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PASSHE launches FAFSA outreach summer initiative
(WENY) -- Four universities in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education have launched a regional summer initiative to help students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The PASSHE Foundation was awarded over 350-thousand-dollars from the Educational Credit Management Corporation. Universities in Millersville, Shippensburg, and Slippery Rock will...
SCOTUS ruling on homelessness could affect Pa., advocates say
In the most significant U.S. Supreme Court ruling on homelessness in decades, the court ruled Friday that cities can punish people for sleeping in public places, even if they have nowhere else to go. The decision applies to cities in nine Western states that were previously barred from enforcing camping...
Why a Pennsylvania Republican leader hopes Biden stays in the race
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — With elected Democrats quietly — and unelected left-leaning voices loudly — calling for President Biden to consider giving up his race for re-election, an ostensibly-surprising voice called Friday for Biden to remain on the ticket. “Joe Biden absolutely needs to remain on the ballot,” said State Rep. Seth Grove (R-York Co.) […]
Lawmakers advance proposal to greatly expand Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Hunting on Sundays in Pennsylvania would be greatly expanded under a proposal that passed the state House on Thursday over objections about trespassing provisions and new restrictions on hunting in state parks. Lawmakers voted 129-73 to send the bill to the state Senate. “Sunday is an opportunity to educate our children about the […]
Supreme Court suspends Pa. attorney for failing to disclose DUIs, embezzlement
A central Pennsylvania attorney was suspended by the state Supreme Court after an investigation found he failed to disclose multiple DUI convictions, misappropriated payments from clients while working at several law firms and sent inappropriate messages — including soliciting drugs — to clients who retained him between 2022 and 2024, according to a report from the court’s Office of Disciplinary Council (ODC).
Pa. General Assembly moves to increase salaries for local officials
Borough council members and mayors could be getting pay increase and an incentive to attend meetings after Friday’s passage of a bill in the state House. A closely matching bill for second-class township supervisors is right on its heels and it could be voted as early as next week.
Argall legislation to expand parental rights in Pa. schools passes Senate
WILKES-BARRE — Sen. Dave Argall, chair of the Senate Education Committee, this week guided legislation to expand parental rights in Pennsylvania schools to final passage in the Senate. “Too many parents feel they have been cut out of the classroom,” said Argall, R-Pottsville. “Broadening the rights of parents to...
Teacher climbing tallest trees in Pennsylvania counties
ORSON, Pa. — A man from Central Pennsylvania is on a mission to climb the tallest tree at the highest point in every county in the Commonwealth. That mission brought Van Wagner to Wayne County. Wagner climbed a red oak on Mount Ararat, about 2700 feet above sea level.
‘Safe haven’ for newborns installed at Penn Highlands State College
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A local hospital has added a resource to help new parents who were not expecting a pregnancy or those that suddenly find themselves in a position where they’re unable to care for their newborn. A Safe Haven Baby Box has been implemented at the new Penn Highlands State College. It […]
Bill passes PA house aimed at helping first-time homebuyers
(WJET/WFXP)– Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives passed a bill Friday morning the author said will help residents save up for buying their first house and increase the number of first-time homebuyers. The House passed H.B. 126 proposed by State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro which would allow first-time homebuyers to deposit cash into a savings account held in […]
Drought conditions in Bucks, Montgomery counties, national monitor shows
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has yet to declare a drought watch, but parts of Bucks and Montgomery counties are currently experiencing moderate drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. And some municipalities are already sounding the alarm. Horsham's water supply is "struggling," said Tina O'Rourke of the Horsham...
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