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New bill could make outdoor dining permanent in Pa.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — On a busy day in downtown Gettysburg, visitors enjoyed the warm weather and some good food outdoors. Businesses are capitalizing on the pleasant atmosphere with more outside options. "Outdoor dining is vital for a lot of restaurants," said Peter Bales, general manager of The Upper Crust.
Mohegan Pennsylvania casino guest wins $642K jackpot
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Over the weekend, a guest at the Mohegan Pennsylvania casino won a blackjack jackpot worth nearly $650,000, according to a casino spokesperson. Officials with the casino tell 28/22 News this past Sunday, a lucky man from Plains Township hit it big at Mohegan Pennsylvania, winning a $642,000 jackpot. The jackpot […]
Pa. Legislative clerk finds side job running fireworks tent a blast
Once again, Pennsylvania’s state budget — or lack of it — is fizzling Rick Breski’s Fourth of July side hustle. For more than 30 years, Breski, whose day job is as a legislative reading clerk with the House of Representatives, has operated a pop-up fireworks tent in the parking lot at Leed’s Restaurant and Bar in Swatara Township.
American Legion Post 1645 Honors Those Who Fought for Our Freedom
We all love our holiday barbeques and picnics, but it's also a time of remembrance, as veterans at American Legion Post 1645 remember those who served for our freedom. New York is currently home to over 800,000 veterans, the fifth-largest veteran population in the country. The post honors veterans from...
Hot & Humid, Spotty Storms At Times This Evening, Into Weekend
Much of the Susquehanna Valley will just see passing clouds, high heat and humidity this evening, but some spotty to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening as temperatures slowly slip back into the lower 80s around sunset. Most of the Valley should be dry for fireworks, however, isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible between 8-10pm. Some of these storms may pack a punch with heavy rainfall, strong wind gusts, small hail.
Pa. legislature votes to allow doorless Jeep driving
Pennsylvania legislators have sent a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk that would allow owners of Jeeps, Broncos, and similar vehicles to drive without their doors attached. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Allegheny County, passed the state Senate last year and was given final approval by the House on Wednesday.
Pa. restarts plan to upgrade voter registration and election management systems
Upgrades will come in stages over a, at minimum, four year process. After a multi-year delay, the state is back on track to upgrade several software systems to manage election data like voter registrations, election-night reporting and campaign finance figures. The previous administration under Gov. Tom Wolf started the effort...
Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
Pennsylvania bill looks to end ‘control’ social media has over you: ‘Unfair censorship’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives will be introducing new legislation to combat “unfair censorship,” when it comes to your social media. The legislation, created by Representative Marla Brown (R-Lawrence County), highlighted two points of concern when it comes to censorship and social media platforms. First, the legislation aims to prohibit social […]
Triassic Valley Forge Park: Dinosaur Fossils Have Been Found There, as Well as Other Pennsylvania Sites
Dinosaur footprint found in rocks onsite at Valley Forge National Historical Park in 2017. Of the remnants of the past that have been unearthed throughout Montgomery County, most residents are understandably familiar with those from the American Revolution. But as Stacker discovered in its state-by-state search for dinosaur fossils, the local turf holds treasures much older than that.
Senate passes bill that would benefit farmers, veterans
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bill that would benefit farmers, veterans and sportsmen in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate, according to Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). Senate Bill 916 was approved on Wednesday, July 3 and is headed to the governor for his signature. The bill authorizes farmers to make deliveries directly to homes using […]
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