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Local expansion opens doors for Amish furniture retailer
LANCASTER, Pa. — An Amish furniture retailer is taking its place as part of an outlet shopping center’s reinvention here. King’s Amish Furniture, a retailer that deals in indoor and outdoor Amish furniture, opened an 8,500-square-foot store earlier this month at 35 S. Willowdale Drive, suite 601, in The Shops at Rockvale, which is undergoing renovations with plans to become a mixed-use area with shopping and apartments.
Series of statewide legislative hearings highlight challenges of transportation funding in Pennsylvania
With the current Pennsylvania legislative session coming to a close, transportation advocates are pushing for a new funding bill, but many hurdles still need to be cleared.
Hemlock PD: Attempt to identify
Hemlock Township, Pa. — The Hemlock Township Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify an individual. The white male was involved in an incident at W. F. Welliver & Son on August 28, according to Hemlock Township Police Department. Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to contact the station at (570) 784-6543 or email Patrolman Alan Lynn at lynn@hemlocktownship.org.
Flash Flood Watch active for parts of PA
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for parts of the region Thursday night as scattered showers and thunderstorms will move across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. The main threat is a torrential downpour, which can cause flash flooding on roads with poor drainage. If a thunderstorm can become strong, the secondary […]
Pennsylvania Treasurer Returns Over $85,000 in Unclaimed Property to Local Education Agency
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, alongside Dr. Donald Martin, Executive Director of Intermediate Unit 1 (IU1), announced the return of over $85,000 in unclaimed property to IU1. This unit supports public education in Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties. The funds, totaling $85,135.54, consisted of nine distinct properties ranging from just $0.01...
Wawa offering free coffee for teachers in these states
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Teachers in six states can get free coffee at Wawa for a limited period of time starting on Monday, Sept. 2, the company announced.As students head back to school, educators in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington D.C. can take advantage of this "Cheers to Classrooms" deal until Sept. 15The deal applies to school staff as well. All the qualifying freebie-receiver has to do is tell the cashier they're a member of a local school system.The offer can only be claimed in Wawa stores and is not available on the app or through delivery services."We hope this small gesture shows our deep appreciation for everything educators and school staff do for children in the community," Wawa's Senior Director of Store Operations, Dave Simonettis said in a news release.Wawa gave this deal to teachers in Alabama and Florida in August.
Pennsylvania trooper injured in hourslong pursuit of drug suspects near I-95 in Bensalem
BENSALEM, Pa. - A traffic stop turned police pursuit ended with two arrests, a drugs and firearm seizure, and an injured Pennsylvania State Trooper. Taheem Armstrong, 36, and Kevin Williams, 30, were initially pulled over by a Bensalem police officer on Wednesday for a suspended registration. Williams, who was found...
How a Pennsylvania superintendent factors community into innovation
Lessons In Leadership is an ongoing series in which K-12 principals and superintendents share their best practices as well as challenges overcome. For more installments, click here. Born into a family of educators, Matthew Friedman knows the vital impact education has on people and communities — and also why it...
A phishing scam is targeting some Pa. voters. Here’s what to know
The text message falsely claims the recipient is not registered to vote, and asks them to provide personal information on an unsecure website. A text message phishing scam is targeting registered voters in Philadelphia’s suburbs. The message tells the recipient that they are not registered to vote, and directs...
PA Democrats host roundtable, tour addressing rural economic challenges
Participants in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee roundtable and tour examined obstacles for small businesses, particularly those in rural areas across the state. “I’m grateful for everyone who came out today from across Pennsylvania and beyond to talk about these challenges and how to best address this complex issue,” said State Rep. Paul Takac […] The post PA Democrats host roundtable, tour addressing rural economic challenges appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Pa. begins streamlining out-of-state physician licensures
Harrisburg, Pa. — Beginning Aug. 26, the Pennsylvania boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine will start reviewing expedited licensure applications from out-of-state physicians within the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). Participating physicians must have a letter of qualification in order to apply. The IMLC policy is intended to make it easier for licensed physicians from other states and territories to work in Pennsylvania, both for convenience and to address an ongoing health care worker shortage. ...
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