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Big Lots With NJ & PA Locations Closing Stores & May Go Bankrupt
Bad news for another major retail chain. It may be going under. The New York Post is reporting that Big Lots is in financial trouble. News like this is becoming all too common these days with other chains like Walgreens and Red Lobster struggling as well. If you're not familiar...
Explainer-How gun laws in Pennsylvania, where Trump was shot, compare with other US states
(Reuters) - The shooting of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday, allegedly by a 20-year-old gunman, has put the spotlight on the state's firearms laws. Below is a look at Pennsylvania's gun laws how they compare to other states.
PSP: Elderly woman scammed out of over $11K after threats of arrest
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — After a 73-year-old was scammed out of $11,500, Pennsylvania State Police are warning the community of federal, state and local scams. On June 13, PSP received a report that the 73-year-old victim had lost over $11,000 after receiving an email from a scammer. The email had SSA letterhead and stated […]
Pittsburgh Links in Harrisburg to advocate for passage of the CROWN Act
MEMBERS OF THE KEYSTONE CLUSTER OF THE LINKS INC., TRAVELED TO HARRISBURG LAST MONTH TO ADVOCATE FOR STATE LEADERS TO PASS THE CROWN ACT. Echoes of “Pass the Crown” could be heard in the halls of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, as the Keystone Cluster of The Links, Incorporated, hosted its first Links Day at the Capitol in Harrisburg June 3 and June 4. The members gathered in Harrisburg to advocate for state leaders to pass the CROWN Act (House Bill 1394).
State’s permitting process reformed under newly enacted budget
Pennsylvania’s newly enacted fiscal year 2024-2025 budget includes regulatory reform efforts supported by State Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-93) that aim to cut government red tape. “This is a major win for the future of our commonwealth,” Phillips-Hill said in a July 11 statement. “By cutting through the red tape, we’re not only supporting our current […] The post State’s permitting process reformed under newly enacted budget appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
NOAA seeks advisory council for proposed marine sanctuary in Pa. portion of Lake Erie
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking people to give advice about a proposed national marine sanctuary in Lake Erie adjacent to Erie County. The council would include representatives from various user groups, such as fishing, diving, economic development, education, maritime heritage and the public at large. Known as a pre-designation Sanctuary Advisory Council, it would provide recommendations to NOAA on the proposed designation and operation of the Lake Erie National Marine Sanctuary. Council members would also act as liaisons to their communities, according to NOAA.
4 charged after investigation into woman's murder leads to discovery of man's remains in NJ, police say
Law enforcement officials in New Jersey have announced the arrests and charging of four people after an investigation into the death of a 25-year-old Seaside Heights woman led to the discovery of remains of a 56-year-old man at a home in Jackson Township. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer's...
U.S. Senator John Fetterman, Government Officials Make Appearance at Vigil for Pauly Likens
Signs of Pauly Likens along Stambaugh Avenue gently blew in the breeze on Saturday night in Sharon, Pa. The Sharon community, friends and family, allies and government officials gave speeches, calls to action and words of encouragement. U.S. Senator John Fetterman also gave remarks during the event. "I would just...
Blair Co. organization creates care packages for veterans, troops; donation drive underway
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — One area organization is once again seeking donations for homeless veterans and care packages for deployed troops. Military Families Ministry, located in Bellwood, Blair County, is currently conducting its 4th annual July donation drive. The organization is looking for individual snack bars, protein bars,...
PA Ag Sec. kicks off annual 'Urban Agriculture Tour' at community gardens in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The state kicked off its 7th annual Urban Agriculture Tour in Blair County on Monday. The first stop was at the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul Community Gardens in Hollidaysburg. Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding got a firsthand look at what is grown there,...
Speed led to deadly Coalport crash, state police report
COALPORT, Pa. (WTAJ) — State police have provided new details surrounding a deadly crash in Coalport over the weekend. The single-vehicle crash, which happened along Route 53 in Coalport, Clearfield County, killed Cynthia Wissinger, 53, of Madera and injured two others. Troopers responded to the crash at 751 53 Boulevard, Beccaria Township around 8:45 a.m. […]
Curwensville man killed in ATV crash
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Curwensville man was killed in an ATV crash in Clearfield County. State Police said Danny Seaburn, 58, was killed on July 10 after crashing his ATV. Troopers said the accident happened around 6:40 p.m. on State Route 879, Curwensville Grampian Highway at its intersection with Legion Run Road in […]
CoStar Group hires Yermal as senior copy editor
Real estate news service CoStar Group has hired Brian Yermal as senior copy editor. He previously spent six years at Morning Consult as research editor, news editor and copy editor. Yermal also spent more than four years at the Altoona Mirror in Pennsylvania as a copy editor and a writer.
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