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Rescues and animal shelters in Pennsylvania seeing an increase in surrenders
(WHTM) — At any given time, thousands of animals end up in Pennsylvania rescues and shelters and looking for permanent or foster care homes, including the York County SPCA. I was able to sit down and speak with the non profit’s executive director Steve Martinez, who brought a furry friend along with him named Thumbalina, […]
Wanted Pennsylvania man jailed after setting off fireworks in a Hershey hotel parking lot, assaulting officers; police
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A wanted Pennsylvania man is in jail after police were alerted about someone setting off fireworks in a Hershey hotel parking lot, court documents show. According to the charges filed by Derry Township Police, Justan Grube, 40, of Allentown, was scaring the guests at the Sunrise Inn, located at 1733 […]
'Nobody wants to pay' for road and bridge maintenance
(The Center Square) — Long-term funding solutions still elude state lawmakers, leaving maintenance of Pennsylvania’s roads, bridges and public transit systems in peril. In the coming years, the problem will only become more significant. A Wednesday meeting of the House Transportation Committee in Indiana County noted that electric vehicles have grown in the commonwealth, but it’s led to a drop in gas tax revenues, which make up the majority of...
$51 million boost for Pennsylvania transportation: 66 projects funded
Governor Shapiro announced a significant investment from the Multimodal Transportation fund to support transportation projects throughout Pennsylvania. The $51 million investment will fund 66 projects in 31 counties. The funding will focus on highways, aviation, ports, roads, and bridges, such as the Hollow Street Bridge in Scranton. The decay of...
Pickett honors McConnell family for years of fire service
Pennsylvania State Representative Tina Pickett honored the McConnell family of South Waverly for their service in the fire department for over seven decades. A memorial bench honoring the McConnell family was dedicated on Saturday at the Richard L. Bentley Community Park in South Waverly. According to Pickett, there has been...
Which songs did DJ Cassidy pick to represent Delaware, Pennsylvania at the DNC?
The 2024 Democratic Convention is underway this week from Chicago with a party-like atmosphere that included a musical roll call for the delegates from each state. DJ Cassidy played it safe in selecting songs to represent the Democratic delegations from New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania, relying on a heavy dose of classic R&B...
Seen any wild turkeys lately? The Pa. Game Commission wants to know
We mean the actual bird by the way. Not a euphemism for any foolish people you might have encountered in your daily travails. But if you have encountered any of those large birds in Pennsylvania recently, the state Game Commission wants you to share the details with them. The commission...
John DeFrancisco: Advocating for Patients’ Health
In a dizzyingly complex healthcare system, medical professionals and their patients often recognize the gaps which are faced every day, making advocacy and policy change an important part of the job for professionals such as physician assistants (PAs). John DeFrancisco, a local student at Quinnipiac University's School of Health Sciences, will become more involved in that type of progress while participating in a fellowship program aimed at advocating and implementing change.
Pennsylvania county turns 275 | Today in Pa.
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