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Pa. lawmakers approve sale of canned alcoholic drinks in grocery stores, other retailers
Pennsylvanians will be able to buy canned alcoholic drinks, called ready-to-drink cocktails, from a wider variety of retailers under legislation approved Thursday. The state Senate approved the bill, 32-17, and sent it to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. Under the Senate Bill 688, the approximately 12,000 restaurants, bars, beer distributors,...
Pa. House passes MATH Act to help Pennsylvanians claim their unclaimed property
(WJET/WFXP) – A bill was passed in the Pa. House of Representatives that will make it easier for Pennsylvanians to claim their unclaimed property. State Representative Ryan Bizzarro announced Thursday that the Modernizing Access to Treasury and Housing (MATH Act) to update the unclaimed property process at the PA Treasury has been passed in the […]
Pa. Turnpike ‘smishing’ scam making rounds again
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — If you received a text from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services,” it is a scam, the Turnpike Commission (PTC) said Sunday. The texts center around urgent requests with the account that would result in additional charges if the overdue balance isn’t settled, PTC said. They aim to deceive users, getting them to […]
New State Law to Enhance Protections for Data Breach Victims
A new state law, Act 33 of 2024, aims to provide enhanced protections for consumers affected by data breaches. Receiving unanimous support in both the House and Senate, this law mandates that impacted organizations must offer a free credit report and one year of credit monitoring to affected consumers. Additionally, it strengthens notification requirements, compelling organizations to inform the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General if a data breach occurs within the state.
Swing-state Democrat Casey walks a fine line between his own campaign and turmoil surrounding Biden
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey has a fine line to walk. He and other Democrats fighting to hang on to hotly contested Senate seats have seemed jittery about the turmoil surrounding President Joe Biden after his disastrous debate performance. In many cases they’re trying to minimize any damage to their own races by saying as little as possible about it in public.
New Pennsylvania Commemorative License Plates with Liberty Bell Coming Next Year
Displaying a new Pennsylvania license plate with his slogan, GSD, Gov. Josh Shapiro said that the new decorative plates featuring the Liberty Bell to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the country will be available next year. A decorative new Pennsylvania license plate featuring the Liberty Bell to commemorate the 250th...
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Meyersdale WR/DB Karter Schurg
Tagged under: District 5, News, pfn, Player Previews. 305 Total Yards, 3 Interceptions (2023 Season) Head Coach Ryan Donaldson said, “Karter Schurg is in store for a big senior season on both sides of the ball. His ability to play multiple positions, as well as his toughness and leadership will have a very big impact throughout our 2024 season.”
Penn State All 105: LB Kaveion Keys Bigger, Looking to be Better in Year II
Penn State is known as”Linebacker U,” and Kaveion Keys is looking to become part of that lineage. In the 2023 recruiting class, Tony Rojas and Ta’Mere Robinson each committed in July. Keys had been committed to North Carolina but de-committed a little more than a month before...
After Lex Cyrus spurned Penn State, James Franklin should turn to these 3 recruiting targets
The 2024 college football season is fast approaching but with over 40 days until the kickoff of Week 0 and even longer before the Nittany Lions head to Morgantown for Week 1, the focus of the Penn State fanbase is still construction of the 2025 recruiting class. On Thursday, four-star receiver and Harrisburg native Lex Cyrus chose South Carolina over Happy Valley, so James Franklin and his coaching staff now need to redirect their attention toward other potential recruiting targets.
Penn State wrestling commits dominate U20 Pan American Championships
The future of Penn State wrestling was on full display in Lima, Peru, this weekend at the U20 Pan American Championships. Class of 2024 signees Luke Lilledahl, Connor Mirasola, and Zack Ryder, along with 2025 commit PJ Duke, each found the top of the podium as the United States Men’s Freestyle Team swept all 10 Gold Medals at the event.
Penn State comes up short after surprising Taz Williams Jr. commitment
After it looked like Penn State was making a strong push to land a key wide receiver out of Texas in the Class of 2025, the Nittany Lions were left shaking their heads after Taz Williams Jr. announced his commitment. Williams announced his commitment in a press conference at his high school in Texas, and Penn State was hoping to hear some good news. Instead, Williams announced his commitment to the Baylor Bears, who made an even stronger late push for his commitment. And just like that, Penn State missed out on a key receiver recruiting target to another program for...
Photos: Former NFL star and Harrisburg native Robert Tate holds football camp
Former NFL star and Harrisburg High School football player Robert Tate held a football camp for kids ages 7-13 at William Penn High School on Saturday morning. Tate played nine seasons of professional football in the National Football League with the Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens, and the Arizona Cardinals and has held football camps for years.
ARCHIVE: Workers bid farewell to Pittsburgh's Clark candy factory after decades of service
PITTSBURGH — Thirty-eight years ago, 120 workers walked out of the old Clark candy factory on Pittsburgh's North Side for the last time. Many left with a bag full of candy and a heart full of sweet memories. Others left empty-handed, just as sorry to go but without the guarantee of a job.
Pennsylvania Man Convicted of Murder in Fentanyl-Cocaine Overdose Case
HARRISBURG, PA — An Armstrong County man has been convicted of third-degree murder and other serious charges for providing a fentanyl-cocaine mixture that resulted in a fatal overdose. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the conviction on Thursday. Nathan R. Wolfe, 41, of Kittanning, was found guilty of third-degree murder,...
Central Pa. farmers ‘keeping faith’ during heatwave
(WTAJ) — With recent heatwaves throughout Central Pennsylvania, farmers are taking a hit this growing season. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, Somerset, Bedford and the southern regions of Blair and Huntingdon Counties are experiencing moderate or severe drought and other counties in the area are experiencing abnormal dryness. “You can’t really do […]
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