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More than $1.4 Million in grants awarded to grow Pa. special educator workforce
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Department awarded more than $1.4 million to 77 school entities to grow the Commonwealth’s next generation of special educators. The announcement from the Shapiro Administration says the funding will support Pennsylvania’s students "for decades to come.”. The awardees include Local Education Agencies (LEAs)...
Pennsylvania’s Historic Tax Credit Increased to $20 Million
On July 11, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed its 2024-2025 budget. It was 11 days past the deadline, but offered some good news for historic preservationists and adaptive reuse developers. The new budget included tax code changes that raised the historic tax credit program to $20 million from its previous cap of $5 million.
New Pa. law expands happy hours and drink specials at bars
A new law in Pennsylvania allows people 21 and older more time to take advantage of adult drinking specials. Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law this week an expanded happy hour bill that state lawmakers passed. The new law is also an opportunity for restaurants and bars to potentially attract more foot traffic, by increasing the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours up to four hours a day and up to 24 hours a week. The new law also allows businesses to advertise discounted meals with adult drinks. The revised law will take effect 60 days from the time the governor signed it, in mid-September, just in time for football season.
Penn State raises their tuition for the 2025-2026 semester
Penn State announced that they will raise their in-state tuition by 2% at their University Park campus for the 2025-2026 semester. The new tuition also includes a 4% increase for out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students. On their Commonwealth Campuses, in-state resident undergraduate students will not see a raise in their tuition. However, non-resident undergraduate students […]
Lehigh Valley median home prices surpass record high in latest monthly market report
The Lehigh Valley has done it again. Median home sale prices across Northampton and Lehigh counties peaked in June at $361,100, a 7.8% increase over June 2023, when prices climbed to $335,000, the highest they’ve ever been in the region’s history (tied in April 2024), according to the report from the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors.
LVHN opens new child care option for employees, public may be next
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new child care option now is available to those who work at Lehigh Valley Health Network. LVHN and River Crossing YMCA, formerly Greater Valley YMCA, on Monday cut the ribbon on the new LVHN Childcare Center in Bethlehem. The facility recently was built at the...
Berks Book Bonanza will hold Mini Sale this September
Berks Book Bonanza will once again open its doors to the public for the annual gently-used book sale scheduled to run Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22 at the County of Berks South Campus location, 400 E. Wyomissing Avenue in Mohnton. This will be the organization’s first sale since 2021 when it left its temporary residence at the Berkshire Mall.
Rodent droppings in food prep area: Lebanon County restaurant inspections, July 22, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Latin American Supermarket, 429 N. 9th St. Lebanon, Follow-up, July 12. Pass. The fans in the walk-in cooler used for produce, are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Louden Reimert wins 30-lap dirt modified feature at Big Diamond
MINERSVILLE, Pa. — Right out of the gate with the hard racing. A three way battle for third, a tighter pack a little ways back, when Dan Hineline gets turned around on the back stretch and the yellow comes out. Then the front three racing three wide, when they...
Longtime Lehigh Valley baker to set up shop with unique, sweet and savory scones
WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. – As a popular bakery prepares to close its storefront in Lehigh County, a new business – offering made-from-scratch scones, bagels, soft pretzels and other treats – is readying to open in its place. Sunny Moon Sconery, a small-batch sourdough baker specializing in artisan...
ACCT Philly will pay families to foster animals to help with overcrowding concerns
Philadelphia, PA – ACCT Philly is addressing overcrowding concerns by paying people to foster animals. The organization’s new “Foster Frenzy” program is creating incentives for families to open their homes to shelter pets since the summer season is peek time for overcrowding. Foster families will receive $100 for caring for either an adult cat, or […]
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