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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...
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 […]
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.
Harris up by 1 point over Trump in Pennsylvania survey
Vice President Harris and former President Trump are neck and neck among likely voters in Pennsylvania, according to a University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Public Opinion and YouGov poll released Thursday. Harris leads Trump 46 percent to 45 percent in the key battleground state, which both candidates see as critical to clinching the presidency.…
A Skeleton Hot Tub Party in Bellefonte Is Scaring Up Money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
A 12-foot-tall skeleton named the Big Leboneski and a group of his friends are having a pool and hot tub party in Bellefonte to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. It's the latest Halloween display created by Nancy Saxton-Mattie and her family, who for the past three years have been participating in the nationwide Skeletons for Saint Jude fundraiser. Saxton-Mattie had already enjoyed coming up with creative holiday displays that made use of the small pond at the front corner of her family's 1291 Pine Circle property. But after she saw a home in Ohio that had gone viral for...
Fire departments across NEPA receive $2M in federal grants
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — More than $2 million in federal grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be heading to firefighters and first responders across northeastern Pennsylvania. "It's a big big asset, a big help to us getting this is kind of funding to assist us," said Chief Matthew...
Pennsylvania True Value warehouse laying off more than 200 employees
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to a recent online posting by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, layoffs will be coming to the True Value distribution center in Hanover Township in December. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has released a Warn Notice advising of upcoming layoffs at the facility at […]
Want to try deer hunting? Field to Fork offers the chance, no experience needed.
A program introduced in 2023 offers Pennsylvania hunters new to the sport a chance to learn, and hopefully land some meat for the freezer. Field to Fork is a partnership between the National Deer Association, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Pennsylvania Game Commission. There are limited openings for a...
New Study Finds That Pennsylvanians Overwhelmingly Support Stricter Regulations on Fracking
An opinion study conducted by the Ohio River Valley Institute found that Pennsylvanians support stricter regulations on fracking, splitting from many politicians who uncritically support the industry. Of the 700 likely PA voters who were polled, 45% identified as Democrats, 47% identified as Republicans, and 8% identified as Independents.
Pennsylvania updates guidance for incarcerated voters
Deadline to apply for a mail or absentee ballot: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Deadline to return mail or absentee ballot: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Ahead of November’s...
New Pa. law allows older adults to volunteer as mentors in schools
Pennsylvania has a new law that eases the way for older adults to serve as mentors to school students of all ages. The legislation signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday is intended to break down barriers that sometimes prevent older adults from sharing their knowledge, interests or hobbies with students in a school setting, according to the bill’s sponsor Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Philadelphia.
PA Relaunches $4M Fresh Food Financing Initiative
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the relaunch of the Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI) with a $4 million investment aimed at expanding access to fresh food across the state. The announcement took place at the Erie Food Co-op, where Redding toured improvements funded by a previous FFFI grant. These upgrades have helped the business connect the community with affordable, local food.
CCFB Shares Updates in Eligibility for State Food Purchase Program To Support Veterans
Chester County Food Bank has revealed updated eligibility requirements for Pennsylvania’s State Food Purchase Program (SFPP). Chester County Food Bank (CCFB) has revealed updated eligibility requirements for Pennsylvania’s State Food Purchase Program (SFPP). This program provides access to nutritious food for residents who meet specific income criteria, as determined by a Self-Declaration of Need form.
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