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Frackville Celebrates Independence Day with Spectacular Fireworks Display
On the eve of Independence Day, the skies of Frackville were lit up with fireworks. The annual event, hosted by the Frackville Area Fireworks Committee, drew hundreds of people the Little League/Softball complex and thousands more to homes around the borough to watch the display. The display was presented by...
Crews Respond To Motorcycle Crash In Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County Emergency Management officials declined to offer additional details Wednesday afternoon. WFMZ reports that the motorcyclist was airlifted to an area hospital with injuries. to follow Daily Voice Berks and receive free news updates.
Pennsylvania firework laws and safety tips to keep you and your family safe during the Fourth
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Official shows and individuals alike will light up the skies with fireworks across Pennsylvania tonight, and officials are urging everyone to follow state laws. While the holiday is a fantastic time to celebrate independence with family and friends, it’s important to remember Pennsylvania fireworks laws to keep people safe. According to the […]
Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania, jackpot hit in Ohio
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A million-dollar Powerball ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for Wednesday’s drawing as the jackpot resets after being hit in Ohio. The million-dollar winner matched four of the five numbers and the Powerball on June 26. If Power Play (2) was active, the ticket would have been worth $2,000,000. According to the […]
Pennsylvania budget negotiations take a holiday
(The Center Square) – The state capitol fell quiet Wednesday after lawmakers left town for the Fourth of July, intent on hammering out a budget deal over the weekend – maybe. The holiday break means the plan could be a week or more overdue. Still, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said discussions remain “engaged,” […]
Pa. Senate confirms Secretary of Health appointment
Harrisburg, Pa. — After two years as serving as Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra L. Bogen has been confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate as Secretary of the Department of Health. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Bogen had over 30 years of experience as a primary care pediatrician and headed the Allegheny County Health Department for just under three years. Since her appointment as Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen...
Lt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts
In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and victim’s advocates to showcase the strategies and efforts that have resulted in Pennsylvania showing the second-biggest improvement in gun-related homicides. “Pennsylvanians deserve to be safe...
Pa. Legislative clerk finds side job running fireworks tent a blast
Once again, Pennsylvania’s state budget — or lack of it — is fizzling Rick Breski’s Fourth of July side hustle. For more than 30 years, Breski, whose day job is as a legislative reading clerk with the House of Representatives, has operated a pop-up fireworks tent in the parking lot at Leed’s Restaurant and Bar in Swatara Township.
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