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The Fight Over Giving Out Needles to Drug Users in Pa., Explained in 9 Numbers
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — About a year ago, Spotlight PA and WESA started looking into a conflicting part of Pennsylvania's opioid windfall. The multibillion dollar settlements that attorneys general reached with drug companies say expanding syringe services should be a priority for the money. But those programs are widely considered illegal in most of Pennsylvania under our drug paraphernalia law. Supporters say these programs help connect people with treatment and make communities safer by reducing the presence of discarded needles. Some lawmakers in Harrisburg...
Warning issued about state rules and broadband costs
(The Center Square) — As plans for an infusion of federal money to expand broadband in Pennsylvania continue, a telecom trade group warns of state rules that could handicap that very expansion. As the Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania sees it, the state’s insistence on classifying workers as linemen, which drives up the price of the required wage, will hold the state back when federal funding rolls out over the next few years. ...
Philly area health officials are seeing cases of dengue fever among travelers as outbreaks grow abroad
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Parts of the world are experiencing particularly severe outbreaks of dengue fever this year, and it’s causing a rising number of infections among United States travelers this summer.
Pa. woman shares insights on her 98-day hike across the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
A Pennsylvania woman had her two daughters drive her to Georgia and let her off on a trail. She willingly solo-hiked all the way back to the Keystone State, and then kept on going north into Maine. It was part of a Somerset County woman’s quest to hike all 2,197 miles of the...
Inside the rift that could define the future of Pennsylvania politics
John Fetterman was angry. The Democratic senator from Pennsylvania was readying to speak at a disaster response press conference in Bucks County on July 16, 2023, just hours after flooding in Upper Makefield that ultimately killed seven people. Local officials spoke for a few minutes to offer an initial update for the assembled press. Then, Gov. Josh Shapiro provided information on what his administration was doing to respond to the emergency.
Perry Wellington 4.5 – Perry’s Properties: August 16, 2024
NEW LISTING! 616 BLAIR STREET, HOLLIDAYSBURG – LISTED BY PATRICK CASSIDY 814-935-6043. Don’t miss out on your chance to own in the Hollidaysburg Borough! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence has been nicely updated to suit your needs. The property offers a spacious primary bedroom on the second level with an ensuite and a walk-in closet. New laminate vinyl plank flooring has been installed in the kitchen, dining room, and bathrooms. The spacious kitchen is open to the dining room with large sliding doors that open onto the back deck. Imagine hosting summer barbecues or relaxing by the fire pit on a fall evening. Off-street parking adds an extra layer of convenience, making coming home a breeze. Located within the esteemed Hollidaysburg school district, this home is close to parks, shopping, and dining.
Vance aims to revive support for Trump from veterans, seen as essential to victory
When Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) steps into one of the biggest VFW halls in Pennsylvania on Thursday, he won’t just be wooing members of the popular hang-out northeast of Pittsburgh where cornhole is one of the weekly featured events. The Marine Corps veteran will be symbolically reaching out to other vets throughout the country in […]
WATCH: HSN Interviews Hopewell WR/CB’s Tre Cameron and Julian Baldwin
Hopewell Township- One of the strengths of the 2024 Hopewell football team should be the overall secondary. Junior cornerback Julian Baldwin returns and will be joined by talented freshman Tre Cameron. It’s still not been determined if Cameron will start but regardless, he’ll be on the field a lot both as a cornerback and wide receiver.
Unfortunate Serious Injury for Hopewell Vikings Quarterback Kingston Krotec
Hopewell Township– Football is no doubt a violent and physical game and because of that, injuries occur. Unfortunately, a member of the Hopewell Vikings 2024 football team has sustained a serious one. This afternoon at practice, Vikings junior quarterback Kingston Krotec was injured in a simple tackling drill and...
Local couple donates Virgin Mary statue to Blair County church following vandalism
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — After an act of vandalism destroyed a sacred statue at a Blair County church, a local couple stepped up to replace it. A dedication was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Altoona Thursday evening as they celebrated a new statue of the Virgin Mary being put into place.
Williamsburg Community Farm Show is back August 18-24
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Williamsburg Farm Show is back this year, better than ever! It’s known as the ‘Largest Fair in Blair County’ and it’s running from Sunday, August 18 through Friday the 23rd. The secretary for the board of the farm show, Angelique Walason stopped by to talk about what guests can expect for this year’s fair including…rides!
WATCH: Post Scrimmage Interview with HC Matt Mottes and OC Zach Rosa
Hopewell Township- Following last nights Blue/Gold game, Hopewell Sports Nation had the chance to talk with Vikings head coach Matt Mottes and offensive coordinator Zach Rosa. Both left the game with a lot of things to be encouraged by.
Lower Moreland police searching for missing blonde rooster
The Lower Moreland Police Department is on the lookout for a missing blonde rooster. The rooster belongs to owners in the area of Keats Road in Huntingdon Valley and was last seen around 12:00pm today. If you find it, you are asked to contact the police station at 215-947-3132. For...
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