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Central Pa. animal advocate works tirelessly to promote spaying and neutering with license plates
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Local animal rights advocate, Essie Petrovich, president of the Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), has been working tirelessly to promote spaying and neutering for cats and dogs in the community. To continue raising awareness, Petrovich has created a license plate that Pennsylvanians can buy that’ll spread...
Smaller ranchers voice concerns about USDA electronic tag mandates
Reprinted from Keystone State News The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon require electronic eartags for cattle and bison that cross state lines. The USDA says its rule will affect some 11 million cattle, or about 12% of the nation's herd. There are more than 20,000 cattle operations in Pennsylvania, and the Center for Dairy...
Pittsburgh Links in Harrisburg to advocate for passage of the CROWN Act
MEMBERS OF THE KEYSTONE CLUSTER OF THE LINKS INC., TRAVELED TO HARRISBURG LAST MONTH TO ADVOCATE FOR STATE LEADERS TO PASS THE CROWN ACT. Echoes of “Pass the Crown” could be heard in the halls of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, as the Keystone Cluster of The Links, Incorporated, hosted its first Links Day at the Capitol in Harrisburg June 3 and June 4. The members gathered in Harrisburg to advocate for state leaders to pass the CROWN Act (House Bill 1394).
State’s permitting process reformed under newly enacted budget
Pennsylvania’s newly enacted fiscal year 2024-2025 budget includes regulatory reform efforts supported by State Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-93) that aim to cut government red tape. “This is a major win for the future of our commonwealth,” Phillips-Hill said in a July 11 statement. “By cutting through the red tape, we’re not only supporting our current […] The post State’s permitting process reformed under newly enacted budget appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
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...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Norwin grad up for NCAA Woman of the Year award
Jul. 15—Duquesne's Emily Brozeski (Norwin) is one of 17 graduating student-athletes from the Atlantic 10 Conference nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. A track and field standout, Brozeski will look to advance with the winner's fate in the hands of a selection committee. The NCAA award originated in 1991. A committee will select an A-10 woman of the year and a runner-up to ...
Peters Township wins Class 5A Trib Cup
North Allegheny (6A) has won 21 straight Sports Cups while Neshannock in 2A has a run of three Trib Cups in a row. Hampton (4A), Quaker Valley (3A) and Greensburg Central Catholic (A) all won cups this year after a one-year hiatus. However, the long wait for Cup No. 2...
U.S. Senator John Fetterman, Government Officials Make Appearance at Vigil for Pauly Likens
Signs of Pauly Likens along Stambaugh Avenue gently blew in the breeze on Saturday night in Sharon, Pa. The Sharon community, friends and family, allies and government officials gave speeches, calls to action and words of encouragement. U.S. Senator John Fetterman also gave remarks during the event. "I would just...
Blind and Low Vision Tennis Courts Are Now Open Across Pittsburgh
This tennis match starts like any traditional game with the echoing “thwack” of firm foam against the tight webbing of a tennis racket’s sweet spot. But, as the ball travels through the air to land on the opposite side of the net, it makes a distinct rattling sound to let the opposing player know when and where to react.
Community Alert: Help Locate Missing Luke Barkell
Luke Barkell, a 13-year-old with autism, is missing from Allegheny County, PA. He has a thin build, brown hair parted to the side, and dark blue eyes. Luke was last seen wearing a blue and red flannel button-up shirt and khaki pants. He left his home on Toura Drive around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
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