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CNN’s Harry Enten Declares That Josh Shapiro Is ‘Clearly’ Democrats’ Best VP Candidate: ‘An Answer Is Just Staring You Straight in the Face’
CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten called Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Kamala Harris’s best potential running mate from an electoral perspective on Tuesday, musing that the answer is staring her “straight in the face.”. “Nationally, a lot of these guys aren’t particularly well known. So I think it’s...
Pennsylvanians can see the northern lights this week
This week just got a little brighter (so to speak). The northern lights will be visible throughout the United States this week, including from Pennsylvania. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center, there’s currently a geomagnetic storm watch in effect until tomorrow, July 31.
Loaded gun found on carry-on at Avoca airport
A loaded gun was seized from a carry-on bag at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers say they intercepted a 9mm handgun loaded with six bullets at the airport checkpoint on
Scranton man sentenced for stabbing death in 2022
In a Lackawanna County courtroom, Amir Williams of Scranton , was sentenced to 38 years in state prison for an act of gang violence that took the life of an 18-year-old. Police say Tyler McKenna, died after being attacked in June of 2022
Woman hits, spits on state trooper
Danville, Pa. — A Danville woman hit a state trooper in the head and spit on him as he was processing her for a previous incident. Trp. Joel Zimmerman says on July 21 a trooper was processing Isabella Mannino, 21, for an incident in Mahoning Township when she allegedly hit him in the left side of the head. Mannino then spit on the trooper's chin and neck. Mannino was charged with felony aggravated assault, assault of a law enforcement officer, misdemeanor resisting arrest, and summary harassment. Charges were filed at the office of District Judge William W. Wilt III, who set bail at $20,000. Mannino's preliminary hearing is set for July 30 at Wilt's office. Docket Sheet
Ohio-Based Brewery Takes Aim at Pennsylvania’s Alcohol Regulations
Ohio-based brewery Urban Artifact filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania claiming that their business is hindered by favoritism. Ohio-based brewery Urban Artifact filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month against Pennsylvania claiming that their business is hindered by favoritism for in-state brewers, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The...
Rain, rain, but not all day: Central Pa.’s morning showers expected to clear
The Harrisburg area remains well below average for July rainfall totals, but Wednesday morning showers will give a bit of relief to drooping gardens and brown lawns. However, our summer roasting will return quickly as August starts with a two-day heat advisory. The forecast for Wednesday in the Harrisburg area...
Humane Pennsylvania president and CEO celebrates 20 years
What started out as a part-time job at the Chester County SPCA (now the Brandywine Valley SPCA) has turned into a career in animal welfare for Karel Minor, president and CEO of Humane Pennsylvania (PA), who recently celebrated his 20th year with the organization. Minor, who was honored in July...
Penguins team up with United Way for school supplies drive this Thursday
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins partnering with United Way to host their second annual Stuff the Zam event. The event is set for this Thursday. The team collects school supplies as well as personal hygiene products to benefit underserved students in the community. "Not everybody has...
PA nursing facility employees awarded historic $35.8 million judgement for stolen wages
Pittsburgh, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — After a five-year legal battle, a federal court in Pittsburgh has awarded one of the largest wage recovery judgments in U.S. history to current and former employees of 15 residential skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living facilities. The United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced Tuesday the court awarded $35.8 million […]
Penn State ‘Clark Kent’ an Olympic hero: ‘Activated like a sleeper agent’ | Today in Pa.
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