News from the Pennsylvania General Assembly - Philadelphia Inquirer
MILITARY VISITORS: The House approved and sent to the governor a bill to bar public school officials from imposing any restrictions on wearing military uniforms on school property by any member of the armed services so long as he or she complies with
PA Cyber Charter School Hosts Information Expos across - Earthtimes
MIDLAND, Pa. , March 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — It has been 10 years since the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School opened as the state’s first K-12 public cyber charter school, yet families still have many questions about what these schools are and
Pennsylvania dentist pleads guilty to dumping waste off - Bridgeton News
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. (AP) A Pennsylvania dentist has pleaded guilty to dumping medical waste into the ocean, causing numerous beach closures in New Jersey. Thomas McFarland had unsuccessfully sought to enter a pretrial intervention program
Toomey Leads Specter in Latest Pennsylvania Senate Race - Politics Daily
After two polls showing Democratic Sen. Arlen Specter leading former Republican Rep. Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania’s Senate race, a Susquehanna Polling and Research survey conducted March 3-6 has Toomey in the lead by 42 percent to 36 percent with 4
Pennsylvania dentist admits dumping needles, medical - Bridgeton News
The Philadelphia Inquirer Thomas McFarland with his wife, Joanne, on the pier at their home in Avalon in 2004. AVALON A Pennsylvania dentist with a second home at the Jersey Shore admitted today to dumping needles and other medical waste in the
Pennsylvania Department of Education warns residents - PennLive.com
Before Pennsylvanians rush to the nearest school offering training on how to become a table game dealer, they should check the institution s status, according to the state Department of Education . Gambling training can be offered in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania man admits selling cocaine - WatertownDailyTimes.com
A Pennsylvania man admitted in federal court to selling cocaine in St. Lawrence County. Kassan D. Crutchfield, 20, Philadelphia, Pa., pleaded guilty last week in U.S. District Court, Syracuse, before Judge Glenn T. Suddaby to possession with intent
Scranton St. Patrick’s Day Parade dodges the rain - Examiner
I doing real well and enjoying true Irish weather today,” Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty , a candidate for the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s 22nd Senatorial District said at the parade. “We’re Irish. We show up. This is a challenge today with
Western Pennsylvania spared worst of heavy flooding - PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Many homeowners in river towns were spared heavy flooding today as a predicted surge of water from melting snow and a steady rain was less than expected. “The rain was out there, it just fell south,” said John Darnley, a meteorologist with the
Charter Day: Pennsylvania marks its 329th birthday - Examiner
Get alerts when there is a new article from the Montgomery County Wise Parenting Examiner. Read Examiner.com’s terms of use. Mark it on your calendar: Pennsylvania turns 329 today, March 14th. Then make a date with history this spring and summer
Pennsylvania could face fewer wildfires this spring - PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Although 85 percent of the state’s wildfires occur in the three-month period beginning in March, local officials are hopeful the record snowfall and recent rain will shorten the usual wildfire season. “Obviously, there is no current problem,” said
Pennsylvania’s college drop-out rate traced to high - PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
When Mahala Muzopappa began taking classes at Westmoreland County Community College last year, she realized she was not ready for college-level math. Though she had earned As and Bs at Apollo-Ridge High School, Muzopappa, 19, struggled in her college
3 Philly Bars Raided, Booze Confiscated - Tothecenter.com
Three upscale Philadelphia bars were raided last week for selling various types of beer that were not licensed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB). The Memphis Taproom, Local 44 and the Resurrection Ale House were raided last week after
VIDEO: Terror suspect worked at Limerick plant - Reporter
that Mobley worked between 2002 and 2008 for contractors who did work at the Salem and Hope Creek plants in New Jersey; the Peach Bottom, Limerick and Three Mile Island facilities in Pennsylvania; and Calvert Cliffs in Maryland. Officials at
Western Pennsylvania rivers’ crest scaled back - PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
The threat of weekend floods, fed by heavy rains and melting snow, persists today even as weather forecasters lowered some river-crest predictions and canceled dozens of flood watches in Western Pennsylvania. Moderate flooding is expected to continue
SEPTA plans to raise fares for most passengers - WPVI
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority on Friday announced Under the plan SEPTA would eliminate off-peak regional rail trains before 7 p.m. on weekdays. The cost of weekly and monthly passes would also go up. Public hearings on
Pennsylvania residents brace for possible flooding as - FOX43.com
The weather service has issued flood warnings for Seward on the Conemaugh River and for Confluence, Connellsville and Sutersville on the Youghiogheny River. A flood warning has been issued through 6 a.m. Saturday for several counties along the
SugarHouse Casino Places Request For Table Games In Pennsylvania - Casino Gambling Web
The rush to operate casino table games in Pennsylvania is on, with many casinos already asking the state for permission to operate the games. The latest request has come from a casino that is not even open yet. The SugarHouse Casino is slated to open in Philadelphia in September. On Friday, a
