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Four charged in Pennsylvania with scheme to steal $80M in U.S. Treasury checks

WTAJ - Pennsylvania · June 12, 2025

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Four people from Pennsylvania, including two former U.S. postal employees, are facing charges after taking part in an alleged multi-million dollar scheme. According to United States Attorney David Metcalf, the four were...

Climate Change Activists, Progressive Lawyers Provide ‘Training’ Ahead of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Protest in Nashville

The Star News Network · June 12, 2025

Two organizations are preparing to provide training for the protesters descending on Nashville for the “Rapid Response Rally to Support Kilmar Abrego Garcia” on Friday, as revealed by one of the protest organizers, who listed an event jointly...

Fish detour provides easy passage at Pennsylvania State Park

WHTM - Pennsylvania · June 11, 2025

NORTHCUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Fish at Shikellamy State Park now have a detour to avoid dams. New naturalistic fish passages at the park will provide safe passage upstream for native species, such as American shad and eels, the Pennsylvania...

Here's how several CT environment-related efforts played out this legislative session

Vermont Public Radio · June 12, 2025

After two years of sluggish environmental legislative action, state lawmakers in 2025 passed several big initiatives on climate change. But other environmental measures didn’t make it over the finish line as the clock ran out, and will have to...

Pennsylvania House passes bill to repeal Sunday hunting ban

WPMT - Pennsylvania ·

House Bill 1431 was passed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by a margin of 131-72. It now moves to the State Senate for consideration. HARRISBURG, Pa. — State lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that would repeal Pennsylvania's ban on...

Tornadoes confirmed in Ohio and Pennsylvania after Monday's storms

WKBN - Ohio · June 10, 2025

(WKBN) – A storm system pushed through eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania this past Monday with multiple severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings. Some of the storms did damage, and several tornadoes were confirmed. The weather forecast is...

Pennsylvania state troopers rescue injured otter

WGAL 8 - Pennsylvania · June 11, 2025

Pennsylvania state troopers rescue injured otter in Franklin County IT IS 656. TIME FOR WGAL NEWS EIGHT TO GO. THE NEWS EIGHT TODAY TEAM IS HERE TO HELP YOU START YOUR DAY. AND WE START WITH BREAKING NEWS. CREWS PUT OUT A GARAGE FIRE IN DAUPHIN...

Bill to allow for Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania passes House

WTAJ - Pennsylvania · June 11, 2025

by: Rebecca Parsons Posted: Jun 11, 2025 / 06:23 PM EDT Updated: Jun 12, 2025 / 10:35 AM EDT PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A bill that would repeal the state’s Sunday hunting ban has made its way through the House. The bill was introduced by...

Local projects recognized with Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence

WHTM - Pennsylvania · June 11, 2025

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Lancaster County projects have been awarded the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. The Amos Herr Wetland Restoration project in East Hempfield Township and the Wetland at Long’s Park received honors...

Picking up the pieces -- Pennsylvania Community shows up to support tornado victims

WHTM - Pennsylvania · June 11, 2025

A tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service has devastated a family farm in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania, leaving the community rallying to assist in recovery efforts. The EF2 tornado struck the Seabury farm, causing significant damage and...

Berner International Doubles Manufacturing Footprint in Pennsylvania

Design and Development Today - Wisconsin · June 12, 2025

New Castle, Pa. – Berner International, a manufacturer of air curtains, has announced its plans to double the company’s current manufacturing footprint in New Castle, Pennsylvania, by adding 55,000 square feet of new production space in order to...

All Pennsylvanians must confront human trafficking [opinion]

Reading Eagle - Pennsylvania · June 12, 2025

By Bishop Timothy C. Senor Chair, Pennsylvania Catholic Conference During my time as bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, I have quickly come to realize that the problem of human traﬃcking is far more serious in Pennsylvania than many of us (may)...

Pennsylvania Honors 19 Environmental Excellence Projects Statewide in 2025

exploreVenango - Pennsylvania · June 11, 2025

Gov. Josh Shapiro. Photo by Commonwealth Media Services. HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is honoring 19 projects completed by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state...

Energy Regulations Threaten Pennsylvania's Tech Boom

Zero Hedge ·

Authored by Elizabeth Stelle via RealClearPennsylvania, Pennsylvania is on the short list of destinations for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). However, the commonwealth – thanks to ill-advised policies pushed by Gov. Josh Shapiro...

2025 U.S. Open weather: Forecast for Friday's second round

Marco Eagle - Florida ·

The 2025 U.S. Open is kicking off its first round Thursday, and the golf world is rejoicing. However, the celebration could be muted if Mother Nature decides not to cooperate. Heat, lack of wind, and storms are all on the table for the tournament...

Pennsylvania considers statewide ban on single-use plastic bags as lawmakers push new bill

Shore News Network · June 11, 2025

1 HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags statewide, following similar measures already enacted in cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Phoenixville. Sen. Judith Schwank,...

Bill fully repealing Pennsylvania's Sunday hunting ban passes state house, heads to senate

CBS 2 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania ·

By Patrick Damp Patrick Damp Web Producer, CBS Pittsburgh Patrick Damp is a web producer for CBS Pittsburgh. A Pittsburgh native who grew up watching KDKA-TV, Patrick studied journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After half a decade in...

Letter: How natural gas powers our Pennsylvania summers

Reading Eagle - Pennsylvania · June 12, 2025

As summer approaches, I look forward to the activities that make this season memorable in Pennsylvania. From family cookouts to lazy days by the pool, there’s something truly special about this time of year. As we prepare to embrace the warmth of...

US Open 2025: What's the weather forecast for the first round at Oakmont Country Club?

Yahoo Sports ·

The U.S. Open is here and as with any golf tournament, the weather is a huge factor. Will it rain at the Oakmont Country Club, near Pittsburgh? It's already been a wet May. How hot will it be? The 1994 Open at Oakmont was one of the most stifling...

DEP investigates illegal mangrove removal and lagoon pollution

Treasure Coast Palm - Florida ·

The Department of Environmental Protection and Indian River County are investigating illegal mangrove-clearing and Indian River Lagoon water pollution. Christian Hammarskjold's company owns the property at 5200 93rd Lane in Sebastian. Hammarskjold...