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Helicopter to again spray for black flies on Delaware River
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced its next round of aerial spraying for black flies on the Delaware River. A helicopter will fly over the river on Friday, June 28 starting at 8:30 a.m., officials said. It will spray from Trenton, New Jersey, to Slateford in Bucks and Northampton...
Tuition grants for health care workers making legislative moves
(The Center Square) – Medical professionals saddled with student loan debt may soon find relief in Pennsylvania if they are willing to relocate to one of the state’s more remote facilities. The House Health Committee approved legislation intended to breathe life into a struggling medical system by incentivizing health care workers. House Bill 2382 would establish grants of up to $250,000 for facilities to reimburse doctors, nurses, and midwives who...
Mohegan Sun Arena ranked among top 100 venues in U.S.
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Pollstar Magazine’s 2024 Mid-Year Report ranked Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza among the top-performing arenas worldwide. “This ranking is a testament to the unwavering support of our community, the dedication of our staff, and the incredible athletes and artists who choose to perform here,” said Steve Poremba, ASM Global’s general manager. “We are grateful to our fans for making this possible and look forward to continuing to bring top-tier events to Northeastern Pennsylvania.”
Lawsuit filed by PA horse owner claims Penn National injured her horse by tying its tail to starting gate before a race
GRANTVILLE, Pa. — A Pennsylvania racehorse owner and trainer filed a lawsuit against Penn National Gaming and several employees at Penn National Race Course, claiming their negligence in an alleged tail-tying incident in the starting gate in 2023 led to an injury and later euthanization of one of her horses.
Baker bill expanding access to telemedicine heads to governor’s desk
WILKES-BARRE — Legislation expanding access to telemedicine in Pennsylvania received final Senate approval and is set to be signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro, Sen. Lisa Baker said Thursday. “For small communities and rural areas, this is a viable and vital solution to the many challenges in securing...
Gov. Shapiro Wanted to Regulate Skill Games in This Year’s Budget, but Talks Aren’t Going Well
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 — An effort to tax a lucrative and legally iffy gaming sector appears to be in jeopardy amid Pennsylvania budget talks, potentially threatening a funding stream that could have been a bargaining chip during negotiations. At the center of the dispute are skill games, untaxed and unregulated devices that resemble slot machines and can be found in bars, restaurants and convenience stores across the commonwealth. Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, threw his weight...
Center for Interventional Pain and Spine accused of billing fraud
Wilmington, Del.-based Center for Interventional Pain and Spine, a medical group with 11 offices in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania, has been accused of billing the government for unnecessary patient testing, according to a June 26 report from PBS affiliate WHYY. A lawsuit filed by the U.S. attorney's office in Delaware...
PA Sports Betting Regulator Fines Casino For Phone Wagers
Pennsylvanians can bet on their smartphones, but PA sports betting regulators levied a $100,000 fine against a casino for taking bets over the phone. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board issued a $100,000 fine to Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia for the PA sports betting wagers during Wednesday’s board meeting. Along with the fine, the bettor was placed on the state’s involuntary exclusion list.
Two Chester County Millenials Make 2024 Pennsylvania Forty Under 40 List
Johnny J. Patterson II of Genesis HealthCare, left, and Charles Boruchowitz of Bentley Systems make the 2024 Pennsylvania Forty Under 40 list. Two millennials from Chester County have found their place on the 2024 Pennsylvania Forty Under 40 list, writes Hilary Danailova for the City and State Pennsylvania. Charles Boruchowitz,...
Pennsylvania driver, photo centers to close for upcoming holiday
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Driver license and photo centers in Pennsylvania will close next week to observe America’s independence — The Fourth of July. America’s birthday takes place on Thursday, July 4, and remains a federally observed holiday. Driver license and photo centers in Pennsylvania, along with other government offices will be closed for the […]
Warning for Pennsylvania Parents: Don’t Buy Your Child A Blue Swimsuit
Summer has arrived and that means swimming season for many. If you are a parent, or provide child care while swimming, you need to keep reading. A mother of two children, who is also a swim instructor specializing in kids 6 months to six years old, is warning parents and caretakers against buying a specific colored swimsuit for children, according to ABC 7.
Horse-and-Buggy Crash Injures Four in Newville
A serious collision involving a horse-and-buggy and a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe occurred on Thursday, June 20, at the intersection of Greenspring Road/PA 641 and Stamy Road in Newville, Pennsylvania. The buggy, driven by 73-year-old George D. Zimmerman, was rear-ended by 83-year-old Charles R. Shannon, who attempted to drive around it. As a result, Zimmerman, two children—a 7-year-old boy and a 1-year-old girl—and 45-year-old Susan Zimmerman sustained injuries and were transported to Holy Spirit Hospital. The extent of their injuries remains undisclosed.
Man arrested after allegedly exposing himself at Cumberland County Mall
CAMP HILL, Pa. — One man was arrested after reportedly exposing himself in front of two female victims, the Lower Allen Township Police Department said in a press release. According to police, security personnel at the Capital City Mall in Camp Hill received a report from two women that a man had exposed himself to them on May 7.
Man charged with urinating outside Hollywood Casino in Dauphin County
EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) – An intoxicated Cumberland County man was charged after State Police say he urinated outside of Hollywood Casino. State Police with the Bureau of Gaming at Penn National say on June 9 a 37-year-old Mechanicsburg man was visibly intoxicated and refused to leave the area. The man was said to be refusing to leave the casino property and causing a disturbance.
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