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Accessible to all? Pennsylvania’s Capitol an obstacle course for many citizens living with disabilities
Inside and outside of the state’s 117-year-old Capitol, beauty eclipses accessibility for many government workers and visitors, said Pam Auer, a Harrisburg resident who frequents the building to advocate for people with disabilities living in the commonwealth. Auer was born with spina bifida, a condition that begins before birth...
Montour County hires new Director of Veterans Affairs
Danville, Pa. — Montour County has a new person in charge of serving veterans in the county. Dale Myers was hired Tuesday. He is a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran and will oversee the department that helps vets access services and get assistance. Montour County Commissioners this week approved the hiring of the new Director of Veterans Affairs and the $26,000 annual salary. He replaces Tim Wright, who recently resigned for personal reasons. Myers, a Danville resident, will start today.
Deadly crash in Schuylkill County
MINERSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL CO. (WOLF) — One woman is dead following a crash Friday morning in Minersville. According to Skook News, police say the crash occured in the area of Sunbury Road and River Street. 85 year-old Dolores Ostrowsky was the passenger of the vehicle traveling west on on the Seltzer Highway.
Three dirt bike riders wanted for alleged reckless driving
POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for three dirt bike riders after they say the trio were recklessly driving in residential areas. On July 4, the Pocono Township Police Department saw three dirt bikes driving recklessly on Route 611. Officers tried to pull the group over when they realized the vehicles were unregistered. Instead […]
Gun violence prevention group says PA gun laws rank "middle of the pack"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The FBI told CBS News the AR-style rifle used by the shooter in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was legally purchased by and registered to the shooter's father. Gun legislation is both complex and controversial and the laws change from state to state. Assault rifles, like the one used to shoot Trump, are banned in nine states, including New Jersey and Delaware."This is just a fact here in Pennsylvania, and in many states, those rifles are legal to buy," Josh Fleitman, the campaign director with CeaseFire PA, said. "They were federally banned for 10...
Pottsville Man in Custody Following Hours Long Standoff
A man is in custody following a standoff early Sunday morning in Pottsville. In the early hours of Sunday, July 14, 2024, Pottsville Police responded to an incident involving an armed individual at 817 West Race Street. According to authorities, the incident began around 4:00 am when City Police were...
Brandywine Valley’s trail system in Pa. and Del. set for new additions and closures
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A comprehensive review of Brandywine Valley Park has revealed the need to revamp the park’s trail system. Officials say the trail, spanning 1,300 acres in northern Delaware...
State budget passage paves way for Erie's pursuit of CRIZ to spur economic development
Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget for 2024-25 is poised to jump-start the city of Erie’s stalled effort to secure a statewide designation that allows certain tax revenues generated by businesses to be used to fund development. That’s the message conveyed by Erie Mayor Joe Schember, State Sen. Dan Laughlin of Millcreek Township, R-49th...
Target’s New Store Openings in July
Locations in California, Missouri and Pennsylvania are part of retailer’s plan to build 300+ new stores in next decade. Mass retailer Target Corp. is adding to its nearly 2,000-store network with the opening of three new locations in California, Missouri and Pennsylvania on July 21. Target will open a...
Navigating Early Childhood Nutrition And How A Plant Closure Is Affecting A PA City, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, from allergies to introducing solids, the first few years of a child’s life have a surprising number of decisions for parents to make. In our latest entry of “Now What? A Series on Parenting,” Chris Schulz talks with Isabela Negrin, an assistant professor of pediatrics at WVU Medicine, about the ins and outs of early childhood nutrition.
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