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New Economic Development Funding Helps Sites Like Bethlehem Steel | WDIY Local News
Governor Josh Shapiro joined local leaders this week on the former site of Bethlehem Steel to promote his new economic development strategy. Senator Lisa Boscola highlighted Bethlehem as an example of the government coming together with businesses, which will be accomplished further thanks to the new budget. “For over a...
895 Million in Economic Boost at Risk: Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed with Pennsylvania’s Budget Snub of Film Tax Credit
The Pittsburgh Film Office expresses disappointment with Pennsylvania’s new state budget for not increasing the $100 million film tax credit, citing concerns about the state’s competitiveness in attracting film projects and economic benefits. Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed as PA State Budget Falls Short on Film Tax Credit Funding According to the report of Audacy, the […]
$5.9M in Tax Credits to Boost Affordable Housing in Philadelphia
HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Vincent Hughes has announced substantial funding for affordable housing in Philadelphia’s 7th district. Over $5.9 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) will support four new rental housing projects, bringing 163 affordable units to the area. Of these, 39 units will be accessible for individuals with disabilities. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency will manage these tax credits.
What should Penn State fans expect from LaVar Arrington II?
Legacy commitments are always a popular topic among not just Penn State fans but all major college football fanbases. The Nittany Lions have seen their fair share of them under James Franklin’s leadership. However, the most recent one they picked up on July 4 from linebacker LaVar Arrington II is unlike many of those prior […] The post What should Penn State fans expect from LaVar Arrington II? appeared first on On3.
Issues still plague victim 10 years after rock-throwing incident on I-80 in Pa.
The lives of an Ohio family were changed forever on a late July evening 10 years ago. Randy Budd, his wife Sharon and daughter Kaylee were traveling east on Interstate 80 in Union County headed to Somerset, New Jersey, and looking forward to seeing “Mama Mia” on Broadway.
State Rep. Burns offers free lunches to veterans
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State representative Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is hosting a free spaghetti lunch for veterans. The Veterans Appreciation Lunch is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson Twp. Fire Hall. “Honoring our veterans in this way is a long standing tradition for me that I […]
Scrappers smash Spikes in front of a sold-out crowd
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) – The Mahoning Valley Scrappers exploded for 10 runs across three innings on the way to blowing out the State College Spikes 16-8 in front of a sold-out crowd at Eastwood Field on Thursday night. Right fielder Kota Suzuki led the Scrappers with a 3-for-6 day...
Portal Season: Penn State Basketball
All right, basketball aficionados, we’re back with another look at rosters. with 18 teams in the B1G this season, plus a round of Yahtzee to determine rosters, keeping track of who’s on a team is tough. Yet we endeavor here at OTE, just for you. Today on the...
How did Penn State wrestling commits fare at Fargo Junior Nationals?: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for July 18 include a complete recap of Junior Nationals in Fargo plus headlines of the day and more. The post How did Penn State wrestling commits fare at Fargo Junior Nationals?: Newsstand appeared first on On3.
An epic spray paint battle is bringing artists together.
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Versus Battle Art is holding an epic spray paint battle between a Scranton mural artist and a Wilkes Barre mural artist. The nonprofit Educational Opportunity Centers is organizing the event. The Versus Battle Art kicks off tomorrow at 5 at Diamond City Park in Wilkes Barre....
Penn State Board of Trustees sued by one of its members
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) – Penn State’s Board of Trustees is facing a lawsuit from one of its own members after allegedly refusing to give access to important information. Trustee Barry Fenchak filed the suit Tuesday, June 16, after repeatedly asking about Penn State’s use of the endowment money since “June of 2022.” In the […]
Public hearings scheduled for customers to share feedback on Aqua's proposed price increases
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will have several meetings to gather public input on the rate increases proposed by Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. (Aqua Water) and Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater Inc. The meetings will allow customers to share how rate increases proposed by the companies would affect them. Under the proposals, the average monthly bill for a residential water customer using 3,870 gallons per month would increase by $16.10 (19.9%) from $80.91 to $97.01. According to the commission, the average monthly bill for a residential wastewater customer would increase by $14.92 (18.4%) from $81.18 to $96.10. Aqua Water proposes...
Pennsylvania city one of the ‘worst’ for quality of life: report
A place’s “quality of life” ranges in factors from crime rates to the amount of garbage in the area to noise pollution. As far as this one city in Pennsylvania goes, the quality of life isn’t exactly stellar. LawnStater — which “brings you the best lawn...
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