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Turnpike toll booth savings plan won’t stop fares from rising
(The Center Square) — The future of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is booth-less. As parts of the eastern side of the state have seen, a $600 million plan will convert the entire length to open road tolling, making all fares payable via E-ZPass or mail. Starting in January 2025, the...
PA Parents can use new app to find accessible playgrounds
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A new app from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society can help families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their kid’s needs. Parents across the commonwealth can now find accessible playgrounds using the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society’s Park Finder app. In a release sent out on […]
More funding for home repair program left out of state budget despite high demand
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. — A popular program that helps Pennsylvania homeowners with the cost of essential repairs did not receive more funding in this year’s state budget, despite overwhelming demand in many counties. Almost 18,200 homeowners who applied for help...
AG shuts down Pennsylvania drug lab with arrest of parents — $200K in narcotics found
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A DMT and THC drug lab in Pennsylvania was shut down after two parents were arrested for running it — and the children were at home. Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrests of Drew Divelbliss, 36, and Lauren Divelbliss, 40, after a raid on their home in Eighty […]
Beer News: More Beer Jargon Explained / Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws
A craft brewery in Ohio is suing Pennsylvania over discriminatory beer laws. Weve that, “Words to Drink By” and more. Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws. On July 17, Urban Artifact, a Cincinnati brewery dedicated to fruit beers filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania alleging discriminatory...
PA’s No. 1 recruit confirms Lasch Bash visit, excited for another look at ‘top-notch’ Penn State football program
The Penn State football team is looking to make a huge impression on several top prospects this weekend at the annual Lasch Bash. One of those prospects who has been a confirmed attendee is the No. 1 prospect in Pennsylvania in the 2026 recruiting class Kevin Brown. As the Nittany Lions look to inch closer to looking up the top prospect in PA.
181st Cattaraugus County Fair kicks off Saturday in Little Valley
LITTLE VALLEY — The 181st Cattaraugus County Fair kicks off an eight-day run starting Saturday at the fairgrounds in Little Valley. Advance sale admission tickets are available through Friday for $12 including parking, unlimited rides and Thursday’s grandstand show. Tickets are $15 at the gate. Advance sale tickets...
Steamers advance to Western Finals
The Hornell Steamers earned a 6-3 victory over the Olean Oilers to advance to the NYCBL Western Division Championship series. The Steamers will take on Dansville in a best of three series starting tomorrow (7/24). Hornell got going quickly in the 1st inning. Elijah Nichols (Arkansas State) singled on the...
Cattaraugus Co. leaders call for NYS Board of Parole members to resign
Members of the Cattaraugus County Legislature didn't hold back Wednesday, lashing out at the NYS Board of Parole for allowing convicted killer Edward Kindt to be released from prison last year.
Judicial Conduct Commission Calls For Removal Of NY Judge Who ‘Harbored Racial Bias’ Against Black Teens
Police body-cam video footage shows that the commission was actually being generous when it said Gall created "the appearance that she harbored racial bias." The post Judicial Conduct Commission Calls For Removal Of NY Judge Who ‘Harbored Racial Bias’ Against Black Teens appeared first on NewsOne.
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that she...
[WATCH] Josh Allen Walks Out for Bills Training Camp
The Buffalo Bills have officially opened their 2024 training Camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford, New York. Veterans reported yesterday, with practices kicking off (pun intended) today. Training camp in the Rochester Suburb runs from July 24 to August 8 before returning back to Buffalo. Each practice open...
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