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Pennsylvania State Capitol evacuated after bomb threat Saturday
HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) -- The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated over the weekend due to a bomb threat, a state spokesperson confirmed Saturday.According to Eric Veronikis with the PA Department of General Services, police evacuated the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex and Judicial Center on July 6 after a bomb threat was emailed to all members of the House of Representatives and Senate."The Capitol Police immediately worked with House and Senate security, as well as the Office of the PA Courts, to issue an immediate evacuation notice to those in the buildings," Veronikis said in a statement.Capitol Police...
PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Each application has to abide by a set of rules that ensure that they do not offend or confuse other drivers,...
Is MOD Pizza closing in Pennsylvania? Pizza chain in trouble
MOD Pizza is facing financial challenges and might close some locations to improve its capital structure, according to several published reports. The chain has a little more than 550 locations across the country, including in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Here’s what we know. Is MOD Pizza closing in Pennsylvania?. MOD...
New state law will offer added protections for victims of data breaches
Harrisburg, Pa. — A new state law will help protect consumers impacted by data breaches. Act 33 of 2024 requires an impacted organization to provide a free credit report and one year of credit monitoring to affected consumers. It also strengthens notification requirements and mandates notification of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General if a data breach occurs in the Commonwealth, according to the state legislature. The new law received unanimous support in both the House and Senate, according to a capitol update. ...
Does Pennsylvania need to prepare for a drought?
Meteorologist Dan Tomaso from ABC 27 WHTM joined The Spark to update us on the upcoming weather. We are in another heatwave, and that could possibly impact Centra PA residents with a drought. “So let me go to a formal definition here. So, there’s something called a rapid onset drought....
Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pa. — The June 30 deadline for Pennsylvania’s 2025 budget has come and gone without a funding deal, again. But despite staying mostly mum on details, all sides — the governor’s office, Senate Republicans and House Democrats — have expressed optimism that a deal is coming. Soon. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office in particular has kept its cards close to the chest. Asked multiple times to elaborate about specific components...
Willie Nelson’s Triumphant Return to the Stage After Health Challenges
July 6, 2024 — Willie Nelson triumphantly returned to the stage this past Thursday evening after recovering from recent health issues. The 91-year-old singer-songwriter performed at his 4th of July Picnic concert in Camden, N.J., treating fans to a memorable evening. This performance marked his return after missing several shows due to illness.
Indicators 2024: Study explores opportunities for inclusive education
WILKES-BARRE — Jill Avery-Stoss, chief operating officer at The Institute, this week said The Institute has researched opportunities for inclusive education in Northeast Pennsylvania. According to Avery-Stoss, the organization’s Education and Workforce Development Task Force guided this research. She explained that correlations exist between education and key life outcomes,...
International Harvester Collectables Attract High Bidders at Pennsylvania Auction
When Darvin Rodgers started the auction with an International Harvester toy barn set that commanded $425, he knew it was going to be a good day. But what happened after that, and with more yet to come, is something that surprised even a veteran auctioneer like Rodgers. Since March 9,...
Pennsylvania Senate passes bill encouraging school districts to ban students’ phone use during day
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to encourage school districts to start a pilot program that effectively bans students’ use of cellphones during the school day in an effort to improve their mental health and academic performance. The bill, which passed 45-5, would authorize grants to school districts to buy […]
Pennsylvania presidential ad spending may break records
(The Center Square) — Political advertising in Pennsylvania for the 2024 presidential election is predicted to reach $360 million, the highest level in the nation. Overall spending, including down-ballot races, is projected to be $800 million, the 3rd-highest in the nation. This is according to The Political Projections Report, which was released on Monday by advertisement […]
Pennsylvania working on interstate licensing compacts
(The Center Square) – State government’s mission to attract and retain health care workers took another step forward Wednesday. Legislation that paves the way for Pennsylvania’s participation in interstate licensing compacts is headed to the governor this week after unanimous approval in the Senate. This means doctors, nurses, pharmacists, counselors, and many other medical professionals […]
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