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ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Pittsburgh neurologist Wesley Kerr was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at the age of 35. He’d recently moved with his wife and two young sons from California to take a fellowship at the University of Michigan, and work was stressful. ...
Heat wave to burn into next week; how hot will it be
You shouldn't stash the sunscreen just yet, as the record heat that broiled much of the country earlier this summer rolled through the Fourth of July holiday weekend and will continue well into next week. Much of the Mid-Atlantic region is under a heat advisory issued by the National Weather...
Gov. Shapiro wanted to regulate skill games in this year's budget, but talks aren’t going well
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — An effort to tax a lucrative and legally iffy gaming sector appears to be in jeopardy amid Pennsylvania budget talks, potentially threatening a funding stream that could have been a bargaining chip during negotiations. At the...
Some communities are pushing back on an effort by a Lehigh Valley lawmaker to fix the affordable housing crisis
Jeffery Ayers has lived in Moore Township for more than 60 years. He has seen the Northampton County community grow, but it mostly remains a patchwork of farms and small villages. As chair of the Moore Township Zoning Board, he’s well aware of the growing development in the Lehigh Valley and is sympathetic to the region’s housing shortage. However, he considers the township to be unique, with ...
Heat index could reach over 105 degrees in some areas of Tri-State on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Tri-State area for Friday afternoon and early evening due to excessive heat conditions in which the heat index could reach up to 106 to 109 degrees in some areas. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8...
Mohegan Pennsylvania Player Scoops Up $642K Jackpot
A lucky visitor of the Mohegan Pennsylvania casino resort has struck gold, winning a jackpot of more than $642,000. The life-changing prize was won thanks to a side bet that increased the player’s chance of hitting the jackpot. The winner, casino officials said, was a man from Plains Township....
GOP turns the spotlight on Sen. Bob Casey's family ties in key Pennsylvania race
Bob Casey Jr. rode a wave of reform to the U.S. Senate in 2006, standing out with other Democrats who vowed to end a culture of scandal and self-dealing in Washington, D.C. A fixture of Pennsylvania politics whose late father had served as governor, Casey unveiled an ethics plan at the restaurant formerly owned by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. He later seethed over an ad in which his Republican opponent questioned his integrity.
Longer happy hours in Pennsylvania? This bill would make that happen | Today in Pa.
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Farm Community Celebrates Horsepower Farming at Horse Progress Days
GORDONVILLE, Pa. — It’s like no other summer event, be it showcase, fair or expo. Horse Progress Days is held on a working farm and is set up in a cornfield left fallow for the expected 30,000 people who will find their way to the Levi Fisher Farm today and Saturday.
‘Harmful algae’ closes swimming area at Gifford Pinchot State Park
Harmful algae conditions closed swimming at Quaker Race beach in Gifford Pinchot State Park on Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced. The closure will be in effect until the water is deemed acceptable by test results, according to the DCNR. Other activities on or near...
Pennsylvania firework laws and safety tips to keep you and your family safe during the Fourth
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Official shows and individuals alike will light up the skies with fireworks across Pennsylvania tonight, and officials are urging everyone to follow state laws. While the holiday is a fantastic time to celebrate independence with family and friends, it’s important to remember Pennsylvania fireworks laws to keep people safe. According to the […]
Firefighter honored for decades of dedication
In May, the Lancaster County Fireman's Association (LCFA) chose Paul Thomas of the Conestoga Volunteer Fire Company as a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for 2024. During the annual LCFA meeting on June 1, Thomas was presented with the award to recognize more than 50 years of service as an active member of the Conestoga Volunteer Fire Company and his dedication to making the community a safer place.
Back-to-school giveaway slated
Carl Edwards, director of development and ministries with CrossNet Ministries, and Corrine Horning, the new community events and outreach manager for the ministry, are working together on the annual school supply giveaway program they call 2024 Backpack Program. This year's event will be held at the CrossNet Ministries Youth Center,...
Fort Indiantown Gap announces trainings, possible increased noise levels
FT. INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. (WHTM) — Residents near Fort Indiantown Gap could hear increase noise through July as training is conducted. The installation issued a public notice for two training exercises to be held later this month. Demolition training is scheduled for July 9 to 12 between 7 a.m....
York County Lotto Player Pays $2, Becomes Millionaire
The lucky player earned the seven-figure prize by matching all five white balls pulled in the Wednesday, July 3 drawing, said lotto reps. The vendor, Royal Farms at 933 Broad Street in Delta, will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. It's the second winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket...
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