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'The squeeze is on' as Pennsylvania loses rural pharmacies
(The Center Square) — Nationally, the disappearance of independent pharmacies creates access deserts in rural areas and Pennsylvania has not been spared. An analysis by the Rural Policy Research Institute found that 10 rural independent pharmacies have closed their doors in Pennsylvania and only one opened from 2018 to 2023. The institute, based out of the University of Iowa, found that the number of retail pharmacies fell by 4% in...
State System of Higher Education recommends interim chancellor
Aug. 29—The chair of the State System of Higher Education Board of Governors intends to recommend Christopher Fiorentino, retired president of West Chester University, as interim system chancellor while a search for Daniel Greenstein's successor is conducted. Cynthia Shapira notified students, faculty and staff at the 10 state-owned universities in a message sent Thursday morning. She noted ...
Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $1 million unclaimed, set to expire
(WHTM) – A Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball ticket worth $1 million, as well as two other Powerball prizes, are set to expire in the near future. The $1 million ticket was sold in Philadelphia by United Food Market on East Walnut Lane for the October 4, 2023, drawing. The ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn, 9-35-54-63-64, to win $1 million, less applicable withholding.
Pennsylvania families face challenges finding affordable child care
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The challenges of child care brought Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to Roxborough on Thursday. It's an issue that hits close to home for him."I'm a new dad to a soon-to-be 1-year-old next week, so I'm in this just with you, trying to go through what's right for my daughter," Davis said.Davis has made several stops across the state as the co-chair of the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission, also known as ELIC, looking to find out how the state can help parents and providers. One ELIC commissioner said parents face three challenges when it comes to...
State Representatives write resolution on televised Steelers games, seeking fan input
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Two Pennsylvania State Representatives are looking to help Pittsburgh Steelers fans who want to watch their team play, but are out of the coverage zone. Dauphin County lawmakers Dave Madsen and Justin Fleming have written a resolution that would call for fan input on where...
Massive $71K theft ring targeting Pennsylvania grocery stores taken down: AG
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A massive retail theft ring that targeted grocery stores across nine Pennsylvania counties has ended, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Monday. Dozens of charges have been brought against five people — three of which are in custody — for their involvement in the more than $71,000 theft ring. Marlin Polanco, 19, […]
Sunshine Brigade brings smiles to St. Marys community
ST. MARYS, Pa. (WTAJ) — A group in Elk County is working to bring smiles to their community through acts of kindness. Those acts go a long way. Just ask the ladies at Goetz’s Flowers in St. Marys who just recently got a gift that made them smile. “They brought us a little sun catcher,” […]
Seneca Resources Donates Laptops to Local Volunteer Program
BROOKVILLE, Pa. – Seneca Resources donated 15 laptops to Community Action, Inc.’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The IRS’s VITA program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals generally making less than $60,000 per year, including individuals with disabilities or who speak limited English. In the spring of 2024, VITA volunteers completed 2,009 tax returns for 2023 resulting in over $1.7 million in refunds to residents of Clarion and Jefferson Counties.
Aug. 29 VB Recaps: DCC tops Ridgway; Slippery Rock Beats Mohawk in Match that Saw all Five Sets go to Extra Points; Recaps from both D9/D10
RIDGWAY, Pa. – Marina Hanes had 26 set assists and two kills to lead DuBois Central Catholic to a 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-16) win at Ridgway. Brooklynn Baumer led the Lady Cardinals with nine kills while Jillian Morgan added seven kills. Ella Elensky also had eight aces and four...
Altoona church to host ministry for single moms
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Faith Baptist Church of Altoona will begin a ministry for single moms beginning in September. Starting Wednesday, Sept. 4, meetings will take place at the church (15 40th St). At the start of every meeting a free dinner will be provided to all moms and their children at 6:30 p.m. […]
LION Bash returns: State College community celebrates with music, food, activities
The annual Living In One Neighborhood (LION) Bash returned to the streets of State College this year on Thursday evening, bringing in Penn State students, local residents and community organizations for the festivities. The event was a combination of a resource fair and block party spanning the 100, 200 and...
Donald Trump campaigns in Johnstown, marking return to Western Pennsylvania
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Former President Donald Trump made a campaign stop in Western Pennsylvania on Friday. Trump, the Republican nominee for president, visited Johnstown for a rally at 1st Summit Arena. Trump campaigns in Johnstown: Watch the report above. Following Friday's rally, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will be in...
Saint Francis celebrates opening of new aviation education center on campus
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — On Thursday, Saint Francis University held a ribbon-cutting and “building blessing” ceremony for its aviation education center. Faculty, trustees, elected officials, and the wider St. Francis community met for the opening ceremony for the newest building on campus. The new building is,...
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