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When students return to school, many will deal with mental health or substance issues
As students head back to school this fall, they will cope with more than academics. Student drug, alcohol and tobacco use and mental health issues are declining in Erie County and are basically in line with statewide results, according to 2023 Pennsylvania Youth Survey results, but the numbers, especially the numbers of students...
John Fetterman's own communications director criticizes his support for Israel to reporter
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., unequivocally backing Israel even as its assault on Gaza wreaks carnage on the civilian population, has seen the departure of several top staffers from his office over the past several months. Now, a current staffer has gone on the record to criticize her boss over his hardline pro-Israel stance to Free Press senior editor Peter Savodnick, who reprinted some of her words in a profile of Fetterman.
Business leaders wary of critical mineral subsidies
(The Center Square) — As federal money and private investment pour into critical minerals, Pennsylvania’s potential is great. The grants that buoy more research to figure out the size of the market in the commonwealth, however, mean some projects are wary of embracing government handouts. For one leader, efforts that don’t diversify draw suspicion as he doesn’t see a strong future in critical minerals without other energy-focused endeavors. ...
Culture club: Statewide arts plan could spur economic growth in Lehigh Valley, by George
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — “Art teaches nothing,” posited American novelist Henry Miller, “except the significance of life.”. Those bracing for a counter argument from any of the 25 folks affiliated with the Lehigh Valley arts communities who came before the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts on Monday should expect to wait an eternity.
Inflation Reduction Act marks two years, claims savings on drug prices
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Each day, Pennsylvanians experience higher than normal prices on goods – especially vital medications. “Too many patients have rationed their medicine and ended up with serious health complications because their treatment was just too expensive,” says Joe Albert. Pharmacist Joe Albert owns...
Pa. Attorney General candidate gets personal about campaign issues
Eugene DePasquale, the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania Attorney General, struck a deeply personal note on the campaign trail on Monday as he outlined some of the top issues that define his candidacy. DePasquale, appearing at a Pennsylvania Press Club lunch in Harrisburg, shared the personal turmoil of seeing his father...
Harris’s love of Doritos at orchestrated Sheetz stop draws skepticism
Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop at a Sheetz gas station convenience store while campaigning in Pennsylvania on Sunday, and some critics are questioning the authenticity of her new obsession with the popular Doritos brand after two different videos began circulating on social media. “Every road trip needs a snack break. Doritos acquired. I […]
Five of Pennsylvania’s ‘fake electors’ from 2020 are back on Trump’s 2024 slate
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free newsletters here. Five Pennsylvania Republicans who joined an alternate slate of...
The 10 most dangerous felons wanted in Pennsylvania
Officials in the Keystone State have updated their list of Pennsylvania's ten most wanted people. The ten, who are all men, are wanted for either sexual-related crimes, several against children, or homicide. Four of the ten listed below were last known to live within an hour or so of the...
Extra bases: Pennsylvania is heating up
Williamsport, Pa. — Here is your daily look back at standout moments of the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series: Clutch hit Greyson Gage hit a single in the first inning to score three runs for Pennsylvania. It was on after that point as the Newtown kids captured a 12-2 victory. They are rolling right now. ...
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