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More funding for home repair program left out of state budget despite high demand
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. — A popular program that helps Pennsylvania homeowners with the cost of essential repairs did not receive more funding in this year’s state budget, despite overwhelming demand in many counties. Almost 18,200 homeowners who applied for help...
AG shuts down Pennsylvania drug lab with arrest of parents — $200K in narcotics found
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A DMT and THC drug lab in Pennsylvania was shut down after two parents were arrested for running it — and the children were at home. Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrests of Drew Divelbliss, 36, and Lauren Divelbliss, 40, after a raid on their home in Eighty […]
Beer News: More Beer Jargon Explained / Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws
A craft brewery in Ohio is suing Pennsylvania over discriminatory beer laws. Weve that, “Words to Drink By” and more. Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws. On July 17, Urban Artifact, a Cincinnati brewery dedicated to fruit beers filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania alleging discriminatory...
PA’s No. 1 recruit confirms Lasch Bash visit, excited for another look at ‘top-notch’ Penn State football program
The Penn State football team is looking to make a huge impression on several top prospects this weekend at the annual Lasch Bash. One of those prospects who has been a confirmed attendee is the No. 1 prospect in Pennsylvania in the 2026 recruiting class Kevin Brown. As the Nittany Lions look to inch closer to looking up the top prospect in PA.
Barcode swap fails, woman charged
Hemlock Township, Pa. — A woman allegedly swapped barcodes on clothing at Walmart in an effort to lower her checkout total. An investigation into a June 28 theft led police to Barbara Ann Ercolino, of Danville, according to Hemlock Township Police Officer Craig Johnson. The 60-year-old Ercolino managed to avoid paying $78 to Walmart by swapping the bar codes, Johnson added. Ercolino is being charged with retail theft and defiant trespassing. She is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing with Judge Doug Brewer at the end of August. No bail is listed for Ercolino. Docket sheet
Police: FedEx driver robbed in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — An investigation is underway after a FedEx driver says he was robbed in Wilkes-Barre. The driver told police he was making a delivery on Kidder Street Tuesday afternoon when three men forcibly stole the packages he was holding and ran away.
Concert previews of Hana Vu, Beartooth, 10cc and more [Seven in Seven]
Welcome to “Seven in Seven,” where each week in this space we’ll be taking a look at shows coming to the region over the next week. As always, whether your musical tastes are rock and roll, jazz, heavy metal, R&B, singer-songwriter or indie, there’ll always be something to check out. Here’s seven of the best on the docket for the week of July 26, 2024:
Vehicle crashes into pole reported in Lebanon City
LEBANON, Pa. — A vehicle struck a pole in Lebanon County Wednesday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The crash was reported in the 1100 block of Walnut Street near 12th Street in Lebanon City. It's in the area of Gamelot Cleaners. Slowdowns are expected in...
PECO Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day
PECO lineworkers ensure service reliability for 1.7 million customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Each year on July 10, PECO joins utilities across the country to honor lineworkers who work tirelessly to provide our customers with the safe, reliable energy service they depend on to power their lives. We recognize the lineworkers...
New Bill Aims to Improve Federal Subcontracting for Small Businesses
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Ensuring Efficiency and Fairness in Federal Subcontracting Act to enhance opportunities for small businesses in federal subcontracting. This legislation targets the removal of barriers that hinder small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses from securing federal subcontracts. These barriers include unclear subcontracting guidelines, inadequate regulatory oversight ensuring equal opportunities, and limited exposure to subcontracting opportunities.
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