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Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania State House Representatives announced they are resigning. According to the Office of the Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, both Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) both resigned. Bullock resigned on Monday, July 15 after first winning a special election for […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Much Of NJ, PA: Here's The Timing
The watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 and applies to all of New Jersey. In Pennsylvania, the watch covers Adams, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Wayne, Wyoming, and York in Pennsylvania. Temps are expected...
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Praises 2024 Bi-Partisan State Budget
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro signs into law a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a voice for the community advocating for a thriving business climate, praised the recent signing of the $47.6 billion state budget package containing key items highly supportive to Delaware County.
Snow fell in Pa. over the weekend: ‘Christmas in July’
The news is all “heat wave this” and “heat wave that.”. Which is why it may come as a surprise, then, that one spot in Pennsylvania actually experienced record snowfall over the weekend. Fox 29 Philadelphia reports how — despite the fact that it was 94 degrees...
My car was towed over $1,260 in parking tickets but I did nothing wrong – my ‘dead plates’ were the real culprit
A WOMAN was left confused after being told she was responsible for several speeding tickets associated with her old license plates. She only learned of the extra tickets when she called the parking authorities. Brittany Walker, a Pennsylvania resident, bought a 1995 Mercedes-Benz sedan when someone she knew posted an ad online that they were […]
Northern Cambria residents debate sewer line changes at borough meeting
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Dozens of voices were heard Monday night at a Cambria County borough meeting. Northern Cambria Borough held a public comment meeting to discuss changes with the area’s sewer lines. Officials say they’re planning to potentially replace and test the lines throughout the entire...
Beaver Falls concert series brings nationally touring acts celebrating classic songs
BEAVER FALLS ― A Grammy Award-nominated group, an award-winning tribute band, a sisterly pop-country quartet and a Big Band-inspired group will entertain audiences in the 2024-25 Beaver Valley Community Concert Association season. The newly announced schedule:. The seven-time Grammyminees and multiple Gospel Music Association Dove Award winners breathe new...
Erie Zoo Unveils New River Otter Exhibit
The River Otters at the Erie Zoo have a new home to splash and play around in. Zoo officials and members cut the ribbon at a special ceremony on Tuesday. As Roo Kojancie, the President and CEO of the Erie Zoo explained, "The otter exhibit has always been one of our most popular exhibits, everyone loves the otters, they are fun, they are engaging, energetic and playful."
Top 25 Countdown Presented by Pizza Hut: No. 11 Vogan Bursts onto the Scene, Leads Sharon to First D10 Softball Title, PIAA Semifinals
SHARON, Pa. – Coming off a six-win softball season and 23 wins over the past three years, don’t many people had the Sharon softball team on its radar screen. And, then, Maddy Vogan burst onto the scene and the Tigers started making history. Vogan, a freshman pitcher/hitter, had...
Dance Moms star Christi Lukaisak arrested for DUI after ‘crashing her car into a tree’
DANCE Moms star Christi Lukasiak Arrested has been charged with a DUI, The U.S. Sun can confirm. Christi, the mom of original series member Chloe Lukasiak, was arrested in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania on June 27. The Lifetime star crashed her car into a tree, leaving a telephone pole hanging over the vehicle, according to a […]
Gov. Shapiro hosts ceremonial bill signing for bipartisan budget in Bethlehem
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he has been laser-focused on creating jobs, growing the economy and ensuring every Pennsylvanian has real opportunity. “And this bipartisan budget gives us new tools to compete economically and win,” said Gov. Shapiro. “Pennsylvania has...
What are Pennsylvania’s gun laws?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — While Pennsylvania residents do have the right to bear arms, one might wonder what the gun laws in the Commonwealth look like. Pennsylvania has required background checks on all handgun sales, including ones sold at gun shows. However, this requirement is not specifically extended to long guns including, but no limited to, […]
State establishes office dedicated to Alzheimer's Disease support
(The Center Square) – For nearly 300,000 Pennsylvanians suffering from dementia and their families, there will soon be a single state agency to lead policy initiatives and coordinate systems of care. Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new state budget, which includes funds earmarked for the Department of Aging to establish an Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Related Disorders, or ADRD, office. Similar bills had been circulating both chambers of the...
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