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Most U.S. adults don’t know they can fight insurance denials, new study finds
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Despite laws in states like Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware that aim to ensure people have access to affordable health care services, research shows that patients still receive unexpected medical bills and face insurance denials — and few of them choose to take action.
Pa. teachers ‘breaking the bank’ on school supplies
According to the National Education Association (NEA), most teachers are still shelling out hundreds of dollars out of their own pocket for classroom school supplies. Now, a recent study has pegged teachers in Pennsylvania among those paying the most. CouponBirds — which is described by its “About Us” section as...
National Building Arts Center In Sauget’s Executive Director Allen Takes New Role At West Virginia University
SAUGET – Michael Allen, Executive Director of the National Building Arts Center (NBAC) in Sauget, Illinois, has accepted the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of History at West Virginia University effective July 31. NBAC Board President Mike Jackson will assume the title of Interim Director pending a full search for Allen’s replacement.
Shapiro administration awards over $15 million for rural electric grid
Harrisburg, Pa. — The electric grid in Pennsylvania is getting a boost thanks to more than $15 million in grants through DEP. The 2024 Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grants (PA GRG) funding will improve grid reliability in mostly rural counties across the state. “The impacts of these targeted investments across the Commonwealth are clear; power outages will be prevented and outage time when they occur will be reduced,” said DEP Acting...
Officials encourage more registered voters in PA to serve as poll workers in 2024 election
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- With the 2024 presidential election just a little over three months away, officials are encouraging registered voters in Pennsylvania to sign up and serve as poll workers. "Elections are something that we should be celebrating," Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Al Schmidt said. "This is not something we should be dreading." On the day before National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Schmidt and Philly officials want more Pennsylvanians to step up and safeguard a free and fair election in November."And it is so encouraging to have people come up, to have people stand up to either serve as a...
PA State Police announce death of trooper
Pennsylvania State Police have announced the death of one of their troopers. Officials say Peter K. Conforti died while off-duty. He served with Troop L in the Hamburg area. Conforti was with state police since April, 2016.
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...
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