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Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid ‘in peril’
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential […]
Pa. bill would update precinct votes online. Mail ballots don't permit it
(The Center Square) — A proposal for election transparency has one state legislator going against the Department of State. At the center of the split: changes made to Pennsylvania’s elections stemming from the passage of Act 77 of 2019. Rep. Brad Roae, of Crawford County, R-6th Dist., introduced House Bill 2542 to require the department...
Pa. Election 2024: Everything You Need to Know About Requesting, Filling Out and Returning Your Mail Ballot
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 — On Nov. 5, Pennsylvanians will vote for president, U.S. House and Senate, state row offices (attorney general, auditor general and treasurer) and the legislature. While many voters will head to their local polling place on Election Day, others will opt to vote by mail instead. All registered voters in the commonwealth have been able to vote by mail since 2020. Mail voting can be confusing and has been made even more so...
McCaskey WR Alisay Ramos wins fan vote for Pa. high school football player of the week
J.P. McCaskey won just two football games a season ago, so last week’s season-opening win John Bartram was good for the program. And key in that big-time, 41-14, win was the play of wide receiver Alisay Ramos. Ramos hauled in four passes for 132 yards and three touchdowns. And...
Pennsylvania State Senator Speaks on Strategies to Lure Workers Back to the Office
Long before he was a State Senator, Nikil Saval authored and published a book titled, "Cubed: A Secret History of the Workplace," where he examines the evolution of the office and the future of office work. With companies eager to find ways to lure workers back to their desks and...
Mystery of Pennsylvania 'frozen man' found dead rotting in cave finally solved after nearly 50 years
Nicolas Paul Grubb, 27, was hiking in Albany Township on the Appalachian Trail in 1977 when he died. His body was found frozen by hikers, but he remained unidentified for 47 years
Pennsylvania State Police warning public of potentially fatal sextortion scams
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police are warning the public of potentially fatal sextortion scams that have been reported across the state. Social media posts, mainly originating from Nigeria, are targeting teenage boys. According to State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens, scammers are “posing as young females, getting young males here to send photos.” Lt. Col. […]
Historic Nittany Lion Inn reopening after 16 months of renovations
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A historic hotel in State College is preparing to open its doors once again after closing in 2020. The Nittany Lion Inn closed to the public in 2020 when it was used for temporary student housing. After being purchased in 2021, the hotel had extensive renovations completed over the last […]
William Sitzabee steps down as Penn State's vice president for facilities management, planning
William Sitzabee, Penn State vice president for facilities management and planning, will be stepping down from his position as leader of the Office of Physical Plant (OPP). His last day will be Sept. 6, the release announced on Thursday. His position will be temporarily filled by Thomas Rodgers, OPP assistant...
PSU’s Cousins Tabbed To Shaun Alexander Award Watch List
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State freshman offensive lineman Cooper Cousins was named to the Shaun Alexander Award watch list on Wednesday. Cousins is one of 37 members of the preseason watch list. The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award is presented by the Maxwell Football Club to the...
The Daily Collegian staff named finalist for 3 College Media Association awards
Founded in 1954, the College Media Association (CMA) works to support student media programs across the United States. With over 600 members, the CMA supports advisers of collegiate media programs through conventions, workshops, publications and national networking. The CMA is also well known among student writers for the awards they...
Penn State Athletics Announces Third Beaver Stadium Founders Gift
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State Athletics secured a third Founders Gift for the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project, a $10 million gift from a donor who chooses to remain anonymous. This gift brings the Founders Gift fundraising total to $45 million, which includes a lead commitment of $25 million from the Misitano Family and PAM Health.
Race for the Case week 1: Georgia vs Clemson, West Virginia vs Penn State & Notre Dame vs Texas A&M
On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde preview week 1 of the 2024 college football season. They dive deep into the top matchups of Georgia vs Clemson and Miami vs Florida, while also touching on West Virginia vs Penn State. Dellenger also provides insight into the...
Penn State preview: Tennessee volleyball looks to start season with top 10 win
The 2023 Tennessee volleyball season had a storybook run come to a close just a few steps away from a national title game appearance. Sporting a new roster led by redshirt sophomore Caroline Kerr, Lady Vols head coach Eve Rackham Watt is ready to move on from last season and start the 2024 regular season off running.
College Football: ESPN Radio Debuts Two New Shows; Skyview Networks Adds Penn State, Virginia Tech Broadcasts.
Radio is at the ready with the start of college football season. ESPN Radio will debut a pair of new weekend shows, live on locations at campuses across the country, while Skyview Networks adds Penn State, Virginia Tech, and Spanish broadcasts of USC to its offerings. ESPN Radio will be...
McCormick confuses Philadelphia, Mississippi with Pennsylvania in X post
Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dave McCormick (R) was mocked Wednesday after his X account confused Philadelphia, Miss., with Pennsylvania’s biggest city. McCormick’s account on social platform X shared a clip from a local Mississippi news station reporting on a shooting that police said was carried out by an alleged gang member from El Salvador. The post…
2024 Scholar Athlete: State College's Annie LaMotta
Our Week 2 Scholar Athlete nominee isState College's Annie LaMotta. She will have a chance to win $5,000 in tuition towards her chosen school provided by USSCO Federal Credit Union. The full Scholar Athlete contest rules can be found here.
WSOC match at PSU moved up to 6 p.m.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Due to inclement weather expected in the area, the West Virginia University women’s soccer team’s match at No. 12 Penn State has been moved to a 6 p.m. ET kickoff at Jeffrey Field in University Park, Pa. The match will broadcast on B1G+,...
Where to begin? The Mountaineers have a plan to get to know that which they do not know
West Virginia knows many Penn State players it'll oppose Saturday when the Mountaineers and the eighth-ranked Nittany Lions conclude a two-game series with a noon game on Fox at Milan Puskar Stadium. WVU recruited several of their opponents, and a host of Nittany Lions that'll be on the field for...
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