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‘Welfare to work’ aims to lower costs for Pennsylvania taxpayers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has introduced a bill that looks to help families transition out of welfare programs. The “Welfare to Work” pilot program, introduced by Frank Burns (D-Cambria), would encourage companies to hire individuals enrolled on the welfare rolls, which aims to help families to transition to self-sufficiency. The […]
Watch baseball played by 1800s rules Saturday in Lackawaxen
Turning the calendar back to the 1890s, a vintage baseball game takes place at noon Saturday, Aug. 24, hosted by the National Park Service (NPS) in Lackawaxen. The game plays on the baseball field in Veterans' Memorial Park across from the fire hall. The NPS Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River reports it is hosting this event in honor of the famed Western novelist Zane Grey, who lived in the house the NPS operates as a museum,...
Farm in Hunlock Creek offers pig yoga
HUNLOCK CREEK, Pa. — At Buttinhead Farms in Luzerne County, it's time to unwind with swine. Piggy yoga is the newest activity on the farm. Owner Ashley Raspen has been hosting goat yoga for about five years and wanted to do something different. She trains the pigs on her farm and they are very friendly.
Endangered Pennsylvania bird species comes back to life
Harrisburg, Pa. — For the first time in 60 years, common terns have nested successfully in the Keystone State. The bird species has been facing hard times for the past two decades, but they've finally made progress. Though never widespread — terns nest only at Presque Isle State Park in Erie County — they were once regular breeders. Historical records from the 1930s reveal there were 100 breeding pairs on...
Pa. Meteorologist predicts higher temperature ahead of the weekend.
Aired; August 20th, 2024. There has been a drastic change in weather over the week as students returned back to school. ABC 27 Meteorologist Dan Tomaso says Hurricane Debbie has changed the weather pattern. While the hurricane is long gone, it essentially disrupted our summer weather pattern to the point that we had somewhat of a cooler weekend temperature wise this past weekend.
Local Pennsylvania fire departments to receive thousands in federal grant funds
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) helped secure almost $1 million in funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program for three more Pennsylvania fire departments. These latest grants now mean that Fitzpatrick has delivered over $1.6 million in fiscal year 2023 funding to local fire departments, EMS, and rescue […] The post Local Pennsylvania fire departments to receive thousands in federal grant funds appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Flora Cardoni of Penn Environment Discusses Inflation Reduction Act Tax Benefits Available to Philadelphians
According to data recently released from the Internal Revenue Service, 158,550 Pennsylvanians claimed more than $260 million in tax credits on their 2023 tax returns for solar and energy efficiency projects. However, many Pennsylvanians don’t know these tax credits are available. Larry McGlynn is a journalist and producer for...
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Pair from out of area busted for retail theft at Walmart
Lewisburg, Pa. — Two people from the eastern part of the state were arrested for stealing $990 of items at Lewisburg Walmart. Felicia Marie Schmidt, 31, of Williamstown, and Brandon M. Smith, 36, of Dallas, were arrested earlier this month after police connected them to the theft on July 29. Trooper Matthew Lesher of PSP Milton said three suspects, including a male later identified as Smith, and Schmidt arrived at...
17 Lehigh Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 season
Summer practice is over, the air is a little crisper and daylight is waning each day. The Lehigh Valley high school football season is here. It all kicks off Friday night across Pennsylvania with the start of the scholastic season. Here are some of the top players in the Lehigh Valley this fall: Sr. Andrew Olesh, Southern Lehigh: Michigan recruit will see every coverage package because of his ...
New $15M budget investment in tourism marketing bodes well for state’s economy
A $15-million investment in tourism marketing included in the recently approved bipartisan 2024-2025 state budget will boost the commonwealth’s economy, attract more visitors, and support good-paying jobs, said Pennsylvania lawmakers, state government officials, local leaders, and business owners Aug. 20. “From beautiful state parks like Presque Isle, to our outdoor recreation businesses, to hospitality and […] The post New $15M budget investment in tourism marketing bodes well for state’s economy appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Season begins in District 9: Breaking it down
Another season of District 9 football kicks off Friday night. You Pick the Winners • Who We Think Will Win • District 10 Week 1 Preview • YDL Sports Network Preseason Roundtable. From defending champions to regional and classification setups to returning players to one less team...
Harris campaign hosting DNC watch parties in Pennsylvania on Thursday
As the eyes of Democrats across the nation are on Chicago for the party’s national convention, the Harris-Walz campaign has planned events for those still in Pennsylvania. The campaign is hosting more than 150 watch parties in Pennsylvania on Thursday and more than 3,000 people have signed up to attend, the campaign said in a […]
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