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Pump N’ Pantry Sells Convenience Assets to United Refining Company
Pump N’ Pantry has sold its convenience retail assets to United Refining Company. Headquartered in Montrose, Pennsylvania, Pump N’ Pantry is a leading, regional convenience retailer, operating 14 convenience stores throughout central Pennsylvania. Pump N’ Pantry dates back to 1975 when Tom Quigg, after a successful career at...
Pennsylvania man whose fentanyl led to death of 5-year-old sentenced to prison
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A "career drug dealer" from Western Pennsylvania whose fentanyl supply led to the death of a 5-year-old girl was sentenced to prison time in connection with the incident, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office said. Albert Spicer, of Cambria County, will serve 13 to 30 years in prison for his latest drug-trafficking offense, which led to the death of 5-year-old Alaia Young in 2022. The attorney general's office said in a news release that the 36-year-old man was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to possession with intent to deliver and other related charges. Spicer had at least six...
Big Lots With NJ & PA Locations Closing Stores & May Go Bankrupt
Bad news for another major retail chain. It may be going under. The New York Post is reporting that Big Lots is in financial trouble. News like this is becoming all too common these days with other chains like Walgreens and Red Lobster struggling as well. If you're not familiar...
Local governments could save millions if public notice requirements change. Newspapers oppose the move.
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. State College, Pa. — As newspapers print less frequently in some communities and close in others, local government groups want the legislature to change a state law that requires municipalities to publish public notices in a community’s paper of record. Two bills...
WellSpan Receives Prestigious American Hospital Association Prize for Commitment to Quality
WellSpan Health, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania and Maryland, has been awarded the American Hospital Association (AHA) Quest for Quality prize for leadership and innovation in quality performance improvement. According to the AHA, WellSpan’s safety infrastructure was particularly impressive, with daily huddles used to escalate any potential issues across the organization to ensure decisions regarding patient care could be made quickly and efficiently. The healthcare provider also aimed to create a sense of psychological safety within the organization, so that all team members, including frontline care providers, could feel empowered to share their perspectives and quickly address any safety issues that may arise. This approach led to a significant decrease in serious safety events during care, as well as a significant increase in team members who felt empowered to stop the line and report patient safety events.
Workers, lawmaker to rally at gaming conference to demand smoke-free casinos in Pa.
Casino workers, union advocates, and the chair of the state House health committee plan to rally Thursday during a gaming conference in Pittsburgh to demand the elimination of smoking in casinos and other venues. Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny — chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee — and...
Governor Shapiro’s Ceremonial Bill Signing: Boosting Jobs, Economy, and Shovel-Ready Sites!
BETHLEHEM, PA — On Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro, along with DCED Secretary Rick Siger and Lehigh Valley legislators, gathered at the historic Bethlehem Steel General Office (SGO) Building for a ceremonial signing of the new bipartisan budget. The 2024-25 budget focuses on making Pennsylvania more competitive economically, growing the state’s economy, and creating good-paying jobs.
Pennsylvania mother and daughter compete for national titles
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — The reigning National United States Pennsylvania Ms. Regina Burhop, walked the streets of Pottsville as a little girl. The very same streets where she is now raising her 4-year-old daughter, Ella Burhop, who is following in her mom's footsteps. Ella was crowned Pennsylvania princess in February....
Car Hit By Falling Tree On I-476 In Delco: Police
The driver of a Toyota Rav4 was seriously injured, troopers said. Two other cars were struck by debris but no one inside them was injured, authorities added. I-476 between Route 3 (Marple) and Route 30 (Radnor) was down to one lane of travel as of 12:30 p.m., state police said.
How Penn Woods Winery workers are adjusting their routine amid heat wave
CHADDS FORD, Pa. (CBS) – Workers at Penn Woods Winery are adjusting their routine because of the heat wave.Vineyard and production assistant Cornelio Hernandez is among six workers who have shortened their hours amid the sizzling temperatures. They're taking more frequent breaks and starting work early to avoid the hottest part of the day."It's dangerous whenever you try to do a full day of work outside," Hernandez said.Hernandez has been spending a lot more time inside his air-conditioned tractor. It's the only way he can work in the vineyard for long periods safely.Penn Woods Winery grows enough grapes to fill...
Upper Darby Native Rob Ellis to Take Glen Macnow’s Saturday Spot at WIP
Upper Darby native and longtime SportsRadio 94 WIP host Rob Ellis will replace the recently retired Glen Macnow on Saturdays, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. He will join co-host and Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski. Macnow’s replacement for Sundays has not yet been announced. Ellis hosted “Ellis...
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