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Pa. Department of Education: Today’s Educators Play Critical Role in the Commonwealth’s Future Workforce

Pa. Department of Education: Today’s Educators Play Critical Role in the Commonwealth’s Future Workforce

DUNCANNON, Pa. – Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Executive Deputy Secretary on Friday visited Susquenita High School to thank educators for their dedication and commitment to students across the Commonwealth. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 14, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, School News
AAA: Annual Cost of New Car Ownership Crosses $10K Mark

AAA: Annual Cost of New Car Ownership Crosses $10K Mark

For more than 70 years, AAA's Your Driving Costs has provided members, consumers and the media with information on the average costs of owning and operating a new automobile. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 13, 2022 · Business, Local News, News, PA News
Agriculture Department Reminds Poultry Owners to Be Vigilant to Protect Against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Agriculture Department Reminds Poultry Owners to Be Vigilant to Protect Against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Department of Agriculture on Friday reminds all poultry owners–backyard flocks and commercial producers–to keep their guard up to protect their birds from highly pathogenic avian influenza. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 13, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Two Area Farm Families Among 18 Honored With Bicentennial, Century Farm Status

Two Area Farm Families Among 18 Honored With Bicentennial, Century Farm Status

HARRISBURG, Pa. – During Penn State's Ag Progress days on Thursday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding honored Charlotte E. Sunday, whose Lenhartsville, Berks County farm reached the Bicentennial Farm milestone, having been in her family since 1822. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 12, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Five Individuals, Two Nursing Facilities Indicted on Charges of Conspiracy to Defraud the U.S. & Health Care Fraud

Five Individuals, Two Nursing Facilities Indicted on Charges of Conspiracy to Defraud the U.S. & Health Care Fraud

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Five individuals and two for-profit skilled nursing facilities in Southwestern Pennsylvania have been indicted by federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States and related health care fraud charges, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced on Tuesday. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 11, 2022 · News, PA News, Police & Fire Calls
AAA: Gas Prices Drop But Fewer Americans Are Filling Up

AAA: Gas Prices Drop But Fewer Americans Are Filling Up

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. – Gas prices are seven cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.435 per gallon, according to AAA East Central's Gas Price Report. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 9, 2022 · Business, Local News, News, PA News
During a visit to Millcreek School District today, Governor Tom Wolf spoke outrightly about the immediate need to protect the children of our nation and stop gun violence following the horrific mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas earlier this week.   Erie, PA – May 26, 2022

Wolf Administration Encourages Pennsylvanians To Make Immunization Part Of Back-To-School Planning

HARRISBURG, Pa.- The Pennsylvania departments of Education, Health, Human Services and Insurance are reminding families to ensure their children's immunizations are up to date as part of back-to-school preparations. FULL ARTICLE
AAA: Motorists Unaware of the Dangers of Certain Medications

AAA: Motorists Unaware of the Dangers of Certain Medications

According to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly half of the motorists surveyed said they used one or more potentially impairing medications in the past 30 days. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 8, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Critics Call Water Quality Bill Moving Through Pa. Legislature AaBack Door to Privatization

Critics Call Water Quality Bill Moving Through Pa. Legislature AaBack Door to Privatization

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing legislation that would make it easier for private water companies to target municipal authorities for acquisition, purchases that new research shows can lead to higher bills for consumers. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 6, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Changes to Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Act Now In Effect

Changes to Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Act Now In Effect

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced that changes to regulations in Pennsylvania's Minimum Wage Act take effect today, Friday, August 5. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 5, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News