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Pennsylvania ‘Proud Boy’ sentenced to prison: ‘Dont make us go against you’
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAJ) — More than three years after the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, law enforcement and courts are still dealing with the aftermath, and a Proud Boys member from Pennsylvania just felt the effects of his actions. Brian Healion, 33, of Upper Darby, was sentenced to 100 days in prison with […]
Calling All Nurse Entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania: Win the 2024 Guardian Nurses Entrepreneurial Award!
FLOURTOWN, PA — For the second year in a row, Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates has partnered with The Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania to recognize an entrepreneurial nurse in Pennsylvania with the 2024 Guardian Nurses Entrepreneurial Award. Guardian Nurses is again sponsoring the $5,000 prize to be given to the winner.
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 […]
Thunderstorms to Impact I-71 Northeast Ohio, Northwestern Pennsylvania Through Evening
Cleveland, OH – Showers and thunderstorms are set to move through the I-71 corridor, affecting northeastern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania until 8 PM tonight. According to the US National Weather Service Cleveland, the first wave of storms will be largely isolated, but capable of producing heavy rain and lightning.
School tax credit plan advances
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s latest school tax credit plan advanced to the Senate floor on Wednesday after a brief committee meeting. The 7-4 party-line vote sets the stage for a larger partisan debate that will divide Republicans and Democrats in the chamber over the best way to spend money on education. A recent constitutional mandate from the Commonwealth Court adds pressure to the charged, albeit perennial, discussion that is...
Six Berks LaunchBox startups awarded ‘Grow Your Startup Grants’
The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State recently awarded six startup companies with, “Grow Your Startup Grants,” which provide entrepreneurs participating in Berks LaunchBox programs with $500 towards a need they have identified. Startup needs include talent to help with prototyping, marketing and design, or registration for an educational conference or training session. These grants are funded by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development to Invent Penn State.
Pennsylvania Bucks Nationwide Trend, Sees Increase in Pedestrian Deaths
While pedestrian deaths are dropping to pre-pandemic levels nationwide, Pennsylvania is bucking the trend with 192 killed pedestrians in 2023. While pedestrian deaths are dropping to pre-pandemic levels nationwide, Pennsylvania is bucking the trend, writes Anthony Hennen for the New York Post. Drivers in the Keystone State killed 192 pedestrians...
ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. Pittsburgh neurologist Wesley Kerr was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at the age of 35. He’d recently moved with his wife and two young sons from California to take a fellowship at the University of Michigan, and work was stressful. Kerr said...
4th of July weekend: Best and worst times to travel in PA
(WTAJ) – As Pennsylvanians get ready for barbecues, parades, and fireworks, officers are getting ready for increased holiday travel. AAA estimates that nearly 80 million people will travel 50 miles or further from home to celebrate Independence Day, from July 4 through the weekend. That’s an increase of 5%compared to 2023. “With summer vacations in […]
Free day to fish, where PGC will make more public hunting lands, stocking blue catfish
Happy Independence Day. Today’s one of the days we can truly appreciate being an American and someone who enjoys the outdoors. After enjoying a hot dog and a slice of apple pie for lunch, you can take someone who hasn’t fished before fishing. Today until midnight, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat commission has...
Restaurant space with outdoor dining area up for lease at The Towers at Wyncote
6,600 sf of restaurant space with an outdoor dining area is available at The Towers at Wyncote, 8440 Limekiln Pike. This is a rare opportunity to lease a turnkey restaurant operation. This restaurant is located at The Towers at Wyncote. The restaurant is comprised of 6600 sq feet of interior space with an additional exterior dining and event area restaurant space. The Towers at Wyncote has 1,200+ units with over 3,000+ residents creating an excellent opportunity for a captive audience to grow the business. There is ample free parking, overflow visitor parking, and reserved garage parking. When entering the restaurant, you are greeted by a built-in host stand and sperate coat closet. A wall of windows leads the way to a circular bar area that seats 26 patrons, with surrounding table and addition high top bar space for another 8 guests. The bar is complete with soda guns, beer taps, liquor wells and much more. This area overlooks a partially opened kitchen space that includes a pizza oven and various food prep areas. Beyond the bar area is table and booth seating for an additional 112 guests along with a separate curtained off area that doubles as private event space. There are oversized modern restrooms, all of which are beautifully well appointed and handicap accessible. A wall of windows that double as bi-folding doors, leads to an outdoor patio space that can accommodate an additional 50+ guests for regular daily use or private event space. This outdoor area is surrounded by mature landscaping and completed with a waterfall that adds visual aesthetics to the terrace along with the sounds of the falling water. The oversized kitchen area includes hood vents, walk-in coolers, dishwashers, Beverage dispensers/service stations and all the various equipment in the photos. This kitchen is large enough to serve as a ancillary kitchen for catering or other food and beverage possibilities. This location also is excellent for door dash and grub hub delivery services for expanded sales revenue opportunities. This space is primed and ready for you to grow your culinary business.
Danny Dietrich leads Pa. Speedweek point standings at the halfway mark of the series
Danny Dietrich of Gettysburg, on the strength of his two victories, leads the Pa. Speedweek point standings at the halfway mark of the series. Dietrich (614 points) scored victories in the series opener at Williams Grove last Friday and followed that up with a Sunday night win at BAPS Speedway.
Abuse and Neglect Investigations of Aging Pennsylvanians Are Woefully Slow. The Results Can Be Devastating
This story will be highlighted in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Christiana Blake’s fever had been raging for days. On that day in early April last year, a doctor who examined her at an outpatient center became concerned that a family member was refusing to take her to the emergency room, even though the 76-year-old Dauphin County woman could barely keep her eyes open. In the haze of dementia brought on by a stroke, Blake couldn’t communicate or advocate for...
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