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If You See Purple Paint in Pennsylvania, Leave Immediately
Have you heard of the "purple paint law" in Pennsylvania?. It's a lesser-known method of letting "visitors" know whether they're welcome. This law allows property owners to use a specific color—purple—to indicate that their land is private and that entry is not permitted without permission. This method is...
PA Lottery player wins $1,000 a week for life
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Luzerne County has won $1,000 a week for life. The Cash4Life® winning ticket worth $1,000 a week for life, or $1 million cash, was sold in Luzerne County on Thursday, September 5. The ticket correctly matched all five balls drawn, 2-22-31-48-56. The selling retailer, Fuel On in Drums, […]
New Report Shows Pennsylvania’s Cyber Charter Schools Are Failing Black and Hispanic Students
Yet another study has been released that shows how cyber charter schools damage the education of Pennsylvania students and waste Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars. There’s no question that for some students with particular academic and social challenges, cyber charters are a useful solution. But for the majority of students and their families, cyber charters are a bad deal. And that damage is felt disproportionately by certain groups of students in the commonwealth.
Pa. County Was Wrong to Reject Provisional Ballots From Voters Who Made Mail Ballot Errors, Court Says
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat's free newsletters here. HARRISBURG — A judge got it wrong when he decided that Butler County did not have to count provisional ballots from voters whose mail ballots were rejected because of an error, Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled Thursday. Lawyers for voting rights groups that brought the case said the ruling would set a statewide standard. Meanwhile, a broader case on whether mail ballots can be rejected because voters failed to properly date their return envelopes is moving forward after an appeal, setting...
An at-risk butterfly hunkers down at PA’s biggest bombing range
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. The eastern...
Officials urge Powerball players to check tickets as time is running out on $1m prize that was bought at grocery store
TIME is running out for one lucky lottery winner who has just weeks to claim their winnings. The lucky Pennsylvania resident won $1 million in an October 4, 2023, Powerball drawing. According to local ABC affiliate WHTM, the winner matched five of the five white balls drawn which included 9-35-54-63-64 but missed out on matching the […]
Faith leaders ask for peace amid heated election rhetoric
(The Center Square) – Faith leaders from across Pennsylvania met at the Capitol to encourage politicians, and the people supporting them, to approach their differences with civility. Choices and Voices for Peace, a statement signed by more than 330 religious leaders, asks people of faith to “commit to courageous peacebuilding” ahead of November’s hotly contentious election. Those gathered reflected a broad spectrum of religious perspectives. Led by the Evangelical Lutheran...
PA introduces texting 911 for emergencies
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) unveiled a new program, “Text-to-911”, that allows texting 911 for emergencies across all Pennsylvania counties. PEMA states on its website that voice calls are preferred and this feature is directed towards individuals who have speech or hearing impairments, those having emergencies that render them unable […]
Race to watch: Pennsylvania’s 2024 general election for attorney general
Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday are representing the major parties. Four other minor party candidates are in the race. Several row offices in Pennsylvania are up for election in 2024 — attorney general, auditor general and treasurer. In the race for attorney general, six candidates are on the ballot.
Pa. winery feeling right at home in new location: ‘We love this community and feel the love back’
One of the additions to what is already an area of Pennsylvania with a convenient grouping of wineries to visit is in Chester County. You can click on this link for a map showing you how many are operating within a 45-minute to an hour’s drive. Casa Carmen Farm...
These Are the 41 Best Employers in the State Pennsylvania, According to Workers
Pennsylvania just CLEANED up on a list of the best employers in the ENTIRE country. The latest roundup of nation's favorite employers is out — and among the top 10 companies, three are also headquartered in Pennsylvania. Beyond that a total of 16 employers made the list of the...
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