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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...

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,...

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)...

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...

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...

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

The Palm Beach Post - Florida ·

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...

Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, June 9, 2025

JD Supra - California · June 10, 2025

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Launches “Deliberative Polling” to Foster Bipartisan Dialogue Governor Josh Shapiro (D) launched a three-day deliberative polling event in Philadelphia aimed at encouraging informed, cross-partisan discussions among...

Pennsylvania designates June 8-14 as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week

South Lancaster News - Pennsylvania · June 10, 2025

The Pennsylvania Senate has designated the week of June 8th through June 14th, 2025, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" under Senate Resolution 124. This initiative is led by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), vice chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission...

Pittsburgh lawmakers seek restoration of environmental, cultural funds

WESA - Pennsylvania · June 11, 2025

Two Pittsburgh-area lawmakers are demanding the federal government restore funding recently stripped from local cultural and environmental groups, from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History to community development nonprofit New Sun Rising. In a...

Code Orange air quality alert declared for southwestern Pennsylvania on Thursday

WPXI - Pennsylvania · June 11, 2025

PITTSBURGH — Southwestern Pennsylvania will be under a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone on Thursday. Officials say hazy sunshine through low-level Canadian wildfire smoke, high temperatures and light southwest winds will produce...

Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball ticket worth $200,000 sold in Union County

WNEP - Pennsylvania ·

The winning ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven along Old Turnpike Road in East Buffalo Township. UNION COUNTY, Pa. — One lucky lottery player in Union County won big on a Powerball ticket with Power Play for the Monday, June 9 drawing. The ticket...

This Is Pennsylvania’s Must-Try Summer Drink for 2025

94.5 PST - New Jersey · June 12, 2025

When the weather heats up in Pennsylvania, there are a few summer must-haves. An afternoon by the pool, good music, and a cold drink in hand. If you’ve ever strolled into a bar or restaurant during the summer months, you know the drink specials...

State House advances bill to repeal Sunday hunting ban in Pennsylvania

WJAC - Pennsylvania ·

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — A bill that would fully repeal Pennsylvania’s ban on Sunday hunting is taking a major step towards becoming law. The Sunday hunting bill passed the state House of Representatives on Wednesday. House bill 1431 was approved...

Code Orange Air Quality Action Day declared for Philadelphia Area

WFMZ - Pennsylvania ·

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, or DEP, has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for particulate matter for Saturday June 14, 2025, in the Philadelphia area (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery,...

The Philadelphia Freedom Band composes a welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ and allies

6 ABC Action News · June 11, 2025

The Philadelphia Freedom Band makes it their mission to compose inclusivity not only in Pride Month, but all year. PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A group of talented musicians gather to compose a symphony of Pride now and all year long. "The...