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Shapiro announces water near train derailment site will be tested for 10 years
So far, no contamination has been found but the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will continue sampling private drinking water wells within a one-mile radius of the derailment site for ten years, according to a news release from the DEP.
Pennsylvania expanding sales of "canned cocktails" beyond liquor stores
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Businesses that sell alcohol in Pennsylvania will soon be able to sell canned cocktails like High Noon and Surfside which were previously only available in state-run liquor stores.The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is beginning a new permitting process Tuesday, after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed into law two bills expanding where "ready-to-drink cocktails" can be sold (oh, and extending the legal limits on happy hour).Here's the deal: under old state laws, spirits like vodka, gin and tequila could only be sold in Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores, which the PLCB operates. The same went for cocktails containing those...
Pennsylvania schools to reap $11 billion in rewards; taxpayers questioning if its money well spent
(WHTM) — Governor Josh Shapiro went back to school today to tout the historic $11 billion coming to Pennsylvania schools this year, however questions are still being asked about whether taxpayers’ dollars are well-spent. Public schools are joyous over the $11 billion budget, including schools like Central Dauphin that have been unconstitutionally underfunded for years. […]
Anticipate strong thunderstorms in Northwest Pa. Tuesday night
The National Weather Service issued a report at 9:18 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 10:15 p.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie as well as Crawford County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 9:17 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line...
New funding to boost crop quality, visibility in Pa.
Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania received federal funding for ten research projects focused on boosting the visibility and quality of the state's specialty crops. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture received an additional $94,363 to administer the program, bringing Pennsylvania’s total award to more than $1.01 million, according to a release from Gov. Shapiro's office. The funds are a portion of $72.9 million awarded nationwide through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. ...
Report says Pennsylvania's economy 'strong' for working families
(The Center Square) — A new report argues that working families are doing better than they have for decades, and Pennsylvania is on the right track for the future. “We have a strong economy, especially for working families,” Stephen Herzenberg, executive director of the Keystone Research Center, said with the release of the center’s annual State of Working Pennsylvania report. “Pennsylvania’s economy is experiencing steady and substantial growth, with output...
Bet365 Bonus Code PA + NC DIMERS update: Claim $150+ Bonus Bet for MLB and college football odds this Tuesday
As we first reported on Monday, local Pennsylvania and North Carolina MLB and college football fans can now use the exclusive Bet365 bonus code “DIMERS” to unlock your choice of $,1,150 in sports betting bonuses and or free spins Online Casino bonus to celebrate Bet365 Pennsylvania’s launch this month. This Bet365 bonus code is perfect for trending upcoming sports betting events in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, like Pirates and Phillies MLB games this Tuesday evening, and tomorrow’s college football games featuring multiple local North Carolina squads.
Doctor issues warning as whooping cough cases rise in Pa., NJ
During the pandemic, with so many restrictions in place, respiratory illnesses like the flu and whooping cough went way down.Now cases are back up at pre-pandemic levels.As kids go back to school, doctors want parents to be aware.Juliette Osborne, of Lumberton, knows her 10-year-old daughter, Emmani, well. While she has multiple chronic conditions, the symptoms she started having in July were unusual."Whooping cough at night, and I'm talking about 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. She stopped eating. She was extremely fatigued," said Osborne.They ended up in the emergency room and were surprised when the test results came back."Two days later,...
UPMC recognized in statewide organ donation challenge
Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC in North Central Pa. and two of its hospitals have earned statewide recognition for organ donation efforts. UPMC in North Central Pa., which includes UPMC Cole, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Williamsport, and UPMC facilities in Lock Haven earned third place as a Gift of Life Donor Program Top Performing Health Systems in The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania’s (HAP) 2024 Donate Life PA Hospital Challenge. ...
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