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Wealth Shifts for 5 Delaware County Towns in 2024, List Shows
This Delaware County community cane in first for highest median income in Pennsylvania. Five Delaware County communities continued to place in the top 49 wealthiest towns for 2024 compared to a year ago, but three of the towns dropped in rank for wealth, while two had higher wealth rankings this year.
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Shapiro signs pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation into law
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week followed through on his commitment to increasing transparency and accountability to support Pennsylvanians and local pharmacies by signing bipartisan House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for patients in Pennsylvania and increased regulatory oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs...
Archers Cruise To A Win Over Redwoods
Eduardo Curros – Correspondent for All Lacrosse All The Time, A Division of the Edge Of Philly Sports Network. The heavily favored 3-2 Utah Archers would cruise to a win 15-8 over the California Redwoods to put the Redwoods’ playoff hopes in serious jeopardy. The Redwoods drop to...
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth...
Summerfest at Penn’s Landing fires up nightly through Labor Day Weekend
The double-decker carousel down at Penn’s Landing is a festival favorite during the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest going on through Labor Day Weekend. “It [double-decker carousel] is one of two in the state,” said Mike Skelly, owner of Skelly Amusements that provides all the rides, games, and food during the festival. “And I love riding the Zipper with my kids.”
Unbroken record: The 59th running of a local vinyl and CD convention brought together regulars, first-timers and pros
Najee Ahmad, 25, smiles for a photo at the Pittsburgh Record & CD Convention at the West View Banquet Hall in West View on July 13, 2024. A new collector, this is his first time at a record convention. (Jess Daninhirsch/PublicSource) The Pittsburgh Record and CD Convention brings together music...
Butler Township’s Walker joins Lancaster hockey team for tournament
CRANBERRY TWP — Ken “K.D.” Walker has a background in both hockey and law enforcement. Both helped bring him to the ice for the 2024 Can-Am Police-Fire Games hockey tournament at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township. The resident of Butler Township knew the hockey portion...
Bushy Run, Trafford get tournament wins; Murrysville, Hempfield East stay alive
Bushy Run and Trafford Juniors picked up huge wins Sunday in two American Legion tournaments. Bushy Run knocked off Philipsburg, 9-1, in the Region 7 tournament at Claysburg, whereas Trafford built a huge early lead and held on to defeat Titusville, 7-6, in the Junior Western Regional at Homer City.
Greensburg’s Mark Goetz has best finish in Korn Ferry Tour
Greensburg native Mark Goetz began the final round of the Korn Ferry Tour’s Price Cutter Charity Championship tied for the lead. While he didn’t win his first event, he did have his best finish. Goetz began the day at 19-under-par and finished at 21-under tied for third. It...
Century III Mall in West Mifflin, Pittsburgh, PA: A New Chapter Unfolds
Century III Mall in West Mifflin, Pittsburgh, PA, once a significant retail hub, is undergoing a transformative phase with its demolition. The mall, which has been a part of the community for decades, is now set to be razed, marking the end of an era and the beginning of new possibilities for the site.
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