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New FAFSA complicates process for college students applying for Pa. state grants
College students will be arriving on campuses across Pennsylvania in the coming days but some will come with one thing missing — confidence in knowing they have the money to pay their tuition. The rollout of the new federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has proven...
Pennsylvania opioid trust gears up for county appeals
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Opioid Trust approved its second annual report during a Thursday meeting and plans to release it sometime in September. The goal, said trust chair Tom VanKirk, was to give a full update to the Commonwealth Court before it considered the second wave of settlement money to be sent out. The trust also plans to alert municipalities in September about what they can expect to receive in the next tranche of funding in December. ...
State invests $2.1 million in ATV and snowmobile projects
Harrisburg, Pa. — ATV and snowmobile facilities and trails are getting a major boost, thanks to $2,124,200 in grant funding, announced DCNR. “Each year, thousands of avid ATV and snowmobile riding enthusiasts recreate in Pennsylvania, and DCNR invests in projects that improve upon and expand these types of motorized recreation opportunities across the Commonwealth,” DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said. “This is also a friendly reminder that the fall grant round is open and that we encourage municipalities and organizations to apply before the September...
Great PA News Quiz: MIA at the DNC, presidential insecurity, and JD Vance gets a cheesesteak
In this week’s news quiz: Pennsylvania goes to the DNC, serious security lapses, presidential debate prep, and “insulting” cheese. As always, let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen (newsletters@spotlightpa.org) with a heads up. And good luck!. BEFORE YOU GO…...
Pennsylvania animal rescue gives dogs on euthanasia list in Texas a second chance
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An animal rescue in Pennsylvania is trying to save as many dogs as it can from the euthanasia list at an animal shelter in Texas.It's a race against time to find fosters or adopters in Western Pennsylvania, and Bark About It Rescue is not giving up on these canines in need.The rescue said a 1-year-old lab mix named Alina was set to be euthanized after 2 p.m. on Wednesday at BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions in Houston. It is a municipal shelter that cannot close its intake. Alina and two other puppies, sweet Rin Tin Tin and...
Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease to cancer and HIV.
PA8 candidates Cartwright, Bresnahan agree to October debate
Democratic U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright’s campaign announced Wednesday that he will debate Republican challenger Rob Bresnahan in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District race in October. The debate, which will take place at Wilkes-Barre’s King’s College Burke Auditorium on either Oct. 22 or 23, will be simulcast live on WVIA-TV...
Pennsylvania's first mobile infant formula bank hits the road
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pennsylvania's first-ever mobile infant formula bank is on the road.Beverly's PGH on Wednesday showed off the truck, which will provide infant formula at no cost to people struggling to afford it or find it. They'll also offer other supplies and lactation consultations.Beverly's executive director and founder, Megs Yunn, says it will intentionally travel to places in the region that are transportation and food deserts, including locations in Greene, Fayette and Washington counties and Pittsburgh neighborhoods like Northview Heights."When 75% of all babies in the U.S. rely on some type of formula by the age of 6...
Trial of ex-Pa. cop who used police records system for personal reasons nears an end
WILLIAMSPORT — A former Williamsport police officer is likely to know Friday if his use of the state JNET records system to obtain information on women for personal reasons was a crime. The prosecution rested and the defense for former Cpl. Eric B. Derr, 40, nearly completed its case...
Penn State football updates: What we heard from players and coaches during final week of preseason camp
Penn State football wrapped up preseason camp this week, shifting focus toward 2024 kickoff Aug. 31 at West Virginia. Recent days featured another visit to Nittany Lions facilities for the Lions247 coverage team, who caught up with head coach James Franklin, all three coordinators and several players. Developments in all...
IST alumni accept postdoctoral appointments at Harvard and Yale medical schools
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Two graduate students from the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) have joined Ivy League medical schools as postdoctoral researchers. Sanjana Mendu and Sahiti Kunchay each completed IST’s doctoral program in informatics with a focus on digital health that combines human-computer interaction and data-driven health interventions.
Social Life: Move-in weekend
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Students are returning to Penn State this weekend ahead of the Fall 2024 semester. Thousands of people will come to the University Park campus over the next few days to unload cars, move boxes and set up furniture as the campus readies itself for the first week of classes.
OriginLabs now offers free makerspace memberships to University Park students
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Makerspace Memberships at OriginLabs are now available at no cost to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at University Park. To register for a free student Makerspace Membership, visit the OriginLabs website and fill out the Free Student Membership registration form. With support from the Student...
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