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Bucks County, Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic...
Land scam targets realtors, those in the market to buy and sell land
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Just when you thought you'd heard about every scam, another one pops up. This one's called the land scam, where crooks plot to sell land they don't own. "What's happening is they are corresponding, usually via text or email, not a lot of phone conversations, and having us list a parcel of land when actually they are not the owner of the property," explained Yarrow Wilkins, President of the Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors.
Drivers killed fewer pedestrians in 2023, except in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) — Pedestrian deaths are finally starting to drop across America to pre-pandemic levels. Pennsylvania, however, bucked the national trend. Drivers killed 192 pedestrians in 2023, eight more than in 2022, and 25% more than in 2019, according to an analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Administration. The report found that, across the country, drivers struck and killed more than 7,300 people in 2023. In total, it’s a...
Debra Bogen Nears Confirmation as Secretary of Health
Debra Bogen, after serving 18 months as acting secretary of health, is advancing towards confirmation as secretary of health. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee recently voted to recommend her for the role, progressing her nomination to the Rules and Executive Nominations Committee. A Senate floor vote, requiring a two-thirds majority for confirmation, will follow.
DUI checkpoints set in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed across various roadways in Pennsylvania. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols aim to deter drinking and driving. Police say they are operating with a “zero-tolerance enforcement policy.” Police say checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed on roadways during the month […]
For Men's Health Month, consider free preventive health services
Harrisburg, Pa. — June is Men's Health Month, and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department is reminding the men of the Commonwealth of preventive health services that are covered by most health insurance plans. “Preventive health services continue to save lives each and every day, and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department wants to remind people that these life-saving services are available at no cost through most — if not all — major medical health insurance plans,” said Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys. "During Men’s Health Month, PID urges...
Pa. State police announce informational cards for autistic people
Pennsylvania State Police have begun distributing informational cards to assist autistic people when interacting with law enforcement. The cards, which include a person’s name, contact information and emergency contacts, state that the cardholder has autism and urge officers to be patient and direct in their interactions. Gov. Josh Shapiro...
Israeli divestment ban passes Senate
(The Center Square) – The 'Stand with Israel Act' passed the Senate on Thursday with broad bipartisan support, moving Pennsylvania closer to a ban on divestment from the nation by publicly funded institutions. It's one of many that moved through the chamber amid a flurry of votes this week intended to prevent a repeat of last year’s summer stalemate. And now, with the Senate out of town until Monday, all...
Cancer survivor wins $5M Pennsylvania lottery jackpot for birthday
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A cancer survivor from Lancaster County won $5 million playing the PA Lottery for her birthday. Officials from the lottery presented a commemorative check to 7-year-old Donna Osborne, who said she had just finished radiation treatment for breast cancer and bought the ticket ahead of her birthday. Lottery officials said she […]
These women are getting paid to drive around and eat ice cream
PHILADELPHIA — The results of the search for the American Dairy Association North East’s first chief ice cream officer are in:. Maddie Smith and Mia Svirsky, two friends from Washington, D.C., have won the coveted job of traveling around Pennsylvania, eating lots of ice cream at 18 local creameries and sharing their experiences on social media.
Thunderstorms arrive during the weekend in PA
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — Sunny weather has been here the past few days however, showers and thunderstorms are expected to fire back up this weekend. The primary threat will be torrential downpours and damaging winds across northeast and central Pennsylvania. An isolated tornado or two is not out of the question. Showers can start as […]
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Catching up with Steel-High coach Andrew Erby
The countdown to the 2024 high school football season has begun. Kickoff is less than 60 days away, so the Pa. High School Football Report is catching up with the architect behind one of the top small school programs in the state, Steel-High’s Andrew Erby. All episodes of the...
Property taxes are the lifeblood of local government, but officials, residents hate to adjust them
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. Property taxes are a critical source of revenue for Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts, but political inertia and fear of rising costs can prevent communities from keeping rates updated. The taxes are determined by assessments, which dictate how much a property is worth...
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