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Finding invasive species, going for Olympic gold, anglers suspended and finding otters
When you walk through the woods and field lots, it’s easy to assume the plants we see are to be there, that they belong in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, there are invasive plants, animals and fish that do cause trouble for the environment and need to be managed. In an effort to document some of...
Water challenge helping Central PA firefighters beat the heat
(WTAJ) — In times of extreme or high heat, it’s important to remember that first responders like firefighters are constantly gearing up and heading into hotter conditions. That’s why one challenge in Central Pennsylvania is working to help fight the need for water in local fire companies. Firefighters often wear nearly 45 pounds of gear, […]
Big Ten Media Day: James Franklin Speaking on Julian Fleming
Penn State head coach James Franklin in Indianapolis Wednesday for Big Ten Media Day and talking about his newest transfer WR from Ohio State and Southern Columbia High School, Julian Fleming. Fleming had 26 receptions for 270 yards in 2023 with the Buckeyes.
Residents could be owed money over fake State College parking ‘tickets’ after lawsuit
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A lawsuit over parking “tickets” in State College has been settled and you may be able to get restitution if you got one. In 2020, The Office of the Attorney General sued Walk’s Service Center and its owner, Bradley Karch, over the company’s private ticketing practice. AG Michelle Henry said […]
Company news: Chris Cochran promoted by Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, announced the promotion of Chris Cochran to store manager at the Sandy Creek Tops store. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania installs smart grid enhancements in York, Adams Counties
Eastern Pennsylvania’s Met-Ed, a FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiary, announced Monday it was installing smart, automated equipment on powerlines in York and Adams counties. The smart grid will serve more than 24,000 customers, the company said, and will help to prevent power outages, particularly during severe weather. “These upgrades to our energy delivery system will help prevent […] The post FirstEnergy Pennsylvania installs smart grid enhancements in York, Adams Counties appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Rite Aid has announced more store closings in this state than any other
Rite Aid has been closing hundreds of stores since it filed for bankruptcy in October. Of the 699 stores that the company has announced in bankruptcy filings that it is closing, 80 are in Rite Aid’s home state of Pennsylvania. The pharmaceutical company was based in East Pennsboro Township for decades and now calls Philadelphia home.
Cause of massive fire at Lancaster County antiques shop may never be known
The owner of a Columbia antiques shop that burned last week said Monday that a Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal told him they probably won’t be able to pin down the cause. David Doolittle, co-owner of Tollbooth Antiques, said a fire marshal listed among the possible causes fireworks, as...
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