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Pennsylvania Treasury returns record breaking amount of unclaimed property
(WHTM)– The Pennsylvania Treasury Department announced that for the first time in state history, it has returned more than $500 million in unclaimed property over two consecutive years. According to Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, $505.7 million was returned in the fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-2024. In the 2022-23 year, the department broke the single-year record […]
Shapiro signs new law to up street racing penalties in Pennsylvania: Fines, vehicle confiscation
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The “Fast and Furious” could become the “Fast and Confiscated” under a new Pennsylvania street racing bill signed into law by Governor Shapiro Wednesday. The new law, an amendment to Act 75 (rules of the road in general) will increase fines for street racing from $250 to $500 on first offense. […]
Tarot reader suing to put an end to Pa.’s 163-year ban on fortune telling
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to witches, hauntings, and all manner of...
Losing Its Only Sheetz Pushed This Rural Pa. Community to Think Differently About Its Future
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our north-central Pa. newsletter, Talk of the Town, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. EMPORIUM — In early August, Sheetz announced plans to shutter its only location in rural Cameron County, and the closure was all anyone could talk about. The small north-central community in the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds would lose the only 24/7 gas station for miles. Residents, who’ve watched industries come and go over the years, thought this was just the latest economic blow. Meanwhile, local...
More than 210K people in Pa. have requested mail-in ballots as would-be voters swamp county offices
Election night is 18 days away, but the voter registration deadline in Pennsylvania looms much closer. Oct. 21 is the last day to register to vote, and Oct.29 is the deadline to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Pennsylvania man arrested for nation-wide spree of credit card thefts
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged for his alleged participation in a county-wide spree of thefts. On Aug. 28, 2022, Upper Allen Police responded to a nearby restaurant for a reported theft. The victim had left their purse on the back of their chair when someone reached in and stole their wallet.
USDA lists over 150 schools that may be affected by listeria recall
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said over 150 schools received BrucePac products likely contaminated by listeria, as per a Thursday release. All ready-to-eat meat and poultry produced by BrucePac in Durant, Okla. from May 31 through Oct. 8 is no longer considered safe according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection. The company expanded…
Be ready for fire danger in Pennsylvania until Friday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Friday at 3:02 a.m. for fire danger until 7 p.m. for Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. "There is an increased risk of fire spread through this afternoon. Relative humidity values are expected to fall to around 20% to 25% across much of the area. This will be combined with north to northeast winds near 10 to 15 mph, with sporadic gusts of 18 to 20 mph possible at times, temperatures in the mid 60s to near 70 degrees, and abundant sunshine. These conditions will support the spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to your state's forest fire management agency for more information on burn restrictions in your local area. Relative humidity values will remain low into the weekend, however winds will be much lighter. Burn restrictions may still be in place given the very dry conditions and lack of any recent rainfall," according to the weather service.
Am I registered to vote in Pennsylvania? Making sure you're still registered ahead of the election
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - If you want to vote in this election, which is now 18 days away, you are facing a critical deadline. Monday is the deadline to register to vote and before then, you might want to check to see if you're registered. This is a contentious election and the last thing you want to do is find out when it's too late and you don't get to have a say in the outcome. For years, you've done your patriotic duty, stood in line, and voted to make your voice heard, but now, are you still on the election rolls? Some people...
TA opens two truck stops in Pennsylvania
This week, TravelCenters of America (TA) announced the opening of two TA Express stores along I-81 in Pennsylvania. The new TA Express stores are located in Pine Grove and Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Both stores are franchised locations. See below for more detailed information on location and amenities: TA Express Pine Grove, Pennsylvania (I-81 at mile marker […] The post TA opens two truck stops in Pennsylvania appeared first on CDLLife.
Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes bill to ban lab-grown meat
(WHTM) — Lab-grown meat isn’t available yet in the United States, and if some state lawmakers have their way, that will continue to hold true for Pennsylvania as well. Plant-based and other substitutes for meat have grown in popularity worldwide in recent years, and it sparked the question of whether lab-grown meat is the next […]
Chester County Town Listed as One of Best College Towns in Pennsylvania
West Chester, home of West Chester University, is one of the best college towns in Pennsylvania, according to a new list recently released by World Atlas. This thriving town of around 18,000 residents has one of the best main streets in the state, where historic buildings play host to a range of restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and so much more.
FEMA grants surpass $5 million for relief efforts from Tropical Storm Debby
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on Oct. 11 grants that are awarded to Commonwealth residents under its Individuals and Household Program totaled $5,020,070.14. The grants were available for residents of Lycoming, Potter, Tioga, and Union counties in Pennsylvania for the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, Aug. 8-9. 207 residents from Potter County have registered with FEMA to establish eligibility for federal disaster assistance. A total of 1046 residents from the four counties have registered.
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