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Shapiro Administration Tours Grow Pittsburgh’s Braddock Farms to Announce $500,000 Investment Creating Economic Opportunities and Increasing Fresh Food Availability in Urban Neighborhoods
Urban Agriculture Grants are part of historic investments to solve real-world problems for Pennsylvania communities, families, and local economies in Governor Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-25 budget. Braddock, PA – Today, Lt. Governor Austin A. Davis joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at Grow Pittsburgh’s Braddock Farms to announce $500,000 in...
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Praises 2024 Bi-Partisan State Budget
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro signs into law a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a voice for the community advocating for a thriving business climate, praised the recent signing of the $47.6 billion state budget package containing key items highly supportive to Delaware County.
Snow fell in Pa. over the weekend: ‘Christmas in July’
The news is all “heat wave this” and “heat wave that.”. Which is why it may come as a surprise, then, that one spot in Pennsylvania actually experienced record snowfall over the weekend. Fox 29 Philadelphia reports how — despite the fact that it was 94 degrees...
Pennsylvania Legislature Approves Automatic Return of Unclaimed Property
Treasurer Stacy Garrity praised the General Assembly for unanimously approving legislation to enact Pennsylvania Money Match, which will allow the Pennsylvania Treasury Department to automatically return unclaimed property to its rightful owners. Senate Bill 24, sponsored by Sen. John DiSanto (R-15), has been sent to Governor Josh Shapiro for his...
Hunlock Creek Historical Society presents newest project to the community
HUNLOCK CREEK — The Hunlock Creek Historical Society presented their newest project to the community on Sunday, July 14. The Historical Society, along with the Hunlock Township Board of Supervisors, purchased a bench through The Bench Project and placed it next to the society’s Little Free Library on the township property behind Piatt Funeral Home.
Laurel Health opens new dental office in Towanda
Towanda, Pa. — The Laurel Health Centers healthcare system has expanded dental services in Bradford County, adding a new office space. A Laurel Health dental office will replace dental care currently offered through Bradford County Dental at the Progress Plaza building in Towanda. A new doctor will begin providing care in place of retiring Dr. David Redding. ...
Sunbury Resident’s Social Media Remarks Leads to Controversy
SUNBURY – It was a tumultuous Sunday and Monday in Sunbury, all thought to be tied to a social media post. The shooting of Pres. Trump Saturday apparently prompted one critic to say on social media, it would have been better if Trump was hit ‘square on.’ The post was pulled down by X but not before the controversy went viral.
Philadelphia and Surrounding Regions Under 'Excessive Heat Warning' as Heat Index Soars to 105 Degrees
With the mercury pushing boundaries, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Philadelphia has issued an "Excessive Heat Warning," alerting locals of the potential risk posed by sweltering conditions expected to surge throughout the day. According to the warning, the mix of humidity and high temperatures could lead to heat index values rocketing up to a stifling 105 degrees.
Man charged with assaulting Edwardsville police officer
EDWARDSVILLE — A police officer from the Edwardsville Police Department was injured when punched in the face and pushed down a flight of stairs inside a residence on Garfield Street. The officer, a female, was transported to a local hospital for injuries to her face and knee. Joshua Hall,...
Police: suspect wanted for stealing from multiple vehicles
DURYEA, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Police in Luzerne County are looking for a suspect they say stole from several vehicles. According to the Duryea Police Department, on Monday around 1 p.m., police were dispatched to Pride Mobility on York Ave. for a report of thefts from multiple vehicles between 8:30 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. earlier that day.
7 members of “Fentanyl Robbery Gang" charged in drug trafficking, death investigation
SCRANTON, Pa. -- Seven people are charged with conspiracy following the death of four people in Scranton. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that the following people are charged in the case. Amanda Marie Correa, 29. Robert Andrew Barnes, 24. Christine Deann DiCarlo,...
Thousands without power after severe storms hit central Pa.
More than 28,000 Pennsylvanians do not have electricity Wednesday morning, hours after thunderstorms with powerful winds lashed the midstate. Nearly 10,000 PPL customers reported outages as of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. About 2,000 of those outages are in Lancaster County, and another nearly 3,000 are in Chester County. PPL estimated power...
Gov. Shapiro hosts ceremonial bill signing for bipartisan budget in Bethlehem
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he has been laser-focused on creating jobs, growing the economy and ensuring every Pennsylvanian has real opportunity. “And this bipartisan budget gives us new tools to compete economically and win,” said Gov. Shapiro. “Pennsylvania has...
What are Pennsylvania’s gun laws?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — While Pennsylvania residents do have the right to bear arms, one might wonder what the gun laws in the Commonwealth look like. Pennsylvania has required background checks on all handgun sales, including ones sold at gun shows. However, this requirement is not specifically extended to long guns including, but no limited to, […]
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