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Compromises on education spending, tax cuts, and transit headline Pa.’s $47.6B budget
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a $47.6 billion budget that increases public education spending, funnels new dollars into economic development, provides a one-time boost for transit systems, and creates a new college scholarship program. Education defined...
Manufactured homeowners still protesting rent gouging
(The Center Square) – Manufactured home communities offer affordable housing options for people on fixed incomes, but in Pennsylvania, homeowners say “predatory” lot rent increases threaten their way of life. Two bills that could resolve the issue have lawmakers at odds and expressing skepticism about their prospects. Manufactured homes are constructed in factories and assembled on-site. Residents typically own the home, but not always the land on which it sits....
PA State Police Car Catches Fire On Route 80
The blaze happened on Route 80 near mile marker 272.1, said White Haven Fire Company. Troopers brought the flames under control by the time firefighters arrived, and a hose was used to soak down the engine compartment, authorities said. No one was injured, the fire company added. Daily Voice has...
State Rep. Burns offers free lunches to veterans
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State representative Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is hosting a free spaghetti lunch for veterans. The Veterans Appreciation Lunch is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson Twp. Fire Hall. “Honoring our veterans in this way is a long standing tradition for me that I […]
10 most expensive homes sold in Bucks County, July 8-14
A house in Lumberville that sold for $2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bucks County in the past week. In total, 144 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $550,485. The average price per square foot ended up at $274.
Horror Help Wanted: Opening Casting Call at Valley of Fear in Feasterville, PA
How would you like to be a part of the cast in the deepest, darkest, and most horrifying woods in Bucks County?. Valley of Fear is looking for help for the 2024 season. You're in luck. Organizers of Valley of Fear and the Original Haunted Hayride in Feasterville are looking for cast members for its upcoming 34th year of fear.
Who did readers select as the spring's top playoff performers in the Bucks County area?
It was a memorable playoff season, culminating with six Phillyburbs teams playing for state championships in baseball, softball and boys lacrosse. With so many great teams and players, it was difficult to choose the top performances. So we asked our readers to do so by voting in our polls. Here...
Wildcats Attend Athlete Activism Summit
VILLANOVA, Pa. – Villanova found itself represented at the Athlete Activism Summit at the end of June for the first time ever with a small group of student-athletes and staff making their way to Louisville, Ky. for the four-day event. Representing UNITAS' Athlete Ally affinity and ally group, rising...
Burpee Open at Fordhook Farm will take guests behind-the-scenes
Burpee, one of the most well-known gardening brands in the U.S., will host its annual Burpee Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27. The free event rooted in a rich tradition that dates back to the 1800s will take place at Burpee’s Fordhook Farm, 105 New Britain Road, Doylestown, and will feature self-guided garden tours to give guests a behind-the-scenes peek into the magic of Burpee’s gardens. There will also be food trucks, live music, horticultural speakers, and more.
Aqua PA reps talk PFAS, rates at Chalfont meeting
Two representatives of Aqua PA addressed public concerns over proposed rate hikes and PFAS contamination during a July 8 meeting with Chalfont Borough Council. PFAS is a group of synthetic chemicals used in everything from food packaging to firefighting foam. Exposure to PFAS chemicals is linked to several birth defects, as well as kidney and thyroid issues.
Allentown City Council to consider nepotism ordinances
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council's Committee on Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations and Strategy agreed to forward two proposed ordinances onto the full council. Both bills would amend the ethics code to prevent persons who have specific connections to elected city officials from being hired to city jobs. The...
Allentown City Council asked to reconfigure, raise pay for 30 city positions
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council spent a considerable amount of time during a special meeting Wednesday night to consider a proposed bill to upgrade and retitle about 30 positions in several different city departments. The proposal cites that the upgrading and retitling of positions will allow various departments...
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