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Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program application date extended
In January Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, or PTRR for short. With the program, hundreds of thousands of older and disabled Pennsylvanians will now be eligible for a rebate up to $1,000. This brings the maximum standard rebate up from its previous level of $650. Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne sat down with The Spark Host Asia Tabb to share how the program works, and why the deadline is being extended. Listen to the podcast to learn more about the program.
In Philly, demand is ‘overwhelming’ for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Kimyatta Connor does not have any air conditioning in her two-story home in Philadelphia’s Hunting...
AD Kraft: Rev Share With Athletes 'Huge Advantage' For Penn State
Athletic director Pat Kraft says Penn State will participate in revenue sharing with its athletes at the highest possible level. He also explains why scholarship limits are effectively going away and how that will impact PSU.
Bill Barr violated DOJ policy in urging Pennsylvania ballot statement: Watchdog
Former Attorney General Bill Barr improperly urged a Pennsylvania prosecutor to make public statements about concerns over election security in the 2020 race, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) said in a report Thursday. Barr weighed in on the matter of mail-in ballots discovered in a dumpster in Luzerne County, Pa.,…
Vending machine outside of local hospital offers condoms, pregnancy tests & more; First of its kind in Pennsylvania
(WHTM) — Two major health care systems have teamed up to provide easy access to personal care and life-saving products. The Health To Go vending machine is outside of the emergency department of UPMC Harrisburg, and it’s one of the first in the state. Among the items in the machine, pregnancy tests, male and female […]
Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano target of threats, part of trend in violent rhetoric against elected officials
A Franklin County man faces up to 30 years in prison for making online threats against a state senator, his county commissioner and a member of the National Guard. Court documents say Richard J. Little II posted threatening messages on his Facebook page in which he described graphic acts of violence, repeatedly referencing an eviction notice he had received on June 10.
Mom reunites with Pa. Turnpike worker who helped deliver baby on highway
A Pennsylvania Turnpike maintenance worker who assisted a mother during a roadside delivery last month finally got to meet the family he helped.Andrenna Reid, from King of Prussia, came face-to-face with the man who came to her rescue.She began having contractions and tried to drop off her 1-year-old son at a family member's house before heading to the hospital.But baby Santana had other plans, and Andrenna was about to deliver the baby with no roadside assistance.That is until Robert Stenger pulled over and experienced a moment he describes as unforgettable."When I finally looked down and I saw a baby, like,...
Dickinson Center in St. Marys to receive $750k grant
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAJ) — A $750,000 grant is heading to the Dickinson Center in St. Marys, Rep Glenn “GT” Thompson announced Friday. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has granted the Dickinson Center the $750,000 that will go towards consolidating several community and health services in Elk and Cameron Counties into one new facility that will […]
Restaurant inspections from Monroe County, July 15-21
These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between July 15 and 21, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site...
Big Fish Summer – Jon Rhodes’ Muskie in Sayre
SAYRE, P.A. (WETM) – It’s time for the newest submission for 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. Congratulations to Jon Rhodes, who caught this 23 pound Muskie in June. Rhodes hauled in the massive fish at the confluence of the Chemung and Susquehanna River, in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Big Fish Summer is sponsored by Valley Wholesale Bait […]
Garland Community Readies for New School Year With Emphasis on Safety Training for Crossing Guards
As summer dwindles and the anticipation of a new school year bubbles up in the hearts of Garland, the Garland Independent School District gears up for the return of its students. According to the City of Garland, preparations are well underway with a focus on safety as kids make their way back to classrooms on Monday, Aug. 12.
Jamestown Woman Arrested on Felony Warrants After Foot Pursuit
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – In the early hours of July 23rd, Jamestown police apprehended a Jamestown woman after a brief foot chase on Lakeview Ave. On July 23, 2024, at approximately 12:28 am, Jamestown Police Department’s 3rd platoon officers attempted to check on a suspicious vehicle on Lakeview Ave. During this check, Kylah M. Seiberg, a 29-year-old female from Jamestown, fled from the vehicle.
Trespass Arrest in Jamestown Uncovers Drug Possession
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – Officers apprehended two suspects in a condemned residence on the south side of Jamestown, leading to drug possession charges. On July 26, 2024, at approximately 7:19 PM, Jamestown police officers responded to a trespass report on the south side of the city. Upon arrival, they found Bryanne Childers, 36, and Michael Miller, 38, in a condemned residence. Both individuals were promptly taken into custody for criminal trespass in the third degree.
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