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Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Report gives Chesapeake Bay its best grade in decades
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The overall health of the Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s largest estuary, received its highest grade since 2002 in an annual report released by scientists Tuesday: a C-plus. Scientists at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science made special note of Pennsylvania’s efforts to block pollution from entering state waterways. Pennsylvania has faced criticism in the past for not doing enough to stop pollution from flowing into...
Shapiro signs pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation into law
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week followed through on his commitment to increasing transparency and accountability to support Pennsylvanians and local pharmacies by signing bipartisan House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for patients in Pennsylvania and increased regulatory oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs...
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth...
Benefit scheduled to aid vendors at burned-out Lancaster County antiques warehouse: report
Boltz Auction Company, of Lancaster, is planning a benefit auction to aid those who lost their livelihood in the fire that destroyed the Toll House Auction Mall on July 18. The mall is located in Columbia, Lancaster County. Thursday’s fire swept through the building, melting the roof of the warehouse...
Red Cross offers $20 Amazon gift card to incentivize blood donations in August
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The American Red Cross is teaming up with Amazon to motivate potential blood donors to step up. On Monday, the organization urged donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood...
Review: HARRISBURG FRINGE FESTIVAL DAY 2 at Various Harrisburg Venues
The second night of the Harrisburg Fringe Festival, Friday, July 19th gave audiences another night of wonderful artistic variety and talent. Check out this reviewer’s observations of five of the Friday evening performances. Cheaper Than Therapy: If you never thought a tuba could be a solo instrument, Matthew Murchison...
Mack MD Electric semi truck gets to work at PITT OHIO fleet
Logistics and LTL shipping providers PITT OHIO are adding four Mack MD Electric commercial trucks to their Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operations. With the addition of its new Mack MD Electrics, PITT OHIO will have 10 BEVs – a small part of its 930 Class 8 tractor and 475 Class 7 straight truck fleet (the majority of which is Mack/Volvo).
MC 15/16s battle to the end, falls to Atlantic Shore
MILROY – Coming into the final day of Babe Ruth 15-16-year old Mid-Atlantic Regionals, the Mifflin County team came in sporting the number one seed. With a win over Atlantic Shore, the “Blue-and-White” will punch a berth into the Mid-Atlantic Championship bid. Mifflin County had already defeated...
College Announces Death of Professor Peter Carmichael
Civil War Institute director and history professor Peter Carmichael, 58, has died due to complications from a respiratory illness. President Bob Iuliano announced his death in an email to the campus community Sunday afternoon. Carmichael was a published author, renowned Civil War scholar and Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil...
LanCATster Cat Café will allow customers to interact with adoptable cats
LANCASTER, Pa. — Susquehanna Valley cat lovers will soon have a purr-fect place to visit. The LanCATster Cat Café is expected to open this fall at 222 N. Duke St. Customers can enjoy coffee, tea and baked goods while interacting with adoptable cats from the Columbia Animal Shelter.
Manufacturer With Aston Plant Expands as State Program Unveiled
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro (at podium) visits Production Systems Automation Inc. to unveil a new state program. At left are Michelle Mikitish, president of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, and state Rep. Aaron Kaufer, a Republican from Kingston. Production Systems Automation Inc., a Duryea, Pa.-based robotics and automated equipment...
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