping to be exempt from regulatory oversight. “The Philadelphia Inquirer” reports that the PA state senate passed a bill last month that would free braiders from formal instruction. Democratic Senator Anthony Williams said the legislation would remove excessive and unnecessary barriers and would encourage entrepreneurism. However, the bill never became […]
Mother and daughter from Pottsville compete for national titles
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — The reigning National United States Pennsylvania Ms. Regina Burhop, walked the streets of Pottsville as a little girl. The very same streets where she is now raising her 4-year-old daughter, Ella Burhop, who is following in her mom's footsteps. Ella was crowned Pennsylvania princess in February....
Severe Weather Live Stream Update
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Due to a technical issue, Newswatch 16's live stream service is down momentarily. The Stormtracker 16 Team has been on the air providing the latest on severe weather throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Newswatch 16 hopes to have the issue resolved soon, but if you are...
Power Outages Reported Across Pennsylvania After Overnight Storms
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are still without power after severe thunderstorms downed trees across the region on Tuesday, July 16. The outages are mostly concentrated in the following areas, according to the PPL and Met-Ed outage maps: Fontaine Atglen Wyomissing Lanark Hanover…
With all the extra money coming to school districts from the state, isn’t it time for a give back?
July 17 – After a number of local school boards decided on a roughly 4% tax increase for next year’s budget, the state came in with the numbers they are providing to Pennsylvania school districts – and it’s way bigger than expected. In fact, not only...
Pennsylvania’s ‘hidden’ UberEats fees among U.S.’s priciest
According to Babson College, hidden fees (also called “junk fees”) are “last-minute charges you receive when purchasing something typically online.”. Delivery apps are one of the main perpetuators behind implementing such fees. And Pennsylvanians are shelling out some of the most money in this regard, particularly on Uber Eats.
Shapiro administration secures $500 million for I-83 bridge
Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania made history this week when the Shapiro Administration received the largest federal transportation grant the state has ever seen. The $500 million Large Bridge Project grant, planned for the I-83 South Bridge in Harrisburg, was formally announced Wednesday at a press conference with Governor Josh Shapiro, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, elected officials, and labor and local leaders. ...
Pa. officials criticized over response to chemical spill at Bartram’s Garden
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia city officials are criticizing Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection for failing to alert the public about a chemical leak near Bartram’s Garden, located along the Schuylkill River.
Tolls going up on more Pennsylvania bridges
💲Tolls have not increased on DRPA crossings since 2011. 💲Several planned projects will be funded by the increase. 💲Tolls went up on the Hudson River crossings earlier this year. You can add the three Delaware River crossings from New Jersey into Philadelphia to the list of tolls...
Canned cocktails now coming to a grocery and convenience store near you
Pennsylvanians have grown accustomed to being able to buy beer and wine in some grocery and convenience stores but soon they may be able to buy ready-to-drink cocktails such as White Claw, On the Rocks, Stateside, Jack Daniel’s and High Noon as well. What happened: Gov. Josh Shapiro on...
Pennsylvania delegates talk about different tone at Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — Pennsylvania delegates at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee say there's been plenty of excitement, but also a different feeling in the wake of former President Donald Trump's brush with death. "There was a sense of people just understood what we had gone through," Rep. Lloyd Smucker...
Update: Damaging winds and quarter-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms in Southeast Pa. Wednesday
On Wednesday at 3:35 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 4 p.m. for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. The storms could bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. “At 3:35 p.m., a severe...
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