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Susquehanna Regional EMS earns award from American Heart/Stroke Association
Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC in North Central Pa.'s prehospital services team, the Susquehanna Regional EMS, recently received recognition from the American Heart/Stroke Association. The 2024 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award acknowledges the EMS team's continued success in using the Mission lifeline program, which showcases prehospital emergency responses to heart attacks and strokes. “This recognition demonstrates our team’s continued commitment to clinical excellence, providing outstanding care along with early notification to the emergency departments that they transport to,” said Tony Bixby, chief, SREMS, and director, Prehospital Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. “This great work has undoubtedly improved patient outcomes and saved lives throughout the north central region of Pa.”
2 vendors allegedly robbed at Picklesburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh police are investigating after two vendors working at Picklesburgh were apparently robbed.Officers say it happened around 7 p.m. Sunday on the Boulevard of the Allies. They say one vendor's backpack with cash from her sales was taken from her unlocked car. A bag with cash and valuables was also taken from another vendor nearby.Police say they're looking for any video from the area. Anyone with information should call police.
Report gives Chesapeake Bay its best grade in decades
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The overall health of the Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s largest estuary, received its highest grade since 2002 in an annual report released by scientists Tuesday: a C-plus. Scientists at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science made special note of Pennsylvania’s efforts to block pollution from entering state waterways. Pennsylvania has faced criticism in the past for not doing enough to stop pollution from flowing into...
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Here are the jobs predicted to grow the fastest — and which will decline — in Pa.
A new report predicts Pennsylvania will need nearly 3,420 more nurse practitioners in 2032 than it had in 2022. These jobs are predicted to grow the most by 2032:. That need — an increase of 43% — makes nurse practitioners the fastest-growing occupation in the state, according to the report from the state Center for Workforce Information and Analysis.
Bushy Run, Trafford get tournament wins; Murrysville, Hempfield East stay alive
Bushy Run and Trafford Juniors picked up huge wins Sunday in two American Legion tournaments. Bushy Run knocked off Philipsburg, 9-1, in the Region 7 tournament at Claysburg, whereas Trafford built a huge early lead and held on to defeat Titusville, 7-6, in the Junior Western Regional at Homer City.
Shapiro signs pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation into law
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week followed through on his commitment to increasing transparency and accountability to support Pennsylvanians and local pharmacies by signing bipartisan House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for patients in Pennsylvania and increased regulatory oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs...
Pa. Department of Education offers help with FAFSA applications for students and families
HARRISBURG (KDKA) - The Pennsylvania Department of Education is teaming up with the national nonprofit uAspire to launch a free state-wide help desk to assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Due to changes and other delays, the Pa. Department of Education said that FAFSA completion is at "crisis low levels" nationwide. "The best way to ensure access to affordable postsecondary education is by filling out the FAFSA, and this new helpdesk will make the process easier for all applicants," said Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. "Over the summer months, students can't just...
Rain chances increase throughout Pittsburgh area as week progresses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- After a gorgeous weekend, clouds will roll in overnight, bringing a bit more humidity on Monday with increasing rain chances ahead of a warm front that will lift through the area. Alert: None.Aware: Several chances for showers/pop-up storms this week. A few scattered showers will be possible by mid-morning into lunch, with a few scattered thunderstorms popping up through Monday afternoon. Tuesday will bring a few scattered showers at times, but Wednesday, and especially Thursday, will have better rain chances as a cold front approaches late in the week. Right now, models are only showing between a quarter to around half an inch of rain for most through midweek, but it's very dry, and everything will help at this point.So far, temps look to stay more seasonable in the lower to mid-80s through the week, with very low chances of any type of severe weather. WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather Photos
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth...
It’s berry-picking season! Our latest KDKA video has the details on kid-friendly farms near Pittsburgh
One of the great things about Pittsburgh’s location is that our region is full of beautiful farms where families can pick berries, cherries, wild flowers and more. Earlier this summer, Kidsburgh published our annual guide to five great local farms where family can pick fruit and flowers, sharing all the details about where to find these farms and what they offer.
Bicyclist struck by car in downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Police are looking for the driver who hit a bicyclist in downtown Pittsburgh and drove off. The cyclist was found at Commonwealth Place and Boulevard of the Allies around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Pittsburgh Public Safety said she had "abrasions and bruises" and was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Paul Skenes gets well-deserved love in MLB.com's pitch rankings
As they get set to embark on the back half of their season and pursue a spot in the playoffs, the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting rotation boasts one of the top pitches in baseball. With analysis based on Statcast's Run Value system, Brent Maguire of MLB.com ranked the best individual pitches...
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