Left turn prohibitions/detours to be in place Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that work on a center turn lane on Route 23 in the Village of Leacock, Lancaster County, has been rescheduled due to recent inclement weather. This work, which previously was expected to be performed May 16 through May […]
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By: Emily Scott More than 60 businesses across Pennsylvania signed a letter to legislative leaders, calling on them to focus on improving the economic climate and abandon efforts making it harder for people to vote. The letter calls attention to the state’s no-excuse mail voting law passed in 2019. It has faced legal challenges after a Commonwealth Court judge […]
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By: Emily Scott Advocates from Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania and state officials gathered in Philadelphia Wednesday to stand firm on protecting abortion access, after a leaked draft indicated the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn its 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade. Pennsylvania has no laws protecting abortion access on the books and Gov. Tom Wolf has […]
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By: Emily Scott Recreation departments across Pennsylvania are preparing to kick off their outdoor public pool seasons starting Memorial Day Weekend, marking for many the first full-capacity summer since the pandemic began. The Township of Upper St. Clair in western Pennsylvania offers an outdoor, four-lane pool in the summer to its 20,000 residents. They provide […]
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By: Emily Scott It’s no secret that the last two years of the pandemic have taken a toll on young people’s mental health. During this Mental Health Awareness Month, educators, parents and health officials say it’s critical to consider the impact of their prolonged exposure to screens as well. In an online forum, Dalia Hashad […]
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By: Emily Scott A new study found low-producing oil and gas wells make up about half of potent methane emissions emitted from all well sites in the U.S. while accounting for just 6% of the nation’s oil and gas production. Led by the Environmental Defense Fund, the report found an estimated 565,000 low-producing sites making less than […]
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By: Emily Scott Pennsylvania officials visited a personal-care home in York County on Wednesday to highlight the need for continued investment in the state’s long-term care system, as outlined in Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed budget. Personal-care homes provide housing, meals and other assistance for older adults and people with disabilities. The state funding proposal would increase […]
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Bridge to be closed, traffic detoured Harrisburg, PA – PennDOT announced today that a bridge replacement project on Grist Mill Road in Lancaster County is set to begin tomorrow, Tuesday, May 10. The bridge spans the Conestoga River just north of Mill Road in Earl Township. The bridge is expected to be closed tomorrow. A detour […]
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