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Neighborhoods in Pa. cities can get up-to 13 degrees hotter due to urban environment
On hot days, it can feel hotter in some Pennsylvania cities, according to a new analysis by Climate Central, a non-profit science communications group. That’s because of the urban heat-island index – additional heat absorbed and released by buildings, roads, and pavement. The study showed that Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre all felt at least 8 degrees hotter, with some regions of the cities feeling up to 13 degrees hotter.
AG Henry: Pennsylvania resort to pay for mistreating customers
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a settlement with Split Rock Resort, located in Carbon County, for allegedly mistreating consumers who purchased timeshares. The settlement will require Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC, doing business as “Bel Air Owner’s Circle”, to comply with applicable laws and fund a restitution pool […]
Artists meet Union Street Playground in Somerset: Result fun and fancy
SOMERSET — Once Erin Mayak heard that a group of volunteers formed a committee working to revitalize the Union Street Playground she jumped in to help with her expertise as an artist. The Somerset elementary art teacher and president of the Laurel Arts Board of Directors Mayak added yet another local mural under...
Pa. federal prison complex corrections officers say BOP wage scale unfair
ALLENWOOD, Pa. — Corrections officers at the Allenwood prison complex say the federal government’s pay scale is unfair and putting them at risk on the job. American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prisons Locals representatives at the three Allenwood prison facilities said the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) offers varying pay scales at different prison facilities.
Thousands of Pa. Prisoners Endure Summer Heat Without Air Conditioning
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As extreme heat stifles Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons have little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in areas where incarcerated people live, work and gather. Five more have only partial coverage, according to the state Department of Corrections. The agency is working...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Much Of NJ, PA: Here's The Timing
The watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 and applies to all of New Jersey. In Pennsylvania, the watch covers Adams, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Wayne, Wyoming, and York in Pennsylvania. Temps are expected...
Hospitalization In PA 2024 First Human Case Of West Nile
The person who tested positive lives in the Baldwin Borough area and frequently was outdoors prior to their infection, according to the release by the Allegheny County Health Department. The person suffered from a fever, weakness, and was hospitalized, as detailed in the release. No further information about them will...
Latest U.S. News hospital health rankings out. Where Lehigh Valley, St. Luke’s placed in Pa.
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township and St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill are among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report. These rankings marked the second set that have come out since St. Luke’s vowed to...
DNC steers $15M to battleground states, including Pa.
The Democratic National Committee is directing nearly $2 million to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party as part of a $15 million investment into battleground state parties. “As MAGA Republicans descend on Milwaukee to nominate a serial liar, cheater and convicted felon in Donald Trump, Democrats are leaving nothing to chance and investing heavily in Pennsylvania to ensure Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win this election,” said Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Jaime Harrison in a statement.
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 Penn State baseball infielder CJ Carmichael transfers to Frostburg State
A former Nittany Lion found his transfer portal destination. Infielder CJ Carmichael announced via Twitter that he will be transferring to Frostburg State. Frostburg State competes in the NCAA Division II level and is in the Mountain East Conference. Carmichael did not appear in any game during his two seasons...
Second fire consumes a vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates
SOMERSET — A second fire has destroyed yet another vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates Saturday. The first fire occurred just shy of eight weeks ago. No one was hurt in either fire. However, one tenant was displaced from his home because the first fire spread to his trailer.
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...
Former Bedford County District Attorney suspended
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has suspended the former Bedford County District Attorney. Lesley Childers-Potts has been suspended from the bar for two years, which goes into effect on Aug. 15, 2024. The suspension comes after multiple cases and charges were dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct. In some cases, Childers-Potts […]
Northern Cambria Sewer Line Replacement Meeting
Dozens of voices were heard tonight at a Cambria County borough meeting. Northern Cambria Borough held a public comment meeting to discuss changes with the area’s sewer lines. Officials say they’re planning to potentially replace and test the lines throughout the entire Borough. For several hours, dozens of...
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