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Sudden closure of Middletown pain management clinic leaves patients panicked about care
The sudden closure of a Middletown pain management practice earlier this month has left patients scrambling to find providers that will fill their opiate medications with no guidance on where they should go. The Industrial Health Care Center in the 1800 block of Veterans Highway in Middletown closed following the death of its...
Phillies place Jose Alvarado on restricted list for personal reasons
Jose Alvarado left the Phillies on Monday evening to deal with a personal matter and was placed on the restricted list prior to their series opener against the Houston Astros. There were no further details on Alvarado's situation. There is no defined timetable when a player is placed on the restricted list. Yu Darvish, for example, was placed on the restricted list on July 6 to deal with a family matter and was reinstated by the Padres on August 23.
King of Prussia Company Billionaire Sells Mansion with Staggering Price Tag
The billionaire founder of King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services has sold his vacation home in Florida for millions. The billionaire founder of King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services, Alan B. Miller sold his Florida vacation home for a pretty penny, reports Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
First Bank To Expand in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
First Bank will open new branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania this fall, aiming to offer better convenience and service. First Bank plans to open new branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania this fall, with a focus on providing enhanced convenience and exceptional service to retirees, families, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.
New state grant program means solar panels could bring deeper savings to cash-strapped Philly schools
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How officials are handling ‘forever chemicals' in water across the region
So-called “forever chemicals” have seeped into people’s drinking water over the decades. Drinking water suppliers across our region are now racing to fix the contamination. The state regulations that do exist are relatively new and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released new standards. The NBC10 investigators went across the tri-state region looking at how towns and schools are handling the contamination of PFAS, or forever chemicals. We found residents trying to come up with their own ways to keep the pollution out of the water they drink-- all while their towns and water operators struggle to meet their own state standards, plus the ticking clock of the new federal standards.
District 19 News: A budget to be proud of and much more
Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg. The biggest and most important success is that my affirmative vote helped pass the 2024-25 fiscal year budget, which Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed into law. An essential part of the plan is a $1.3 billion investment in our public schools, which includes an $8.5 million increase in education funding for Pittsburgh Public Schools. These monies represent a 5% increase compared to the previous year’s budget allocation.
Pa. urges insurer flexibility for people affected by remnants of Debby
The Shapiro Administration is asking insurers to be flexible in helping people affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Debby, as a post-tropical depression, tore through the middle of the state, from the Maryland to the New York border, on Aug. 9. It created catastrophic flooding for some areas and high winds. A tornado was confirmed in Harrisburg.
Broadband company offering service to Adams, Cumberland and Perry counties
Brightspeed, a North Carolina-based broadband and telecommunications services provider, will soon be offering high-speed Internet to nearly 50,000 homes and businesses in Adams, Cumberland and Perry counties. “In today’s world, Pennsylvania residents cannot run a business without reliable internet. Strong internet is no longer a luxury – it is a necessity, crucial to successfully participating […] The post Broadband company offering service to Adams, Cumberland and Perry counties appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Armed Carjacking in Pikesville: Two Injured in Suburban Attack (Video)
On a seemingly ordinary Wednesday night in a quiet suburban neighborhood in Pikesville, Baltimore County, a distressing incident unfolded, leaving two people injured. The incident, which occurred around 10 p.m. at the intersection of Brattle and Hawkesbury Road, involved an armed carjacking that has shaken the local community. How the...
Person hit by stolen vehicle after armed carjacking in Baltimore County
An armed carjacking in Baltimore County left two people injured Wednesday night. Investigators said the car was stolen at gunpoint at the intersection of Brattle Road and Hawksbury Road in Pikesville around 10 p.m. One victim told police there were several suspects who approached them before stealing their car and...
Central Pennsylvania celebrates National Dog Day
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — abc27 is reminding Central Pennsylvania to make sure to give your pup an extra pet or treat today, as it’s National Dog Day!. They are man’s best friend for a reason, as they are always there for you, and ready to play whenever you have the chance. They are the perfect companion for those who just need a buddy.
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