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iCan Bike Camp teaches kids with special needs
OAKS — Approximately 36 Montgomery County children with special needs, ages 8 and up, learned to ride bikes as part of the nonprofit iCan Shine’s iCan Bike camp. With access to custom-designed adapted bike equipment, coaches and volunteers, participants attended camp at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center July 22 – July 26. By the end of the week, about 80% of the children were able to ride a two-wheel bike on their own without help.
Pennsylvania State Police announces State Trooper’s off-duty death
(WHTM)– Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Peter K. Conforti recently passed away while off duty, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. Conforti enlisted with the State Police and graduated from the Academy as part of the 146th graduating class in 2016. He was originally assigned to Troop H in Harrisburg and continued to serve in Troop […]
Pennsylvania judges to hear arguments against a mail-in ballot requirement
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania will hear arguments on a lawsuit that challenges the handwritten date requirement on mail-in ballots Thursday. The requirement disqualifies a ballot if the handwritten date on the return envelope is missing or incorrect. The lawsuit, which represents nine advocacy organizations, including...
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to make stops in our area
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — If you relish the thought of seeing the iconic Wienermobile in person, you may soon have the chance. The 27-foot-long hog dog on wheels is making several stops throughout northeastern Pennsylvania this week. The first stop will be the Waymart Hotel in Waymart, PA, on August...
Is Buca di Beppo near me still open? Chain shuts down 13 restaurant locations
Buca di Beppo shut down 13 locations this week that have been struggling to stay afloat amid economic pressures since the COVID pandemic. The restaurant chain is one of many businesses that have had to close their doors, such as Cracker Barrel, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster, Applebee's, Outback Steakhouse, Mod Pizza, Hooters and many more.
PA Turnpike to launch open road tolling on eastern portion of system in January 2025
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission officially announced July 24 plans to convert its tolling system to Open Road Tolling east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension in January 2025. This caps a 15-year transition to further meet customers’ expectations for safe, convenient and seamless travel. “The advent of Open...
Meet the TikTok-famous child on a crusade to fix Pa.’s broken guardrails
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‘Has normal hobbies’: Pa. man rents billboard for dates | Today in Pa.
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Auditors find 'concerning inconsistencies' in Pennsylvania bridge inspections
Pennsylvania transportation officials aren’t reliably following their own rules for filing bridge inspection reports, resulting in “concerning inconsistencies” in these critical reviews, state auditors said Tuesday. PennDOT inspection documentation varied based on where the bridges were located and who was scrutinizing them, Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor said during a news conference announcing...