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Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
Pennsylvania bill looks to end ‘control’ social media has over you: ‘Unfair censorship’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives will be introducing new legislation to combat “unfair censorship,” when it comes to your social media. The legislation, created by Representative Marla Brown (R-Lawrence County), highlighted two points of concern when it comes to censorship and social media platforms. First, the legislation aims to prohibit social […]
Missing Juvenile Milan Bryant from the 24th District
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile Milan Bryant. Milan was last seen July 2, 2024, at 10:00 AM on the 39xx block of Conshohocken Ave. She is 14 years-of-age, 5’3″, 150 lbs., brown eyes, black hair, and was last seen wearing a brown...
New tax breaks, grants and assistance: Pa. task force makes recommendations on flood insurance
Damage from flooding is expected to get worse in Pennsylvania as a result of human-caused climate change. But less than 2% of insured properties in the state carry flood insurance, an important tool for recovery after the waters recede. The problem is often cost. Families pay hundreds or even thousands...
Rabid raccoon caught in Camden, NJ
A rabid racoon has been found in a Camden, NJ residence and the Camden County Health Department is warning residents for any possible infections. There have been no confirmed human or animal exposures, but Camden County officials recommend people to keep an eye on any symptoms to get early treatment. “If you have been bitten […]
Senate passes bill that would benefit farmers, veterans
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bill that would benefit farmers, veterans and sportsmen in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate, according to Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). Senate Bill 916 was approved on Wednesday, July 3 and is headed to the governor for his signature. The bill authorizes farmers to make deliveries directly to homes using […]
Philly’s new parks superintendent talks Fourth of July celebrations and the importance of public spaces
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebration is filled with events, some solemn, some jubilant and all honoring the aim of the country’s founders. This week, WHYY’s “Morning...
Revolutionary Shore – July 4, 1774
On this very day, 250 years ago . . . As colonial leaders called for a meeting in Philadelphia, British-born James Tait walked the sandy shores of Northampton County with a dream. The recently arrived engineer/surveyor was certain he could make a fortune in the production of salt. Salt was much more than a tasty flavoring–it was an essential food preservative and necessary for livestock. Tait saw the Shore’s salty waters as an ideal resource and advertised for subscribers to help him construct a salt works there. He envisioned pans along the shoreline where saltwater would be collected and then processed to produce the “daily and necessary indispensable of life.” Virginia leaders wanted Tait to succeed so the colony would not be so dependent on salt imports from Great Britain and the West Indies. James Tait was not the first salt maker on the Shore, nor would he be the last.
John Fry selected as the 15th president of Temple University
Temple University officially announced on Tuesday the appointment of its newest president, John Fry. This is Temple’s third president in three years. The decision comes after a unanimous vote by the board of trustees following a national search overseen by the Presidential Search Advisory Committee. Fry has been president of Drexel University since 2010 and […]
Drug Rehab Workers Seek Back Pay
A top executive at a for-profit drug rehab company sought to reassure hundreds of employees — including more than 160 in New Haven — who hadn’t been paid in weeks. They needed to hear from someone in charge, especially after the company’s CEO had just died by...
Calling All Nurse Entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania: Win the 2024 Guardian Nurses Entrepreneurial Award!
FLOURTOWN, PA — For the second year in a row, Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates has partnered with The Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania to recognize an entrepreneurial nurse in Pennsylvania with the 2024 Guardian Nurses Entrepreneurial Award. Guardian Nurses is again sponsoring the $5,000 prize to be given to the winner.
What's open and closed on July 4th across the Philadelphia region
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Fourth of July is here, and if you're looking for some last-minute red, white and blue for your barbecue or just need to stock up for the weekend, you'll want to make sure your store of choice is actually open for the holiday.Some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, though many places will remain open. Here's a quick look at which local businesses are open, closed or changing their hours on July 4 around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.National chains like Walmart, Sam's Club and Target are open...
Ostrich, camel (and zebra) races return to Penn National Race Course: Here’s how to see them for free
One of the most popular events of the year at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course returns Friday, with a couple of added twists. The annual ostrich and camel races will unfold Friday with an added attraction -- a zebra race is being thrown into the mix. A special...
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