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Pennsylvania Budget Prioritizes Economic Development and Small Businesses
In a significant move towards bolstering economic competitiveness, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a bipartisan budget that allocates historic funding to community and economic development initiatives this month. The budget details a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing the state’s economic landscape through various substantial investments. A notable allocation...
St. Joseph's Prep repeats as Class 6A football state champions: Pennsylvania high school football 2023 rewind
Quarterback Samaj Jones finished his high school career by accounting for five touchdowns as St. Joseph's Prep defeated North Allegheny for the 2023 PIAA Class 6A state title
Mother laments Pennsylvania’s school choice stalemate
(The Center Square) – Another year, another budget plan adopted in Pennsylvania. Despite a $3 billion increase in spending – including record investment in struggling school districts – some parents say they’re disappointed that “lifeline scholarships” were overlooked, again. “Lifeline helps inner city and...
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!. For something new: Get in the Olympic spirit with Wine & Food Olympics at Home 231 Worth noting: HBG Flea; Mount Gretna Tour of Homes on Saturday Things on my agenda this weekend: pretty low-key, maybe a market + Flea visit.
A First-Hand Account of the 2024 Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE, Wi. — The journey to the 2024 Republican National Convention began in February with delegate candidates getting 250 Republican voter signatures to get onto the primary ballot. Once the dust settled, there were eight names on the ballot vying to fill the top three spots in the 15th...
Pennsylvania DEP sends out $2.3M for alternative fuel vehicles, chargers
(The Center Square) — Local governments, schools, and businesses are set to receive funds to purchase dozens of alternative energy vehicles, hoping to curb emissions and clean up the air. The Department of Environmental Protection announced $2.3 million will fund 27 projects for 85 vehicles and two dozen chargers for electric vehicles. The money comes from the state’s Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant program. "This funding builds on the Shapiro Administration's...
State park to get new lease on life, who won the Pa. elk lottery, where to fish in Pa.
When a facility no longer makes sense for its surroundings, it’s time to do something different. That’s what’s happening with a state park in northcentral Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation...
Former frat leaders plead guilty to hazing that led to NJ student’s death
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Two former Penn State Beta Theta Pi leaders are in trouble with the law because of their roles in hazing in 2017 that led to the death of a New Jersey student. Brendan Young, the fraternity president at the time, and Daniel Casey, the pledge...
New Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Equalize Mental Health Care Costs for Military Families
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan Stop Copay Overpay Act, targeting improved affordability and access to mental and behavioral health care for military servicemembers, veterans, and their families via TRICARE. This legislation aims to align the cost of mental health care visits with those of primary healthcare visits across all TRICARE plans.
Pennsylvania Turnpike program urges travelers to properly dispose of cigarettes
(WTAJ) — Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is partnering with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to implement the “Cigarette Litter Prevention Program” (CLPP). The CLPP will be implemented at up 17 service plazas and interchange access buildings across the state with a $20,000 grant received from Keep America Beautiful. The program will begin with a scan, or physical […]
U.S. reaches plea deal with 9/11 mastermind, 2 accomplices
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Late Wednesday, the U.S. military announced plea agreements were reached with Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi. The three men are considered masterminds of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 when planes...
State leaders work to combat gun violence in PA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police and state leaders say gun violence is a growing problem across Pennsylvania. State leaders are working to combat the issue and on Wednesday, the lieutenant governor brought the message to Scranton. Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis says gun violence is the issue that drove him to public service. “Gun […]
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