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Pennsylvania bill looks to end ‘control’ social media has over you: ‘Unfair censorship’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives will be introducing new legislation to combat “unfair censorship,” when it comes to your social media. The legislation, created by Representative Marla Brown (R-Lawrence County), highlighted two points of concern when it comes to censorship and social media platforms. First, the legislation aims to prohibit social […]
Senate passes bill that would benefit farmers, veterans
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bill that would benefit farmers, veterans and sportsmen in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate, according to Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). Senate Bill 916 was approved on Wednesday, July 3 and is headed to the governor for his signature. The bill authorizes farmers to make deliveries directly to homes using […]
MSAC Completing Project to Prevent Targeted Violence
Mediation Services of Adams County (MSAC) is nearing completion on an 18-month initiative aimed at preventing targeted violence in Adams County. The project, undertaken in collaboration with Urban Rural Action and funded by the Department of Homeland Security, engaged people from diverse political backgrounds in a vital community effort. The...
Pa. Democrats rail against Supreme Court homeless decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson that cities can punish people for sleeping in public has some Democrats in Pennsylvania seething. The high court said laws regulating camping on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment,” which is prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.
Pennsylvania election official on the greatest threat for the 2024 election
In 2020, the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania faced significant turmoil with election protests, court challenges and threats against election officials, including Republican Al Schmidt. Schmidt, who previously oversaw Philadelphia's elections as a commissioner and supervised the city's election, now holds the position of secretary of the commonwealth, the state's top election official.He said the greatest threat to the 2024 presidential election is the high turnover rate among those officials who are responsible for running elections."Some people left because of the ugly environment with threats. Some people left because it was time for them to retire," said Schmidt.More than 80 senior...
Butler's Drew Griffith named 2023-24 TribLive HSSN Boys Athlete of the Year
Jul. 3—Drew Griffith discusses his record-setting year with TribLive HSSN's Don Rebel on the Rebel Yell podcast. ------Butler senior Drew Griffith broke a national record on a track in Boston and smashed another record at the state championships in Shippensburg. Yet, neither is necessarily his favorite place to run. In fact, the reigning state cross country champion says he'd prefer to go for ...
‘Anything Floats’ races return with large crowd to Cumberland County lake
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Police: Cumberland County man exposed himself multiple times to bar patrons
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A Cumberland County man has been charged after allegedly trying to fight people and exposing himself at a Camp Hill bar. According to the Lower Allen Township Police Department, on June 26 around midnight, officers were dispatched to Brewhouse Grille for an active fight. One man, identified as Cody Edman, 28, was allegedly actively trying to pick fights and exposing himself.
Perry County roofing company fined for children working in unsafe conditions
LIVERPOOL, Pa. (WHTM) – The U.S. Department of Labor says a Perry County roofing company has been fined for having children work in unsafe conditions. The Department of Labor says S&L Roofing, Gutters and Siding LLC. was cited for five safety violations and assessed $64,759 in proposed penalties after two boys ages 12 and 14 […]
Philadelphia mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 7 others hurt on Fourth of July
SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - Another mass shooting in Philadelphia left at least one person dead and seven others injured on the Fourth of July. It happened around 11:30 p.m. Thursday near 60th Street and Kingsessing Avenue. Police were alerted to the shooting when officers on patrol in the area were flagged down by one of the victims.
Harrisburg fireworks show abruptly canceled, three arrested, firearms recovered
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A scheduled Harrisburg fireworks show at Riverfront Park was abruptly canceled this evening after several weapons were spotted by police. According to Harrisburg spokesman Matt Maisel, on multiple occasions throughout the show, Harrisburg Police officers spotted individuals who they believed were carrying weapons. The first person-...
Several arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters burn flags, scuffle with police in Philadelphia
Multiple people were arrested Thursday night after pro-Palestinian protesters burned flags and scuffled with Philadelphia police officers outside City Hall.Chopper 6 was over the scene at JFK Boulevard and N. Broad Street shortly after 8 p.m.Several of the protesters were waving Palestinian flags while burning other flags - one of which appeared to be an American flag.At one point, a woman throws several smaller American flags onto the heap.Chopper 6 video of protest near Philadelphia City HallPolice say the protest began in Rittenhouse Square and grew to about 400 people.As the crowd marched down Chestnut Street, police say an act...
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