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Weakened version of health care non-compete limitations becomes law
(The Center Square) — Among a flurry of bills signed into law recently, Pennsylvania has taken a step in reducing the barriers created by non-compete agreements in health care. But the law in effect is a watered-down version of what was proposed in the General Assembly. “It’s a C+,” said Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Pittsburgh, who introduced House Bill 1633. “There’s a significant amendment that diluted the impact of the bill. But it clearly remains a step forward with more work to do.” ...
Another change to Pennsylvania mail ballot envelopes: Full year will be preprinted
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsylvania’s free newsletter here.Update, July 19, 11:55 a.m.: This story was updated with additional comments from Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt to clarify his interview.The Pennsylvania Department of State is hoping another change to mail ballot return envelopes will eliminate the chance of ballots being rejected this November because of voters failing to write in the year completely.In a directive earlier this month, the Department of State told counties that they should now preprint ballot return envelopes with the full,...
Pa. launches right-to-counsel program with hopes of reducing evictions
Funding for the new program was included in the budget lawmakers passed last week. For the first time ever, Pennsylvania will offer free legal representation to low-income renters facing an eviction or another housing-related issue. The new budget includes $2.5 million for a statewide right-to-counsel program. The funding will be...
Senior Dies From 'Severe Heat Conditions': Lehigh County Coroner
The woman was pronounced dead from hyperthermia at 11:24 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, according to the coroner's release. She was "exposed to severe heat conditions within her residence" and the manner of death was accidental, Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said. Temperatures in greater Allentown reached into the high 90s...
Riverboat boys hit Susquehanna River for annual tradition
EXETER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A homemade raft is about to set sail down the Susquehanna River again. It’s a yearly summer tradition for a group of friends in NEPA. 28/22 News Kathryn Oleary was in Exeter Township live with Nathan Clark with an interview about their riverboat tradition.
Route 54 to Close This Week for Railroad Crossing Repair in Rush Township
PennDOT has announced that Route 54 in Rush Township near Barnesville, will be closed for railroad crossing repair work this week. The work will be performed by Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad from Monday, July 22, 2024, to Friday, July 26, 2024. The closure will affect the section of...
Woman accused of retail theft at Family Dollar
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a woman who allegedly committed retail theft at Family Dollar. The Pottsville Bureau of Police says they are trying to identify a woman who is a person of interest in a retail theft investigation at Family Dollar on July 11. Anyone with information is asked to […]
Swineford waives hearing; invasion of privacy case proceeds to common pleas court
The East Stroudsburg Area School District math teacher accused of recording his fiancée's daughters in his bathroom has waived his preliminary hearing. John Swineford, 43, of East Stroudsburg, was listed online as a math teacher at East Stroudsburg High School South before the page went under redesign. The school district did not respond to inquiries about his current employment status.
Replacing postponed Heart at Allentown Fair, 1970s-'80s band again goes from opener to headliner
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — With the release of its 1978 album "Heaven Tonight" and its hit "Surrender," new wave rockers Cheap Trick went from a supporting act to a headliner. Cheap Trick again will go from a supporting act to headliner for a show at this year's Allentown Fair grandstand. But instead of a new album, it's because of another act's postponement.
Crosscutters dedicate Saturday's game to Pop-Tarts with special caps, jerseys, and giveaways
Williamsport, Pa. — As both a celebration of a nostalgic treat and to raise funds for the Central PA Food Bank, the Williamsport Crosscutters will have a Salute to Pop-Tarts Night during their Saturday, July 20 game. The team will don jerseys and caps featuring the iconic colors of the royal icing on wild berry flavored Pop-Tarts as well as a fun Pop-Tart printed pattern. During the game, the Cutters...
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