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Greater Philadelphia Film Office Pushes for Increased Film Tax Credits
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) is doubling down on its efforts to advocate for increased funding in the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit program. The recently passed 2024-25 Pennsylvania state budget did not include any additional funds, raising concerns about the state’s competitiveness in attracting film and production work.
CMMC 'mutually' parts ways with lead oncologist
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has "mutually" agreed to part ways with its lead oncologist, Dr. Ibrahim Sbeitan, according to a hospital spokesperson. Health system officials say the separation was "on good terms with the utmost respect for each other." “We appreciate Dr. Sbeitan’s years of...
Teenager stabbed multiple times in Penn Hills
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A teenager was stabbed in Penn Hills on Tuesday. The Allegheny County Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday that the teenage boy was stabbed multiple times on Hamil Road around 4:45 p.m.He was taken to a local hospital, police said, adding that he was last listed in critical but stable condition. The victim has not been identified.Police said the suspect drove away from the scene in a vehicle, but they later crashed into another driver. There were no injuries in the crash. The suspect then ran from the crash scene but was later found, officials said. The suspect has not been identified. "Detectives are in consultation with the district attorney's office to determine appropriate charges," Allegheny County police said in the news release. Anyone with information can call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
Pa. officials criticized over response to chemical spill at Bartram’s Garden
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia city officials are criticizing Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection for failing to alert the public about a chemical leak near Bartram’s Garden, located along the Schuylkill River.
Canned cocktails now coming to a grocery and convenience store near you
Pennsylvanians have grown accustomed to being able to buy beer and wine in some grocery and convenience stores but soon they may be able to buy ready-to-drink cocktails such as White Claw, On the Rocks, Stateside, Jack Daniel’s and High Noon as well. What happened: Gov. Josh Shapiro on...
Tolls going up on more Pennsylvania bridges
💲Tolls have not increased on DRPA crossings since 2011. 💲Several planned projects will be funded by the increase. 💲Tolls went up on the Hudson River crossings earlier this year. You can add the three Delaware River crossings from New Jersey into Philadelphia to the list of tolls...
Compromises on education spending, tax cuts, and transit headline Pa.’s $47.6B budget
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, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a $47.6 billion budget that increases public education spending, funnels new dollars into economic development, provides a one-time boost for transit systems, and creates a new college scholarship program. Education defined...
Update: Damaging winds and quarter-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms in Southeast Pa. Wednesday
On Wednesday at 3:35 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 4 p.m. for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. The storms could bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. “At 3:35 p.m., a severe...
State Rep. Burns offers free lunches to veterans
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State representative Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is hosting a free spaghetti lunch for veterans. The Veterans Appreciation Lunch is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson Twp. Fire Hall. “Honoring our veterans in this way is a long standing tradition for me that I […]
Want to be a PA corrections officer? The DOC is hiring
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – If you want to be a corrections officer in Pennsylvania, the Department of Corrections is hiring for positions in Clearfield, Somerset, and Huntingdon counties. For interested applicants, the DOC is hosting a job fair on July 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quehanna Boot Camp, located at 4395 […]
Second BOG Term for Brandon Danz
When Brandon W. Danz ’03 was a student at Millersville University, he was appointed by then Governor Mark Schweiker to serve as a student member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors. Fast-forward to 2024, when Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently appointed him to once again serve on the BOG. His first meeting was on July 11.
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