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High school reunions going strong despite presence of social media
Debbie Gathagan, 67, said planning a class reunion is a lot like planning a wedding. Gathagan’s last name was Tedesco when she graduated from Penn Hills in 1974. She stayed in the area until she moved to Plum about two years ago. After 20 years without seeing most of...
A Pennsylvania Governor for VP? Not the first time it’s been proposed
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – With Kamala Harris likely to become the new Democratic nominee for President, there’s been a lot of excitement and speculation about who she will pick as her Vice-Presidential running mate. Much of the speculation focuses on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who may or may not be on the short list of […]
In Pa., spotted lanternflies’ knack for hitchhiking is proving crucial to their staying power
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Spotted lanternflies are back in the Philly region, and in the 10 years since they first appeared in Pennsylvania, scientists have learned important details about the damage they cause — and what makes them so effective.
Court Tells Governor’s Office to Reveal More Details About Why It Hired Private Law Firms
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 — A three-judge Commonwealth Court panel has directed the governor’s office to reveal key details about why it spent tens of thousands in public dollars to hire private law firms. The ruling stems from a months-long public records fight by Spotlight PA and LNP | LancasterOnline to obtain unredacted copies of legal bills and other financial documents showing the reasons for hiring outside lawyers. At nearly every turn, the administration — first that...
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
Why biz groups say tax credits aren’t enough to solve Pa.’s child care crisis
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — For many families, child care in Pennsylvania is unaffordable and hard to access. It’s also rough on workers in the industry who receive low pay and don’t often remain in jobs. ...
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...
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