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Report: Pa. State Police Pull Over Drivers at Similar Rates Regardless of a Driver’s Race
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 — Pennsylvania State Police pulled drivers over at about the same rate regardless of the motorists’ race or ethnicity, according to a study of traffic stops made in 2023. Released last week, the analysis by criminologist Robin Engel and other data scientists also found little discrepancy in the outcomes of traffic stops, noting negligible differences in the rate of arrest, citations and warnings across racial and ethnic groups. The study did find a small difference...
Sheetz or Wawa: VP nominee Walz weighs in on the Pennsylvania debate
(WTAJ) — Sheetz or Wawa? It’s a decades-long debate here in Pennsylvania, however, Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz somehow skirted around the topic. Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, was at a breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention when the “War of Convenience Stores” came up, according to Delaware Online. […]
State leaders asking Shapiro Administration to give them more tools to fight drug overdoses
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) – Pennsylvania leaders are calling on the Shapiro Administration to give them more tools to fight and prevent opioid deaths. Pennsylvania has a standing order that allows first responders to use the life-saving drug, Narcan for when a person overdoses. “The standing order was written a long time ago. There was only one […]
Trump taps ‘alternate’ elector Bill Bachenberg as Republican Electoral College member
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School year starts in some central Pa. districts with ‘no cellphone’ policies
If you’re worried your kids spend too much time scrolling on their smartphones, you’re not the only one. Following a national trend, some central Pennsylvania school districts are eliminating cellphones in classrooms to give students a mental health break, enhance communication skills, and reduce classroom distractions. If you...
Pennsylvania college students should get delayed aid awards in September; PHEAA ‘hopeful next year will be smoother’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Normally, college students would know by now how much financial aid they’re getting for the new school year. That, in turn, would normally come after filling out Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, as early as Oct. 1 of nearly a year earlier. PHEAA, Pennsylvania’s centralized grant agency, would […]
Hopewell HS Boys Soccer Earn Solid 3-1 Win Over Freedom
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP– The exciting thing about watch the 2024 Hopewell HS Boys’ soccer team is that the foundation is there. The Vikings roster has talent, they have a few potential game-breakers, they have young players with high ceilings and have a great young coach in Nathan Richter. The...
Penn State Extension Master Watershed tree and shrub sale for fundraising
The Penn State Extension's Master Watershed program is holding its fifth annual native tree and shrub sale this fall as a fundraiser to support watershed activities, and to promote healthy watersheds. Scientists have found that trees benefit the environment, provide support for birds, insects and other wildlife, as well as...
Pennsylvania's run ends in Little League World Series after 3-1 loss
Evan Taveras struck out 12 Pennsylvania batters in five and two-thirds innings, and Hawaii made two runs in the first inning stand up for a 3-1 Little League World Series victory on Wednesday. That loss eliminated Council Rock Newtown from the tournament. The Bucks County team, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region,...
One year later: Memorial honoring fallen Pennsylvania firefighter unveiled
A volunteer doesn’t ask why. They go because they’re called to help someone in need. That’s exactly what North East firefighter Shawn Giles was doing one year ago when he was killed by a speeding car ignoring the safety perimeter at an accident. “His ultimate sacrifice saved lives a year ago, including my own. We […]
Shapiro: Trump has no credibility to speak on antisemitism
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) slammed former President Trump on Monday, saying that he has no credibility to speak about antisemitism. Shapiro was on the shortlist to be Vice President Harris’s running mate in the weeks before she announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) would join her ticket. On Monday, MSNBC’s Joy Reid asked him…
Commission On Poverty Meeting In Johnstown
A Pennsylvania State official visiting Johnstown for a special meeting Tonight. Reporter Baylee Wojcik was there and tells us what he wants residents to know. The Commission On Poverty in Johnstown held a meeting with Pennsylvania State Auditor General Timothy Defoor Tuesday Evening. He says he wants residents to understand the importance of financial literacy.
Penn State Altoona to present ‘They Call Me Q’ Sept. 4
ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona will host a performance of "They Call Me Q" at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. "They Call Me Q" tells the story of a girl from Bombay growing up...
Pennsylvania Man Beats Neighbor Because He Was Having an Alleged Affair with Mom
ADDISON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man is in custody after allegedly assaulting his neighbor in what police describe as a violent outburst driven by accusations involving the defendant’s mother.…
Altoona Church hosting 17th Annual Neighborhood Block Party
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Second Avenue Church in Altoona is hosting their 17th Annual Neighborhood Block Party. The party will be on Saturday, August 24th from 11am to 3pm at Second Avenue Church located at 130 2nd Avenue in Altoona! The cost is $3 for all day fun!
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