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New bee species found in Pennsylvania
The scientific community in Pennsylvania is abuzz with excitement. Multiple new species of bees have been discovered in the Keystone State. According to a Penn State press release, a group of community scientists — each of which was trained by Penn State experts — participating in a monitoring program led by the university found these new varieties of bees while documenting their regional patterns of biodiversity as well as how many there are.
These three court cases could determine how Pennsylvania handles mail ballots this fall
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free newsletters here.Three legal disputes over mail ballots in Pennsylvania are in line for possible rulings from statewide appellate courts ahead of November’s election. That could mean late-in-the-game changes to the rules that govern vote counting in a crucial swing state.In Washington County, a Court of Common Pleas judge ruled Friday that the county must notify voters if their mail ballot is at risk of being rejected, so they have a chance to challenge the decision or cast a provisional...
PFBC and USACE emphasize safe boating practices for Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, marking the unofficial end of summer for many Pennsylvanians, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have come together to promote safe boating practices. In a press conference held Thursday at Blue Marsh Lake, law enforcement officials, state representatives, and safety specialists gathered to remind boaters of the importance of staying safe on the water during this busy holiday weekend.
Aug. 29 Soccer Recaps: Redbank Valley Boys Top Karns City in Wild Finish; KC, GM, Bradford Girls Earn Wins
KARNS CITY, Pa. – In a wild finish, Redbank Valley’s Brayder Perez Godinez scored with .1 seconds in regulation to lift the Bulldogs to a 2-1 win over Karns City. Colton Edmonds had the assist. Titus Smith also scored for Redbank Valley, with an assist coming from Kiernan...
Pa. Election 2024: Everything You Need to Know About Requesting, Filling Out and Returning Your Mail Ballot
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 — On Nov. 5, Pennsylvanians will vote for president, U.S. House and Senate, state row offices (attorney general, auditor general and treasurer) and the legislature. While many voters will head to their local polling place on Election Day, others will opt to vote by mail instead. All registered voters in the commonwealth have been able to vote by mail since 2020. Mail voting can be confusing and has been made even more so...
Shapiro Administration Invests Over $3 Million in C&J Industries’ Growth in Pennsylvania, Creating at Least 66 New Manufacturing Jobs in Crawford County
The leading plastics manufacturing company in Crawford County is investing more than $7 million in its expansion project. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth is investing over $3 million to support the expansion of C&J Industries, a plastics manufacturing company for the health care, technology, consumer, and transportation industries and the leading manufacturer in Crawford County. Headquartered in Meadville since 1962, C&J Industries is investing $7 million to grow its operations, which will create at least 66 new, full-time jobs and retain an additional 262 existing jobs across the company.
Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid 'in peril'
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential power shortage could hit by 2030 if more problems mount. ...
New apprenticeship program trains workers to plug defunct oil and gas wells
Harrisburg, Pa. — The United Mine Workers of America have partnered with the Pa. state government to create a new apprenticeship program that will train workers to plug oil and gas wells. The function of well plugs is to prevent oil and other pollutants from seeping into groundwater or migrating to the surface. The new program will be run out of the United Mine Workers of America Career Centers, Inc.’s Ruff Creek Training Center in Greene County. ...
Lottery ticket worth $100,000 still unclaimed, set to expire soon
PITTSBURGH — A winning lottery ticket worth $100,000 that was sold at a drugstore in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood is set to expire soon if someone doesn't come forward to claim the big prize. Pennsylvania Lottery officials said the unclaimed Powerball ticket was purchased at Rite Aid on Atwood Street...
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