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Frackers Are Spraying Toxic Wastewater on Pennsylvania Roads Despite Seven-Year Ban
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Siri Lawson and her husband live on a stamp of wooded, hilly land in Warren County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the state’s rural northwest corner. In the summer heat, cars traveling on the county’s dirt roads cast plumes of dust in their wake. Winter’s chill can cause a hazardous film of ice to spawn on paved roads. To protect motorists from both slippery ice and vision-impairing dust, communities across Pennsylvania coat these roads with large, cheap volumes of de-icing and dust-suppressing fluids. In Lawson’s case, her township had been using oil and gas wastewater as a dust suppressant, believing the material was effective.
In Philly, demand is ‘overwhelming’ for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Kimyatta Connor does not have any air conditioning in her two-story home in Philadelphia’s Hunting...
Trump rally shooting puts Pa. gun laws in sights
Thomas Crooks was 20 when he bought, from his father, the gun reportedly used to shoot at Donald Trump. It was a legal sale. Should it be? The post Trump rally shooting puts Pa. gun laws in sights appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Aqua Pennsylvania Debuts ‘Sure Splash’ Program
Aqua Pennsylvania supports water safety with a $50,000 investment through its Essential Foundation under the Sure Splash initiative. Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, is helping more families be safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $50,000 investment in community-based water safety programs. The donations were made through the company’s Essential Foundation as part of Aqua’s new Sure Splash initiative.
Wa-womp at the pump: Pa. drivers served bad gas | Today in Pa.
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Study: These Three Factors Make Chester County the State’s Best Place to Live
Chester County is the best county to live in Pennsylvania, according to recently published rankings by 24/7 Wall Street that use data from the Human Development Index (HDI). The HDI is a composite of life expectancy, education, and per-capita-income indicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development.
Walmart opens two specialty pharmacies in Lancaster County
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM)– Walmart is opening 10 autoimmune-focused specialty pharmacies across the commonwealth, two of which are coming to the Lancaster area. Walmart says these specialty pharmacies will provide accessible care and resources for individuals with the three most common types of autoimmune diseases: joints, gastrointestinal, and dermatological. According...
Popular Lancaster Peruvian chicken restaurant changes up on plans to close
LANCASTER, Pa. — A popular Lancaster chicken restaurant, which announced it was closing earlier this month, has decided to change up on its plans. Frisco's Chicken, a Peruvian-style restaurant, on Thursday announced plans to bring back its original location in Lancaster, roughly two weeks after announcing plans to close on July 12.
Dallastown area man charged with shooting trooper in Lancaster as officers searched units
A Dallastown man has been charged with shooting a Pennsylvania State Police corporal on Wednesday as law enforcement executed a search warrant in Lancaster city, according to court records and a news release. Alfredo Maldonado-Gonzalez, 41, of the 500 block of East Maple Street in Dallastown has been charged with attempted criminal homicide...
Lancaster County’s Olympian archer Casey Kaufhold finishes fourth in Paris Games’ ranking round
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM)– Lancaster archer Casey Kaufield returned to the Olympics in superstar fashion by placing fourth in the individual ranking round to open the Paris Games 2024 women’s archery competition. Kaufhold recorded a score of 672 to place fourth in the individual ranking rounds on Thursday. Her score was only 22 points behind Lim […]
In swing state Pennsylvania, middle class struggles to get by
The giant steelworks that greets visitors to Allentown, Pennsylvania once symbolized the city's success as an industrial hub. - More visitors at food pantries - On Friday, all eyes will be on new inflation figures from the US government.
Seven from Lancaster charged with theft over LGBTQ Items
CHESTERTOWN — Three out-of-state men were charged by the Chestertown Police Department for the theft of Pride flags (representing LGBTQ+) and other rainbow-themed items taken from the Emmanuel Church on Cross Street during the weekend of the Juneteenth celebration, June 15, 16. In all, nine victims of theft were identified. The crimes occurred on Cross Street, Cannon Street, Greenwood Avenue, Water Street, and High Street. The total loss to the victims is estimated by police at approximately $1,400. ...
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