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Pa. extends human influenza testing into summer amid bird flu outbreak
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Pennsylvania health officials are directing hospitals, health offices and medical providers to test sick patients for influenza throughout the summer beyond the typical winter season. Although flu activity...
Great PA News Quiz: Biden Questions, Capitol Cybercrime and Shapiro Rolls Out the Welcome Signs
In this week’s news quiz: The fallout from a Pennsylvania radio interview with President Joe Biden, email threat forces evacuation of state Capitol and Gov. Josh Shapiro rolls out the welcome signs. As always, let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen (newsletters@spotlightpa.org) with a heads up. And good luck! BEFORE YOU GO… If you learned something from this article, pay it forward and contribute to Spotlight PA at spotlightpa.org/donate. Spotlight PA is funded by foundations and readers like you who are committed to accountability journalism that gets results. The post Great PA News Quiz: Biden Questions, Capitol Cybercrime and Shapiro Rolls Out the Welcome Signs appeared first on StateCollege.com.
State budget done: Education, tax reforms take center stage
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s $47.6 billion budget became law late Thursday, a full 11 days past due. It’s chock-full of new education and human services spending, tax and regulatory reforms for businesses, and an infusion into mass transit systems that continue to hemorrhage money postpandemic. Flanked by Democratic leaders in the House and Senate, Gov. Josh Shapiro credited himself for “bringing people together to deliver bipartisan results” before signing...
Frisco's Chicken Announces Closure Of ALL Locations
Frisco's Chicken had the following sign posted on its doors on Friday afternoon:. "Frisco's Fans, it is with a heavy heart that we share that we are closing our doors indefinitely. Although we have elected to close, a group of our team has refused to stop working and will be selling through our inventory until it is gone at our Lancaster and Mount Joy locations. These sales will be cash only and all proceeds will go to our staff. We cannot thank you all for the love and support along our journey."
Nothing Bundt Cakes opening in Dauphin County
A Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise is expanding this weekend to Dauphin County with its sweet inventory. Owner Karyn Reber-Hummer said she’s opening the shop on Saturday at 5076 Jonestown Road at the Colonial Commons shopping center in Lower Paxton Township. This marks the second location for Reber-Hummer, who opened...
Excessive heat watch affecting part of Pennsylvania Monday and Tuesday
An excessive heat watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 5:40 a.m. valid from Monday noon until Tuesday 8 p.m. for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. The weather service adds, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 degrees...
DNC rolling out battleground billboards tying Trump to Project 2025
The Democratic National Committee is launching billboards that link former President Donald Trump to the controversial Project 2025 policy agenda. The billboards will be displayed in English and Spanish in Philadelphia and other cities in battleground states. Trump has said he is not connected with the plan, created by the...
Danville teacher climbs trees to raise awareness for Pa.'s forests
Van Wagner hiked a half mile up the Susquehanna Trail at Elk Mountain Ski Resort to the highest point in Susquehanna County. The slope was green, no snow. Not a cloud in the blue sky at 2,700 feet elevation. Wagner looked for a tree to climb. "I've spent my life...
Illinois lawmakers react to shooting at Trump Rally in Pennsylvania
CHICAGO (CBS) -- There was a swift reaction Saturday night from Illinois and national lawmakers as the country learns more about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.Illinois lawmakers took their thoughts, prayers, and concerns to social media. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Governor JB Prtizker said that violence is not the answer in our Democracy." Senator Dick Durbin agreed that political violence is never acceptable. While keeping the former president, those injured, and the person killed in his thoughts, he thanked law enforcement for keeping thousands in attendance safe. Senator Tammy Duckworth also released a statement, saying in...
3rd heat wave of summer rolling in to already-scorched Lehigh Valley
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Here we go again. Get ready for another round of extreme heat starting Sunday and continuing through the week. A heat advisory and excessive heat watch will be in effect for the Lehigh Valley and southeastern Pennsylvania. The heat advisory from the National Weather Service will be...
Pa Game Commission announces changes for mentored hunting, land purchases
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met on Friday, July 12, and are highlighting several changes that residents may be affected by. Some of the most notable things are a new change to how adults can accompany additional hunters, the growth of the state game land system, a proposal to decrease the […]
Hunting lobbyist: Game Commission puts itself 'in political peril'
(The Center Square) — Months after an abrupt resignation at the Pennsylvania Game Commission led to the swift appointment of a new executive director, those invested in the agency’s future told its leaders to heed warning signs and improve their communication with the public. During the public comment period of the commission’s meeting on Friday, hunters aired their long-standing complaints about Sunday hunting, advice on improving land acquisitions and game lands, and ideas for better management. ...
Cabalar Meat Co. | A butcher-turned-burger joint
LANCASTER, Pa. — Cabalar Meat Co. serves burgers fresh from the butcher. That's because they are the butcher. The Lancaster eatery serves up both cooked sandwiches and meat to take home to prepare and eat. It focuses on local connections, making most of its toppings in house and sourcing its buns from a Lancaster bakery.
ESPN analyst ranks Penn State football in his preseason top 10
As we approach the 2024 college football season, it’s time for analysts around the country to start ranking the top teams. Penn State football is expected to land in the top 25, but it’s the rationale that’s provided by each analyst that makes you a believer. Recently, Greg McElroy of ESPN released his preseason rankings where the Nittany Lions landed in the top ten.
Dee Neff to retire as Annville Free Library director, reflects on 35-plus year career
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Local Republicans react to shooting at Trump rally
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Millions of people across the country are reacting to the shooting at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania Saturday. Republican delegate Debbie Foertsch says she was in her hotel room in when she saw the shooting on television. She says the violence on display was unbelievable. Chairman of the Vanderburgh County […]
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