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Survey reveals how Pa. residents feel about aid to Ukraine, NATO membership
Pennsylvanians strongly support the United States remaining in NATO and sending military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, a new survey has found. “Surveys have consistently shown that, while Americans don’t want the U.S. to be the world policeman, they do want the U.S. to work with other countries to uphold the international order and help protect nations from aggressors,” said Steven Kull, the director of the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation.
These Are the 41 Best Employers in the State Pennsylvania, According to Workers
Pennsylvania just CLEANED up on a list of the best employers in the ENTIRE country. The latest roundup of nation's favorite employers is out — and among the top 10 companies, three are also headquartered in Pennsylvania. Beyond that a total of 16 employers made the list of the...
Natural gas subsidy plan rolled out to stabilize the grid
(The Center Square) — As experts raise more questions about the future reliability of the energy grid and warn of blackouts, legislators are giving more serious consideration to bankrolling upgrades for power plants. On Wednesday, Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Williamsport, shared his proposal to create a Pennsylvania Baseload Energy Development Fund, which would give low-interest grants and loans to electricity generators to build, maintain, modernize, and run their plants. Doing so,...
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announce $17M for projects along Delaware River Watershed
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Federal funding from the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund will go toward removing dams to help fish move freely, reducing stormwater pollution and restoring habitat for horseshoe crabs, among other initiatives.
Pennsylvania municipalities struggle to find and retain elected officials
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Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
In the battle over law enforcement endorsements, Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate candidates have each picked up nods in recent months. Three-term Democratic incumbent Bob Casey received an endorsement from the Guardian Civic League – a group representing active and retired Black police officers – in Philadelphia Friday. Casey,...
Scammer to slammer: $2 million Central PA ringleader sentenced
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The mastermind behind a $2 million bank fraud scheme in central Pennsylvania will spend up to five years in state prison, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday, Aug. 30. Tyreese Lewis, 23, who led an organized ring that targeted residents and financial institutions, pleaded guilty to charges of corrupt organizations, […]
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Elk and Clearfield counties Saturday midday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 10:15 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 11 a.m. for Elk and Clearfield counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 10:15 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near DuBois, moving east at...
BRMC, OGH To Host 2nd Annual Pulse of the Community Gala Sept 20
Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital, Kaleida Health facilities, will host the 2nd Annual Pulse of the Community Gala on Friday, September 20. The event is presented by the Bradford Hospital Foundation and Olean General Hospital Foundation to unite to improve cancer care services in the region. The black-tie event will run from 5:30pm to 10pm at Holiday Valley Resort’s main lodge with a rolling agenda.
Weis Market celebrates re-opening in Poconos
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Weis Market is celebrating the re-opening of its store in the Poconos. Weis Markets on Route 611 in Tannersville got some major upgrades. They got a new deli, upgraded bakery, expanded floral department, and increased variety throughout the store. They also donated to several local organizations. “We were really happy […]
Stopping the growing mosquito population in Plains Township
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A sharp rise in the area’s mosquito population has prompted officials to try and stop the spread in Luzerne County. The Luzerne Conservation District sprayed in Plains Township Thursday, just one of several cities affected in Luzerne County. The mosquito spray, known as aqua-duet, is applied at a rate […]
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