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Pa.’s first case this year of possibly severe tickborne disease put a child in the hospital
Health officials have revealed that Pennsylvania’s first case this year of a potentially serious tickborne disease has been identified in a child who was hospitalized from it. The Allegheny County Health Department said Tuesday that the child, who is now recovering at home, tested positive for the Powassan virus,...
New website aims to make audit info more accessible for all Pennsylvanians
(WHTM) — A new website has been launched that aims to help Pennsylvanians with their audits. The Pennsylvania Department of Auditor General has created a new website to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find audits in their county, as well as resources to help them better understand audits. “Our new, dynamic website was designed […]
Study finds Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates regardless of race
(WHTM) — A new study is out on traffic stops conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police. Most of them are during the daytime, on weekdays, and when someone is stopped for speeding, they’re usually 20 miles an hour over, among other study findings. “This is so important because traffic stops are the most common ways […]
Local Farmers’ Markets Boosting Economy, and Nutrition
POTTSTOWN PA – On any given week, a selection of farmers markets across Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties are ready to greet shoppers with the freshest foods available. Markets and their vendors are found in Pottstown, Sanatoga, Royersford, Boyertown, Birdsboro, Phoenixville, and elsewhere in the Tri-County region. All are...
Presidential, VP candidates from both parties to visit Pennsylvania over next several days
Pennsylvania is again taking center stage in the race for the White House. Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance will be in Westmoreland County on Thursday morning. Former President Donald Trump will host a rally in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. On Sunday, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim...
New Pennsylvania law will return some unclaimed money without a claim
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 — Starting next year, Pennsylvania will return some unclaimed money directly to the people it belongs to instead of requiring them to first file a claim with the state Treasury. A bill to allow the change passed the...
PA sees increase in EBT, SNAP benefit fraud — Here’s what you should know
Officials with the Erie County Assistance Office, which handles human services work for the region, said they’ve seen widespread mishandled Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) funds and fraudulent activity associated with those programs. For example, one local man said he discovered his balance was being spent in Texas, despite never leaving Erie. Other people shared similar […]
Another national company set to close Pennsylvania stores due to bankruptcy
(WTAJ) — As companies around the country file for bankruptcy and stores close in many states, another national retailer is joining the list. LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, has filed for bankruptcy in Delaware, saying it is nearly $110 million in long-term debt. The filing comes with the announcement that 94 locations nationwide will be closing, including three in Pennsylvania.
York County attorney suspended for failing to disclose funds: Pa. Disciplinary Board
York County attorney Andrew Scott Ziegler has been suspended by Order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania for a period of one year and one day, after retaining funds from clients and failing to disclose that to his former employer. According to the court order, Ziegler opened Zeigler Law Offices in May of...
Postal Inspection Service investigates weekend burglary at Cornwall post office
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‘We are excited’: Popular Berks County thrift store expanding with 2nd location
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Individuals looking to spruce up their home or wardrobe on a budget will soon have a new store to check out in Berks County. Once Again Thrift Store, a locally owned and operated thrift store offering a “wide variety of items and treasures,” is planning to open a second location on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 318 W. Main St. in Kutztown.
Traffic control needed after crash blocks road reported in York City
YORK, Pa. — A crash was causing traffic disruptions in York County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It was reported at East Market and Queen streets in York City around 11:10 p.m. The crash blocked traffic and caused slowdowns in the area. Police assisted with traffic...
Road shuts down after boom truck crashes into pole in Mount Wolf Borough
MOUNT WOLF, Pa. — A road shut down after a boom truck struck a pole in York County on Wednesday, according to police. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It happened in the area of South Sixth and Maple streets in Mount Wolf Borough around 10:30 a.m.
UPMC executives gave themselves raises and flew in a private jet while slashing jobs and raising fees
UPMC is a Pittsburgh juggernaut. Its expanded Mercy Hospital and corporate headquarters loom physically above the city when you enter from Parkway West. Some 4.5 million people, including many in Greater Pittsburgh, access healthcare through UPMC insurance, and the system employed around 100,000 people in 2023. As the nonprofit has...
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