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Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease to cancer and HIV.
Pa. wineries see nothing but benefits in law change that allows for discounts
Senate Bill 688 got the most attention of the two alcohol bills passed by the Pennsylvania legislature this spring. Also called Act 86, it allows low alcohol-by-volume (ABV) spirits ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) to be sold from certain retail outlets that already sell beer and wine products with the same or lower alcohol contents.
Northwestern Lehigh football preview 2024: Energy, experience exist after state final run
The Northwestern Lehigh football team advanced to the PIAA Class 3A championship game last season, becoming the first Lehigh Valley program to play in a state final in eight seasons. With plenty of experienced players returning for the Tigers in 2024, they are ready to produce more memorable moments this...
BlackHawk Industrial Acquires Pennsylvania Tooling Supplier
BlackHawk Industrial on Wednesday announced its acquisition of a suburban Philadelphia tooling supplier, expanding the distributor's operations in the mid-Atlantic region. BlackHawk officials called the addition of New Britain, Pennsylvania-based Tri-State Industrial Supplies of PA a "milestone" in its strategic plan to pursue new industries, geographies and product categories. "Expanding...
Josh Shapiro and Jason Kelce as 'Odd Couple' that wasn't
(The Center Square) — In May, Gov. Josh Shapiro embarked on a weeklong family RV trip to promote the state’s new tourism brand, “Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway.” Speaking at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball stadium, the governor wanted to show off “the opportunity we have when it comes to tourism and when it comes to economic development.” With stops in Philadelphia to promote urban tourism and lake visits to boost...
‘Welfare to work’ aims to lower costs for Pennsylvania taxpayers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has introduced a bill that looks to help families transition out of welfare programs. The “Welfare to Work” pilot program, introduced by Frank Burns (D-Cambria), would encourage companies to hire individuals enrolled on the welfare rolls, which aims to help families to transition to self-sufficiency. The […]
State police offer tips on how to avoid recent phone scam
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Pennsylvania State Police in Columbia, Carbon, Luzerne, and Monroe counties are warning the public about a recent scam. Troopers say scammers will contact potential victims by phone and claim that a loved one is in trouble and currently in jail or threaten the possibility of jail, even citing specific names.
Democrats get a third-party hopeful knocked off Pennsylvania ballot, as Cornel West tries to get on
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Democrats have won legal challenges keeping the left-wing Party for Socialism and Liberation off the battleground state’s presidential ballot, at least for now, while a lawyer with deep Republican Party ties is working to help independent candidate Cornel West get on it. The...
Educators Rising works to reverse teacher shortage in Pennsylvania
PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. (CBS) — School is about to start for millions of students in the Keystone State, which has a growing teacher shortage crisis, but a new statewide program is working to build a pipeline into the education system."So, in the future, I hope to be a college professor," said 16-year-old Christine Analraj.The senior at Phoenixville Area High School is already teaching STEM lessons to younger students. She said she is also preparing for a professional career in a class called Educators Rising."So through Ed Rising, I've been able to kind of expand my network — both through meeting other educators...
Catasauqua football preview 2024: Plenty to learn for players, coaches
The educational process is in full swing for the Catasauqua High School football team. And new head coach Joe Henrich isn’t just a teacher. He’s a student, too. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Monroe County barber gives free back to school cuts
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The capes are on, and the barber chairs are filled inside DKutz Evolution on North 9th Street in Stroudsburg. Owner Daniel Ortiz knows how a fresh haircut can boost confidence. "It can change the way they talk, the way they walk, and the way they act,"...
Emotions boil over in MontCo court as Norristown man admits to role in child's fatal overdose
NORRISTOWN — Emotions boiled over in a Montgomery County courtroom when the father of a little boy who suffered a fatal drug overdose confronted the Norristown man who admitted his drug activity played a role in the child’s death. “Look at me, you know what you did,” the...
Bensalem Amazon Fresh is opening today. Here are the details including giveaways
The wait is over. Amazon Fresh opened Thursday morning in Bensalem to a long line of curious shoppers. After two years of starts, stops, and persistent rumors, the much ballyhooed high-tech supermarket held its grand opening this morning with a ribbon cutting, $10,000 donation to Philabundance and Bucks County residents anxious to see...
Which Bucks County high school football teams will open 2024 with a win? Here's our picks
High school football season kicks off Friday in Bucks County for the start of the PIAA season. Who's going to win? The Bucks County Courier Times and Intelligencer sports staff ― Drew Markol, Tom Moore and Melissa Hanejko ― takes a shot at predicting the Week One winners.
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