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Pa. establishes hotline to report voter intimidation, election fraud, and more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — There is now a hotline to report various election-related crimes in the Commonwealth. The new hotline was established in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler County. “Political violence has no place in Pennsylvania – the birthplace of American democracy – nor anywhere else across […]
America250PA recognizes National Pennsylvania Day with volunteer efforts at food bank distribution center
PITTSTON TWP. – In recognizing National Pennsylvania Day, July 20, America250PA, organized volunteers to aid the CEO Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank Distribution Center on Friday, July 19, for the fourth year in a row. In support of Feeding Pennsylvania, presented by The Giant Company and...
Pennsylvania Lottery payouts back on track after computer system upgrades
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Lottery says it is back on track when it comes to payouts after a computer upgrade caused delays in May. Lottery Spokesperson Ewa Swope said timelines are back to normal. She said the Lottery hadn’t upgraded their computer system in 16 years. “We just wanted to thank players for […]
Legal marijuana, big tax cuts, and minimum wage: This year’s budget losers
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 — As they wrapped up votes on Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget last week, lawmakers agreed the plan wouldn’t make anyone completely happy. The deal increases spending on public education for this fiscal year, but doesn’t guarantee future...
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
United Way programs help children in poverty
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. According to a report from the United Way of Pennsylvania, as of 2022, of the 5.3 million households in the state, 12% lived in poverty. Another 28% were considered ALICE, which means Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. While these households technically...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro would bring a battleground state and political acumen to a national ticket
He’s only been Pennsylvania’s governor for a year and a half and just got his second state budget wrapped, but Josh Shapiro already had a national profile for some of the cases he prosecuted during his tenure as the state’s attorney general. Shapiro is now one of the people considered most likely to join the […] The post Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro would bring a battleground state and political acumen to a national ticket appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
$500 million going towards site development across NEPA
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Governor Josh Shapiro (D) made a stop in Luzerne County Friday to highlight a major investment toward business expansion across the Keystone State. Friday morning, Governor Josh Shapiro joined local lawmakers and business leaders at Production Systems Automation Incorporated, a manufacturing company in Duryea, to discuss the newly signed bipartisan budget […]
A $40B critical mineral supply chain could start in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania has a mine pollution problem. America has a critical mineral shortage. And both problems may get solved as researchers find these critical and strategic elements in the polluted waters that come from acid mine drainage. If all goes well, Pennsylvania could become a leader in boosting national security — while potentially creating billions of dollars in value from environmental hazards. “You don't need hundreds of...
Make It With Wool Contest announced
The 2024 Pennsylvania Make It With Wool Contest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, in the PA Preferred Banquet Hall at the Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. Youths and adults who sew, knit, or crochet garments with wool or other animal fibers may participate. The categories...
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Hometown hero Micah Parsons returns, ‘Can’t miss’ week 1 games
In the past five years, Micah Parsons has gone from talented prospect to one of the biggest stars in the National Football League, one and off the field. The gang discusses the importance of Parsons’ recent return to Harrisburg to conduct his youth football camp. In addition, hosts Brian...
Here are the airports, airlines in and near Pa. affected by internet outage
Multiple airports in Pennsylvania and beyond have reported long lines and delays due to a massive internet outage that has affected companies around the world. Harrisburg International Airport said on X, formerly known as Twitter, said that “numerous flights are experiencing delays or cancellations” as a result of the outage.
Lieutenant Governor addresses mayors from across Pennsylvania on safety
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Mayors from across the Commonwealth gathered in Johnstown for the Pennsylvania State Mayor’s Association Annual Conference. Many of the speakers, including Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis focused on addressing safety concerns throughout the commonwealth and what steps the governor has taken to help. Legislators hope the new state budget, passed earlier in […]
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