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Pennsylvania schools to reap $11 billion in rewards; taxpayers questioning if its money well spent
(WHTM) — Governor Josh Shapiro went back to school today to tout the historic $11 billion coming to Pennsylvania schools this year, however questions are still being asked about whether taxpayers’ dollars are well-spent. Public schools are joyous over the $11 billion budget, including schools like Central Dauphin that have been unconstitutionally underfunded for years. […]
Anticipate strong thunderstorms in Northwest Pa. Tuesday night
The National Weather Service issued a report at 9:18 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 10:15 p.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie as well as Crawford County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 9:17 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line...
PennDOT officials visit all 67 counties in the commonwealth
ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT’s Secretary Mike Carroll became the first PennDOT secretary to visit team members in all 67 counties as he visited Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties Tuesday. It’s part of the Shapiro Administration’s dedication to delivering in all corners of Pennsylvania. Secretary Carroll highlighted that the 2024-2025 bipartisan budget signed by Governor […]
Week 2 football preview: Cedar Crest faces tougher test when Spring Grove comes to town
The opening week has passed by, and so we're officially in the midst of football season. Three teams earned wins to begin the season, and so the second week will see some looking to stay undefeated and others fighting for their first victory. With most of the action set for Friday night this...
Report says Pennsylvania's economy 'strong' for working families
(The Center Square) — A new report argues that working families are doing better than they have for decades, and Pennsylvania is on the right track for the future. “We have a strong economy, especially for working families,” Stephen Herzenberg, executive director of the Keystone Research Center, said with the release of the center’s annual State of Working Pennsylvania report. “Pennsylvania’s economy is experiencing steady and substantial growth, with output...
Bet365 Bonus Code PA + NC DIMERS update: Claim $150+ Bonus Bet for MLB and college football odds this Tuesday
As we first reported on Monday, local Pennsylvania and North Carolina MLB and college football fans can now use the exclusive Bet365 bonus code “DIMERS” to unlock your choice of $,1,150 in sports betting bonuses and or free spins Online Casino bonus to celebrate Bet365 Pennsylvania’s launch this month. This Bet365 bonus code is perfect for trending upcoming sports betting events in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, like Pirates and Phillies MLB games this Tuesday evening, and tomorrow’s college football games featuring multiple local North Carolina squads.
Doctor issues warning as whooping cough cases rise in Pa., NJ
During the pandemic, with so many restrictions in place, respiratory illnesses like the flu and whooping cough went way down.Now cases are back up at pre-pandemic levels.As kids go back to school, doctors want parents to be aware.Juliette Osborne, of Lumberton, knows her 10-year-old daughter, Emmani, well. While she has multiple chronic conditions, the symptoms she started having in July were unusual."Whooping cough at night, and I'm talking about 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. She stopped eating. She was extremely fatigued," said Osborne.They ended up in the emergency room and were surprised when the test results came back."Two days later,...
BACK IN SESSION: BCPS welcomes nearly 112K students for first day of school
For many, the first day of school is a time of unspeakable excitement. For others, it’s a day of mixed emotions. And some are overwhelmed with anxiety that gradually subsides within the first few weeks. On the morning of Aug. 26, Baltimore County Public Schools opened its doors to more than 111,000 students to officially mark the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year. As opening bells rang throughout the county,...
Joel McWilliams, 36, Red Lion, Charged With Attempted Murder
Joel McWilliams, 36, of Red Lion, has been charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Possession of an Offensive Weapon, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Simple Assault, and Harassment, PSP York announced. The charges come on the heels of a stabbing in the 300 block of 1st Avenue...
Rice student murdered in dorm was political science major from Baltimore County
BALTIMORE - Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a Baltimore County native who was found murdered in her dorm room at Rice University on Monday, was active in several university organizations and was a political science major with a focus on pre-law.The junior transferred to Rice, in Houston, Texas, last spring from the Community College of Baltimore County. She was from Nottingham, Maryland, and graduated from Perry Hall High School in 2021.Avila was found fatally shot in her Jones College residential hall around 4:30 p.m. Central time on Monday, along with a man who is believed to have killed her and then taken...
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