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Calling All Nurse Entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania: Win the 2024 Guardian Nurses Entrepreneurial Award!
FLOURTOWN, PA — For the second year in a row, Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates has partnered with The Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania to recognize an entrepreneurial nurse in Pennsylvania with the 2024 Guardian Nurses Entrepreneurial Award. Guardian Nurses is again sponsoring the $5,000 prize to be given to the winner.
Pennsylvania ‘Proud Boy’ sentenced to prison: ‘Dont make us go against you’
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAJ) — More than three years after the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, law enforcement and courts are still dealing with the aftermath, and a Proud Boys member from Pennsylvania just felt the effects of his actions. Brian Healion, 33, of Upper Darby, was sentenced to 100 days in prison with […]
Thunderstorms to Impact I-71 Northeast Ohio, Northwestern Pennsylvania Through Evening
Cleveland, OH – Showers and thunderstorms are set to move through the I-71 corridor, affecting northeastern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania until 8 PM tonight. According to the US National Weather Service Cleveland, the first wave of storms will be largely isolated, but capable of producing heavy rain and lightning.
Exclusive-Constellation talking to Pennsylvania on Three Mile Island restart, sources say
NEW YORK/PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Constellation Energy is in talks with the Pennsylvania governor's office and state lawmakers to help fund a possible restart of part of its Three Mile Island power facility, the site of a nuclear meltdown in the 1970s, three sources familiar with the discussions said on Tuesday. The conversations, which two sources described as "beyond preliminary," signal that Constellation is advancing plans to revive part of the southern Pennsylvania nuclear generation site, which operated from 1974 to 2019. The nuclear unit Constellation is considering restarting is separate from the one that melted down.
ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. Pittsburgh neurologist Wesley Kerr was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at the age of 35. He’d recently moved with his wife and two young sons from California to take a fellowship at the University of Michigan, and work was stressful. Kerr said...
Newly unveiled bills aim to modernize access to PA Treasury
(WJET/WFXP) – A new package of bills has been unveiled that aims to modernize access to the Pennsylvania Treasury. On Monday, July 1, State Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) unveiled the Modernizing Access to Treasury and Housing Act, or MATH Act. The MATH Act is a package of four bills intended to increase accessibility in the housing […]
Biden's childhood hometown 'embarrassed' by debate meltdown
As residents of Joe Biden's hometown Scranton prepared to mark that most American of holidays -- July 4 -- many were also voicing alarm about the US president following his disastrous debate last week against Donald Trump. Like others in the town, however, he could not name anyone other than Harris to step up to replace "Scranton Joe" at the top of the Democratic ticket.
Pa. House and Senate Democrats decry U.S. Supreme Court ruling on homelessness
The case originated in Grants Pass, a city in Oregon that argued its ordinance is a solution to the city’s homelessness crisis, which includes fines and potential jail time for repeat offenders who camp or sleep outdoors. The post Pa. House and Senate Democrats decry U.S. Supreme Court ruling on homelessness appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
What are this week’s top picks at Hayes Market?
PA live! (WBRE) — It’s time for our weekly check-in with the most entertaining grocer in the Keystone State, Mr. Rich Hayes the owner of Hayes Market in Waymart. Rich Hayes is here to show us the top picks for this week with pups by his side. Check...
Pa. Health System Geisinger’s 1 Million-Patient Data Breach Leads to Lawsuit
A patient affected by a “data security incident” involving Pennsylvania-based health system Geisinger has filed a class-action lawsuit against the company. Geisinger’s IT vendor, Microsoft-owned Nuance, determined that a former employee may have accessed the personal information of 1 million Geisinger patients, according to a June 24 press release.
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Advances Bill to Empower Nurse Practitioners
A Pennsylvania Senate committee has passed Senate Bill 25, which aims to increase healthcare access in rural areas by granting certified nurse practitioners the authority to provide primary health care services. Under the bill, nurse practitioners would be able to operate independently after completing a three-year, 36-hour collaborative agreement with a physician.
Two wanted for alleged burglary on Sans Souci Parkway
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two suspects allegedly involved in a burglary on the Sans Souci Parkway. The Hanover Township Police Department states they are looking for two suspects involved in a burglary on July 1 around 3:20 a.m. at a business along the Sans Souci Parkway. Anyone with information is […]
Marywood University takes on students from CSU
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a local university announced its closure on Monday, another one has stepped up to help. Marywood University is now offering a transfer option to students impacted by Clark Summit University’s decision to close. The university is offering credit transfers, tuition matches, and housing options.
Arsonist Set Fire At Lackawanna County Building: Investigators
Paul Howard Strope Jr., 35, is also charged with risking catastrophe and reckless endangerment, authorities said. The 123 Wyoming Avenue fire started around 6:30 on Tuesday, June 26, Scranton police said. A meeting was in progress in a conference room when attendees smelled smoke wafting in through the building's HVAC system, according to authorities.
Hundreds pay respects, celebrate life of James ‘Jimmy’ Connors
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Family, friends, and the city of Scranton came together to say a heartfelt goodbye to former Mayor James “Jimmy” Connors. Saint Peter’s Cathedral was filled with hundreds of people Tuesday morning to pay their respects and celebrate the life of a man who left a lasting mark on the community. […]
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