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Pesticides as big a cancer risk as smoking; study identifies risk in PA counties
(The Hill) – Pesticides may cause cancer on a level equivalent to smoking cigarettes, a new study has found. The widespread use of pesticides may lead to hundreds of thousands of additional cancer cases in major corn-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio — even for Americans who don’t work on farms, according to findings published Thursday in […]
Annual Rockers Roll in Avoca
AVOCA, Pa. — A local motorcycle group hosted a charity event to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The NEPA Rockers Motorcycle Club hit the road Saturday to kick off their 14th annual Rockers Roll Ride. Once their ride was over, they headed to Litzy's Lounge in Avoca for some food...
Lehigh Valley officials launch housing initiative to bolster affordability, availability
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — With high prices and a shortage of homes fueling a housing crisis in the Lehigh Valley, officials from across the area are embarking on an ambitious mission to quickly develop a regional housing plan. A team of Lehigh County’s top officials launched the Housing and Attainability...
Muncy senior care nurse earns DAISY Award for kindness and professionalism
Muncy, Pa. — Erin Snyder, LPN, Muncy Place, part of UPMC Senior Communities in North Central Pa., was recently recognized as a recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Erin was nominated by a resident, who shared: “Erin cares for everyone with all her heart. She explains everything so you know what or why she is doing something and what it means. When I was there, Erin was so...
Fulton to shutter 19 branches
Fulton Financial is closing 19 branches in southeastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey and New York City three months after the bank’s emergency acquisition of failed Philadelphia lender Republic First Bank, a deal that deepened Fulton’s reach in the state’s largest market. Lancaster-based Fulton is closing 13 of its...
State police investigating road rage, gunfire on I-80 East in Monroe County
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — An investigation is underway after a road rage incident led to gunfire on part of I-80 East in Monroe County. Troopers say around 5 p.m. on Saturday, two vehicles crashed along I-80 East in Stroud Township. Those involved in the crash then got out of their...
Statue outside Buffalo Township VFC honors Corey Comperatore
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- A statue outside the Buffalo Township VFC honors Corey Comperatore, the firefighter who was killed at Donald Trump's rally in Butler County earlier this month.The statue sits outside the fire company, where Comperatore briefly served as chief in the early 2000s. He joined the department in 1994, giving himself to his community for years. The statue is surrounded by American flags and flowers. Comperatore was a spectator at former President Donald Trump's Butler County rally on July 13 when he was shot and killed while protecting his family. In a statement, Comperatore's family called him a beloved father,...
James V. Brown Library reveals seventh Little League pin
Williamsport, Pa. — The James V. Brown Library has released its seventh Little League trading pin. The library has created pins for the past seven years, with this year's pin, "BOOK hits a homerun" designed by Jamie Mahoney, the library’s graphic artist. For sale now, the pins are $5 each and can be purchased by cash or check at the library’s help desk. All pins can be purchased with cash or check. A small number of 2023 pins are available for $3 each. All proceeds from the pin sales support the library.
AP photographer captures another perspective of the attack on Trump
BUTLER, Pennsylvania (AP) — Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide range of events including the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the Sept. 11 attack that downed Flight 93, Stanley Cups and World Series, many presidential and campaign events and, his favorite, the Little League World Series.
It’s been 10 years since the lanternfly landed in Pa. How bad is it?
When lanternflies were discovered in Berks County in 2014, panic set in among the country and region’s top scientists. They feared the insect would devastate Pennsylvania’s robust farming, lumber, and grape industries. A 2019 study projected annual costs of damage could reach $324 million and result in the loss of 2,800 jobs across agricultural industries.
Changes to vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania could be coming
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Changes could be coming for vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania, including making it part of your yearly state inspection. Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) plans to introduce legislation to combat vehicle window tint that is too dark and blocks too much light. Currently, in Pennsylvania, Visible Light Transmission (VLT) needs to be […]
Susquehanna Valley United Way reflects back– and looks ahead
Bloomsburg, Pa. — During June, six program directors and 13 community board members of the Susquehanna Valley United Way (SVUW) convened for a strategic planning retreat, giving them renewed focused on their mission and vision for the future. This was only the beginning of a series of significant summer events for the organization. "Strategic planning and visioning are vital to the health of every organization," said Adrienne Mael, President/CEO of Susquehanna Valley United Way. "We are excited to look to the future so we can...
Pennsylvania State Representative Regina Young Inducted as Honorary Member of Zeta Phi Beta
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, proudly announced today the induction of Pennsylvania State Representative Regina Young as an Honorary Member of its Alpha Omega Chapter. The ceremony took place at the sorority’s Grand Boule in Indianapolis on July 27, 2024. Regina Young, elected in November 2020, made history as...