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Pa. Senate passes bill that could add 10 extra hours to bar happy hours
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill that would allow for happy hours to be expanded. House Bill 829, introduced by Representative Matthew Gergely (D-Allegheny), highlighted that since COVID-19, food service industries and liquor licensees are struggling to grow and thrive. In order to help the business grow, Gergely argued that […]
Pennsylvania working on interstate licensing compacts
(The Center Square) – State government’s mission to attract and retain health care workers took another step forward Wednesday. The House of Representatives approved legislation paving the way for Pennsylvania’s participation in interstate licensing compacts. This means doctors, nurses, pharmacists, counselors, and many other medical professionals could soon practice in multiple states without applying for new licenses every time. It’s an important step that could attract these in-demand workers from...
Climate advocates boost EVs as anti-EV ads run in Pa.
Holiday weekends often bring up conversations about gas prices. But electric vehicle advocates want more people to consider skipping the pump altogether. The advocacy arm of the Environmental Defense Fund says EVs are getting more affordable and convenient each year. The push comes as an oil refining trade group is...
Heat wave to burn into next week; how hot will it be
You shouldn't stash the sunscreen just yet, as the record heat that broiled much of the country earlier this summer rolled through the Fourth of July holiday weekend and will continue well into next week. Much of the Mid-Atlantic region is under a heat advisory issued by the National Weather...
Blair County to host ‘Katy’s Karnival’ for third year in a row
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — “Katy’s Karnival” is gearing up to kick off its third annual celebration, which will be held on July 5 and 6. The carnival will be held at the Excelsior Fire Company Firehall, located at 399 S. First Street, Bellwood. This year, the theme is “Christmas in July,” and festivities will […]
I won $5m from a scratch-off lottery ticket after final cancer treatment – but they made me give up $1.3m
A LUCKY lottery player recently beat the odds to land a multi-million-dollar prize pot. They discovered the big win just in time for their birthday and after their final radiation treatment for breast cancer. Donna Osborne, a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, told lottery officials last month that the combination...
Fiery rollover crash sends one person to the hospital in York Co.
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — One person is injured after a rollover crash Friday morning. The accident happened on Windy Hill Rd. at around 8:37 a.m. leading to the closure of some lanes, Shrewsbury Fire Company said. All lanes have since reopened. The current condition of the victim is...
Pirates Lose Talented Young Right-Hander to 15-day Injured List
One of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ young arms will be out until after the All-Star break. They placed Jared Jones on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a strained right lat, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports. “He’s got a little right lat strain going on, so we divided to get...
AREA STUDENTS NAMED TO SPRING 2024 DEAN’S LIST AT IUP
The following students have been named to the spring 2024 dean’s list at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Students achieve dean’s list status when they are full-time (12 or more credits) students with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. The full list of dean’s list students is...
Coroner IDs human remains found in attic of Johnstown home
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees has identified the human remains found in the attic of a Johnstown home last weekend. During a press conference Friday morning, Lees identified the remains as 36-year-old Gregory Ira Rohn. Officials say Rohn's body was found partially wrapped in a...
PPL asks regulator approval to raise maximum distribution improvement charge
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — PPL Electric Utilities customers could see their bills increase beginning Jan. 1 if regulators approve the Allentown-based company’s request to raise their maximum distribution system improvement charge. The company currently has a cap on the distribution system improvement charge (DSIC) of 5% of billed...
Heat index could reach over 105 degrees in some areas of Tri-State on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Tri-State area for Friday afternoon and early evening due to excessive heat conditions in which the heat index could reach up to 106 to 109 degrees in some areas. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8...
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