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Free Interpretive Night Sky Program Offered at Kinzua Beach on Friday
WARREN CO., Pa. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is offering a free, interpretive night sky program in Allegheny National Forest on Friday, March 24, at Kinzua Beach, off State Route 59. Read more
Pennsylvania Great Outdoors: Explore Cook Forest State Park
COOKSBURG, Pa. (EYT) – For more than a century, the woodland charms of Cook Forest have attracted vacationers in search of peace and quiet in nature. Read more
Great Pa News Quiz: Nonprofit ‘Warning Shot,’ Bank Collapse, and ‘Forever Chemicals’
This week delivered a closely watched Pennsylvania state House resignation, new insights into Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $44 billion budget plan, and more. Read more
Birch Road Bridge Replacement to Begin on April 17 in Clarion County
REDBANK TWP., Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting drivers to the replacement of Birch Road Bridge in Redbank Township, Clarion County, starting April 17. Read more
PDE: More Than 23 Million Breakfasts Served to Students Through Free School Breakfast Program
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) on Thursday announced that since its implementation, the Free School Breakfast Program has served more than 23 million breakfasts to students across the Commonwealth. Read more
PennDOT, Safety Partners Urge Sober, Safe Driving Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
CLARION CO., Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and its safety partners are reminding motorists of the dangers of impaired and aggressive driving ahead of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Read more
Breaking Down Shapiro’s Plan to Eliminate Two of Pa.’s Cell Phone Taxes
HARRISBURG, Pa. — In his first budget proposal, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro pitched a plan to fulfill one of his campaign trail promises: getting rid of some of Pennsylvania’s cell phone taxes. Read more
PennDOT Invites Pennsylvanians to Share Feedback on Winter Services
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking the public’s feedback on winter services through an online survey. Read more
AAA: Gas Prices Decrease in Pennsylvania
CLARION CO., Pa. — Gas prices are a penny lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.758 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Read more
Top Democrats Knew About Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Pa. Lawmaker in 2019
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania House Democrats for the first time have acknowledged that the caucus knew about a sexual harassment allegation against state Rep. Mike Zabel (D., Delaware) in 2019, several years before similar claims became public, leading the lawmaker to announce his resignation. Read more
Governor Shapiro Appoints Major Michaelann Andrusiak as Director of Office of Homeland Security
HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Friday, March 10, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris announced the promotion of Pennsylvania State Police Captain Michaelann Andrusiak to Major, and her appointment as Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security. Read more
Can the Public Know If Outside Groups Are Paying Penn State Salaries?
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A February investigation by ProPublica revealed that Penn State’s student health insurance provider, UnitedHealthcare, pays the salary of the university employee who coordinates coverage. Read more
Great Pa. News Quiz: a First for Shapiro, a First for the Senate, and Hershey’s Goes Vegan
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Determining If Someone Is Mentally Fit for Trial in Pa. Often Traps Them in the Place Making Them Worse — Jail
Rachel Bridgeman thought she could hear God. Read more
PennDOT Urges Drivers to Use Caution, Avoid Unnecessary Travel During Wintry Weather Conditions
CLARION CO., Pa. — With periods of possible snow in the forecast for portions of the northwest region, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 1 is urging motorists to use caution while driving and avoid traveling whenever possible during severe weather conditions. Read more