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2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Whitehall DB/WR Brandon Bird
65 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception. Coach says “Brandon practices and plays with incredible effort and developed into an excellent safety for us. He created timely turnovers in multiple games. We look forward to see him expand his game this fall. LET’S GET TO KNOW...
See all homes sold in the Lehigh Valley and neighboring counties, June 24-30
The following is a listing of all real estate transfers in these eastern Pennsylvania counties reported from June 24-30. Lehighvalleylive.com publishes weekly reports on recent real estate sales across the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties, as well as top sales by county and other real estate news, from unique homes for sale to trends.
Pennsylvania Braces for Major Heatwave This Week
Pittsburgh, PA – A significant heatwave is set to hit Pennsylvania early this week, with temperatures expected to soar into the 90s. Residents are advised to prepare for moderate to major heat risks on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, widespread upper 80s to...
Two YMCA organizations in PA, NJ merge to become one
☑️ Discussions about a merger began in 2023 with a CEO's retirement. ☑️The River Crossing YMCA will have 142,000 members in four counties. ☑️ Members will be able to participate at other facilities. YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and Greater Valley YMCA in Northhampton and Lehigh...
Pennsylvania County Commissioners preview 2024 election plans, issues
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s county commissioners have a unique role in the state’s election process. While some think of there being one Election Day in Pennsylvania, there are actually 67 independently run elections from each county. In Snyder County, Joe Kantz not only serves as Chair of the Commissioner’s Board, but also as Chairman of the […]
Pennsylvania State Capitol evacuated after bomb threat Saturday
HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) -- The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated over the weekend due to a bomb threat, a state spokesperson confirmed Saturday.According to Eric Veronikis with the PA Department of General Services, police evacuated the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex and Judicial Center on July 6 after a bomb threat was emailed to all members of the House of Representatives and Senate."The Capitol Police immediately worked with House and Senate security, as well as the Office of the PA Courts, to issue an immediate evacuation notice to those in the buildings," Veronikis said in a statement.Capitol Police...
Biden aims to ease Democrats' worries at Pennsylvania church
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) -An embattled U.S. President Joe Biden faced escalating pressure from fellow Democrats worried about his candidacy on Sunday, concerns he aimed to ease with campaign stops in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.
PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Each application has to abide by a set of rules that ensure that they do not offend or confuse other drivers,...
International Harvester Collectables Attract High Bidders at Pennsylvania Auction
When Darvin Rodgers started the auction with an International Harvester toy barn set that commanded $425, he knew it was going to be a good day. But what happened after that, and with more yet to come, is something that surprised even a veteran auctioneer like Rodgers. Since March 9,...
Is MOD Pizza closing in Pennsylvania? Pizza chain in trouble
MOD Pizza is facing financial challenges and might close some locations to improve its capital structure, according to several published reports. The chain has a little more than 550 locations across the country, including in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Here’s what we know. Is MOD Pizza closing in Pennsylvania?. MOD...
New state law will offer added protections for victims of data breaches
Harrisburg, Pa. — A new state law will help protect consumers impacted by data breaches. Act 33 of 2024 requires an impacted organization to provide a free credit report and one year of credit monitoring to affected consumers. It also strengthens notification requirements and mandates notification of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General if a data breach occurs in the Commonwealth, according to the state legislature. The new law received unanimous support in both the House and Senate, according to a capitol update. ...
Pennsylvania presidential ad spending may break records
(The Center Square) — Political advertising in Pennsylvania for the 2024 presidential election is predicted to reach $360 million, the highest level in the nation. Overall spending, including down-ballot races, is projected to be $800 million, the 3rd-highest in the nation. This is according to The Political Projections Report, which was released on Monday by advertisement […]
Indicators 2024: Study explores opportunities for inclusive education
WILKES-BARRE — Jill Avery-Stoss, chief operating officer at The Institute, this week said The Institute has researched opportunities for inclusive education in Northeast Pennsylvania. According to Avery-Stoss, the organization’s Education and Workforce Development Task Force guided this research. She explained that correlations exist between education and key life outcomes,...
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