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'teenTALK' report measures impact of gun violence on Pa. teens
Harrisburg, Pa. — Teens highlighted frustration with having to adapt to gun violence as a too-common occurrence in their lives in recent meetings with the Pa. Attorney General's office. This and other revelations were noted in a teenTALK’ report on the impacts of gun violence on teenagers, following Attorney General Michelle Henry's recent discussions with students at several districts across the Commonwealth. Henry visited four school districts during the 2023-24...
National Weather Service meteorologist Lee Hendricks looks back on nearly 4 decades of forecasts
Lee Hendricks was driving to work on Route 22/30 for the midnight shift on March 13, 1993, when a Pennsylvania state trooper waved for him to stop. He pulled over, thinking the officer needed help because his police car was stuck in the snow. A storm was blanketing Western Pennsylvania, and would later be referred to as the Blizzard of ’93.
Pa. State police announce informational cards for autistic people
Pennsylvania State Police have begun distributing informational cards to assist autistic people when interacting with law enforcement. The cards, which include a person’s name, contact information and emergency contacts, state that the cardholder has autism and urge officers to be patient and direct in their interactions. Gov. Josh Shapiro...
Helicopter Aerial Spraying for Black Flies Resumes on Delaware River
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has launched a proactive effort to combat black flies along the Delaware River with an upcoming aerial spraying operation scheduled for Friday, June 28, starting at 8:30 a.m. This initiative aims to mitigate the nuisance caused by black flies, also known as buffalo gnats, which...
PASSHE launches FAFSA outreach summer initiative
(WENY) -- Four universities in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education have launched a regional summer initiative to help students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The PASSHE Foundation was awarded over 350-thousand-dollars from the Educational Credit Management Corporation. Universities in Millersville, Shippensburg, and Slippery Rock will...
State Senate Education Committee advances bill bolstering career, technical education funding
The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee unanimously advanced legislation Tuesday that would provide more predictability in yearly funding for career and technical education programs. Senate Bill 366, introduced by state Sen. Lindsey Williams (D-38), would require that the data used to calculate Career and Technical Education (CTE) funding be fixed on June 1 of each year. […] The post State Senate Education Committee advances bill bolstering career, technical education funding appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Sweethearts & Heroes superstars return to Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week
Williamsport, Pa. — Tom Murphy, co-founder and director at Sweethearts and Heroes and Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Rick Yarosh are making a much-anticipated return to Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) 2024 on the Lycoming and Penn College campuses. Considered a duo of superheroes (sans capes), the pair has been incredibly popular with students in their nine years of participating in PFEW. Murphy and Yarosh will offer participants a presentation about HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist) and how students can change the world. ...
Pennsylvania gaming regulator fines casino for taking bets by phone
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued a $100,000 fine to Stadium Casino. US.- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved a $100,000 consent agreement presented by the board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) against Stadium Casino, operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, for taking sports wagers by phone. Live! Casino Sportsbook accepted 15 wagers totalling $287,421 over an eight-day period from a patron who was not present in the casino.
Pa. city among top 3 ‘Dirtiest Cities in America’
Pennsylvania is home to one of the top three “Dirtiest Cities in America.”. And no, it’s not Philadelphia. LawnStarter — a company which “strives to partner with top local professionals to bring you the best service possible while helping Lawntrepreneurs run a thriving business” — published a report to its blog which found these cities by first laying down four key categories: “Pollution,” “Living Conditions;” “Infrastructure;” and “Resident Satisfaction.”
Sweet Corn Arriving Early This Year Thanks to Ideal Weather
The traditional July 4 target for farmers in southeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas to pick their first sweet corn is changing along with weather patterns and growing methods. The first harvest can come weeks earlier for some, including Mark Weaver of Evergreen Acres in Ephrata. This year, Weaver started selling...
Arc of Chester County Participant Elizabeth Myambo to Represent Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Myambo, an active Arc of Chester County participant, has been chosen to represent Pennsylvania in the National Miss Amazing 2024 Experience. Elizabeth Myambo, an active Arc of Chester County participant, has been chosen to represent the state of Pennsylvania at the National Miss Amazing 2024 Experience in Chicago, Illinois by The Miss Amazing Organization.
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