Lykens
LATEST NEWS
Delaware pays $102 million in legal settlement to Pennsylvania, other states over unclaimed property
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delaware will pay $102 million in unclaimed property funds to a coalition of states, including Pennsylvania, as part of a recent legal settlement. Pennsylvania and Arkansas led the...
Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism
This story first appeared on KFF Health News. In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I […]
Local governments need 12K people to function. Experts say you could be one of them.
Pennsylvania local governments are designed to be led by ordinary citizens, but finding and keeping the right people to do the job has become challenging for municipalities of all sizes. Dan Nott / For Spotlight PA. A version of this story first appeared in Talk of the Town, a weekly...
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...
Woman turns herself in after crash resulting in double fatality in March
Pennsylvania State Police have announced that a woman who was wanted for a multi-vehicle crash that resulted in two fatalities has turned herself in. Dimple Patel, who PHL17 caught on camera this morning being transported from the Pennsylvania State Police Troop K Headquarters is being charged with Homicide by Vehicle, DUI, Involuntary Manslaughter, among others. […]
Pa. Election 2024: A Complete Guide to the Candidates for Attorney General
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — The race to become Pennsylvania’s next attorney general will be one of the more closely watched contests this fall, as six candidates jockey for the chance to occupy one of the most powerful offices in the state. With a budget of $144 million and a staff of 1,060 prosecutors, attorneys, investigators and other staff, the Office of Attorney General is, at its core, the law firm that represents Pennsylvania’s vast government...
This Pa. hotel is one of the top budget-friendly for families, report says
A vacation is a time to reset, to relax and let one’s hair down as you put the rigamarole of work and other responsibilities on pause. And you know what’s even better than a vacation? One that’s spent in a hotel that doesn’t break bank. NetCredit...
Doug Emhoff visiting Lehigh Valley on wife’s behalf as Harris campaign sprints to Election Day
The nation’s second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, is scheduled to visit the Lehigh Valley on Saturday, his office within the White House announced Tuesday. The Pennsylvania visit for the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic candidate for president, comes after a summer of historic tumult, with the path to the presidency this fall becoming much clearer for both Harris and Donald Trump.
Photo gallery: Pennsylvania LL manager shows class, represents state well at series
Williamsport, Pa. — There is always added expectations when representing the Mid-Atlantic at the Little League Baseball World Series. Yes, the team will benefit from extra fans cheering as they take the field as the closest region to Williamsport. There is also a constant pull for attention and pressure to perform. The group from Council Rock Newtown Little League managed those expectations perfectly. They didn’t become the world champion, but...
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...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.