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Pennsylvania Great Outdoors: Escape to Elk County

Pennsylvania Great Outdoors: Escape to Elk County

ELK COUNTY, Pa. — Named for the wild elk that historically roamed this area and were reintroduced in the early 1900s, Elk County is home to nearly 1,400 of these magnificent animals and seeing them in the wild is an incredible experience. FULL ARTICLE
PennDOT, PSP Highlight Safe Driving Tips

PennDOT, PSP Highlight Safe Driving Tips

ERIE, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are highlighting safe driving tips in conjunction with Highway Safety Law Awareness Week, which runs from February 19 to February 25. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 20, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News, Police & Fire Calls
Pa. Department of Health Sues to Keep Medical Marijuana Program Data Secret

Pa. Department of Health Sues to Keep Medical Marijuana Program Data Secret

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is again suing Spotlight PA in an attempt to keep information about how patients obtain a medical marijuana card secret from the public. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 17, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Put on Your Thinking Cap for This Week’s Great PA News Quiz

Put on Your Thinking Cap for This Week’s Great PA News Quiz

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman’s hospitalization, Luzerne County’s election troubles, and Gov. Josh Shapiro’s losing Super Bowl bets were all in the news this week. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 17, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Top Gaming Regulators in Pa. Met With Casino Lobbyists Before Coming Out Against a Big Competitor

Top Gaming Regulators in Pa. Met With Casino Lobbyists Before Coming Out Against a Big Competitor

HARRISBURG, Pa. — On a mid-January morning in 2020, the state’s top gambling regulators privately gathered inside a conference room at their downtown Harrisburg offices with lobbyists for Parx Casino, the largest in the state. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 16, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
What the Public Can and Can’t Know About Four Diamonds, Beneficiary of Penn State THON’s Fundraising

What the Public Can and Can’t Know About Four Diamonds, Beneficiary of Penn State THON’s Fundraising

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — For years, thousands of Penn State students have participated in a grueling philanthropic ritual: 46 hours of standing, dancing, and cheering to fundraise for children with cancer and their families. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 16, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Dr. Pehrsson Leaving PennWest for New State System Role

Dr. Pehrsson Leaving PennWest for New State System Role

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, founding president of Pennsylvania Western University, announced on Tuesday, February 14, that she is transitioning to a new role with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) office as President-in-Residence and CEO for PennWest Investment. FULL ARTICLE
Shapiro Sat Courtside at a Sixers Game With a Donor. His Campaign Called It a ‘Political Meeting.’

Shapiro Sat Courtside at a Sixers Game With a Donor. His Campaign Called It a ‘Political Meeting.’

A sellout crowd of 20,033 packed the Wells Fargo Center Jan. 4, 2023, to see the Philadelphia 76ers face the Indiana Pacers. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 14, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
State College Wants Nearby Municipalities to Adopt LGBTQ Protections

State College Wants Nearby Municipalities to Adopt LGBTQ Protections

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Local officials are expanding the reach of the borough’s protections for LGBTQ people by encouraging other local municipalities to duplicate its anti-discrimination ordinance and creating a Regional Human Relations Commission. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 14, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
814 Pred Hunters: The Rise of ‘Predator Hunting’ in Western Pennsylvania

814 Pred Hunters: The Rise of ‘Predator Hunting’ in Western Pennsylvania

CLEARFIELD CO., Pa. (EYT) – In recent years, a particular genre of video has been making the rounds on YouTube. These videos follow a common script–showing screenshots of flirtatious messages between an adult man and someone claiming to be a teenager. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 13, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News