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Temperatures on the rise, with near-record heat expected Wednesday
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Don’t close your swimming pool just yet. After temperatures that felt more like October than August last week, forecasters say the Lehigh Valley will return to summer in a big way this week. Heat and humidity will build day-to-day, culminating with record-challenging temperatures Wednesday, according...
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Local Program Works to Combat the Teacher Shortage Crisis in Chester County
Educators Rising is working throughout Chester County and the rest of Pennsylvania to alleviate the teacher shortage crisis. A new school year is about to start in Chester County, which has a growing teacher shortage crisis, but a new statewide program hopes to combat that, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia.
Understanding the Land Development Process with Help from Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy
A land development team can assist in many phases of a project, including zoning relief, site grading, any earth-moving activities, or utility coordination. Whether you’re adding a new building, expanding an existing footprint, changing the use of the facility, or increasing the amount of impervious surface on your site, you may need a land development plan. Regardless of size, projects with some level of earth disturbance may require a site plan with a minimum set of requirements to move forward.
Pickleball, candle-pouring, obstacle training, and other new businesses in central Pa.
An axe-throwing venue, pickle ball courts, and a candle-pouring studio are among 68 businesses that have opened or soon will open across central Pa. Below you’ll find our latest list of new business openings in the central Pa. region. It includes 68 locations opening in 32 municipalities. Also included on the list are a paint store, a video game store, and an automotive repair shop.
Prior Misconduct Rarely an Obstacle for Doctors in Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Matthew Roman used to be Pennsylvania’s top doctor for getting a medical marijuana card. In 2018, the year dispensaries began selling cannabis in the state, Roman was the only doctor to issue more than 3,000 medical marijuana certifications in Pennsylvania, according to health department records obtained by Spotlight PA through a Commonwealth Court decision. Back then, Roman was more than just a prolific certifier. He sued federal officials in 2018, claiming they unconstitutionally blocked people enrolled in state...
'Demstock' brings together rural Pennsylvania Democrats who want to 'jam things up' for Trump
BROOKLINE, Pa. — Hundreds of Pennsylvania’s rural Democratic voters spent the weekend at “Demstock.” Think Woodstock in 1969, with some attendees camping out at the venue, but instead of performances from the Grateful Dead and Jimi Hendrix, it was all about politics. Attendees bonded over feeling isolated in their largely Republican communities and their hope to “drive up the margins” in the match-up between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in the critical battleground state.
Pat Houser Golf Tournament Raises $30K for Skills of Central PA
Four golfers representing Sheetz Inc. claimed the title of 2024 champions at the 19th annual Pat Houser Golf Tournament on Aug. 19 at Toftrees Resort. Hosted by the Skills Foundation, the event raised over $30,000 to assist people with intellectual disabilities supported by Skills of Central PA in 17 counties. Competing in a “shamble” format, 22 teams squared off in the tournament, which memorializes a founding member of the Skills Board of Directors, Pat Houser. Jack Wagner, Ryan Pugh, Jason Nagy and Jonathan Madey comprised the winning team from Sheetz. Finishing second overall, was the UPMC Altoona Team of Tim Balconi, Dan Casillo and...
Pa. State Police Cadets Could Earn College Credits for Training
Commonwealth University and the Pennsylvania State Police recently announced an agreement that allows cadets to receive college credits for their training. The arrangement enables cadets to receive 20 credits at CU upon graduation from the academy when enrolled in a criminal justice degree program at any CU campus location (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield or Clearfield).
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