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Mail ballots cause headaches for tracking vote totals
(The Center Square) — A proposal for election transparency has one state legislator going against the Department of State. At the center of the split: changes made to Pennsylvania’s elections stemming from the passage of Act 77 of 2019. Rep. Brad Roae, R-Meadville, introduced House Bill 2542 to require the Department to again update precinct […]
Walmart faces class-action lawsuit after shopper finds ‘automatic price increases’ at checkout & ‘deceptive’ rollbacks
WALMART has been hit with a class-action lawsuit by a customer who alleges the store upcharged her on essential products when she went to checkout. Quina Myers embarked on a shopping trip in February to purchase food and baby products, but she was met with a rude awakening when she arrived at the register. Myers […]
Ragweed allergy season nears peak in Western Pennsylvania
Aug. 28—Summer's end may have some unlucky Western Pennsylvania residents sneezing, battling congestion and squinting through itchy eyes. That's because ragweed allergy season is about to hit its peak. This time of year is peak for weed pollen — primarily ragweed — according to Dr. Russell Traister, a pediatric allergy/immunology physician at Allegheny Health Network's Pediatric Institute. ...
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...
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.
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