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Pa. company laying off 70 people
The Radian Group, a mortgage insurance company, is laying off approximately 70 people in Chester County. Radian Group Inc. filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry informing that state it is laying off the employees at 550 East Swedesford Road in Tredyffrin Township near Wayne.
Severe thunderstorms spread across Pennsylvania Wednesday
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — A potentially strong to severe thunderstorms can be expected to spread across our region Wednesday afternoon and evening. Any storm may produce downpours, small hail, and damaging winds. The greatest area for severe weather will be in eastern PA. Conditions will improve by the end of the week. It will be […]
Pennsylvania Game Commission to expand hunting lands
Pennsylvania hunters will soon see a growth in state game lands. On Friday, July 12, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners approved adding a little over 5,200 acres to state game lands. Commissioners bought 13 properties. Included in the purchase are 1,747 acres in St. Marys in Elk County. The...
Penn College sees unexpected increase in state budget
Williamsport, Pa. — On July 11, Gov. Josh Shapiro approved the 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget, which includes a $4 million increase in state appropriations for Penn College — a 13% increase compared to last year. In the College's 2024-25 budget, approved by the Board of Directors on June 27, the Board only anticipated a 5% increase. This brings the College's state appropriation funding to a total of $33,971,000. ...
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is ‘huge win’ for PA
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Penn State football closing in on blue-chip DL, top 100 prospect
When James Franklin hired Deion Barnes as the next defensive line coach for Penn State football there was some skepticism. But after a full cycle into the role, it’s easy to say Barnes has been a home run hire. Mostly, that’s because Barnes has not only been in the player’s shoes but he has done it at a high level for the Nittany Lions. Now, he looks to carry that momentum into the 2026 recruiting class but recruiting top-100 prospect JaReylan McCoy.
3 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help Philly gardeners own the land they steward
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Many of Philadelphia’s community gardens are at risk of being lost to development. However, a new state law could give gardeners who steward land they don’t own...
Former Penn State baseball infielder CJ Carmichael transfers to Frostburg State
A former Nittany Lion found his transfer portal destination. Infielder CJ Carmichael announced via Twitter that he will be transferring to Frostburg State. Frostburg State competes in the NCAA Division II level and is in the Mountain East Conference. Carmichael did not appear in any game during his two seasons...
Computer science major named College of Engineering summer 2024 student marshal
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Dibya Mishra has been named the summer 2024 student marshal for the Penn State College of Engineering. Mishra will receive her bachelor of science degree in computer science with a business certificate from the Smeal College of Business at the University’s commencement ceremony, which will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Bryce Jordan Center at University Park.
Power outages impacting Delaware Valley, photos show storm damage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Delaware Valley is still feeling the effects of powerful, fast-moving storms that hit the region Tuesday afternoon and evening. Thousands of customers across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware are dealing with power outages, and strong winds brought down large trees.The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey said on social media Tuesday night that it had received multiple reports of wind damage in eastern Pennsylvania and north and central New Jersey. "Radar data supports that several severe downbursts/macrobursts (straight-line wind) have occurred," the agency said around 9 p.m.In Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood, a large tree...
Men’s volleyball legend Matt Anderson’s journey to fourth straight Olympics
It’s been 16 years since Matt Anderson’s 29-kill performance in Penn State’s 3-1 national championship win over Pepperdine in 2008. Anderson now prepares for his fourth straight summer Olympic appearance with Team USA, this year in Paris. The Nittany Lion alum has been a mainstay in the...
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