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Neighborhoods in Pa. cities can get up to 13 degrees hotter due to urban environment
On hot days, it can feel hotter in some Pennsylvania cities, according to a new analysis by Climate Central, a non-profit science communications group. That’s because of the urban heat-island index – additional heat absorbed and released by buildings, roads, and pavement. The study showed that Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre all felt at least 8 degrees hotter, with some regions of the cities feeling up to 13 degrees hotter.
Compromises on education spending, tax cuts, and transit headline Pa.’s $47.6B budget
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, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a $47.6 billion budget that increases public education spending, funnels new dollars into economic development, provides a one-time boost for transit systems, and creates a new college scholarship program. Education defined...
PA State Police Car Catches Fire On Route 80
The blaze happened on Route 80 near mile marker 272.1, said White Haven Fire Company. Troopers brought the flames under control by the time firefighters arrived, and a hose was used to soak down the engine compartment, authorities said. No one was injured, the fire company added. Daily Voice has...
Pennsylvania Establishes Specialized Office for Dementia Care Coordination
Pennsylvania is set to establish a dedicated office within the Department of Aging to lead initiatives and coordinate care for approximately 300,000 residents suffering from dementia and related disorders. Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed a state budget that includes funding for this new Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Related Disorders (ADRD) office. The establishment of the office follows bipartisan support in the state legislature, with additional funds allocated for research on Alzheimer’s and other neurological conditions.
Controversy over Eagles Crest Project Dominates Warren City Council Meetings
Heated debates and a newly issued lawsuit over a new building project slated for downtown Warren have dominated recent city council meetings. The discussions and lawsuit revolve around a building located on the corner of Liberty Street and Pennsylvania in downtown Warren. The building, which has been vacant for several...
W. Rick’s Being Torn Down
Demolition is underway on a former local restaurant that was destroyed by fire earlier this year. W. Rick’s Taproom and Grill on Meridian Road has been vacant since February but crews were busy tearing down the structure Tuesday. Some delay was caused by a report that needed to be...
Casa San José connects, supports, and advocates for Latino community
A trustworthy, go-to-resource for underserved Latinos, Casa San José (House of Joseph) was founded in 2013 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden. They were inspired to open a welcome center that would support the tireless work of Sister Janice Vanderneck, who’s cared for Pittsburgh Latinos for more than two decades. Headquartered in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood, Casa San José depends on a dedicated staff of employees, sisters, and volunteers to provide services and programs, including:
East Allegheny builds on its past with revitalized, ‘remarkable’ Chestnut Street
Erik Kath, an architect by profession, had lobbied Pittsburgh officials to respect the history of Chestnut Street in East Allegheny as plans moved forward to rehabilitate the street. Kath, a member of the board at Community Alliance of Spring Garden — East Deutschtown, and many of his neighbors especially wanted...
Former Yankees pitcher who threw perfect game opts out of Pirates deal
Right-hander Domingo German was released by the Pirates this week, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’d been pitching with their Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that German exercised an opt-out clause in his contract, prompting the release. The Bucs remain open to bringing him back, per Murray — presumably on a new minor league pact.
Crews work to free person from wreckage after car crashes into Lancaster County home
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A person had to be freed by emergency crews after a car crashed into a home in Lancaster County Tuesday. According to a Facebook post from Robert Fulton Fire Company, crews made their way to a home along the 100 block of Pilottown Road in Fulton Township for a reported […]
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