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M. L. French
President Biden Faces Potential New Challenge for the Democratic Nomination in 2024
Aside from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., there is another Democrat considering throwing his hat in the ring. U.S. Representative Dean Phillips (D-Minnesota) is meeting with donors in New York next week to discuss a possible long-shot primary challenge to President Joe Biden in 2024, Politico and NBC News reported Friday, July 28th.
PA House Proposes Legislation to Regulate Book Bans in Pennsylvania Schools
Pennsylvania ranks number one in the nation for banning books in its school districts. A Chester County Democrat is working to reign in the unprecedented number of book bans introduced in Pennsylvania schools. His intent is to "depoliticize" the school environment, which has been drawn into the nation's current culture wars over education. Pennsylvania currently leads the nation in the number of book bans that have been approved in its school districts.
The Most Feared Route in Pennsylvania
Out of all of Pennsylvania's sketchy roadways, drivers are most apprehensive about this one. Pennsylvania’s Route 6 — a 400-mile stretch of open road and the state’s longest-numbered highway — made a recent list of the most feared routes in America, according to a survey of 3,000 drivers.
Opinion: McDonald's "No Quit" Sign Forbids Employees from Quitting Without Talking to Management
A strange "no quit" sign has popped up at a McDonald's franchise and has made waves online. It seems as though a certain McDonald's franchise has taken it upon themselves to forbid their employees to quit without having a talk with management.
Where Are All the Spotted Lanternflies?
A staple of late summer in Pennsylvania, the invasive spotted lanternfly has been conspicuously absent this year. In mid to late summer, south-central Pennsylvania is usually flooded with spotted lanternflies, the invasive pest that made its way overseas from China and has settled in our area in 2014.
Animal Rescue League in Reading, PA Forced to Euthanize Dogs as Disease Spreads in Kennel
Many dogs were euthanized due to dogs failing to respond to treatment for a respiratory virus. The Animal Rescue League of Berks County has had to put down nearly 20 dogs because of a virus.
Five Powerball Tickets Totaling $2.4 Million Were Purchased in Pennsylvania This Week
They weren't the biggest winners, but they made out with a substantial sum of money. Although Pennsylvanians missed out on the billion-dollar prize, there were five different winning tickets that amounted to $2.4 million for Wednesday, July 19th's drawing.
House Republicans Strip the LGBT Center of Greater Reading of Its Funding
House Republicans are going after various LGBT-related projects. The LGBT Center of Greater Reading has been in dire straits about its financial future ever since U.S. House Republicans slashed funding meant for their use that was acquired by U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan. This was an unprecedented move by Republicans who have been passing anti-LGBT bills around the country.
South Carolina Allows Police to Fine Drivers Going Too Slow in the Left Lane
A new law allows for a $25 fine if a driver doesn't move over to the right lane when driving too slowly. Any driver who has studied for their driving test should know that when on the highway, the left lane is meant for passing drivers who are not driving fast enough to keep up with the flow of traffic. Chaos on the open highway can cause accidents, so it's really important that people follow the rules of the road.
Pennsylvania Police Capture Prison Escapee on the Run for Over a Week
The inmate with the survival skills was apprehended in a wooded area near Warren, PA. Pennsylvania authorities successfully tracked down escaped inmate Michael C. Burham after he spent over a week evading their chase. He was found in a rural, wooded area near Warren, PA.
Pennsylvanians Asked for Help in Conservation of Fireflies
One group is asking people to help count fireflies where they live. Summer evenings in Pennsylvania aren't the same without the soft glow of fireflies in the fields or your backyard. Unfortunately, people are noticing fewer fireflies than there were years ago.
Police Are Finding Clues in Their Search for the Escaped Warren County Prison Inmate in Pennsylvania
Police believe that the suspect is still in the area. Police in Pennsylvania have announced that they have discovered "small stockpiles or campsites" in heavily wooded areas that they believe are associated with Michael C. Burham, the prison inmate and homicide suspect who escaped from Warren County Prison in Pennsylvania last week.
Man Arrested in South Carolina Escaped from a Pennsylvania Jail
A man wanted for questioning about a murder in New York and kidnapping in Pennsylvania escaped from a PA jail. Inmate Michael C. Burham was in Warren County Prison in Pennsylvania before he attempted a daring escape. He was incarcerated for kidnapping charges against an elderly couple.
Will Pennsylvania Finally Legalize Recreational Cannabis?
Many bills have been put forth to try to achieve recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania, but this one might be different. Two Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced a bill to legalize marijuana. Senators Dan Laughlin (R - Erie County) and Sharif Street (D - Philadelphia) introduced a bill Thursday that would allow those 21 and older to use recreational marijuana in the state.
Popular Event Greater Mifflin Community Days & Fireworks Moves to New Site
The decades-long community tradition will take place from July 3rd to July 8th, culminating in fireworks. The Greater Mifflin Community Days event kicked off on Monday, July 3rd with rides, music, entertainment, and of course, fair food. Although the event has all the staples of the 47-year-old community tradition, one major feature will be very different.
Human Remains Discovered in Pennsylvania While Doing Excavation Work for Pipeline
The human remains were discovered by utility workers doing construction on a pipeline. A utility crew with Peoples Natural Gas Co. was forced to suspend the construction of a gas pipeline in Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania when human remains were found in the area.
What Happened to Pennsylvania Man Jason Knapp Who Disappeared 25 Years Ago?
Jason went missing in 1998 at age 20 in South Carolina, where he attended college. Jason Knapp was a handsome 20-year-old student at Clemson University, South Carolina. He hailed from York County, Pennsylvania, where his parents still resided.
Supreme Court Sides With Christian Mail Carrier in Pennsylvania
An evangelical mail carrier complained that the U.S. Post Office did not do enough to accommodate his request to have off on Sunday. The U.S. Supreme Court set a precedent for religious employees looking for work accommodations based on their religion. This ruling will make it easier for religious employees to seek reprieve from work demands that they may feel compromise their religious beliefs.
Historians Denounce Controversial Moms for Liberty Group Ahead of Their Event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The "parental rights" group has caused a lot of controversy around the country with book bans, among other issues. Moms for Liberty, the controversial "parental rights" group, is coming to the Museum of American Revolution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for their event featuring former President Donald Trump, presidential hopeful and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and other conservative speakers.
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I have been studying political science for 12+ years. I enjoy writing about current events, politics, mental health, and addiction. I lean to the left politically, but I try my best to be objective when covering political topics, although I do write opinion pieces which are clearly labeled. I also write on Medium. Pink Floyd fanatic.
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