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Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania State House Representatives announced they are resigning. According to the Office of the Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, both Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) both resigned. Bullock resigned on Monday, July 15 after first winning a special election for […]
Want to be a PA corrections officer? The DOC is hiring
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – If you want to be a corrections officer in Pennsylvania, the Department of Corrections is hiring for positions in Clearfield, Somerset, and Huntingdon counties. For interested applicants, the DOC is hosting a job fair on July 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quehanna Boot Camp, located at 4395 […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs
The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant for Pennsylvanians with disabilities builds on Governor Shapiro’s commitment to investing in programs that provide skill-building opportunities to build a strong manufacturing workforce. Governor Shapiro believes that every Pennsylvanian deserves the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed. Harrisburg, PA...
Manufactured homeowners still protesting rent gouging
(The Center Square) – Manufactured home communities offer affordable housing options for people on fixed incomes, but in Pennsylvania, homeowners say “predatory” lot rent increases threaten their way of life. Two bills that could resolve the issue have lawmakers at odds and expressing skepticism about their prospects. Manufactured homes are constructed in factories and assembled on-site. Residents typically own the home, but not always the land on which it sits....
Quest closing Pennsylvania lab, laying off 121 people
Quest Diagnostics is closing a lab in Pennsylvania and laying off 121 employees at the site, the company said in a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter filed with the state. The Norristown lab performs workforce drug testing on urine specimens. Quest is consolidating its capabilities at a facility...
Settlement Reached in Split Rock Resort Timeshare Lawsuit
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a legal settlement with Split Rock Resort’s owners, Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC, for alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare sales. The lawsuit, filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, accused the resort of violating state Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Laws by denying timeshare owners property access and imposing excessive fees.
Pennsylvania’s Inconsistent Property Tax System
Pennsylvania’s property tax system faces significant challenges due to the lack of mandatory, regular property reassessments. Unlike other states, Pennsylvania allows counties to decide when to reassess properties, leading to some counties delaying reassessments for decades. This results in a “lopsided tax system” where property taxes are not uniformly assessed, causing discrepancies and economic stagnation.
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.
3 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help Philly gardeners own the land they steward
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Many of Philadelphia’s community gardens are at risk of being lost to development. However, a new state law could give gardeners who steward land they don’t own...
How Penn Woods Winery workers are adjusting their routine amid heat wave
CHADDS FORD, Pa. (CBS) – Workers at Penn Woods Winery are adjusting their routine because of the heat wave.Vineyard and production assistant Cornelio Hernandez is among six workers who have shortened their hours amid the sizzling temperatures. They're taking more frequent breaks and starting work early to avoid the hottest part of the day."It's dangerous whenever you try to do a full day of work outside," Hernandez said.Hernandez has been spending a lot more time inside his air-conditioned tractor. It's the only way he can work in the vineyard for long periods safely.Penn Woods Winery grows enough grapes to fill...
Upper Darby Native Rob Ellis to Take Glen Macnow’s Saturday Spot at WIP
Upper Darby native and longtime SportsRadio 94 WIP host Rob Ellis will replace the recently retired Glen Macnow on Saturdays, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. He will join co-host and Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski. Macnow’s replacement for Sundays has not yet been announced. Ellis hosted “Ellis...
Part of new Chester Valley Trail in King of Prussia shut down after sinkhole opens
Part of a brand new trail that recently opened in King of Prussia has been shut down after authorities in Montgomery County say a sinkhole opened up.The sinkhole was reported Wednesday morning on the Chester Valley Trail.It is now closed between Dekalb Pike and Prince Fredrick Boulevard.It's not yet clear if this is connected to Tuesday night's storms.Back in April, PennDOT shut down one lane of nearby Route 202 for a similar depression under the road.
Suburban Community Hospital nurses blast cuts to staff, services
EAST NORRITON – Suburban Community Hospital nurses braved sweltering temperatures on Wednesday to express their outrage with their out-of-state hospital owner. It’s not the first time nurses have spoken out against Prime Healthcare, of Ontario, Calif. Representatives from the Suburban General Nurses Association, affiliates of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals, have blasted the California-based company for its practices surrounding staffing and the cutting of services since acquiring the East Norriton Township medical facility in 2016.
Stephen A. Smith slams politicians for having ‘audacity’ to ask people to lower political temperature
Stephen A. Smith spoke very harshly against politicians’ requests to tone down the heat of political conversations, saying they are responsible for instigating the current environment. The sports commentator’s heavy criticism comes after former President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. Smith expressed gratitude that Trump was not […]
Second session planned to discuss Norristown trailhead improvements
NORRISTOWN — Another public meeting focusing on two trailheads along the Schuylkill River is scheduled for this weekend in Norristown, according to Montgomery County officials. Hosted by the Montgomery County Planning Commission, the session will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 20 at the intersection...
Norristown woman admits to vehicular homicide in borough crash that killed one, injured five
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown woman who police alleged was speeding, trying to outpace another vehicle and driving recklessly at the time she caused a four-vehicle crash on West Main Street, killing a passenger in another vehicle and injuring five others, is awaiting her fate on a vehicular homicide charge.
Convicted Norristown killer admits to unrelated straw purchase scheme with girlfriend
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown man facing a life prison term for his role in the 2023 gunshot slaying of a man along the Schuylkill River Trail was convicted of unrelated charges connected to a 2021 straw purchase scheme during which his girlfriend purchased an assault rifle for him when he was prohibited by law from possessing a gun.
Museum shows many Delco athletes were peers of national greats
Hoping to introduce the legions of world-class Delaware County athletes to people who simply might not know about them, the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum (SLDCM), 301 Iven Ave., Wayne, has created a name-association game, comparing some local names to other athletic personalities that went on to fame throughout the past century.
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