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PSU tuition increases approved; Budget resolves $44.5 million deficit
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) – Penn State’s budget – increasing tuition 2-4% for University Park students – and resolving the University’s budget deficit was approved, but with dissent from some board members Friday. Board of Trustee members voted to approve the proposed Education and General budget that resolves the University’s budget deficit by the summer of […]
DoD Requiring New ID for Retired Military
JULY 22, 2024 – Beginning in 2026, the legacy Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card will no longer be accepted for access to benefits, privileges, or DoD bases. According to the DoD Common Access Card website, USID cards are issued to retired military and Reserve members, dependent family members of uniformed Service members, and other eligible individuals in accordance with DoD policy. On July 31, 2020, the DoD started issuing the Next Generation USID cards at select DoD ID card facilities with a phased implementation for all facilities which was completed in December that year.
New officers elected to lead the PA Fish and Boat Commission board
(WJET/WFXP) — New officers have been promoted to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission board, according to a release. Daniel Pastore, the vice president for PFBC and commissioner for District 1, was elected as the board’s president. He will replace current President William Gibney, of Honesdale, Wayne County. He was previously appointed as District 1’s commissioner […]
New PA law would help level the playing field for large, small pharmacies
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a bill into law that looks to help independent pharmacies. State Representative Pat Harkins joined state Rep. Jessica Benham on Monday at Medicap Pharmacy in Erie. The purpose of the visit was to showcase the new law they said would help make the system...
WPAL DuBois For More Teams and Folks Interested In Supporting, Donating, or Volunteering For 2nd Annual “Kick The Stigma” Wellness Festival’s Kickball Tournament To Be Held This Saturday (July 27th)
DuBois, PA – Local providers and businesses are delighted to announce the launch of registration for the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Day of Wellness this summer! Set against the picturesque backdrop of DuBois City Park, this year’s festivities will unfold on Saturday, July 27th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the “Kick The Stigma” Day of Wellness Festival.
No Injuries Reported In Northern Cambria House Fire
We begin with in Cambria County, crews this Morning rushing to a house fire in Northern Cambria. Flames broke out at a home on the 400 Block of Juniper Street just after 6 am. Officials with the Hope Fire Company say they arrived to flames shooting out of the second floor and attic but had the fire knocked down within minutes.
Here’s How Delaware County Purchasing Power Compares to Rest of Pennsylvania for 2024
Delaware County's purchasing power still looks good in 2024 compared to the rest of Pennsylvania. Compared to everyone else in Pennsylvania, the purchasing power of Delaware County residents is in the top 10, but neighbors in Chester, Bucks, and Montgomery County are able to buy a bit more with their dollars, according to SmartAsset’s 2024 Cost of Living calculator.
Pa. has the roughest time with these SAT words, study finds
Remember the SATs, and the hours that went into studying for (or agonizing over) the different sections of the exam, all while thinking your entire life hinged on this one test?. Remember the vocabulary you’d have to study, along with all that other stuff? Well, if you’re a Pennsylvania resident,...
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