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‘They should not have cancer when they don’t smoke’: Workers, clean air advocates urge state to move on banning smoking at casinos
Jennifer Rubolino said she has enjoyed working as a table games dealer at Rivers Casino for the past five years. What she does not like, however, is the smoke from patrons’ cigarettes and cigars that permeates the entire casino floor, even the nonsmoking area where she is stationed. “I...
Overcrowded Pa. shelter paying people to foster dogs, cats | Today in Pa.
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New reform law looks to help Central Pennsylvania pharmacies
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bill to help local pharmacies level the playing field against big corporations is now a law. Legislation HB-1993, which was signed into law by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday, limits pharmacy benefit managers from performing certain practices. These practices include patient steering, money recoupment back to the PBMs […]
Penn State Board of Trustees sued by one of its members
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) – Penn State’s Board of Trustees is facing a lawsuit from one of its own members after allegedly refusing to give access to important information. Trustee Barry Fenchak filed the suit Tuesday, June 16, after repeatedly asking about Penn State’s use of the endowment money since “June of 2022.” In the […]
Get Your Tickets for Wine on the Waterfront 2024 at Washington Crossing Historic Park
The Seventh Annual Wine on the Waterfront is coming back to Washington Crossing Historic Park on July 27th. The 7th Annual Wine on the Waterfront is coming back to Washington Crossing Historic Park on July 27, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The tasting event, which will last from 3...
10 most expensive homes sold in the Trenton area, July 1-14
A house in Trenton that sold for $650,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Trenton area between July 1 and July 14. In total, 45 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $253,349. The average price per square foot ended up at $169.
PA top five most wanted fugitive taken into custody
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man who was wanted by Pennsylvania State Police was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force on Friday. Chrishawn Quailes-Baskerville, 19, was wanted by PSP for flight to avoid apprehension, firearms offences and aggravated assault as well as wanted by the Dauphin County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear […]
Sisters among Team USA Olympic women's field hockey team packed with Pa. talent
Philadelphia has a new super team, the Team USA women's field hockey team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They're the team to watch in Paris, packed with East Coast pride as the team features 12 women with ties to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, alone. This team's genuine area pride...
PA turnpike warns of scams back on the rise
Pennsylvanians should watch out for a smishing scam, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) warns. The scam is being sent to random individuals, aiming to deceive them to share their personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts. The texts claim to be from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” and center on urgent requests with the account that would result in additional charges if the overdue balance does not get settled. Similar...
A $40B critical mineral supply chain could start in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania has a mine pollution problem. America has a critical mineral shortage. And both problems may get solved as researchers find these critical and strategic elements in the polluted waters that come from acid mine drainage. If all goes well, Pennsylvania could become a leader in boosting national security — while potentially creating billions of dollars in value from environmental hazards. “You don't need hundreds of...
Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at Trump
Months before an armed man took aim at Donald Trump at a presidential campaign rally in rural Pennsylvania, some state lawmakers had proposed to outlaw the type of rifle used in the assassination attempt. The legislation stalled without coming to a vote, but that was no surprise. Politically divided Pennsylvania...
Make It With Wool Contest announced
The 2024 Pennsylvania Make It With Wool Contest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, in the PA Preferred Banquet Hall at the Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. Youths and adults who sew, knit, or crochet garments with wool or other animal fibers may participate. The categories...
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