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Maryland opens 2024 black bear hunt lottery
The Maryland 2024 black bear hunt lottery is accepting entries for the state’s annual six-day hunt. This year’s hunt is scheduled for Oct. 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Hunters can purchase applications for $15 from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources online, via a license agent, or by calling 866-344-8889 until Aug. […]
Former ‘Dance Moms’ Star Christi Lukasiak Arrested For DUI After Crashing Her Car Into A Tree
Dance Moms alum Christi Lukasiak was arrested for a DUI that occurred on June 27. According to documents secured by TMZ, a telephone pole was left “hanging over” Christi’s vehicle after she crashed into a tree in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, late last month. Per the outlet, the police claimed that Christi’s breath smelled like alcohol, her speech was “slurred,” and her eyes were “bloodshot and glassy.” ‘RHOC’ Exclusive Clip: Tamra Judge Tells Alexis Bellino To “Stop Banging” Shannon Beador’s Ex If She Wants To “Move Forward” Citing the documents, the outlet reports that Christi confessed to drinking two glasses of wine prior to...
Johnstown Folk & Arts Fest returns for 8th year
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — This weekend, 3rd Avenue in Johnstown will be crawling with people, street art, and food trucks. It’s for the 3rd Avenue Folk and Arts Fest, hosted by the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center. The festival is in its eighth year and it’s all centered around celebrating the arts. There will be art […]
York County SPCA seeks public's help to foster dogs amid power outage
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — The York County SPCA is reaching out to the public for assistance after a recent storm caused damage to power lines near the shelter, resulting in the loss of air conditioning and fans. The organization said it is urgently seeking individuals who can foster dogs...
Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation champions healthy minds, hearts for LGBTQ+ communities
Named in memory of Hugh “Huey” Lane, the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation was founded in 2017 to improve the health of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities. Huey lived during a time where being out and openly talking about HIV were highly stigmatized. In his honor, the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation strives to address both LGBTQ+ and HIV bias across the many intersections of our communities. The goal is to create spaces and opportunities for individuals to be their authentic, courageous selves.
Thousands without power after severe storm strikes York County: Met-Ed
Thousands around the Hanover area and York County were without power after a severe storm uprooted trees, brought down power lines and even threw a trampoline into wires. As of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Met-Ed reported a total of roughly 15,000 people around York County were without power, according to the outage tracker on the company's website. ...
Conarro Resigns from Parks, Recreation & Landscape Commission; Is Recognized by City Council
WARREN, Pa. – Warren City Council recognized Mary Conarro for her decades of service to the city on Monday, while accepting her resignation from the Parks, Recreation, and Landscape Commission. “It is with regret that I accept Mrs. Mary Conarro’s resignation from the Parks Recreation and Landscape Commission,” Warren...
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...
DRPA votes to reduce toll increase on 4 bridges between Pa., NJ
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges, including the Ben Franklin Bridge, between Pennsylvania and New Jersey by 50 cents. The DRPA voted unanimously to increase the tolls from $5 to $6, not $6.50 as originally planned.The agency previously approved its first toll increase in 13 years scheduled for Aug. 1. The increase was tied to the Consumer Price Index slated for the same day. The resolution passed Wednesday also pushed back the increase by one month — tolls will now go up on Sept. 1.Delaware River Port Authority chairman James Schultz said last week the CPI would bump the toll up $1.50. Instead, the DRPA voted on a resolution to reduce the scheduled increase by 50 cents."It's essentially a reduction from what the consumer price index is calling for," Schultz said last week.The DRPA operates the Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Commodore Barry and Walt Whitman bridges.The toll increase does not impact PATCO fares, the DRPA said in a news release.Frequent travelers can sign up for an $18 commuter discount on the DRPA website.
House Oversight panel subpoenas Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued a subpoena Wednesday to the Secret Service director compelling her to appear before the committee on Monday for what is scheduled to be the first congressional hearing into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
3 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help Philly gardeners own the land they steward
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Many of Philadelphia’s community gardens are at risk of being lost to development. However, a new state law could give gardeners who steward land they don’t own...
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