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Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro declines to 'engage in hypotheticals' about possible VP role
Many people are questioning what the full Democratic ticket is going to look like in November now that President Biden has announced he will "stand down."One of several names being thrown around as a potential vice presidential candidate is Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.Sources tell ABC News that Harris called Shapiro on Sunday after she officially launched her campaign for the presidency.On Monday, Shapiro made his first public appearance in Pittsburgh at an event for the EPA after that phone call."We spoke only about beating Donald Trump," the governor noted.Shapiro repeatedly declined on Monday to say whether he would accept an...
New PA law expands Happy Hour drinks
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new law in Pennsylvania allows people 21 and older more time to take advantage of adult drinking specials. Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law this week an expanded happy hour bill that state lawmakers passed. The new law is also an opportunity for restaurants and bars to potentially […]
Duke Women’s Golfers Set for Events in Finland, Pennsylvania & Arkansas this Week
Four Duke women's golfers are set to compete in different events this week, with Anna Cañado Espinal in Finland, Rylie Heflin in Pennsylvania, and Katie Li and Emma McMyler in Arkansas. Cañado Espinal will compete in the European Ladies' Amateur Championship in Finland from July 24-27. Heflin will...
Pa. independents could sway the presidential election; here’s what they have to say about it
The skyrocketing concern among Pennsylvania voters over the two major party choices for president after the first debate was no surprise to independent voter Jennifer Bullock. “In a way, this might sound strange given the dystopian landscape we’re in, but in a way fellow independents are like, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh, you’re totally horrified by the two choices? Because that’s been my life for a long time,’” said Bullock, a Montgomery County resident and coordinator of the group Independent Pennsylvanians.
Here are the jobs predicted to grow the fastest — and which will decline — in Pa.
A new report predicts Pennsylvania will need nearly 3,420 more nurse practitioners in 2032 than it had in 2022. These jobs are predicted to grow the most by 2032:. That need — an increase of 43% — makes nurse practitioners the fastest-growing occupation in the state, according to the report from the state Center for Workforce Information and Analysis.
Suspect rips business off for $13,000
Selinsgrove, Pa. — An unknown suspect used a credit card with insufficient funds to pay for $13,000 of building products, police say. Around June 26, the suspect called Kohl Building Products in Penn Township and ordered building products including roof shingles, according to Trp. Derek Gill of state police at Selinsgrove. The sales representative took the order over the phone along with a credit card number provided by the suspect. The suspect then promptly went to the business to pick up the products. A short time later, representatives at the business found that the credit card transaction was denied for insufficient funds. Anyone with information may contact PSP Selinsgrove at 570-374-8145.
Johnstown family continues legacy with annual Shawn Rager Memorial Food Drive
Shawn Rager was a Johnstown Police Officer for 24 years, who died in 2016. Each year since, his family has hosted the Officer Shawn Rager Memorial Food Drive in his honor, donating the items to the local non-profit, Branches of Mercy in Johnstown. “His goal was to help people and...
From ‘relieved’ to ‘hopeless,’ readers wracked and apprehensive following Butler shooting
The attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday brought anxiety about our civic and political polarization to a boil. PublicSource invited readers to share their reactions. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign up for our free newsletters.”
Anchor Drop: 41 Days to Kickoff
Enjoy your Open Championship Sunday. Good morning. Optional Musical Accompaniment We are now 41 days away from Vanderbilt football’s season opener against Virginia Tech. 41 for the Commodores is wide receiver Jamezell Lassiter. The 5’8”, 185-pound freshman from Providence, Rhode Island, doesn’t even have a bio on the team site, so I can only assume he’s a walk-on. (Pictured above: Zach Cunningham, because of course. Remember when the team’s best player wore 41 instead of insisting on a single-digit number?) I don’t really have anything today; it’s Sunday at the Open Championship after a classic Open Championship Saturday where it...
UPDATE: Report of Alleged Attempted Kidnapping in White Township Determined Unfounded
WHITE TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Indiana-based State Police say the report of an alleged attempted kidnapping has been determined to be unfounded. According to PSP Indiana, as a result of canvassing the area and further investigation, this incident has been unfounded and closed. On Friday, July 19, PSP Troopers...
Pennsylvania looks to add 73 acres of public land near this popular lookout
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is working to open up nearly 5,290 acres for public use as State Game Lands. The state Board of Game Commissioners at its meeting July 12 approved adding the acreage through land acquisitions spanning the state. Near the Lehigh Valley, the acquisitions include roughly 73 acres...
Family identifies human remains found in Allegheny River as woman missing for more than four years
OAKMONT, Pa. — The family of missing woman Janet Walsh has identified her as the person found dead in a vehicle in the Allegheny River in Oakmont. Walsh was reported missing in January 2020. She was 70 years old at the time. The vehicle involved in the incident was...
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