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Pennsylvania earmarks $11M to plug orphan and abandoned wells
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania has spent more in recent years on plugging abandoned gas and oil wells, and the state budget will give the effort another boost. The budget, passed earlier in July, dedicated another $11 million “to plug as many wells as possible,” as the Shapiro administration noted in a press release. In March, the governor celebrated the 200th orphan well to be plugged. Abandoned wells are ones...
Pa. hopes to regulate carbon storage wells with new law
A new Pennsylvania law paves the way for the state to oversee the practice of storing carbon dioxide emissions deep underground. Gas industry groups are applauding passage of the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act, while environmental advocates are divided. Trapping emissions rather than releasing them into the atmosphere is a...
47 PA residents charged with defrauding public assistance in June
(WJET/WFXP) — The office of Pennsylvania’s inspector general has charged more than 40 people for allegedly committing felony public assistance fraud this past month. PA Inspector General Lucas Miller announced Tuesday that 47 people were charged with attempting to defraud public assistance programs during the month of June with $228,772 being owed to the Commonwealth […]
Two Suspects Arrested for Installing Credit Card Skimming Devices in Pennsylvania Grocery Stores
Last week, two men were caught in the act of placing credit card skimming devices at multiple grocery store locations, sparking concern among shoppers and store owners alike. According to KDKA Radio, an alert employee discovered a skimmer at Community Supermarket in Lower Burrell. Surveillance footage later implicates the men installing a similar skimming device at other stores, including a Shop 'n Save in Scott Township.
Thousands of Pennsylvania workers are owed money from wage theft cases but the US Labor Department says it can’t find them
In March 2022, a federal court ordered an Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, home-care agency to pay more than $4.5 million in back wages and damages to more than 500 workers after federal investigators showed that the agency had misclassified those workers as independent contractors and failed to pay them overtime. The...
Students are Diving into the Water Industry with a Trade School Summer Internship Experience at the Chester Water Authority
CHESTER, PA — Five students and one recent graduate from Thaddeus Stevens College and Williamson College of the Trades are starting their careers with a splash. For the first time in its history, Chester Water Authority (CWA) is providing a comprehensive internship program designed to provide a perfect blend of training, hands-on experience, project work, specialized training, and evaluation in the water industry. This program is not just about gaining work experience; it’s about immersing students in the industry, understanding its intricacies, and making meaningful contributions.
Du Pont Family Member and Venture Capital Entrepreneur Hints Future Innovation at Longwood Gardens
A du Pont family entrepreneur is telling The Philadelphia Inquirer that people can expect to hear more about products and investments coming from Kennett Square’s esteemed Longwood Gardens, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ben du Pont, the most prominent living family member, is using his venture capital...
The Arc receives grant funding
To help further The Arc of Chester County's mission to advocate, educate, and provide services to empower individuals with disabilities, state Sen. Carolyn Comitta obtained new state grant funding for security upgrades at the organization's West Chester facility. The $50,000 award from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development...
Delaware woman is turning vacant homes into affordable housing
Charly Bass-Davis was a laborer and restaurateur before taking on her latest ambition: becoming a housing developer. Now, she is on a mission to make the act of owning a home more affordable in her city.She started with the Jumpstart Wilmington program, which reinforces nine steps towards successful real estate development and also aids in the property acquisition process. Now, she is the CEO of her own company, Steel Development.Bass-Davis is also aided by local contractors and funds from the The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.When all these moving parts come together, the goal is for people in a middle-to-low income bracket to be able to access these luxurious homes at an affordable price.RELATED: Philadelphia woman with dyslexia becomes inspiring author and professorTracy Johnson Rockmore founded 'Vessels of Hope' to help others with dyslexia 'Flip the Script' on their learning differences.
Humanitarians turned Del. plastic surgeons raise awareness about cleft conditions like their son's
WILMINGTON, Del. (CBS) – Raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with is a special and personal mission for a family of doctors in Delaware.Nemours Children's Hospital is sponsoring the Blue Rocks game on Thursday, where it will host patients treated for cleft conditions. One little boy will be taking center stage.Dr. E.J. Caterson has a photo of his 10-year-old son hanging in his office at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, from before he had surgery to repair the cleft lip he was born with."It's just something that makes you special," Charlie Caterson said. This is a special...
Berwyn House Fire Sends One To Hospital: Officials
The fire was "well-advanced" by the time authorities arrived at the 400 block of Leopard Road around 11 a.m., Berwyn Fire Company said in a release. Because the interior of the home was still badly damaged from a blaze on May 1, firefighters made the decision not to go inside, officials said.
@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: Episcopal Academy 2025 FO Riley commits to Colby College
Episcopal Academy 2025 faceoff midfielder Blake Riley has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Colby College. High school: Episcopal Academy, Newtown Square, PA. Lacrosse honors: Honorable Mention All Mainline, Coach John H Wynne Award. Academic honors: Honor Roll All Semesters. Expected major: Economics. Why did you choose Colby? “I...
Gov. John Carney signs bill to provide free school meals to low-income Delaware students into law
WILMINGTON — Surrounded by Joseph E. Johnson Elementary School students and educational advocates, Gov. John Carney signed legislation into law Tuesday that will guarantee free school meals for
Reverend presides at blessing of Saint Edmond’s ‘Mary’s House’
On July 22, Saint Edmond’s Home for Children, part of the Developmental Programs Division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), blessed and dedicated Mary’s House, a community-based home for young adults with disabilities. The residence is the second of its kind opened by Saint Edmond’s.
Suspect wanted after stealing purse out of woman's vehicle in Cheltenham Township
Police in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County are seeking the public's help in identifying a person who they said stole a woman's purse from her vehicle and then proceed to try to use her credit card at multiple stores. According to the Cheltenham Township Police Department, on Wednesday, July 17 around...
Olney Cropdusters summer baseball team has a strong Howard County influence
Summer ball can be a relaxed, fun experience for college baseball players. It’s an opportunity for them to continue improving, though in a more casual environment, removed from the often high-pressure, intense situations found during the collegiate baseball season. That rings true in the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League, where eight teams throughout Maryland, D.C. and Virginia play a ...
Celebrate National Tequila Day with Central Taco and Tequila
Today is National Tequila Day and if you’re looking for a place to grab a drink and a bite to eat, Central Taco and Tequila is the place to be! Chef Dave Foster joined PHL17’s, Monica Cryan and Jimmy Marlow, in the kitchen to make some margaritas and tacos. Check out the menu and find […]
New GM at Rivers Casino
Rush Street Gaming announced that international gaming executive Susan Foster has been appointed general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia. “Having worked in various gaming jurisdictions in America and several other countries, I’m both an advocate for and an example of the tremendous opportunities casino gaming provides,” Foster said. “I’m very excited to be back in Pennsylvania at such a dynamic property.”
PHOTOS: 95th Kimberton Community Fair attracts loyal followers
The 95th Kimberton Community Fair is attracting crowds of loyal followers this week to the fairgrounds on Pike Springs Road. Livestock shows, exhibits, chicken barbeque, music entertainment, carnival rides and games combine with food, a beer garden, contest and raffles, fireworks, and the ever-popular freshly made donuts. All proceeds benefit Kimberton Fire Company. The fair continues through Saturday, July 27.
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