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A new national spotlight shines on Josh Shapiro’s contested environmental record
It was supposed to be a triumphant moment. Five months ago, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro traveled to a union hall in Scranton to announce a new energy plan his administration touted as a “bold vision for Pennsylvania’s energy future.” But his speech was interrupted with a searing question from a resident of a Pennsylvania town that became […]
Final high school softball rankings for 2024
Record: 22-5. Accomplishments: PIAA 4A semifinalist, District 11 4A runner-up, Colonial League champion. Accomplishments: PIAA 6A qualifier, District 11 6A champion, EPC quarterfinalist. 3. Freedom. Record: 18-7. Accomplishments: PIAA 6A qualifier, District 11 6A runner-up, EPC quarterfinalist. 4. Nazareth. Record: 20-5. Accomplishments: District 11 6A semifinalist, EPC champion. 5. Emmaus.
Maryland overcomes big deficit, evens Big 26 Baseball Classic series with Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania seemed poised to again take down Maryland at the Big 26 Baseball Classic before the visitors roared back. Overcoming a 6-0 deficit, Maryland evened the three-game series at FNB Field, erupting for six runs in the bottom of the sixth to collect a 9-8 decision. If you purchase a...
Shapiro pumps up central Pa. Democrats for ‘Harris/TBD’ ticket
If there are talent scouts out there who watch and rate the daily performances of the aspiring running mates for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in this ticket-forming time, let’s just say Gov. Josh Shapiro put down some pretty good tape Saturday. Headlining the first Harris for President...
$20 Million Approved for Laptop Distribution to Boost Internet Access in Pennsylvania
In a decisive move to expand digital access, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has approved the allocation of $20 million for the purchase of over 14,000 laptops. The decision, made unanimously on Thursday, aims to distribute these laptops to libraries, schools, municipalities, and various organizations throughout the state. Julia...
A flurry of grant money is flowing to the Philly region for environmental projects
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. A surge of federal money for environmental justice and climate action is flowing to the...
Leeper Woman Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Daughter After Finding Empty Alcohol Container
FARMINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Leeper woman was arrested on Thursday afternoon for allegedly assaulting her daughter after she found an empty alcohol container in her room. Court documents show Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 35-year-old Lindsay Nicole Sears, of Leeper, in District Judge Timothy P. Schill’s office on Friday, July 26.
A round-up of Kennywood mascots past and present
If you’ve been to Kennywood this season, you might have noticed some new larger-than-life characters around the park. As part of its 125th anniversary, Kennywood brought two mascots out of retirement: Jeeters, a fluffy pink creature in a green bandana and Grapes of Wrath esque hat, and Colonel Bimbo Fraudwater, a mustachioed clown-man wearing a blue hat and most of a striped barbershop quartet suit.
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