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Pennsylvania schools encouraged to test for lead
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $26 million in funding to help schools and child care facilities test for and treat lead contamination in drinking water. The annual funding is part of the Voluntary School and Childcare Lead
Traveling to die: the latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted to take control over how I […]
Pa. urges insurer flexibility for people affected by remnants of Debby
The Shapiro Administration is asking insurers to be flexible in helping people affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Debby, as a post-tropical depression, tore through the middle of the state, from the Maryland to the New York border, on Aug. 9. It created catastrophic flooding for some areas and high winds. A tornado was confirmed in Harrisburg.
Reducing aggression, inflammation: Pittsburgh doctor looks at new study of Omega-3’s
A Pittsburgh doctor is highlighting the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in reducing inflammation and potentially lowering aggression. "Those omega-3s are building blocks that can help our body in many unique ways. Omega-3s can help to calm inflammatory response," said Dr. David Lobur of the Pittsburgh Center for Functional Medicine.
Public Voices Often Ignored in States’ Opioid Settlement Money Decisions
The conversation wasn’t sounding good for Kensington residents on June 20. The Philadelphia neighborhood is a critical center of the nation’s opioid crisis, and the city had decided to spend $7.5 million in opioid settlement money to improve the quality of life there. But on that day, a Pennsylvania oversight board was about to vote on whether to reject the city’s decision.
Hot weather about to visit central Pa. again but isn’t expected to hang around
It has been a couple of weeks since the words excessive heat have appeared in a central Pennsylvania forecast. That’s about to change. The good news? It won’t be around for more than a couple of days, although the brief return to the miserable heat and humidity might lead to some severe thunderstorms late Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Humane Pennsylvania’s Healthy Pets Initiative continues to make significant strides in supporting pets and communities
Humane Pennsylvania has made progress in its Healthy Pets Initiative, a program dedicated to helping pets and caretakers in the community and beyond. Since the beginning of the year, HPI has achieved significant milestones in pet food distribution, feral cat sterilization, and accessible veterinary services. Spike’s Pet Food Pantry: Nearly...
Pitt men’s soccer take care of business against Mercyhurst, 2-0
Pitt Men’s Soccer claimed their second consecutive 2-0 win, breezing past Mercyhurst University in a game that could’ve gone even more lopsided. While soccer isn’t typically described as a game of inches, the thinnest of margins prevented the Panthers from winning in blowout fashion. Senior midfielder Michael Sullivan headed a pass to Luis Sahmkow 22 minutes in, and Sahmkow used his own head to redirect the feed past Mercyhurst goalkeeper Gonzalo Onrubia-Delgado. The play was immediately flagged offsides, though, and a video replay upheld the call.
New state grant program means solar panels could bring deeper savings to cash-strapped Philly schools
The cash-strapped district expects to be eligible to apply for Solar for Schools grants and is currently working to identify good sites for solar. As the school year kicks off, many Philadelphia students are returning to aging buildings that are powered by an electric grid fueled largely by planet-warming natural gas.
Jamestown Man Charged with Aggravated Harassment After Cassadaga Incident
(WNY News Now) – Cassadaga – A harassment complaint in the Village of Cassadaga on August 23rd has led to the arrest of a Jamestown man on aggravated harassment charges. On the night of August 23, 2024, at approximately 11:56 PM, deputies from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office responded to a harassment complaint in the Village of Cassadaga, Stockton, NY. Upon arrival, deputies engaged with the victim, who provided crucial evidence related to the incident.
Sto-Rox School District hosts back-to-school pep rally
McKEES ROCKS, Pa. (KDKA) -- Students across the Pittsburgh area went back to school Monday, including in McKees Rocks, where they got a special welcome to kick off a new year at Sto-Rox High School.Bright and early on Monday morning, cheers echoed from Sto-Rox High School just as the buses arrived, as staff, members of the community, and cheerleaders like Ciana Mason, tried to energize students to start the year on the right foot."You get to be a part of the reason somebody else feels welcome," Mason said.Eve Barrow is also a senior."They've got music playing, everybody out in the...
Steelers Release Speedy Wide Receiver/Kick Returner
The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing wide receiver/kick returner T.J. Luther, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. The Steelers have to trim their roster from 91 to 53 by Tuesday at 4 p.m. Luther signed with the Steelers on Aug. 13, a day before the final training camp practice...
District 10 football, soccer and more: Fall sports schedules, scores for Aug. 26-Sept. 1
Follow District 10 high school action in fall sports with schedules, updates and results at GoErie.com. Get the latest schedules and results in football, soccer, girls volleyball and more at GoErie.com's stats database, sponsored by AHN. Check back regularly for game stats from weekend football action. Also view standings, which are updated regularly. ...
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