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Veterans honored at Union County parade
Lewisburg, Pa. — Military veterans and service members, from World War II to those currently serving, were greeted by crowds of people lining the streets of Lewisburg for the annual veterans parade on Saturday. The Union County Veterans Fourth of July Parade kicked off at Eighth and Market streets at 10 a.m. to throngs of people crowding the sidewalks along the route. Marching bands, fire trucks, and military veterans spanning World War II to the present made their way along the route that ended near...
Pennsylvania to begin new fiscal year without budget, as Gov. Shapiro, lawmakers express optimism
Work by Pennsylvania lawmakers to complete a new budget is extending into the new fiscal year, with Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and top lawmakers still expressing optimism that closed-door talks are yielding progress, despite the missed deadline.For Shapiro, it will be his second straight budget that failed to get across the finish line by the constitutional deadline of July 1 in Pennsylvania's politically divided government.Shapiro in February floated what he called an "ambitious" $48.3 billion budget plan that relied on about $3 billion in reserve cash to balance it. A dominant feature is a $1.1 billion boost, or 14% more,...
Data breach victims entitled to free credit monitoring under new Pa. law
A new law in Pennsylvania requires organizations that experience a data breach to cover the cost of a credit report and credit monitoring for a year for all those affected. Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday signed the legislation that also requires notification to the state attorney general when more than 500 state residents are impacted by a breach, down from 1,000 which had been the threshold. The law takes effect in 90 days.
Where to see fireworks in central Pa. this July 4th weekend
If you’re ready to to celebrate the red, white and blue with a whole lot of explosions, the townships and boroughs in central Pennsylvania will not disappoint. Here is a list of fireworks displays scheduled to be held on Independence Day, with many also featuring live entertainment or appearing as part of a summer festival or similar event.
2024 Fourth of July celebrations: Food truck festivals, concerts, carnivals and more
The Fourth of July commemorates America’s independence from Great Britain. Traditionally, the holiday and its weekend are marked with events that involve fireworks. But suppose fireworks aren’t your thing, or you want something else to do in central Pa. over the weekend. In that case, there are plenty of other activities, such as concerts, fairs, and food truck festivals. Below is a list of events that don’t involve fireworks or at least happen primarily during the daytime.
AARP Awards Grants to Eight Organizations in Pennsylvania
In 2018, as part of the AARP Community Challenge, Pennsylvania's Quarryville Borough made improvements (for both aesthetics and accessibility) to the playground in Huffnagle Park. Eight organizations throughout Pennsylvania will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants. These grants are part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million...
Bucks County, Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic...
About 100,000 blue catfish stocked in Ohio River for future anglers to catch
Anglers in the Pittsburgh area may be catching 50-to 60-pound blue catfish several years from now as part of an ongoing reintroduction effort of this native species of fish. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is in its second year of stocking blue catfish in the Ohio River in the Point State Park...
First-time homebuyers in Pa. could save up for their big purchase tax-free under proposal
Achieving the American dream of homeownership can be tough these days between a shortage of housing stock and the high cost of borrowing but legislation that passed the state House of Representatives is intended to help Pennsylvanians make it a reality. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie County,...
More Funding Could Be Coming to a Pa. Affordable Housing Program
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — State legislators are haggling over what to do with Pennsylvania’s $14 billion budget surplus. A funding increase for an affordable housing program is a prime contender for a piece of the pie. The Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund, or PHARE, provides grants to municipalities to build and repair homes and provide rental assistance to low-income families, among other things. Available funds are currently capped at $60 million each year, but...
Bimbo Bakeries and another Pennsylvania bakery firm warned over violations of federal regulations
The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.
St. Luke’s Bucking the Declining-Birth Rate Trend
While many health systems across Pennsylvania have been experiencing a decrease in newborn deliveries over the past five years, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is trending in the opposite direction as more mothers choose St. Luke’s for their prenatal care and deliveries than ever before. For the first time in the Network’s history, a total of more than 5,000 babies were born at St. Luke’s three birthing hospitals during a fiscal year, which ends June 30. The figure surpassed Fiscal Year 2023’s total of 4,700 births, which itself was a new high.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
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