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Here’s How Delaware County Purchasing Power Compares to Rest of Pennsylvania for 2024
Delaware County's purchasing power still looks good in 2024 compared to the rest of Pennsylvania. Compared to everyone else in Pennsylvania, the purchasing power of Delaware County residents is in the top 10, but neighbors in Chester, Bucks, and Montgomery County are able to buy a bit more with their dollars, according to SmartAsset’s 2024 Cost of Living calculator.
Pa. has the roughest time with these SAT words, study finds
Remember the SATs, and the hours that went into studying for (or agonizing over) the different sections of the exam, all while thinking your entire life hinged on this one test?. Remember the vocabulary you’d have to study, along with all that other stuff? Well, if you’re a Pennsylvania resident,...
Sunbury Man Charged with Rape will go to Trial
SUNBURY – The Daily Item reports a Northumberland County judge has ruled there is sufficient evidence for a rape case to move forward to trial. 21-year-old Anthony Ponce of Sunbury is heading to trial, charged with felony rape and sexual assault. Police say Ponce is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in November of 2023. During an interview, Ponce allegedly admitted to police that the incident occurred.
Why Biz Groups Say Tax Credits Aren’t Enough to Solve Pa.’s Child Care Crisis
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — For many families, child care in Pennsylvania is unaffordable and hard to access. It’s also rough on workers in the industry who receive low pay and don’t often remain in jobs. The situation has gotten so bad that business groups from across Pennsylvania recently implored lawmakers to intervene, arguing that “virtually all economic sectors” are affected by the shortage. Working parents can’t find child care so employers...
A Florida woman was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on I-81 in Schuylkill County
PINE GROVE, Pa. (WOLF) — UPDATE 7/24/2024. One Florida woman was killed in a multi-vehicle accident Tuesday on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County. The chain reaction accident involving five cars happened in Pine Grove Township near Mile Marker 98 just before 4pm. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash...
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro says he has not been vetted for VP
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — As we inch closer to Election Day, more and more voters are wondering who likely Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris will choose as her running mate.There's speculation Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is being considered.On Tuesday at Shippensburg University, all eyes were on Shapiro as he confirmed he has not been part of any vetting process for the possible vice presidential position."I was not asked and have not submitted any paperwork," Shapiro said.After speaking to a crowd of educators and students outside of Stewart Hall, Shapiro was immediately asked several questions about possibly running alongside...
ChristianaCare Raises Minimum Wage to $16.50 an Hour
ChristianaCare increased its minimum wage to $16.50 an hour effective July 21, 2024. The new $16.50 per hour minimum wage exceeds federal, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania minimum wage rates. Interested in a career at ChristianaCare? Click here. “At ChristianaCare, we are committed to creating health so that people can flourish, and that begins […] The post ChristianaCare Raises ... Read More
President of Cedar Crest College steps into new role on AICUP Board
Three college presidents are starting new statewide roles on the nonprofit AICUP board, including one from our area. Elizabeth M. Meade, Ph.D., President of Cedar Crest College, will be starting a new statewide leadership role as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Board of Directors. Dr. Meade became the fourteenth President of...
Scooped: 69 News at Sunrise checks out the Pa. Ice Cream Trail
It has been a hot summer, and there's almost no better way to cool off than to eat some ice cream. The Pennsylvania Ice Cream trail put out a list of some of the best spots to get a scoop. Three places in the Lehigh Valley even made the list!
Pa.’s student financial aid agency to shrink its workforce by 80 positions
Pennsylvania’s student financial aid agency is looking to shrink its workforce by 80 positions over the coming year as it finally ends its role as a federal student loan servicer. A spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency confirmed one of the agency’s departments notified its employees last...
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