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Obama to campaign for Harris in Pa. next week
Former President Barack Obama will hit the campaign trail for Vice President Kamala Harris next week, kicking off a blitz of the battleground states in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday, a senior campaign official confirmed to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The two have been friends for more than 20 years. Harris...
According to Report, People in New Jersey Are Smart
👉 New Jersey's IQ Score is Among the Highest in the Country. IQ is short for Intelligence Quotient. Merriam-Webster defines Intelligence Quient as "the ratio of the mental age (as reported on a standardized test) to the chronological age multiplied by 100." The site came up with its numbers...
Pennsylvania students and advocates want schools to test for Radon
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania students and advocates are calling on lawmakers to take action against Radon. Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. “Why are we focusing on Radon because it is a significant environmental health risk and because it can be prevented. Let me say that again, […]
Pa. bill would give Uber, other app drivers benefits, but critics say they would lose more
A bill in the state Senate would guarantee app-based service workers a limited set of benefits, but labor advocates say drivers would ultimately lose out amid an ongoing legal battle over how those workers are classified. The bill would require network companies that employ drivers and couriers through phone-based applications...
Map shows where the best autumn colors are in Western Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — October is here, and if you're looking to squeeze some leaf peeping in this weekend, Southwestern Pennsylvania is the best place to be.According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation's second weekly fall foliage report, the leaves haven't changed too much from last week because of a stable day-to-day weather pattern. The recent wet and moderate temperature pattern has also offset the acceleration of color change.While the Pittsburgh area has seen recently, it's been a very hot and dry summer. KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours says when there's not enough rain, leaves may look dull or brown. To...
Seven reasons Pennsylvanians should be excited about fall
Pennsylvania is home to almost 8 billion trees. Here’s how to get the most out of fall foliage (and more) this season. The Maylath Farm and Orchard in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania. Commonwealth Media Services. This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh,...
Toxic chemicals from Ohio train derailment lingered in buildings for months
This article was originally published on The Conversation. On Feb. 3, 2023, a train carrying chemicals jumped the tracks in East Palestine, Ohio, rupturing railcars filled with hazardous materials and fueling chemical fires at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The disaster drew global attention as the governors of Ohio...
Great PA News Quiz: Mail-Ballot Sticking Points, JD Vance’s Chain Fail and Shapiro’s Non-Endorsement
In this week’s news quiz: Dockworkers on strike, elections everywhere all at once, JD Vance surprises a sandwich shop and Gov. Josh Shapiro’s non-endorsement. As always, let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen (newsletters@spotlightpa.org) with a heads up. And good luck! BEFORE YOU GO… If you learned something from this article, pay it forward and contribute to Spotlight PA at spotlightpa.org/donate. Spotlight PA is funded by foundations and readers like you who are committed to accountability journalism that gets results. The post Great PA News Quiz: Mail-Ballot Sticking Points, JD Vance’s Chain Fail and Shapiro’s Non-Endorsement appeared first on StateCollege.com.
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