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State police top ten most wanted in Pennsylvania update
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police have updated their top ten most wanted list as one man has been captured. Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday they have captured Jimmy Carlton Hnery Jr. from Lock Haven who was wanted for the rape of a child. State police say fugitives are selected for the ten most wanted list […]
988 response system shows caller increase, strained resources
Reprinted from Keystone State News A mental health report in Pennsylvania showed a strong response rate of 89% for 988 crisis line calls. However, it showed there is room for improvement in staffing, handling call volume and funding. Rep. Michael Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, the House majority caucus chair and co-chair of the Mental Health Caucus, said...
‘Difficult and painful decision’: Fourth Pa. college set to close in 2024
Another Pennsylvania college is closing. Clarks Summit University is at least the fourth college in the Keystone State to announced that it’s closing this year. The 92-year-old Christian school will close after the summer semester, the college announced on July 1. If you purchase a product or register for...
Sage advice: PA’s senior politicos dish on what their successors should – and shouldn’t do
With age comes wisdom – and, when it comes to political experience, a whole lot of stories to tell. City & State spoke with an array of former and current public officials to hear about memorable lessons from their time in office, what they may have done differently, and any advice they’d like to pass on to the next generation of public officials.
Cheers! Longer Happy Hours Are Coming to Pennsylvania Under New Bill
If inflated prices are still putting a dent in your wallet, yet you still want to have a good time when going out, here's some good news if you're in Pennsylvania!. A new bill has just been passed by the House and Senate to allow Pennsylvania establishments to have longer happy hours and to offer discounted foods along with the deal.
Taylor Swift ticket scam: Police warn residents in Pennsylvania town
PERKASIE, Pa. - Attention Swifites, local police are trying to help you avoid a "Cruel Summer!" Perkasie Borough Police say they have received several reports of social media scams involving Taylor Swift concert tickets. The Pennsylvania native is currently on the international leg of her Eras Tour after performing in...
Environmental groups warn fast-tracking carbon capture a mistake in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) — A bill establishing a regulatory framework for carbon capture in Pennsylvania sailed through a House committee last week without discussion, but opponents warn that it would make the commonwealth worse. Senate Bill 831 passed the Republican-controlled Senate 30-20 in April and was taken up by the Democratic-controlled House at the end of June. Though Senate Democrats staunchly opposed the bill, it received neither discussion nor objection in the House. ...
11 Mid-Penn softball players earn PHSSBCA all-state honors
With the high school softball season over in Pennsylvania, postseason awards are all now finalized. Earlier in June, PennLive announced its All-Stars and Player of the Year. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Did you know that Pennsylvania is technically spelled wrong on two historical items?
(WTAJ) — You may know that Pennsylvania is called the Keystone State, but did you know that the state’s name is misspelled on two extremely well-known historical items? At least by today’s standard of spelling. Technically Pennsylvania is misspelled in the Constitution and on the Liberty Bell. If you were to look at them you’d […]
Hollywood Casino launching ‘Live Poker’ at two Pennsylvania locations
GRANTVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Hollywood Casino announced that they will soon launch ‘Live Poker’ at two different Pennsylvania casino locations. According to Hollywood Casino, their locations in Grantville and Morgantown will begin offering Live Poker games to the public starting on Thursday, August 1. The Morgantown-based casino,...
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