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Neighborhoods in Pa. cities can get up-to 13 degrees hotter due to urban environment
On hot days, it can feel hotter in some Pennsylvania cities, according to a new analysis by Climate Central, a non-profit science communications group. That’s because of the urban heat-island index – additional heat absorbed and released by buildings, roads, and pavement. The study showed that Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre all felt at least 8 degrees hotter, with some regions of the cities feeling up to 13 degrees hotter.
Shapiro Administration Tours Grow Pittsburgh’s Braddock Farms to Announce $500,000 Investment Creating Economic Opportunities and Increasing Fresh Food Availability in Urban Neighborhoods
Urban Agriculture Grants are part of historic investments to solve real-world problems for Pennsylvania communities, families, and local economies in Governor Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-25 budget. Braddock, PA – Today, Lt. Governor Austin A. Davis joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at Grow Pittsburgh’s Braddock Farms to announce $500,000 in...
Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania State House Representatives announced they are resigning. According to the Office of the Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, both Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) both resigned. Bullock resigned on Monday, July 15 after first winning a special election for […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Much Of NJ, PA: Here's The Timing
The watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 and applies to all of New Jersey. In Pennsylvania, the watch covers Adams, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Wayne, Wyoming, and York in Pennsylvania. Temps are expected...
Latest U.S. News hospital health rankings out. Where Lehigh Valley, St. Luke’s placed in Pa.
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township and St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill are among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report. These rankings marked the second set that have come out since St. Luke’s vowed to...
DNC steers $15M to battleground states, including Pa.
The Democratic National Committee is directing nearly $2 million to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party as part of a $15 million investment into battleground state parties. “As MAGA Republicans descend on Milwaukee to nominate a serial liar, cheater and convicted felon in Donald Trump, Democrats are leaving nothing to chance and investing heavily in Pennsylvania to ensure Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win this election,” said Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Jaime Harrison in a statement.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Praises 2024 Bi-Partisan State Budget
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro signs into law a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a voice for the community advocating for a thriving business climate, praised the recent signing of the $47.6 billion state budget package containing key items highly supportive to Delaware County.
Custom-Designed Woven Materials for Critical Rigging and Tie Down Applications
Bally Ribbon Mills (Bally, PA) announced the availability of a wide range of lightweight two-and three-dimensional woven materials that serve as the structure or substrate for critical rigging and tie down applications that require strength, interlaminar shear, enduring resistance or conductivity. Features:. High strength to weight ratios. Flame/heat resistance. Flexibility.
Snow fell in Pa. over the weekend: ‘Christmas in July’
The news is all “heat wave this” and “heat wave that.”. Which is why it may come as a surprise, then, that one spot in Pennsylvania actually experienced record snowfall over the weekend. Fox 29 Philadelphia reports how — despite the fact that it was 94 degrees...
Winners Crowned at Jim Harrington Bracket Nationals
Sisko, Linke, Northrop, Nichols, Biondo, Worters, and Alberts cash in at the Jim Harrington Bracket Nationals at Numidia Dragway. MOHNTON, PA- JPFetch Promotions held their Jim Harrington Bracket Nationals July 12-14, 2024 at Numidia Dragway. The event featured triple $20,000-to-win races for Top Bulb. No Box racers were also invited in on the fun with $1,000 No Box Bonus each day. In addition, there was also a $10,000-to-win 64-Car Shootout on Saturday night.
PSPCA launches first Pittie Fest with $5 adoption fees for Pitbulls
Danville, Montour Co. — The PSPCA are gearing up for their first ever Pittie Fest with special adoption fees. Adoption fees for all classic Pitbulls of all sizes and ages will be set at five dollars starting July 16th and ending on August 11th at the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Philadelphia Headquarters, Danville and Lancaster locations.
Coroner: Bethlehem man was tubing before Lehigh River drowning incident
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- The Lehigh County Coroner's Office says a man from Bethlehem drowned Monday. He was pulled from the Lehigh River. The coroner's report says Antwan Daring, 35, of Bethlehem was recovered from the river by members of the Allentown Fire Department. Emergency responders were called to the river...
Developer Lou Pektor gets zoning verdict on warehouse requests
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – The Whitehall Township Zoning Hearing Board granted an extension request for a proposed industrial development Tuesday night at the administration building. The plan, offered by developer Lou Pektor's Greystone Capital, proposes a 689,000-square-foot warehouse or manufacturing facility at an old quarry located at 5100 and...
Hellertown Council Pans Proposed Senior Apartments
Hellertown Borough Council President Tom Rieger hopes to shoot down a proposed three-story apartment building for seniors at 30 Bachman Street. Hellertown Borough Council President Tom Rieger hopes to shoot down a proposed three-story apartment building for seniors at 30 Bachman Street. And the rest of council was unanimously behind...
Alert: Help Locate Missing Person Tyler Brennan
Tyler Brennan was last seen by family members operating a red 2011 Ford Escape SUV with Pennsylvania registration LMT8571 on July 9, 2024, at approximately 11:00 AM in Solebury Township, Bucks County, PA. According to police reports, Brennan was spotted on East 3rd Street in Bethlehem during the early morning hours of July 11. The Ford Escape SUV, which has damage to the driver’s side rear bumper, has not been located.
Weeks after Harrisburg man was shot to death during road rage incident, his father reacts
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Three weeks after a Harrisburg man was shot to death during a road rage incident, his father reacts to the district attorney's decision not to press charges against the man who killed him. It was June 23 when Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo says...
Loud boom reported in parts of NJ, NYC
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Social media was abuzz Tuesday with reports of a loud boom noise heard in parts of New Jersey and New York City. NASA’s Meteoroid Environments Office told PIX11 News it estimates that a fireball may have flown about 49 miles above Upper Bay near Greenville Yard in Jersey City. Based on reports […]
Historical Architectural Review Board Meeting 7/16/24 | City of Reading, PA
The Historical Architectural Review Board for the City of Reading, PA held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Follow along with the agenda here: https://www.readingpa.gov/images/harb/Harb_Agenda_July_16_2024_.pdf?66917f9c. From the program: Historical Architectural Review Board | City of Reading, PA.
Doors optional on Jeeps, Broncos thanks to new Pennsylvania laws
YORK, Pa. — They can take tight turns and tackle tough terrain. "It's an iconic brand, it's been around forever," said Eric Walther, the general manager of Stetler Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and RAM in York. Jeeps and Broncos thrive in the outdoors. Many are designed to get the driver...
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