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Brush up on school bus safety, then fill your September events calendar | Kulick
Yellow school busses will begin their routes this coming week. Before exploring all the fun in the month ahead, a quick refresher on Pennsylvania's school bus stopping law. When you meet or overtake a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and stop arm activated, you MUST STOP. When approaching a school bus...
PSP warns residents of recent scam
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A word of warning from Pennsylvania State Police after several people have fallen victim to a current scam. Scammers will contact you by phone and explain that your loved one, typically a grandchild, is in trouble and currently in jail. The scammers will then ask for cash promising your loved one […]
New FAFSA complicates process for college students applying for Pa. state grants
College students will be arriving on campuses across Pennsylvania in the coming days but some will come with one thing missing — confidence in knowing they have the money to pay their tuition. The rollout of the new federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has proven...
Pennsylvania schools now required to have security thanks to code change | Today in Pa.
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Lemoyne man crashes into state trooper’s car while under the influence; PSP investigating
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A Lemoyne man allegedly struck a Pennsylvania State Trooper’s vehicle Thursday night, Aug. 22, while driving under the influence. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, a trooper was providing enforcement coverage for construction workers at 11:35 p.m. in Swatara Township when a 2011 Ford Ranger pickup struck the passenger side of their vehicle.
Schools in Pa., N.J. and Del. receive more than $1 million to tackle lead contamination
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced $26 million in funding to help schools and child care facilities test for and treat lead contamination in drinking water.
Can lawmakers save local Steward hospitals?
As the Valley continues to reel from the news that Steward Health's bankruptcy is forcing the closure of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, efforts are underway in other states to gain control of the properties.
Penn State will likely take on up to $700M in debt for Beaver Stadium upgrades. How will it pay it back?
With bonds, Penn State is likely to take on the debt necessary to fund the football stadium project. But the athletics department will ultimately be responsible for paying back the loans.
Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease to cancer and HIV.
Pa. State Police SUV rear-ends pickup truck on shoulder of Schuylkill Expressway
A Pennsylvania State Police SUV rear-ended a pickup truck Thursday morning on the Schuylkill Expressway. Officials say the pickup truck pulled suddenly onto the shoulder and the trooper wasn’t able to stop.
Woman banned from Pennsylvania casinos, left three young kids in car on a hot day
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has banned people from PA casinos including a woman who left three children, ages 10 and under, in a car on a hot day. The Board announced revenue, an iGaming fine and three people being banned from all Pennsylvania casinos at their monthly meeting. The three […]
Fire breaks out overnight at Lancaster County apartment building, burning 1 person
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — One person was burned after a fire broke out at a Lancaster County apartment early Friday morning, emergency dispatchers said. Firefighters were called just before 1 a.m. to a three-story apartment building on West High Street in Elizabethtown, according to the Elizabethtown Fire Department Station 74.
Child Hospitalized, Residents Rescued From York Rowhouse Fire: Chief
The call to the two-alarm fire at the row home located at 525 South Albermarle Street in Spring Garden Township came in at 11:35 p.m. according to a release by the York Area United Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Daniel J. Hoff. The firefighters "arrived to find heavy fire coming...
Carlisle Fairgrounds, Expo Center unveil solar project
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — The Carlisle Fairgrounds and Expo Center will soon be powered by the sun. The effort is made possible by a grant. Solar panels are up and running on the roof of the Expo Center and will soon be on within a week at the fairgrounds.
Philadelphia Player Wins $320,559 in Pennsylvania Lottery’s BBQ Bucks Game
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player struck gold on Tuesday, August 20, with a winning ticket worth $320,559 in the BBQ Bucks game. The winning ticket was sold at a Shell station located at 2901 West Abbotsford Avenue in Philadelphia. As a reward for selling the fortunate ticket, the retailer will receive a $500 bonus from the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Plant shop blooming with new 'gourmet soda & beverage bar' in Upper Bucks
SELLERSVILLE, Pa. - A popular Bucks County plant business is offering a "unique blend of nature and flavor" at its new location in Bucks County. Just One More Plant, carrying more than 100 varieties of plants along with soil, pottery and plant accessories, on Saturday opened at its new spot at 220 N. Main St. in Sellersville.
Historical covered bridge in Valley Forge National Park damaged by fallen tree
A historical covered bridge in Valley Forge National Park is closed after it was split in half by a fallen tree on Thursday.The large tree fell on top of Knox Covered Bridge that connects Yellow Springs Road to State Rt. 252 in Chester County. The bridge was built in 1865 and is maintained by PennDOT."The tree fell right on the middle of the covered bridge on Yellow Springs Road, severely damaging the roof," said Adam Gresek, a park ranger at Valley Forge.The tree also brought down power lines.State Rt. 252 had to be closed through the park while PECO repaired the lines. It reopened just after 5 p.m.Knox Covered Bridge has been damaged in the past. In 2015, Chopper 6 captured video of damage after a truck hit the bridge. It was closed for months to be repaired.There is no time estimate for when the bridge will reopen.
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