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These 50 Pa. School Districts Are Getting Extra Money Because of Their High Tax Burdens
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 — Fifty Pennsylvania school districts with serious property tax burdens will receive an extra $32 million as part of a sweeping effort to overhaul education funding in this year’s budget. The supplements, which range from $50,000 to $5 million, target districts with high local taxes compared to the wealth of their residents. Many of the districts that will receive a supplement are in Allegheny County or the Philadelphia collar counties. State law directs...
Harris edges Trump in Pennsylvania poll, backed by majority of women
Vice President Harris edged out former President Trump by 3 points in a new poll in Pennsylvania, where the Democratic nominee was boosted by strong support from women. Harris led Trump 48 percent to 45 percent, followed by independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with 4 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters in Pennsylvania, which was released Wednesday. No other candidate received more than 1 percent support.
Gov. Shapiro to campaign in Pa. with Biden, president says
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden says he and Gov. Josh Shapiro will travel around Pennsylvania this fall on behalf of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Biden, who was born in Scranton, told CBS’ “Sunday Morning” in an interview that the two men would campaign for Harris in the nation’s most populous battleground state. Pennsylvania is all but a must-win state for the Democratic ticket this fall as most paths to the 270 electoral votes needed for victory involve winning the Keystone State.
The 10 most dangerous felons wanted in Pennsylvania
Officials in the Keystone State have updated their list of Pennsylvania's ten most wanted people. The ten, who are all men, are wanted for either sexual-related crimes, several against children, or homicide. Four of the ten listed below were last known to live within an hour or so of the...
Philly-area teachers and students debate proposed school cellphone ban
More school districts nationwide are banning cell phones – even some states are passing rules restricting smartphone use in classes. This summer, Pennsylvania passed a bill to pilot cell phone bans in schools and New Jersey and Delaware are also experimenting with more restrictive rules. But do cell-free classrooms improve learning, attention and mental health? Are there downsides to confiscating student devices?
5-Year-Old Girl Missing In Chambersburg, Police Say
The girl pictured "walked away from the area of 76 W Liberty St at approximately 11:51 a.m.," the police stated in the release. She was last seen wearing a yellow shirt and black shorts, but her name and other descriptive factors were not released. Anyone who sees the child or...
Multi-vehicle crash causes major delays on I-81 in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A crash involving multiple tractor-trailers has caused significant delays on I-81 near Linglestown in Dauphin County. According to 511PA, the crash occurred on I-81 northbound 1.9 miles north of Exit 72B in Linglestown around 8:45 Thursday morning. There is a lane restriction in place. Images...
Dauphin County windows and doors business sells 2 of its companies
A Susquehanna Township manufacturer of residential windows and doors has sold two of its companies. Miter Brands has sold Martin Door to North Dakota-based Midland Garage Door, and CRi SoCal to Texas-based Builders FirstSource Inc. The transactions were completed last month. Terms of the agreements weren’t disclosed. “Midland Garage...
Mother of infant allegedly raped by former York officer now faces charges
ELIZABETHVILLE, Pa. — The girlfriend of a former York police officer who is charged with raping a toddler now faces charges in the case. The woman, from Elizabethville, Dauphin County, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child. We are not naming her because doing so would also...
Harrisburg police to receive new bicycles
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Harrisburg Bureau of Police is getting some new wheels. But it's not trucks or cars — it's bicycles. Three new bicycles are being donated to the department by the Guardian Knights Motorcycle Club, a local nonprofit organization that supports area law enforcement agencies and troops through charitable donations.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony gives first look inside new Lebanon Junior High School
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