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Educational toolkit aims to provide voters important info. regarding upcoming election
(WJET/WFXP) – A new, free resource has been released to the public in hopes of further educating Pennsylvania voters before the upcoming election. To prepare people for the big day, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt launched a “voter education toolkit” to ensure success for voters in November. The toolkit includes graphics and facts regarding important […]
Pennsylvania’s Skyward Joins ACSF’s ASAP Program
Washington, Pennsylvania-based business aviation charter provider Skyward Aviation, founded in 1993, has joined the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) offers the program as a “valuable tool” that helps identify and reduce potential flight safety concerns through a self-reporting platform.
Shapiro announces water near train derailment site will be tested for 10 years
So far, no contamination has been found but the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will continue sampling private drinking water wells within a one-mile radius of the derailment site for ten years, according to a news release from the DEP.
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...
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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,...
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