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Pa. launches right-to-counsel program with hopes of reducing evictions
Funding for the new program was included in the budget lawmakers passed last week. For the first time ever, Pennsylvania will offer free legal representation to low-income renters facing an eviction or another housing-related issue. The new budget includes $2.5 million for a statewide right-to-counsel program. The funding will be...
New scam targets Pennsylvania drivers
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A new scam is sweeping across Pennsylvania that targets drivers. The scammers send text messages claiming to be from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and telling people they have an outstanding toll balance. The scam offers up a link for people to pay that supposed unpaid balance. Those who have received a […]
Governor Josh Shapiro signs legislation aimed at saving pharmacies
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Governor Shapiro signed legislation Wednesday aiming to save local pharmacies from going out of business. Since January 1, more than 140 pharmacies in Pennsylvania have shut down, according to proponents of the bill.A KDKA investigation first profiled those struggling pharmacists in March. At issue is the role of pharmacy benefits managers, who are middlemen between the insurance companies and pharmacies.The state legislation signed Wednesday aims to create more transparency in that process. It's a win in the pharmacies' fight to stop losing money on every prescription filled. Pennsylvania State Rep. Jessica Benham led that fight. One day...
August DUI checkpoint announced for Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) – Here’s another reminder to stay safe on the roads as the Pennsylvania State Police have scheduled another DUI checkpoint for next month. Police will hold the checkpoint during the month of August at undisclosed locations in McKean County with the goal of keeping roadways safe and decrease injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. […]
Two Montgomery County Towns Are the Wealthiest in Pa., One’s Median Annual Income Is Nearly $350,000
335 Woodley Road in Merion Station. Using U.S. Census and Redfin data, editors at Suburban 101 have listed Pa.’s richest towns, including Merion Station. Using U.S. Census Bureau and Redfin data, editors at Suburban 101 have listed Pennsylvania’s 10 richest towns, with two Montgomery County inclusions. Joselynn Chua reported the results.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Quest closing Pennsylvania lab, laying off 121 people
Quest Diagnostics is closing a lab in Pennsylvania and laying off 121 employees at the site, the company said in a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter filed with the state. The Norristown lab performs workforce drug testing on urine specimens. Quest is consolidating its capabilities at a facility...
Men’s Volleyball Earns Eighth Straight AVCA Team Academic Award
Loretto, Pa. – Saint Francis men's volleyball was one of the teams that earned the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award presented by INTENT, the organization announced Monday. The award goes to teams that accumulated a year-long grade point average of 3.30 on a 4.0, 4.10...
Horseback rider conquers obstacles to show at Pennsylvania county fair
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – One horseback rider, Aubree Lyle, has gone from not being able to get on a horse herself, to now showing her horse at the Clearfield County Fair this year. Lyle was born with Cerebral Palsy, which makes it difficult for her body to perform everyday tasks. But, she is not […]
Clearfield County Man Charged with Robbery
WHITE TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A Clearfield County man was charged with robbery and other crimes following investigation into an incident yesterday in Indiana County. Nicholas Joseph Holbert, 22, of Osceola Mills was charged with one felony count of robbery and misdemeanor counts of possessing instruments of crime and theft by unlawful taking or disposition. Charges were filed yesterday before Magisterial District Judge Anthony Sottile III, who issued a warrant for Holbert’s arrest.
2024 wing festival kicks off at PNG Field in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Curve kicked off their first “s’WINGfest” night at People’s Natural Gas Field on Thursday. The event replaced the former “Wing Fest” that was usually held at Legion Park. The last event was held in 2023 before it was canceled. Fans had free admission into the stadium and walked along […]
Free summer art program for kids starting soon in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Arts Altoona is kicking off a Summer Art Program in a few days, and they want to invite your child to join. The classes will be every Tuesday from July 23 through August 20 at the Arts Altoona building located at 2212 6th Avenue. Classes are one hour from 4:30 p.m. to […]
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