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What I'm Hearing: VIP on Personnel, Recruiting and More
As I was clearing out my backpack from last week's final one-day camp of the summer - and, likely, the final one-day camp in July ever - I ripped out the pages of my notebook to put together with my other notes for safekeeping. While doing so, I found two tidbits that I had written down that I did not include in my post-camp BUZZ. Now, after a couple more Conversations this week, I felt like I could take those notes, add them to these, and throw together a quick "What I'm Hearing" on a few hot topics. Let's begin.
Indiana Fever Fans Roast Christie Sides After Viral Interaction With Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever returned to practice after a week-long hiatus during the WNBA break for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Following the Fever's practice on Wednesday, Clark was seen speaking with head coach Christie Sides. Sides and Clark were sitting down on the sideline, sharing ...
Pennsylvania State Police announces State Trooper’s off-duty death
(WHTM)– Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Peter K. Conforti recently passed away while off duty, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. Conforti enlisted with the State Police and graduated from the Academy as part of the 146th graduating class in 2016. He was originally assigned to Troop H in Harrisburg and continued to serve in Troop […]
Pennsylvania judges to hear arguments against a mail-in ballot requirement
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania will hear arguments on a lawsuit that challenges the handwritten date requirement on mail-in ballots Thursday. The requirement disqualifies a ballot if the handwritten date on the return envelope is missing or incorrect. The lawsuit, which represents nine advocacy organizations, including...
Is Buca di Beppo near me still open? Chain shuts down 13 restaurant locations
Buca di Beppo shut down 13 locations this week that have been struggling to stay afloat amid economic pressures since the COVID pandemic. The restaurant chain is one of many businesses that have had to close their doors, such as Cracker Barrel, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster, Applebee's, Outback Steakhouse, Mod Pizza, Hooters and many more.
PA Turnpike to launch open road tolling on eastern portion of system in January 2025
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission officially announced July 24 plans to convert its tolling system to Open Road Tolling east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension in January 2025. This caps a 15-year transition to further meet customers’ expectations for safe, convenient and seamless travel. “The advent of Open...
‘Has normal hobbies’: Pa. man rents billboard for dates | Today in Pa.
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Auditors find 'concerning inconsistencies' in Pennsylvania bridge inspections
Pennsylvania transportation officials aren’t reliably following their own rules for filing bridge inspection reports, resulting in “concerning inconsistencies” in these critical reviews, state auditors said Tuesday. PennDOT inspection documentation varied based on where the bridges were located and who was scrutinizing them, Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor said during a news conference announcing...
‘Strong industry headwinds’ lead to bankruptcy for Guardian Healthcare
Brockway, PA-based Guardian Healthcare has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company, founded in 1995, operates 23 skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, as well as three senior living communities and an in-house pharmacy. “Strong industry headwinds in recent years caused financial challenges for many skilled nursing...