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Veteran, minority, women’s businesses get nearly $700 million boost
Fostering an atmosphere where Pennsylvania small businesses can thrive has been a top priority of the Josh Shapiro-Austin Davis administration from its outset. Those efforts have paid off as the commonwealth set a record by allocating $691 million to small diverse businesses and veteran business enterprises during the 2022-23 fiscal year. The SDBs and VBEs are essential to guiding Pennsylvania out of tough economic times, Shapiro and Davis claim.
Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted to take control over how I […]
New PA law will help residents access unclaimed property
Is the state withholding money or property that may be yours?. A recently approved law in Pennsylvania will make it easier for thousands to receive what's rightfully theirs. Behind the vault doors at the state treasury office in Harrisburg is a massive amount of unclaimed property. “We have 4.5 billion...
Butler County voting case heads to state court
The case could standardize county rules when voters make errors in returning mail ballots. Voting rights groups are hoping the Commonwealth Court adds protections to mail-in voting ahead of the November election. The court is deciding whether to guarantee that voters can cast provisional ballots if they’ve made an error...
Local Dems fired up for Harris after DNC: "exciting and thrilling"
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic nomination at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night has energized members of her party from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.Delegates from around the Philadelphia area tell CBS News Philadelphia they're motivated and that Harris gives them a real shot at victory in the 2024 presidential election against Republican former President Donald Trump."I find it exciting and thrilling because it's a woman," said Janet Diaz Temin, a Democratic city councilmember in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. "Obviously, she is like me, a woman of color."The historical significance also wasn't lost on 95-year-old Angie...
Jury sides with Pennsylvania teacher in suit against district over Jan. 6 rally
A Pennsylvania school district violated a teacher’s constitutional rights by falsely suggesting he took part in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, a federal jury has concluded. After an 11-day trial, jurors found the Allentown School District retaliated against Jason Moorehead when it suspended him after the deadly insurrection in the nation’s capital and asserted he “was […]
Steward to close two Ohio hospitals, Pennsylvania facility at risk
Steward is closing two Ohio hospitals with another in Pennsylvania at high risk of closure as the health system continues to limp through bankruptcy. The closures of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, both in Warren, Ohio, come after Steward failed to find a buyer for the facilities. The hospitals will start closing on or around Sept. 20, according to the system.
Plans for $450 million Pennsylvania laboratory complex unveiled
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Department of General Services (DGS) recently unveiled plans to construct a new $450 million joint laboratory complex in Harrisburg. According to DGS, the site plans they unveiled for the $450 million laboratory complex will provide state-of-the-art research and analysis facilities for four commonwealth agencies.
Palmerton football preview 2024: Looking up front for leadership
The Palmerton Area High School football team has a lot of new faces this season after a special 12-1 campaign in 2023. But up front on the offensive line, the Blue Bombers boast a pair of three-year starters in juniors Logan Anthony and Beau Stahler. “Offensive line is definitely one...
Rhythm & Wine Fundraiser benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Dozens of people in Luzerne County said 'cheers' to the start of the weekend while raising money for a good cause. The 2024 Rhythm & Wine Fundraiser was held at the Moonlite Drive-In in West Wyoming Saturday afternoon. Proceeds from the event benefit Big Brothers...
Wilkes-Barre Twp celebrates 250 years since founded
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A celebration 250 years in the making is underway this weekend in Wilkes-Barre Township. Township officials honored the place many call home with a free outdoor event to mark the semi-quincentennial. Saturday afternoon kicked off with a parade to get things started. The 250th celebration of Wilkes-Barre Township brought […]
Pittston home damaged by fire
PITTSTON, Pa. — Fire damaged a home in Luzerne County early Saturday morning. Flames broke out around 5 a.m. along Pine Street in Pittston. There is no word if anyone was home at the time of the fire. The cause of the blaze is under investigation in Luzerne County.
Troopers investigate restaurant burglary in Luzerne County
ROSS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Troopers say they are investigating a burglary that happened overnight at a restaurant in Luzerne County. According to the Pennsylvania State Police on August 21 around 11:00 p.m., Payton’s Place Restaurant was burglarized overnight. Officials say suspects forced entry through the front door and broke into the cash register, […]
Fire burns through body shop in Kingston
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire damages an auto body shop in Luzerne County. Crews were called to Pierce Street in Kingston for a reported fire. 28/22 News was on the scene where we saw heavy smoke coming from Pompey Collision & Auto Body Shop, near Turkey Hill. Several fire departments responded including Kingston/Forty […]
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