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DCNR firefighting crew returns from western wildfires
(WHTM) — Some of Pennsylvania’s wildland firefighters are back in the Keystone State after battling flames out west. They returned home around 10 a.m.. The firefighters are either part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry or a participating volunteer fire department. They help so many out west, but officials say […]
Fetterman skipping DNC after list of rifts with Democratic colleagues
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) will not attend the Democratic National Convention this week, though he denied his decision was over his disagreements with his party’s peers over his stance on Israel. The Pennsylvania senator insisted the announcement has nothing to do with his pro-Israel stance, which has alienated him from some of his Democratic colleagues. […]
Salmonella Confirmed! NJ and PA Produce Affected By Recent Recall
Be careful the next time you go to the grocery store in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. There’s a major recall right now on a major product that I’m sure is sitting in your refrigerator right now. For a while now this simple produce product has been affecting hundreds...
When students return to school, many will deal with mental health or substance issues
As students head back to school this fall, they will cope with more than academics. Student drug, alcohol and tobacco use and mental health issues are declining in Erie County and are basically in line with statewide results, according to 2023 Pennsylvania Youth Survey results, but the numbers, especially the numbers of students...
John Fetterman's own communications director criticizes his support for Israel to reporter
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., unequivocally backing Israel even as its assault on Gaza wreaks carnage on the civilian population, has seen the departure of several top staffers from his office over the past several months. Now, a current staffer has gone on the record to criticize her boss over his hardline pro-Israel stance to Free Press senior editor Peter Savodnick, who reprinted some of her words in a profile of Fetterman.
Culture club: Statewide arts plan could spur economic growth in Lehigh Valley, by George
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — “Art teaches nothing,” posited American novelist Henry Miller, “except the significance of life.”. Those bracing for a counter argument from any of the 25 folks affiliated with the Lehigh Valley arts communities who came before the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts on Monday should expect to wait an eternity.
Inflation Reduction Act marks two years, claims savings on drug prices
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Each day, Pennsylvanians experience higher than normal prices on goods – especially vital medications. “Too many patients have rationed their medicine and ended up with serious health complications because their treatment was just too expensive,” says Joe Albert. Pharmacist Joe Albert owns...
Harris’s love of Doritos at orchestrated Sheetz stop draws skepticism
Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop at a Sheetz gas station convenience store while campaigning in Pennsylvania on Sunday, and some critics are questioning the authenticity of her new obsession with the popular Doritos brand after two different videos began circulating on social media. “Every road trip needs a snack break. Doritos acquired. I […]
Five of Pennsylvania’s ‘fake electors’ from 2020 are back on Trump’s 2024 slate
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free newsletters here. Five Pennsylvania Republicans who joined an alternate slate of...
Head Coach Laura Hogan ’90 Retires After Illustrious Career With Delaware Valley University Women’s Basketball
Delaware Valley University head women's basketball coach Laura Hogan '90 announced her retirement from coaching on Monday morning. Delaware Valley University head women’s basketball coach Laura Hogan ’90 announced her retirement from coaching on Monday morning, after 28 seasons at the helm. Hogan was named the head coach...
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