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As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working
The first four months of 2024 saw a 23% decrease in Pennsylvania gun homicides compared to last year, according to the Center for American Progress. Pennsylvania saw the second-largest decline in the country last year. Philadelphia experienced the largest gun violence decline of major American cities in the same period.
Bogen confirmed as health secretary
(The Center Square) – Dr. Debra Bogen has officially become Pennsylvania’s secretary of the state Health Department after final Senate confirmation on Monday. Gov. Josh Shapiro first tapped Bogen in January 2023, but withdrew her nomination six months later amid lacking support in the upper chamber. At the time, Senate Republicans expressed concern about decisions […]
Nurse practitioner authority approved in Senate committee
(The Center Square) – A panel of Pennsylvania Senate lawmakers approved a bill that gives more care authority to nurse practitioners. The proposal is just one of several iterations lawmakers have debated for more than a decade as the state grapples with vanishing health care access in smaller communities. “In rural counties, people must travel […]
'A dark day for America:' Shapiro blasts immunity ruling, vows support for Biden
Gov. Josh Shapiro gave full-throated backing Monday to President Joe Biden’s reelection while sharply criticizing a Supreme Court ruling that offers President Donald Trump limited immunity from his Jan. 6 riot charges. Shapiro was asked about Biden’s shaky debate performance and the court ruling during an appearance at a...
UPDATE: 'Stress relieving' edibles recalled after illnesses reported in Ohio, Pennsylvania, 22 other states
A company that makes edibles that purports to help relieve stress has issued a recall of those products following a possible link between them and 48 illnesses reported in 24 states including two cases in Ohio and two in Pennsylvania. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Prophet Premium...
Pa. airport cancels, delays more flights: ‘It’s horrible’ | Today in Pa.
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ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage
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Pa. House passes slew of legislation, including bill to address school meal debt
While Gov. Josh Shapiro and other leaders in the state legislature expressed confidence that they are nearing a budget deal after officially missing the July 1 deadline, the state House passed several other pieces of legislation on Monday. The post Pa. House passes slew of legislation, including bill to address school meal debt appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey stands by Biden, says voters will decide on issues, not on a bad debate
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey said Monday that President Joe Biden is able to run a strong race and serve a second term in the Oval Office, standing by his close ally in the critical battleground state following a disastrous debate performance that's prompting some national Democrats to question his candidacy.Casey had stayed quiet about Biden's performance before making his first public appearances since Thursday night's debate, including a campaign stop in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the blue-collar hometown that he shares with Biden and that the president name-checked in the debate.Casey, who is also seeking reelection in November, acknowledged that Biden had...
Anthony Macri wins Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car race at Lincoln Speedway
Defending Pa. Speedweek champion Anthony Macri of Dillsburg won his first race of this year’s series Monday night, taking the checkered flag in the 410 sprint car feature at Lincoln Speedway. Macri, who took home the $10,000 winner’s share of the purse, finished second in Sunday night’s feature at...
$400,000 PA Lottery ticket sold in Dauphin County
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Lottery announced that a $400,000 ticket was sold on Saturday in Dauphin County. According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, a jackpot-winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Saturday, June 29 drawing matched all five balls drawn, which were 3-4-10-21-40. The ticket was worth $400,000. The ticket was […]
Morgan Properties acquires apartments with 3,434 units, including Congress Street, South Mountain complexes
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Morgan Properties has acquired 11 Pennsylvania apartment complexes with 3,434 units, including two in Allentown. Morgan did not disclose what it paid to seller DePaul Management Co. Among the local complexes acquired are Congress Street Apartments, Allentown, 548 units; South Mountain Apartments, Allentown, 237 units, and in...
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