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Alzheimer’s Foundation offers dementia-friendly July 4th celebration tips
(WJET/WFXP) — With Independence Day just around the corner sure to be filled with fun in the sun, gatherings and plenty of fireworks for many to enjoy, they can also create unique challenges for those with dementia. This week the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) offered some tips to create a dementia-friendly environment for caregivers […]
Bipartisan PA Bill Would Aid Preservationists
Preservationists and developers in Pennsylvania are hopeful for new state funding aimed at revitalizing historic buildings. Two recently introduced bills propose a significant increase in the annual cap for the state’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, a crucial subsidy for developers transforming vacant historic properties on the National Register of Historic Places.
SCOTUS ruling on homelessness could affect Pa., advocates say
In the most significant U.S. Supreme Court ruling on homelessness in decades, the court ruled Friday that cities can punish people for sleeping in public places, even if they have nowhere else to go. The decision applies to cities in nine Western states that were previously barred from enforcing camping...
Why a Pennsylvania Republican leader hopes Biden stays in the race
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — With elected Democrats quietly — and unelected left-leaning voices loudly — calling for President Biden to consider giving up his race for re-election, an ostensibly-surprising voice called Friday for Biden to remain on the ticket. “Joe Biden absolutely needs to remain on the ballot,” said State Rep. Seth Grove (R-York Co.) […]
Lawmakers advance proposal to greatly expand Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Hunting on Sundays in Pennsylvania would be greatly expanded under a proposal that passed the state House on Thursday over objections about trespassing provisions and new restrictions on hunting in state parks. Lawmakers voted 129-73 to send the bill to the state Senate. “Sunday is an opportunity to educate our children about the […]
Supreme Court suspends Pa. attorney for failing to disclose DUIs, embezzlement
A central Pennsylvania attorney was suspended by the state Supreme Court after an investigation found he failed to disclose multiple DUI convictions, misappropriated payments from clients while working at several law firms and sent inappropriate messages — including soliciting drugs — to clients who retained him between 2022 and 2024, according to a report from the court’s Office of Disciplinary Council (ODC).
Pa. General Assembly moves to increase salaries for local officials
Borough council members and mayors could be getting pay increase and an incentive to attend meetings after Friday’s passage of a bill in the state House. A closely matching bill for second-class township supervisors is right on its heels and it could be voted as early as next week.
Teacher climbing tallest trees in Pennsylvania counties
ORSON, Pa. — A man from Central Pennsylvania is on a mission to climb the tallest tree at the highest point in every county in the Commonwealth. That mission brought Van Wagner to Wayne County. Wagner climbed a red oak on Mount Ararat, about 2700 feet above sea level.
‘Safe haven’ for newborns installed at Penn Highlands State College
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A local hospital has added a resource to help new parents who were not expecting a pregnancy or those that suddenly find themselves in a position where they’re unable to care for their newborn. A Safe Haven Baby Box has been implemented at the new Penn Highlands State College. It […]
2 chances of severe weather this weekend; NEXT Weather Alert Sunday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Your weekend has arrived and so has hot weather, humidity and threat of severe storms. Because of the heat and storms, we have issued a NEXT Weather Alert from Saturday night through Sunday night to help you prepare and plan.Saturday will be a seasonable summer day with highs in the upper 80s and a noticeable increase in humidity. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a breezy south wind. An isolated pop-up shower is possible this afternoon but for the most part, we are dry.A flash flood warning was issued in southwestern Chester County by the National Weather...
Tornado watches, warning possible this weekend; what to know
Weekend weather forecasts for the Philadelphia region warn of two rounds of turbulent weather, according to the National Weather Service, and the threat of possible tornadoes. Forecasts suggest Saturday’s warm temperatures across the region will give way in the late evening to more unsettled weather in two phases over the weekend.
Free medical, dental and vision care: A pop-up clinic is coming to Philly, and it needs volunteers
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A traveling medical corps is bringing free medical, dental and vision care to Philadelphia this summer to serve people who may lack health insurance or access to other low-cost care.
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