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Pennsylvania state senator introduces memorandum for flying cars
(WBRE/WYOU) — Yes, you read that right. State Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22) will be introducing legislation “to allow for roadable aircraft” and is looking for cosponsors. In an a memo issued on August 28, the flying car “would travel both on roadways as a motor vehicle and flown in the airspace as an aircraft.” You […]
Safeguarding the vote in Philly, DNC takeaways, PA Senate race | Inside Story
Host Brian Taff interviews Philadelphia City Commissioner (Chair) Omar Sabir to discuss his role as part of a team of three bipartisan elected officials overseeing election and voter registration here in Philadelphia.The turnout in Philadelphia will be pivotal to the upcoming November elections, and Sabir and the team are ready to address any issues that may arise and declare a fair and transparent election process.He gave the important deadlines for voters, which can be found at vote.phila.gov and by calling the Philadelphia County Board of Elections (215-686-3469).The panel then discussed the 'shine' coming off of DNC week as Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz eclipsed the TV viewer ratings from the RNC and smashed fundraising records.How long will this honeymoon last?What is needed for the Harris-Walz team to keep up the momentum in Pennsylvania?Other topics include former President Donald Trump's popularity in South Jersey, how women in the PA Suburbs could shape this election, and how Senator Bob Casey has branded his opponent, GOP Challenger Dave McCormick, very early in the PA Senate race.Get the inside story with Derek Green, Christine Flowers, Laura Manion and Ajay Raju.
$209K in penalties levied against Pennsylvania utility companies including People’s Natural Gas
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — More than $209,000 in penalties were levied against Pennsylvania utility companies including People’s Natural Gas. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and their Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) levied penalties on 168 underground facility owners and operators across the state, including People’s Natural Gas for water pipe damage in Altoona. Penalties range […]
This Week in Pennsylvania: State of Labor in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – On This Week in Pennsylvania, Rob Bair, president of the PA Building and Construction Trades Council discusses the “state of labor” in Pennsylvania ahead of Labor Day. Brittany Crampsie of Brit Crampsie Communications and Christopher Nicholas of Eagle Consulting also join the show to discuss the past week in Pennsylvania politics.
Rising vaccine exemptions in Pa. schools up chance of measles outbreaks
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. As kids revel in the final days of summer break, Pennsylvania school nurses statewide are hustling to make sure students are vaccinated. The mandatory recordkeeping is routine, and helps school officials to keep children...
Pennsylvania in top 10 for cases of West Nile, the virus that left Dr. Fauci hospitalized
Medical experts are advising people to take precautions to avoid the West Nile virus, which Dr. Anthony Fauci is still recovering from after an illness he said was worse than any other he had experienced.
State’s Bold Investment Sparks Major Expansion: Discover How C&J Industries is Transforming Pennsylvania’s Economy
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is making a significant investment to bolster its economic landscape. The Commonwealth is injecting over $3 million into the expansion of C&J Industries, a leading plastics manufacturing company based in Meadville, Crawford County. Known for its diverse manufacturing capabilities across health care, technology, consumer, and transportation sectors, C&J Industries is set to use this investment as part of a larger $7 million expansion effort. This initiative will create at least 66 new full-time jobs and secure 262 existing positions within the company.
New bee species found in Pennsylvania generating buzz in scientific community
The scientific community in Pennsylvania is abuzz with excitement. Multiple new species of bees have been discovered in the Keystone State. According to a Penn State press release, a group of community scientists — each of which was trained by Penn State experts — participating in a monitoring program led by the university found these new varieties of bees while documenting their regional patterns of biodiversity as well as how many there are.
Pa. logs 11K-plus Lyme disease cases so far in 2024. Here’s how you can try to avoid it.
Pennsylvania health officials in August offered an update on surveillance for infections carried by ticks, including the most commonly reported one — Lyme disease. A Tickborne Disease Dashboard launched in 2024 by the state Department of Health shows that while cases of Lyme disease peak in June through August, the threat exists year-round.
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