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895 Million in Economic Boost at Risk: Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed with Pennsylvania’s Budget Snub of Film Tax Credit
The Pittsburgh Film Office expresses disappointment with Pennsylvania’s new state budget for not increasing the $100 million film tax credit, citing concerns about the state’s competitiveness in attracting film projects and economic benefits. Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed as PA State Budget Falls Short on Film Tax Credit Funding According to the report of Audacy, the […]
$5.9M in Tax Credits to Boost Affordable Housing in Philadelphia
HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Vincent Hughes has announced substantial funding for affordable housing in Philadelphia’s 7th district. Over $5.9 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) will support four new rental housing projects, bringing 163 affordable units to the area. Of these, 39 units will be accessible for individuals with disabilities. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency will manage these tax credits.
State Police arrest a man for public lewdness in Walmart
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — The New York State Police say they arrested a 45-year-old Lockport man for alleged public lewdness while in the electronics section of Walmart. Troopers were called to the Walmart on South Transit Road in Lockport on July 15 just after 9pm for a report of a man watching inappropriate videos on a display phone in the store's electronics section, and acting inappropriately while sitting in an electronic scooter.
State issues new guidance for eating fish from WNY waterways
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health has updated guidelines for consuming fish caught by anglers. Rather than a blanket approach, the state health department now has species specific consumption guidelines. "In some places we were being under protective, and in some places we were being...
Weis Vineyards wins New York Governor's Cup in statewide competition
HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. (WENY) -- A local winery has taken home two of the top awards in the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday night that Weis Vineyards in Hammondsport was awarded the Governor's Cup for their 2018 Riesling Ice Wine. The Governor's Cup is given out to the best wine in any given year's competition.
Battaglia Demolition owner to be put behind bars
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The owner of a shuttered demolition business in Buffalo has been ordered to report to jail at the beginning of next month. Residents spent years trying to get Peter Battaglia, the owner of Battaglia Demolition, to clean up his site, but it never happened. The former site of Battaglia Demolition at […]
Letting Freedom Ring on Beach 133rd
Beach 133rd, the self-proclaimed “Best Block on the Rock” celebrated its annual July 4th parade and breakfast for Independence Day. The newest neighbors, The Gabbert Family, were welcomed to the block as neighbors wished Larry and Ellen Gray health and happiness in their new home in Breezy. What a great way to kick off the summer!
Strings attached to rural tax support frustrate locals
(The Center Square) — State agencies own vast amounts of rural lands, which limits the tax base for small communities and townships. With the new state budget, those local governments will see more payments to balance out fiscal limitations. The extra funding, a $1.80 increase, comes from slot machine revenues, and state agencies will pay $9 per acre for their land to municipal and county governments, and school districts (split...
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week at an average of $3.57 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.57 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last...
PASSHE freezes tuition for the seventh consecutive year
(WHTM) — The Board of Governors for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) unanimously voted to freeze tuition for in-state undergraduate students for the upcoming academic year. The 2024-25 school year marks the seventh consecutive year the tuition rate will stay the same at all ten universities. According to PASSHE, repeated tuition freezes save […]
Pa. launches right-to-counsel program with hopes of reducing evictions
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. For the first time ever, Pennsylvania will offer free legal representation to low-income renters facing...
Here’s how the new happy hour law will help Pa. bars, restaurants
More opportunities for cheap happy hour deals are coming to Pennsylvania restaurants and bars. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill on Monday that amends the Liquor Code and bumps up the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours from 14 to 24 hours a week. It also allows establishments to advertise discounted meal combos with adult drinks.
PIAA takes another step towards sanctioning girls high school flag football
Sanctioned girls high school flag football in Pennsylvania took another step towards reality Wednesday as the PIAA Board of Directors approved a second reading on its status as a varsity sport. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Chop and Drop projects are happening across the state in wild trout waters. Here's why
Walking through a large tract of woods in Pennsylvania, you may be surprised to see that someone cut trees and dropped them into a stream. Those fallen trees are part of an organized effort by many state and local agencies and nonprofit groups. Large Wood Addition, sometimes called Chop and...
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