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Pa. Game Commission announces Sunday hunting dates
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced the Sunday hunting dates for 2024. The commission posted an announcement on their Instagram page with the dates for the remainder of 2024. “These dates are the perfect opportunity to spend more time afield,” the post read. “Remember, if you are planning to hunt...
Penn State gets $1M to dig into critical mineral research
(The Center Square) — As more federal money goes out to deal with the critical mineral supply chain, Pennsylvania gets another grant. The latest, almost $1 million to Penn State University, will focus on researching whether boron nitride can replace gallium in semiconductors. Gallium currently has no domestic source, and is one of dozens of minerals where China dominates the refining and processing of them. For others, like aluminum, cobalt,...
Pa. State Police Cadets Could Earn College Credits for Training
Commonwealth University and the Pennsylvania State Police recently announced an agreement that allows cadets to receive college credits for their training. The arrangement enables cadets to receive 20 credits at CU upon graduation from the academy when enrolled in a criminal justice degree program at any CU campus location (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield or Clearfield).
It'll feel closer to July Fourth in Pennsylvania over the warm Labor Day holiday weekend
Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 2, and it'll feel more like the Fourth of July than the tail end of summer. Here's everything you need to know about early weather forecast for the Labor Day weekend, whether you're planning to fly off for a late summer getaway or staying close to home.
Cornel West can’t be on Pennsylvania’s presidential ballot, court decides
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Cornel West lost a legal challenge Friday in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. The Nov. 5 election is expected to be close in Pennsylvania, whose 19 electoral votes are tied with Illinois for fifth-most, and arguably are the most awarded by any […]
'DO NOT CLICK': Pennsylvania voters get fake text messages about voter registration
Multiple commonwealth residents have reported receiving text messages from scammers about their voter registration being not legitimate, election officials report. The automated messages are sent through various numbers, telling residents, "We have you in our records as not registered to vote" along with various companion links. Election officials have warned these links...
PennDOT announces closures for Labor Day
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers will be closed for Labor Day. All centers will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2. Customers may still obtain a variety of products including all forms, publications and driver training manuals through PennDOT’s website. Driver […]
District 19 News: A budget to be proud of and much more
Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg. The biggest and most important success is that my affirmative vote helped pass the 2024-25 fiscal year budget, which Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed into law. An essential part of the plan is a $1.3 billion investment in our public schools, which includes an $8.5 million increase in education funding for Pittsburgh Public Schools. These monies represent a 5% increase compared to the previous year’s budget allocation.
Pennsylvania Man Found Dead Of "Natural Causes" In Kenny Lake, Troopers Say
On 08/26/2024 at approximately 0145 hours, Troopers responded to the Edgerton Highway for a report of a deceased person. Upon further investigation, John George, 72, of Pennsylvania, was found to be deceased. No foul play suspected. The decedent appeared to have died due to natural causes. Next of Kin was notified.
Trump rally shooting task force coming back to Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – The congressional task force investigating the near-assassination of former President Donald Trump will return to the Pennsylvania fairgrounds on Monday where the chaos unfolded last month. Republican Chairman Rep. Mike Kelly, whose district includes Butler, Pa., said on X that the assessment is “a critical step toward getting the American people the answers they deserve.” In an interview with The Daily Focus earlier this month, the...
DEP accepting applications for environmental education projects
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made nearly $1 million available for projects that will promote environmental education and stewardship across Pennsylvania. Many of last year’s awardees also supported people in environmental justice communities, communities composed of Pennsylvanians that are more threatened by climate change, air pollution, and water pollution. DEP’s 2025 Environmental Education Grants Program is accepting applications through Nov. 15. Up to $1 million...
Massive $71K theft ring targeting Pennsylvania grocery stores taken down: AG
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A massive retail theft ring that targeted grocery stores across nine Pennsylvania counties has ended, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Monday. Dozens of charges have been brought against five people — three of which are in custody — for their involvement in the more than $71,000 theft ring. Marlin Polanco, 19, […]
Wawa’s First Store in Central Pennsylvania Set to Open in September
Wawa’s first central PA store, solidly in Sheetz territory, is set to open Sept. 19 along West Harrisburg Pike in Lower Swatara Township near Middletown Dauphin County, reports WGAL. Wawa will also introduce its community partnerships and celebrate local heroes through “Hoagies for Heroes” initiative. “We are...
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