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PA State Police Car Catches Fire On Route 80
The blaze happened on Route 80 near mile marker 272.1, said White Haven Fire Company. Troopers brought the flames under control by the time firefighters arrived, and a hose was used to soak down the engine compartment, authorities said. No one was injured, the fire company added. Daily Voice has...
Pennsylvania Establishes Specialized Office for Dementia Care Coordination
Pennsylvania is set to establish a dedicated office within the Department of Aging to lead initiatives and coordinate care for approximately 300,000 residents suffering from dementia and related disorders. Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed a state budget that includes funding for this new Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Related Disorders (ADRD) office. The establishment of the office follows bipartisan support in the state legislature, with additional funds allocated for research on Alzheimer’s and other neurological conditions.
Greater Philadelphia Film Office Pushes for Increased Film Tax Credits
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) is doubling down on its efforts to advocate for increased funding in the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit program. The recently passed 2024-25 Pennsylvania state budget did not include any additional funds, raising concerns about the state’s competitiveness in attracting film and production work.
$47.9 Billion Budget Boost: Pennsylvania’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit Quadruples to $20 Million, Aiding Downtown Pittsburgh Revitalization Efforts
The new $47.9 billion state budget for Pennsylvania includes an increase in the Historic Preservation Tax Credit to $20 million, offering hope for downtown Pittsburgh projects despite concerns about insufficient funding and unaddressed proposals to extend revitalization programs, with interest from developers and calls for further improvements in the credit allocation system. New State Budget […]
Habitat for Humanity ‘ReStore’ opens in Monroe County
MARSHALLS CREEK, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County Habitat for Humanity has opened a discount home goods and improvement store in Marshalls Creek, but it’s not your average retailer. The Monroe County Habitat for Humanity ReStore is officially open for business. Carrying everything from patio furniture to paint, at a low price, and for […]
Compromises on education spending, tax cuts, and transit headline Pa.’s $47.6B budget
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, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a $47.6 billion budget that increases public education spending, funnels new dollars into economic development, provides a one-time boost for transit systems, and creates a new college scholarship program. Education defined...
State university board of governors vote to freeze tuition for Pennsylvania residents
Tuition for in-state students at Pennsylvania’s 10 state universities will remain unchanged for the coming academic year following a vote Wednesday by the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Board of Governors. The vote to keep tuition frozen for the seventh consecutive year follows the passage of the state budget last week with a 6% […] The post State university board of governors vote to freeze tuition for Pennsylvania residents appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Senator Ward announces Frankstown Twp. Sewer Project
HARRISBURG (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Senator Judy Ward (R-30) announces a $5.8 million fund toward a sewer main project in Frankstown Twp. The project will replace nearly 25,000 feet of sewer systems with new pipes and manhole covers. The state will provide the funds through a low interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority […]
Changes for hunting with mentored youth, why trees are falling into streams across Pa.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s board of commissioners made a good decision on Friday when it changed the rules for its mentored youth program. The board approved having mentors to be able to hunt with more than just one youth. The change will be helpful to those who have multiple...
Severe thunderstorms spread across Pennsylvania Wednesday
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — A potentially strong to severe thunderstorms can be expected to spread across our region Wednesday afternoon and evening. Any storm may produce downpours, small hail, and damaging winds. The greatest area for severe weather will be in eastern PA. Conditions will improve by the end of the week. It will be […]
Man charged for attempted illegal resale of riding mower
New Columbia, Pa. — A New Columbia man was charged for fraudulently getting a riding mower from a store in south central Pa. and trying to resell it in Union County. Trp. Bradley Derk of state police at Milton says they received a call on June 26 from a woman who found a green John Deere S140 lawn mower in her shed on Newky Road that she did not purchase. ...
Trip the Light on the Floating Stage (with guest appearance)!
Making their Summer Concert Series return, Lock Haven-based party band Trip the Light will be performing this Saturday, July 21, from 6:30-9:00 on the Floating Stage!. The horn-based party band specializes in funk music, as well as a mix of songs from the 70’s to today. Founded in 2016, the band has been performing regularly and making a name for themselves in the area. The group is comprised of Keith Bashnik (drums), Doug LeBlanc (trumpet), Len Cagle (saxophone), Dee Waddell (saxophone), Chris Bartley (bass), Tyler Crossley (guitar), Kato Clark (vocals), and Diane Freynik on lead vocals.
Flashback Returns to Triangle Park!
Flashback, a versatile local band that plays a wide variety of rock music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s plus the blues, is back for the 2024 Summer Concert Series this Friday, July 19, 2024, at Triangle Park. Flashback covers a range of artists, from the Beatles to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to various 60’s garage bands to B.B. King and other blues artists.
‘Business as usual’ at Woodward Township meeting
WOODWARD TOWNSHIP – The Woodward Township Supervisors meeting started about 15 minutes late to make way for a pre-meeting Executive Session pertaining to legal matters with zoning and ordinance items. It was mostly business as usual at Tuesday night’s meeting. Supervisors received correspondence from Roads to Peace to...
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