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Agriculture Department warns consumers to discard contaminated raw milk from Meadow View Jerseys Dairy
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns consumers to immediately discard Meadow View Jerseys brand raw milk purchased between August 5 and 12, 2024, with a sell-by date of August 19, 2024. Routine testing for pathogens confirmed that the milk was contaminated with Shigatoxin-producing E. coli bacteria. Milk was sold in...
Why Wilson Area, 10 other school districts got an extra Pa. funding boost this year
The centerpiece of this year’s state budget is a historic $1.1 billion increase in funding to Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools, with a large chunk of that going to ensuring the state’s poorest schools are more adequately funded. The new spending is largely in response to a Commonwealth Court ruling that found Pennsylvania’s school funding system to be unconstitutionally inequitable.
When do central Pennsylvania students head back to school? Here's a county-by-county list
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — As the days continue to fly off the calendar, students—and parents—across central Pennsylvania are gearing up for back-to-school season. With so many public school districts across the Commonwealth, here's a list of back-to-school dates for central Pa.'s 10 counties:. Adams County. Bermudian Springs...
Reading could become third Pennsylvania city to ban ghost guns after court ruling
READING – The Reading City Council took a historic step Monday to ban the sale or transfer of so-called ghost guns — unserialized firearms made from parts, kits or 3D-printed pieces that can be sold without background checks. The ordinance was introduced with little fanfare or discussion, before a small audience of less than five. But […]
2024 Mid-Penn Keystone football preview: picks, predictions and preseason MVPs
High school football is back in Pennsylvania. And as the preseason unfolds, Mid-Penn Conference teams are hitting camp ahead of kickoff this month. The Mid-Penn Keystone Division will be a little more open in 2024 with the departures of perennial power Bishop McDevitt and Cedar Cliff, the two having moved up to the Commonwealth as the Mid-Penn realigned from five divisions to four.
Pa. residents back EV tax credits, fuel efficiency rules, actions to lower healthcare costs: survey
There is bipartisan support among Pennsylvanians to keep tax credits for electric vehicles and federal fuel efficiency requirements, says a new survey that could boost Democratic hopes here and in other presidential battleground states. As part of its Swing Six Issues Surveys project, the University of Maryland’s Program for Public...
Countdown to kickoff: Changes made to WPIAL football playoff format
Aug. 13—This is the first year of a new two-year cycle for scheduling, conference alignment and playoff formats in all high school sports in the WPIAL and PIAA. When it comes to district football, there will be four teams that qualify for the playoffs in Class 6A, 12 in 5A, eight in 4A, 12 in 3A, 13 in 2A and 16 in A. The playoffs will begin Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2, except in Class 6A, ...
Will Pa. be getting rid of yearly car inspections?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Legislation introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate could get rid of yearly car inspections for good. Introduced by Senator Marty Flynn (Lackawanna and Luzerne) in Aug. 2023, the legislation calls for the modernization of vehicle inspections across the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania, which is the birthplace of vehicle safety inspections, is one of only 14 […]
Democratic State Rep. Mike Sturla ends reelection bid, announces retirement later this year
When state Rep. Mike Sturla, the second longest-serving lawmaker in the House, announced his retirement this week, it came as a surprise to House Education Committee Chairperson Peter Schweyer, who has been working with him since last fall on the Basic Education Funding Commission. “He is passionate. This is a guy who cares about kids, […]
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Central Pennsylvania organizations receive funding for tree planting
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Giant Company and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has announced that 32 organizations, including some in Central Pennsylvania, were awarded funds to support tree planting projects. A total of $108,243 was awarded to organizations as part of the 2024 Healing the Planet grant program. Central Pennsylvania counties that will be receiving funding include […]
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