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Pennsylvania officials hear farmers’ concerns at Ag Progress Days
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn State’s Ag Progress Days attract hundreds of people each year and while they may not be farmers they do have a particular interest in agriculture. Some pretty big faces, like Congressman Glenn Thompson, Secretary of the PA Department of Agriculture Russell Redding, US Senator Bob Casey, US Senate Candidate […]
Report finds Pa. state police stops are conducted with no racial or ethnic disparities
Last year, Pennsylvania State Police pulled over drivers of various races and ethnicities at similar rates, according to a department report released Wednesday. Researchers used multiple analytical techniques and were unable to find any substantive racial or ethnic disparities in traffic stops made by the state police in 2023, according to Dr. Robin...
Flynn Group buys 83 more Wendy's franchises in US
(Reuters) - Flynn Group, which says it is the world’s biggest franchise operator, bought 83 Wendy’s franchises in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, bringing its total to 277. The deal closed on Wednesday, according to Greg Flynn, the company's CEO. Terms of the deal and the identity of the seller were not disclosed.
Popular retailer is opening 3 stores in Pa. under new owner after closing all of its locations
Rue21 stores are back in Pennsylvania. It wasn’t that long ago that the specialty fashion retailer of apparel and accessories, filed for bankruptcy and closed all of its 540 stores including 21 locations in Pennsylvania. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Gov. Shapiro to campaign in Pa. with Biden, president says
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden says he and Gov. Josh Shapiro will travel around Pennsylvania this fall on behalf of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Biden, who was born in Scranton, told CBS’ “Sunday Morning” in an interview that the two men would campaign for Harris in the nation’s most populous battleground state. Pennsylvania is all but a must-win state for the Democratic ticket this fall as most paths to the 270 electoral votes needed for victory involve winning the Keystone State.
Great PA News Quiz: Storm Damage, Ballot Access, Local Taxes, and World Series
In this week’s news quiz: Storm remnants, 2024 challenges, a shrinking state surplus, and “live from South Williamsport, it’s the Little League World Series.”. 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!
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna College name.
Pa. tops swing states in presidential campaign ad spending: news report
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New website aims to make audit info more accessible for all Pennsylvanians
(WHTM) — A new website has been launched that aims to help Pennsylvanians with their audits. The Pennsylvania Department of Auditor General has created a new website to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find audits in their county, as well as resources to help them better understand audits. “Our new, dynamic website was designed […]
Raw milk sold in Central Pennsylvania tests positive for E. coli
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning consumers to discard raw milk that tested positive for E. coli bacteria. According to the Department of Agriculture, consumers who purchased Meadow View Jerseys brand raw milk between August 5 and August 12 should immediately discard it due to E. coli contamination. The […]
Adam Johnson, a Douglas High and Nevada Wolf Pack alum, leads team to LLWS
Every Little Leaguer's dream is to play at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., and while Adam Johnson didn't get to accomplish that, he's doing the next best thing. The Douglas High and University of Nevada graduate has skippered his Henderson-based team to the LLWS with his first...
Key high school games throughout the region that Penn State fans will want to see during the first month of the season
High school football kicks off in Pennsylvania in just nine days from now, but there are plenty of games that Penn State fans will want to keep an eye on throughout the Mid-Atlantic region during the first month of the season. With that in mind, we put together a list of games that Nittany Lion […] The post Key high school games throughout the region that Penn State fans will want to see during the first month of the season appeared first on On3.
Pennsylvania murder suspect caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
Pennsylvania's presidential calendar: Rallies and possible debates
Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning in Pennsylvania again this week — putting the Keystone State back in the national spotlight. Why it matters: Both campaigns are all-in on Pennsylvania, the most important battleground state that'll decide who occupies the White House. Driving the news: Democratic...
Potential strike in Pa. could disrupt U.S. supply chains | Today in Pa.
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