By: Danielle Smith The shortage of educators and school staffers has reached a crisis level in some Pennsylvania public schools. The state will need to fill thousands of vacancies for teachers, principals and administrative staff by August of 2025 – according to a report from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Billy Hileman, president of the Pittsburgh […]
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By: Danielle Smith A proposed pumped-storage hydroelectric facility for Cuffs Run near the Susquehanna River in York County has been challenged by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The foundation filed a motion to intervene in the proceedings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which is considering granting a preliminary permit to build a 1.8-mile-long dam for the project. […]
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By: Danielle Smith The Environmental Protection Agency has set new air pollution standards under the federal Clean Air Act for cars and light/medium vehicle models from 2027 through 2032 and beyond. Pennsylvania ranks 43rd among states for average exposure of the public to airborne soot of 2.5 microns or less, according to America’s Health Rankings. And the Pittsburgh […]
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By: Danielle Smith Pennsylvania’s wild trout streams are getting some much-needed attention and outdoor enthusiasts across the state can voice their views on safeguarding fisheries. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has collected data on 24 proposed Wild Trout Streams, recommending they receive official designation to preserve their “exceptional” trout habitats. Nate Walters, coldwater unit leader for the commission, said […]
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By: Danielle Smith With Pennsylvania’s primary election less than 60 days away, a nonpartisan group is stepping up the pace to educate people on voting by mail and by absentee ballot. The redesigned mail-in ballot will debut statewide in April for more than eight-million registered voters. The ballot materials have a barcode, so no individual voter can […]
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On February 25, 2024 at 1:AM Pennsylvania State Police initiated a traffic stop in the 300 block of Gap-Newport Pike, PA Route 41. Upon further investigation it was determined that the operator, Male, 45 of Atglen, Pennsylvania was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and was subsequently placed into custody. Charges were filed, […]
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On February 27, 2024 at 7:18 PM The Pennsylvania State Police in Lancaster arrested Tiffany Anne Mercer of Dogwood Lane, Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, PA after she punched a State Trooper. Mercer was charged with aggravated assault (F2), resisting arrest (M2), and related offences. She was committed to Lancaster County Prison. Download QR 🡻
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King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that Pennsylvania American Water will be performing utility construction on 8th Avenue in the City of Coatesville, Chester County, beginning Tuesday, March 5. Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction: Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 5, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 […]
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