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Colorado man sentenced for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from PA woman
(WJET/WFXP) — A Colorado man initially from Pennsylvania has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from a Pennsylvania woman. A Philadelphia-area judge sentenced 47-year-old Adam Davis, originally of Coatesville, PA, to 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and must pay approximately $2.1 million in […]
Explosive Tradition Since ’77— Municipality Regulated Since ‘22
Fireworks on the 4th of July is about as American as the Declaration of Independence itself. The founding fathers signed the document on July 4th, 1776. The next year, while the Revolutionary War was still happening, Philadelphia put on a fireworks display. “Look, you can’t have a 4th of July...
Pennsylvania firework laws and safety tips to keep you and your family safe during the Fourth
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Official shows and individuals alike will light up the skies with fireworks across Pennsylvania tonight, and officials are urging everyone to follow state laws. While the holiday is a fantastic time to celebrate independence with family and friends, it’s important to remember Pennsylvania fireworks laws to keep people safe. According to the […]
Pennsylvania Route 234 reopens after multi-vehicle crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A multi-vehicle crash occurred on PA-234 Thursday. At about 11:45 a.m., a multi-vehicle crash occurred on PA-234. As of 2:42 p.m., the road has reopened in both directions, according to a spokesperson for PennDOT. No word yet on specific injuries, but there are several people involved, PennDOT said. Route 15 […]
Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania, jackpot hit in Ohio
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A million-dollar Powerball ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for Wednesday’s drawing as the jackpot resets after being hit in Ohio. The million-dollar winner matched four of the five numbers and the Powerball on June 26. If Power Play (2) was active, the ticket would have been worth $2,000,000. According to the […]
Pennsylvania budget negotiations take a holiday
(The Center Square) – The state capitol fell quiet Wednesday after lawmakers left town for the Fourth of July, intent on hammering out a budget deal over the weekend – maybe. The holiday break means the plan could be a week or more overdue. Still, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said discussions remain “engaged,” […]
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!. For something new: LONG WEEKEND ALERT! Worth noting: Lots of great live music + outdoor events this weekend Things on my agenda this weekend: R&R; adults dinner out on Sunday!. For your weekend planning.
Pa. Senate confirms Secretary of Health appointment
Harrisburg, Pa. — After two years as serving as Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra L. Bogen has been confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate as Secretary of the Department of Health. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Bogen had over 30 years of experience as a primary care pediatrician and headed the Allegheny County Health Department for just under three years. Since her appointment as Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen...
Lt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts
In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and victim’s advocates to showcase the strategies and efforts that have resulted in Pennsylvania showing the second-biggest improvement in gun-related homicides. “Pennsylvanians deserve to be safe...
Pa. Legislative clerk finds side job running fireworks tent a blast
Once again, Pennsylvania’s state budget — or lack of it — is fizzling Rick Breski’s Fourth of July side hustle. For more than 30 years, Breski, whose day job is as a legislative reading clerk with the House of Representatives, has operated a pop-up fireworks tent in the parking lot at Leed’s Restaurant and Bar in Swatara Township.
New bill aims to make restaurant streeteries permanent across Pennsylvania
It looks like streeteries across Pennsylvania are here to stay.Many restaurants expanded their outdoor dining by adding streeteries during the pandemic.George Profi, who owns Ambrosia at 24th and Locust streets, says his streetery seats 30 people and it's open year-round, with fans for the heat."These are the first reservations where people go in and the last reservation that people ask for," said Profi.The COVID dining permits were set to expire at the end of this year. Now, streeteries are expected to be permanent thanks to House Bill 829."There are some restaurants and taverns that have shut down because of the...
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