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Free day to fish, where PGC will make more public hunting lands, stocking blue catfish
Happy Independence Day. Today’s one of the days we can truly appreciate being an American and someone who enjoys the outdoors. After enjoying a hot dog and a slice of apple pie for lunch, you can take someone who hasn’t fished before fishing. Today until midnight, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat commission has...
Anti-discrimination Penn Hills Advisory Council commended for 'energy and drive'
Brittany Mellinger (from left), outreach coordinator for the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; Shayla Holmes, vice chair of the Penn Hills Advisory Council; Chad Dion Lassiter, executive director of the commission; and Racquel Yiengst, vice chair of the commission attend the Advisory Council Summit on June 3 in Harrisburg. Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.
Rain storms expected during July 4th weekend across PA
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — The heat and humidity return for the long holiday weekend, along with daily chances for showers and storms. Wednesday will be a pleasant day with a mix of clouds and sun, breezy at times. We will start to notice the humidity by Thursday with clouds and some sun along with a passing […]
Pennsylvania election official on the greatest threat for the 2024 election
In 2020, the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania faced significant turmoil with election protests, court challenges and threats against election officials, including Republican Al Schmidt. Schmidt, who previously oversaw Philadelphia's elections as a commissioner and supervised the city's election, now holds the position of secretary of the commonwealth, the state's top election official.He said the greatest threat to the 2024 presidential election is the high turnover rate among those officials who are responsible for running elections."Some people left because of the ugly environment with threats. Some people left because it was time for them to retire," said Schmidt.More than 80 senior...
AARP: 'Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated'
Harrisburg, Pa. — As temperatures rise and utility bills follow suit, AARP Pennsylvania has issued a warning to residents about a surge in utility scams targeting older adults. AARP warned that these scams often increase during the summer months when higher energy usage makes utility bills more significant, providing an opportunity for fraudsters to exploit. "Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, often posing as utility company representatives to deceive individuals into...
ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage
Shortages of ADHD medications have forced patients to ration and to spend hours calling different pharmacies to get prescriptions filled. A pharmacy worker prepares a prescription. Commonwealth Media Services. This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how...
‘Tiny creatures with a big sting’ invading Jersey Shore | Today in Pa.
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Pa. Game Commission looks to add thousands of more acres to game lands
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering the purchase of more than 7,000 acres of land to be part of various public game lands across the state and it’s considering a mineral and gas rights in Tioga County with bonus payments to the agency totaling more than $10 million. The...
Republican Senate hopeful Dave McCormick seeks to be ‘strong advocate’ for IVF
EXCLUSIVE — Republican Senate challenger Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania says he intends to be a staunch proponent of in vitro fertilization, with tax breaks for the expensive fertility treatment being an essential portion of his pro-family policy plan. “I will be a strong advocate for IVF,” McCormick told the Washington Examiner in an exclusive interview. […]
‘Little Scandinavia’ prison experiment in Pa. shows promise, prompts calls for expansion
For most of his 33 years of incarceration, Joe Spinks’ life was micro-managed by the state Department of Corrections. The prison system cooked his meals, did his laundry, and dictated where he was every minute of the day. But about five years ago, that abruptly changed for the better.
Suspect sought after at least 7 car windows smashed in Northern Liberties
Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted for breaking into several vehicles in Northern Liberties.The thefts happened at approximately 5 a.m. on June 16 on the 200 block of Brown Street.Police say the man seen on camera broke the windows of at least seven cars parked on the block.Some of the cars had items stolen from inside, authorities say.Anyone with any information on the suspect is asked to contact the police.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
New summer camp in West Philadelphia centers on teaching kids science, math, and technology
There's a new summer camp in West Philadelphia introducing kids to a world of opportunities.This isn't your traditional summer camp with swimming, crafts, and sports. It's a digital recreation center focused on bringing resources directly to kids in the neighborhood.Action News cameras visited The Why Project on Wednesday off 52nd Street.The nonprofit is hands-on and centers around science, math, and technology.The mission is to expose sixth through twelfth graders to new ideas and opportunities.Teens like Khalid Porter-Serious are currently learning about the media industry and music production. A grant is also paying him to learn and teach younger kids."I'm glad I did this not for the money but for college applications, future references, future jobs; it's just a fun thing to do and the people I'm working with, I hope these bonds last outside of here," he said.The Why Project is the brainchild of 25-year-old Justin Hill, a recent graduate of Columbia University. He is set to start law school at Temple University in the fall.The Philadelphia resident says this digital camp is about closing the gap between education and the professional world all while emphasizing culture and helping young people believe they belong.
84-year-old man dies in house fire in Kensington, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- An 84-year-old man was killed in a house fire in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, police said. The fire happened on the 2300 block of East Lehigh Avenue at 1:35 p.m.Police said the man was found inside the house on the first floor unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at 1:42 p.m., according to police. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
Man chased by 6 attackers, shot to death in quiet Upper Darby neighborhood: police
UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Upper Darby police say a 22-year-old Philadelphia man was chased and eventually shot to death in town overnight in a community of long-time residents. The people living in the collection of homes around Upper Darby’s Penarth and South Keystone Avenues have spent their lives here.
Man arrested in Missouri after raping woman, shooting her and her boyfriend in Philly, officials say
A man accused of raping a woman and shooting her as well as her boyfriend in Philadelphia last month was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Missouri. Damonte Lewis, 32, was captured in Kansas City, the U.S. Marshals announced on Wednesday. Lewis was wanted in connection to a rape and shooting...
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