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How many Olympic medals did Pennsylvanians bring home for Team USA?
As the Olympics have concluded we set out to find out how many medals Pennsylvanians earned for Team USA. According to a research study by “The Sport Geek“, Pennsylvania earned 11 medals, 7 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. PHL17 compiled this list of Pennsylvanian Olympians and […]
Report finds Pa. state police stops are conducted with no racial or ethnic disparities
Last year, Pennsylvania State Police pulled over drivers of various races and ethnicities at similar rates, according to a department report released Wednesday. Researchers used multiple analytical techniques and were unable to find any substantive racial or ethnic disparities in traffic stops made by the state police in 2023, according to Dr. Robin...
Flynn Group buys 83 more Wendy's franchises in US
(Reuters) - Flynn Group, which says it is the world’s biggest franchise operator, bought 83 Wendy’s franchises in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, bringing its total to 277. The deal closed on Wednesday, according to Greg Flynn, the company's CEO. Terms of the deal and the identity of the seller were not disclosed.
Financial forecast looks bleak as debt study released
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Lackawanna County, the financial forecast is looking bleak. On Thursday, the financial consultants the commissioners hired a few months back unveiled their initial findings on how to keep the county afloat through the end of the year. The path to financial recovery for Lackawanna County is just beginning. PFM […]
The Fight Over Giving Out Needles to Drug Users in Pa., Explained in 9 Numbers
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — About a year ago, Spotlight PA and WESA started looking into a conflicting part of Pennsylvania's opioid windfall. The multibillion dollar settlements that attorneys general reached with drug companies say expanding syringe services should be a priority for the money. But those programs are widely considered illegal in most of Pennsylvania under our drug paraphernalia law. Supporters say these programs help connect people with treatment and make communities safer by reducing the presence of discarded needles. Some lawmakers in Harrisburg...
Lehighvalleylive.com adds Pocono schools, Colonial League newbies to coverage area
Realignment isn’t just for conferences. Lehighvalleylive.com is happy to announce the expansion of its high school sports coverage area for the 2024-25 school year. The website will increase its offerings to include the entirety of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and Colonial League. This means the two Colonial League newcomers (Jim Thorpe and Lehighton) and the Pocono contingent of the EPC (East Stroudsburg South, East Stroudsburg North, Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain East, Pocono Mountain West and Stroudsburg) will be considered for our weekly rankings, Player of the Week posts, end-of-year awards and general coverage, giving readers a comprehensive picture of the greater Lehigh Valley and its two major conferences.
See all homes sold in the Lehigh Valley and neighboring counties, Aug. 5-11
The following is a listing of all real estate transfers in these eastern Pennsylvania counties reported from Aug. 5-11 Lehighvalleylive.com publishes weekly reports on recent real estate sales across the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties, as well as top sales by county and other real estate news, from unique homes for sale to trends.
Pa. tops swing states in presidential campaign ad spending: news report
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New website aims to make audit info more accessible for all Pennsylvanians
(WHTM) — A new website has been launched that aims to help Pennsylvanians with their audits. The Pennsylvania Department of Auditor General has created a new website to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find audits in their county, as well as resources to help them better understand audits. “Our new, dynamic website was designed […]
Victim identified in Northumberland County Courthouse shooting
SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Montour County Coroner’s office announced they have identified the person killed in the deadly shooting in Northumberland County. The Sunbury Police Department told 28/22 News that a shooting happened outside of the Northumberland County Courthouse around 12:01 p.m. Thursday. Officers arrived on the scene and found a man with […]
Key high school games throughout the region that Penn State fans will want to see during the first month of the season
High school football kicks off in Pennsylvania in just nine days from now, but there are plenty of games that Penn State fans will want to keep an eye on throughout the Mid-Atlantic region during the first month of the season. With that in mind, we put together a list of games that Nittany Lion […] The post Key high school games throughout the region that Penn State fans will want to see during the first month of the season appeared first on On3.
Pennsylvania murder suspect caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
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