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PA Gov. Shapiro to make a stop in Lawrence County to discuss new insurance laws
One of the people believed to be a possible running mate for Kamala Harris will be in Lawrence County on Wednesday. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will be in New Castle on, July 24, to discuss new laws that increase the transparency of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and cut costs. Shapiro...
400 Jobs Coming To This New Jersey Area
Good news for job seekers. A new warehouse being built in South Jersey is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. It'll be located way down in Salem County but it's close to the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295. Walmart recently announced they're building a nearly 7,000-square-foot...
Man fatally shot in Kensington, 19-year-old charged with murder
Police have identified the man who was fatally shot in Kensington on Monday night, and caught and arrested the man who did it. 19-year-old Jaylen Holloway has been charged with Murder, Criminal Conspiracy, VUFA, and related charges for shooting and killing 27-year-old Jair Mack. Officers were dispatched to Kensington at 10 p.m. on July 22 […]
Pennsylvania's Democratic delegates endorse Kamala Harris for president
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania's 159 Democratic delegates already pledged their support to Vice President Kamala Harris. It was the latest move by Democrats to consolidate behind Harris for the party's nomination after President Joe Biden announced he was bowing out of the race. CBS News estimates that Harris has received the endorsement of a majority of Democratic delegates, setting her up to be the party's nominee for president.Up next for the Democrats is the party's convention in Chicago in August. Pennsylvania delegates for HarrisA space along East Carson Street in Pittsburgh will soon transform into one of Harris' campaign offices. "Everybody I talked to...
Funding doubled to $10 million for Pa. grants to enhance security for nonprofits
PITTSBURGH — In the years sincethe Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, Pennsylvania has devoted millions of dollars to protecting houses of worship, people and places that could be targets for hate. Now the state is doubling that funding. The new state budget increases the funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant program...
New Pa. law strengthens protections for those targeted by lawsuits for speaking out in public
Lawsuits designed to intimidate and silence people who exercise their First Amendment rights could have costly consequences in Pennsylvania under legislation signed into law July 18. Civil rights, good government and press freedom groups applauded Gov. Josh Shapiro’s signing of House Bill 1466, which provides a way for people and groups targeted for speaking out […] The post New Pa. law strengthens protections for those targeted by lawsuits for speaking out in public appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials growing garden to donate food to local pantry
(WHTM) — Tuesday’s hometown heroes are setting an example for sustainability. Employees for the Turnpike Commission use their lunch breaks to tend the garden outside the central administration building near Highspire. They’re growing vegetables in a plot of unused land and harvesting them for a local food pantry. The Turnpike Commission says the garden exemplifies […]
Reactivation of former Greensgrow West planned: Call for ideas
For many years, 5123-5129 Baltimore Avenue operated as Greensgrow West – the West Philly hub of a nonprofit organization with the mission of growing fresh produce and making nutrition accessible to all Philadelphians, regardless of income. Due to unexpected financial challenges, Greensgrow closed in 2022. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier’s office...
PA’s No. 1 recruit confirms Lasch Bash visit, excited for another look at ‘top-notch’ Penn State football program
The Penn State football team is looking to make a huge impression on several top prospects this weekend at the annual Lasch Bash. One of those prospects who has been a confirmed attendee is the No. 1 prospect in Pennsylvania in the 2026 recruiting class Kevin Brown. As the Nittany Lions look to inch closer to looking up the top prospect in PA.
MoAR gives students insight into revolution-era life for Africans in America
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. The Museum of the American Revolution is welcoming eight local students to participate in this year’s ‘Living History Youth Summer Institute,’ a six-week in-depth course designed for young adults who have an interest in understanding more about the lives of people of African ancestry during the American Revolution.
State police warned Secret Service about Trump shooter, Pennsylvania chief says
WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania’s top police officer faced questions Tuesday from lawmakers who wanted details on how the U.S. Secret Service and state and local law enforcement communicated when a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, killed one rallygoer and injured two others in Butler, Pennsylvania. Lawmakers were aghast to learn state police relayed […] The post State police warned Secret Service about Trump shooter, Pennsylvania chief says appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
The Anti-Defamation League files a complaint against the School District of Philadelphia
The Anti-Defamation League, also known as the ADL, claims the School District of Philadelphia has failed to protect Jewish students from antisemitism that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. The ADL filed a complaint on Tuesday with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. The Jewish advocacy group wants […]
George Burton presents 'Heard But Not Seen,' on the new 'White Noise'
When we last heard from George Burton on record, he was bringing notable light and heat to the holidays with The Yule Log. Now, Burton — the farsighted pianist, composer, and son of Mt. Airy — is preparing to release a new album brimming with righteous ambition and productive tensions.
Doylestown Health Advances Toward Merger with Penn Health System
Doylestown Health is moving closer to finalizing its merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Doylestown Health is moving closer to finalizing its merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The merger is expected to reach a definitive agreement within...
2 teens shot, 1 killed, in separate Philadelphia shootings, marking latest gun violence among youth
Philadelphia's youth are once again the latest victims of gun violence in the city.A 16-year-old boy was gunned down in a targeted hit Tuesday afternoon.Witnesses say three people had been chasing the teen in the city's Oxford Circle section. They then fired more than 50 shots before standing over him to kill him.A 15-year-old girl is also recovering from being shot in the neck in a separate incident in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood. It happened around around 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday in the 1400 block of West Loudon Street. Police believe the gunfire stemmed from an argument earlier in the day...
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