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Minority-owned small businesses in Pennsylvania to receive more state funding in 2024
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania set a record in assisting minority-owned small businesses last year, and more money will be spent in 2024 as part of an aggressive campaign to help those businesses achieve their dreams. Last year, for the first time, Pennsylvania steered nearly $700 million toward minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, including a Pittsburgh-based consulting […]
Presidential, VP candidates from both parties to visit Pennsylvania over next several days
Pennsylvania is again taking center stage in the race for the White House. Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance will be in Westmoreland County on Thursday morning. Former President Donald Trump will host a rally in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. On Sunday, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim...
Another national company set to close Pennsylvania stores due to bankruptcy
(WTAJ) — As companies around the country file for bankruptcy and stores close in many states, another national retailer is joining the list. LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, has filed for bankruptcy in Delaware, saying it is nearly $110 million in long-term debt. The filing comes with the announcement that 94 locations nationwide will be closing, including three in Pennsylvania.
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Coroner called to scene after boy disappears in creek while kayaking
UPDATE: Body of 10-year-old kayaker, missing 4 days, found in central Pa. creek. The coroner was called to the scene of a kayaking accident Wednesday morning, four days after a 10-year-old boy disappeared in the water. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Kids and social media: Pennsylvania doctor weighs in on the impacts of screen time
(WHTM) — In this day and age, it is hard to go without a phone and kids seem to always be on social media, which can lead to impacts on their mental health. Clinical psychologist at UPMC Doctor Melissa Brown says that usually the impacts are negative but there are some positives. “One of the […]
Can you use medical marijuana as an inmate in a Pennsylvania jail or prison? [Lancaster Watchdog]
Angie Milanes called LNP | LancasterOnline last month to say that her boyfriend, Alberto Guzman Garcia, has a medical marijuana prescription but Lancaster County Prison is not allowing him to have the drug. Milanes said Guzman Garcia, 38, uses marijuana for his anxiety. He has been in prison since June...
Cedar Crest College Announces Spring 2024 Delphi Society Inductees
Twelve Cedar Crest students have been inducted into the Delphi Society, the College’s honor society for undergraduate students. Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.8 at the end of their junior or senior year are recognized as members. Congratulations to the Spring 2024 Delphi Society Inductees:
Sheckler says goodbye to two retiring instructional aides
At the end of the 2023-24 school year, Sheckler Elementary School said goodbye to two instructional aides who are ready to enjoy their retirement. Lisa Meckes, noncertified instructional aide, graduated from Whitehall High School and Lehigh Carbon Community College with an associate degree. She worked as an instructional aide in...
Allentown Art Museum to Host Women’s Exhibition Artists
This weekend the Allentown Art Museum will host eight female artists from Pennsylvania and New York whose work will be displayed as part of the museum’s Art Craving Women’s Exhibition. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. This weekend the Allentown Art Museum will host eight female artists from...
‘Teddy bear,’ ‘true hero’: Man killed in alleged vehicle attack in Whitehall remembered
Friends, loved ones and co-workers of Stephen S. Fistner, of Whitehall Township, said he died Friday doing exactly what he enjoyed the most: helping others in need. Fistner, 53, and his wife, Yesenia A. (Baret) Fistner, around 6 p.m. Friday were walking their dog in the Spring Ridge apartment complex, along North 14th Street in the township, when they stopped to help a neighbor.
Church yard sale benefits library
Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua, held an indoor yard sale Aug. 10 in the church social hall. Proceeds of this yard sale are earmarked for the Public Library of Catasauqua. The church continues with its efforts to hold events benefiting other organizations. Holy Trinity is active...
Pittston woman sets new record for “Supermarket Spree”
PA live! (WBRE) — Imagine being allowed to fill your cart at a supermarket!. Amanda Myrkalo of Pittston set a new record during the 28/22 & PA live! Weis Markets Supermarket Spree at Weis Markets in Mountain Top. Amanda filled her cart with more than $1,500 of groceries and...
Johnson College Enrolling for New Pharmacy Technician Program
Johnson College is now enrolling for its new Pharmacy Technician program, beginning at both its Scranton and Hazleton campuses. The program will run at Johnson College Scranton on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. starting October 7th. The program will run at Johnson College Hazleton on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. starting October 15th.
St. Luke’s University Health Network adds its 1st female endoscopist
Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network has added endoscopist Vaishali Patel, MD, to its team of physicians, according to an Aug. 13 report from TapInto. Dr. Patel began her new role as St. Luke's first female advanced endoscopist Aug. 5. She will expand patient access to specialized endoscopic procedures at additional St. Luke’s locations.
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