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PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) — Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing […]
Casey blames ‘scheming corporations’ for rising prices
(The Center Square) – The inflationary pressure squeezing taxpayers’ wallets comes from “scheming corporations," according to Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. During a five-minute speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the three-term senator told the crowd that rising prices on food and other necessities boils down to corporate greed. “The corporations say your prices are up only because their costs are up,” Casey...
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: An interview with Aliquippa RB and Penn State recruit Tikey Hayes
Since the hosts are chatting about some of Pennsylvania’s best talent just hours before the 2024 season takes flight, a conversation with Aliquippa RB Tiqwai “Tikey” Hayes seems appropriate. Hayes dishes on the reasons behind his decision to choose Penn State, the current state of Quips’ football...
Greyhound turns away Pennsylvania service hound; ADA expert says no grey area: ‘It is not the driver’s choice’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Steven Gailey is a clown. That’s not a slur, the way people use the term to describe unserious people. Gailey, who lives in Pittsburgh, spent about half his life performing as a literal circus clown and now trains volunteer clown troupes, who cheer up children in hospitals. Harrisburg has a hospital […]
Lehigh Valley attorney accused of threatening investigator
An Easton attorney was accused Thursday of threatening an attorney from the Pennsylvania Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Attorney Ronnie Creazzo, 60, of Bushkill Township, sent a threatening email after an investigator from the disciplinary counsel’s office showed up at his home on June 21, according to a criminal complaint.
Report: Pa. State Police pull over drivers at similar rates regardless of a driver’s race
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. — Pennsylvania State Police pulled drivers over at about the same rate regardless of the motorists’ race or ethnicity, according to a study of traffic stops made in 2023. Released last week, the analysis by criminologist Robin...
Pennsylvania's gambling habit costs more than just money
(The Center Square) — Continuing its usual trend, gambling revenues in Pennsylvania keep climbing year over year. Along with dozens of other states that have legalized more forms of betting, however, so has a financial problem for residents. The tax revenue has become significant, but the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board also must deal with routinely punishing vice. ...
Pa. Treasury: Unclaimed properties remain, file claim for return
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Treasury is reminding Commonwealth residents to check for unclaimed properties. Unclaimed properties can come from old bank accounts, uncashed checks or forgotten safe deposits, according to the Treasury. One-in-ten Pennsylvanians have unclaimed property, with the average claim being about $1,600. Looking to check if you have any unclaimed properties? Residents […]
I’m suing after I was forced to spend $38k repaving my driveway – now I can’t even use it because of the repairs
DRIVERS lugged suitcases of items down their unusable driveway after it was recently repaved – they’re looking to sue after the thousand-dollar repair. A city forced two homeowners to repave their driveway after it posed a potential water runoff problem, but the residents said the solution could damage their cars. The Dale family moved into […]
History scholar to deliver free, public talk about chaotic years in the American frontier
Williamsport, Pa. — Robert Parkinson, Ph.D., will make a special appearance at Lycoming College to discuss his new book, Heart of American Darkness, a story of vengeance and chaos in the 18th century. Before the expansion that led to the Wild West era, several factions battled over the northeast U.S. This tumultuous time leading up to the Revolutionary War is the focus of Dr. Parkinson's book. The discussion will be...
Monroe County barber gives free back to school cuts
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The capes are on, and the barber chairs are filled inside DKutz Evolution on North 9th Street in Stroudsburg. Owner Daniel Ortiz knows how a fresh haircut can boost confidence. "It can change the way they talk, the way they walk, and the way they act,"...
59 Cadets Graduate from PSP Academy, Receive New Trooper Assignments
MANHEIM, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Col. Christopher L. Paris congratulated 59 Cadets who graduated from the PSP Academy on Friday and officially became troopers. “Today is the result of a more than six-month commitment from a dedicated group of women and men who completed the intense...
Pa. attorney general reaches settlement with Butler County landlord
HARRISBURG (KDKA) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Thursday morning that her office has reached a $50,000 settlement with a Butler County landlord over unlawful billing, leasing, and debt collection practices. According to Henry's office, A.R. Building Company which owns 20 apartment complexes in Pennsylvania, was being sued for allegedly inflating its repair cost that they would bill to their tenants for supposed damage to the apartments. Also in the lawsuit, it was alleged the landlord used leases that included unfair and unenforceable terms as well as unfair debt collection practices. "This settlement ensures that A.R. Building's billing and leasing...
Centre County townships address sinkholes at mall and outpatient center
Two Centre County townships are addressing sinkholes that could pose public safety hazards: one at the Nittany Mall in College Township and another at the construction site of a new outpatient medical center in Patton Township. A sinkhole formed at the Nittany Mall in December. College Township council members said...
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