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Merging Storms Taking Aim At Northeast Following Dry Stretch: Here's Projected Timing
Two storms are expected to merge as they arrive in the Northeast following a days-long dry, comfortable stretch. According to AccuWeather.com, the system's current projected timing is Saturday, Sept. 7. (See the first image above.) A coastal storm is expected to arrive in the region just as the system makes...
Volunteers discover new bee species in Pennsylvania
University Park, Pa. — Community scientists in Pennsylvania have reported multiple new species of bees never before found in the commonwealth through a monitoring program led by Penn State. The program, in which highly trained participants collected bees throughout Pennsylvania, was designed to document regional patterns of bee biodiversity and their abundance as the critically important pollinators are in decline nationwide. A new study, recently published in the Annals of...
PSP: Explosion leaves U-Haul, two structures damaged in Pennsylvania
MCKEAN COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An explosion over the weekend has left Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) with questions. On Sunday, Sept. 1, around 4 a.m., an explosion destroyed a 2022 Ford F-650 U-Haul box truck. The explosion also caused significant damage to two structures nearby, according to PSP. The total amount of damage to the […]
PA Turnpike warns drivers of ongoing ‘smishing’ scam
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is once again warning drivers of an ongoing text scam. It impersonates the turnpike and other toll agencies in an attempt to steal information. The PA Turnpike posted a picture on Facebook warning residents not to click any links or provide any personal information when receiving this text message. If you receive […]
Historic Pa. bridge to close for 3 years: ‘Going to try to save it’ | Today in Pa.
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Pennsylvania high school football Week 2 rankings
It’s been said that rankings are meant to move. Well, plenty of programs snaring week 2 victories have slid into the Pa. high school football rankings this week. PennLive will publish updated state rankings every Tuesday through the PIAA Championships in December. Teams are listed with district, record and previous ranking. NR-not ranked.
Who Needs and Provides Care in Pennsylvania, by the Numbers
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. All 13 million Pennsylvanians have depended on caregivers. We all start life as infants, after all. But caregivers are vital long after childhood, including during periods of crisis and sickness. Some of us have disabilities. And for those who are lucky enough to live long lives, we need help as we age. Many Pennsylvanians provide this care, whether in the workplace, at home or in our communities....
Send in the Birds: Eliminating Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternflies Through Avian Assistance
As the battle against spotted lanternflies becomes steep, some researchers say that getting native birds to eat these invasive pests is key. The ways to get rid of spotted lanternflies over the past few years have been to step, squish, and squash them. But as the battle against the bugs becomes too steep, some researchers say that getting native birds to eat these invasive pests is key, writes Dino Grandoni for The Washington Post.
Four takeaways from latest Pa. youth survey on safety, mental health
Pennsylvania’s adolescents say they’re less likely to drink alcohol, do drugs and smoke cigarettes compared to youth in past years, according to surveys completed across the commonwealth last fall. The most recent Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) report, released earlier this year, includes responses from roughly 263,000 sixth-, eighth-, 10th- and 12th-graders who answered questions about substance use, mental health, their social lives and school safety. ...
Media Borough Named Best Place to Retire in Pennsylvania
SmartAsset continues to give high marks to this small but thriving Delaware County borough as the best place for a Pennsylvania retirement, writes Deb Kiner for Penn Live. Media Borough is the best place to retire in Pennsylvania, according to a SmartAsset analysis. SmartAsset, a personal finance company, gathered data...
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