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PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Over at PennDOT, it’s somebody’s job to check the thousands of vanity license plate applications annually and pull out the bad...
Pennsylvania gets $20 million in uncashed checks — hard part is finding owners
(The Center Square) — An interstate saga that stretched to almost a decade finally came to an end as Delaware agreed to a settlement to send over $20 million back to Pennsylvania. The settlement, which requires Delaware to pay out up to $120 million to 30 states, comes from a dispute over what to do with uncashed checks sent through MoneyGram. Delaware would keep the unclaimed property because MoneyGram was incorporated in the state, rather than send the money to the states where they were...
Pa. high school football scoreboard: Live updates from the state’s top-ranked teams (8/30/24)
Check out live updates from another Friday night of action. PennLive is offering a look in on the state’s top-ranked football teams, with scoring updates every 60 seconds. Scores are user-generated and offered through ScoreStream. See a score that’s incorrect? Email eepler@pennlive.com to let us know. CLASS 6A.
Better broadband service speeds up Perry County
Brightspeed, one of the nation’s leading fiber broadband builders, marked a significant milestone in its efforts to close the digital divide in Pennsylvania with the launch of its high-speed fiber internet service in Perry County. The event, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 21 in New Bloomfield, had key dignitaries including U.S. Congressman John Joyce, state Sen. Greg Rothman and state Rep. Perry Stambaugh in attendance.
Taylor’s four touchdowns fuel Willingboro in season opening win - Football recap
Senior quarterback Sean Taylor started off the 2024 season with a bang in Salem during Willingboro’s 35-0 season-opening victory over Salem. Taylor threw three touchdown passes and added one score on the ground to help head coach Kenny Scott win his first game as head coach of the Chimeras.
2 pleasant days and 1 stinker in the forecast this Labor Day Weekend
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- August 2024 ends with partly cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures in the mid-80s around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.As the Philadelphia region gets into Labor Day weekend, two of the days will be pleasant and one will be a stinker. We have two low-end risks of severe weather to get through before Monday, the highlight of the holiday weekend.A warm front will sweep past Saturday, turning skies partly cloudy and ushering in warmer air in the mid-80s. You're clear to get some morning and afternoon beach time, but maybe no late-night pool parties in the hotel or...
Rising Vaccine Exemptions in Pa. Schools Up Chance of Measles Outbreaks
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. As kids revel in the final days of summer break, Pennsylvania school nurses statewide are hustling to make sure students are vaccinated. The mandatory recordkeeping is routine, and helps school officials to keep children safe from preventable diseases like tetanus and hepatitis B. But rising requests for exemptions to vaccinations are making this work fraught and revealing fears some parents have about caring for their children. Under state...
Thunderstorms possible on start of Labor Day weekend in central Pa.
Thunderstorms could spoil some Labor Day plans as they move into the Harrisburg area later Saturday, the National Weather Service says. The weather service says strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds, hail and heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding are possible this afternoon into the evening. The storm alert covers a wide area that includes Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties.
Hatboro police place two on Montgomery County’s Most Wanted list
The Hatboro Police Department has placed the following individuals on Montgomery County’s Most Wanted list:. Matthew Brumbaugh (above left) Brumbaugh, 37, has been charged with strangulation, terroristic threats, and assault. According to the Hatboro police, officers were dispatched to a location on Continental Road for the report of a...
Shapiro hails Pennsylvania court ruling protecting mail ballots
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) hailed a Friday state court ruling that he says will protect Keystone State residents’ right to vote. The Commonwealth Court ruling ended a requirement that every mail-in ballot in the state require a handwritten date on the envelope. Under the initial rule, any envelope containing a ballot without a clear…
DelVal Falls in Two Five-Set Thrillers
SCRANTON, Pa. – The Delaware Valley women's volleyball team dropped matches to both Cedar Crest and Marywood in five sets each on Saturday. MATCH ONE VS. CEDAR CREST (3-2 LOSS) MATCH TWO VS. MARYWOOD (3-2 LOSS) The Aggies struggled offensively in the first two sets falling to Marywood 25-17...
Davis throws for 2 TDs as Burlington Twp. football opens Everette era with win
It didn’t take long to identify his strength. Burlington Township coach Steve Everette figured it out on the first day of practice. By now it’s probably obvious to everyone. “I like the fact that we’ve got two big, athletic quarterbacks,” Everette said. “I love that.”
A Three-Car Cras in Morrisville Causes Pickup to Roll into Another on West Bridge St.
A three vehicle smashup, started by a head on collision on West Bridge Street tied up traffic for just under an hour with motorists escaping injury free luckily. According to Morrisville Police, a vehicle had entered the oncoming traffic lane and caused a head on collision with an older style pickup truck that then rolled into another smaller pickup truck.
FHS Sports: Warriors Football Comes Back To Win Home Opener, 26-22
It wasn’t looking good for the Franklin High School football Warriors with less than six minutes left in their season-opener game against Trenton Central on August 30. The Warriors were down 22-20, having trailed by as much as 10 points during the game. With about 5:50 left in the...
Field Hockey Begins Season at 2-0 with a 3-1 Win over Delaware Valley
HENNIKER, N.H. – Simmons field hockey (2-0) opens the 2024 season at 2-0 following a 3-1 victory over Delaware Valley University (0-1) on the campus of New England College, Saturday afternoon. The Sharks put the pressure on the Aggie defense early with seven quarters in the first quarter. However,...
Raymond Holman Game Report: vs Columbia Montour Vo-Tech
Raymond Holman was a major factor in Morrisville's win over Columbia Montour Vo-Tech on Friday. Holman was dynamite, rushing for 224 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 13.2 yards per carry, and also throwing for 14 yards and a touchdown while completing 100% of his passes. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
Parnell leads Riverside past Palmyra - Football recap
Xavier Parnell had 13 carries for 114 yards and one touchdown to lead Riverside past Palmyra 28-22 in Riverside. Isaiah Ali-Lewis also came up big for Riverside with a fumble recovery for a touchdown while Greg Turner recorded a 25-yard touchdown catch. Riverside’s Alton Howell had 15 carries for 54...
Doylestown-based Powerlytics Raises $5.9M in Second Series B Round, Plans to Grow Its Headcount Significantly
Doylestown-based Powerlytics, a startup that helps banks assess customers' credit and tax risk, raised $5.9 million in its second Series B round with plans to significantly increase its headcount. Doylestown-based Powerlytics managed to raise $5.9 million in its second Series B round with plans on significantly increasing its headcount, writes...
Blue Jays Win Two at Arcadia
GLENSIDE, Pa.-- After dropping yesterday's match, the Elizabethtown women's volleyball team bounced back as they defeated host Arcadia and Eastern Mennonite on Saturday in a tri-match. GAME 1: ARCADIA 2, ELIZABETHTOWN 3. Lucy Stanek led the team with 16 kills (.375) and 13 digs for her first collegiate double-double. Savannah...
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