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Pennsylvania officials warn consumers to throw out Meadow View Jerseys raw milk
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning consumers to immediately discard Meadow View Jerseys brand raw milk because people have reported becoming ill after drinking it. All raw milk purchased from the dairy with sell-by dates through...

Pennsylvania inspector general explains new protections for SNAP recipients
New protections are offered to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients in Pennsylvania amid an increase in food stamp thefts. Nearly 2 million people in Pennsylvania rely on these food benefits, and criminals know that. Pennsylvania...

Pennsylvania man on trial in beheading of his father: What we know
A judge will soon decide the fate of a Pennsylvania man who is on trial in his father's beheading death, which prosecutors say was recorded on video and posted on YouTube for hours. Justin Mohn, 33, is facing murder and terrorism charges in his...

Pennsylvania Turnpike begins open road tolling project in the Susquehanna Valley
IN THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY. REGINA MATT. CAITLIN. SO THAT WORK IS BEGINNING IN THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY ARE PARTS OF THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY. AS THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE IS PREPARING FOR A SHORT FOR OPEN ROAD TOLLING. AND THAT’S GOING TO LAUNCH IN...

Pa Turnpike Continues Open Road Tolling Gantry Construction Throughout July Early Morning Installations, For Western Conversion to Ort In 2027, Planned To Minimize Traffic Impacts
The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) is continuing its preparation for the PA Turnpike’s 2027 launch of Open Road Tolling (ORT) on the western stretch of the mainline. Throughout the month of July, the PA Turnpike will be setting the gantry...

Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, July 7, 2025
Pennsylvania PA’s Lottery Allowed to Allocate More Money to Player Payouts Lawmakers passed legislation last week aimed at raising millions of more dollars for senior citizens by allowing the Pennsylvania Lottery to funnel more funds into rent...

Amazon building two new data centers in Pennsylvania
Amazon plans to build two data centers in Pennsylvania, one of them near the nuclear Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in Luzerne County, shown here in 2015. (jakec/CC BY-SA 4.0) Amazon announced in June that it is planning to invest at least $20...

Industry invited to attend July SCRS, CIC meetings in Philadelphia
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) invites the industry to attend its upcoming open board meeting on July 22 at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The open meeting offers “a valuable...

Pennsylvania's Norwood Financial to acquire neighboring bank
Norwood Financial in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, is growing its footprint in the eastern part of its home state, agreeing to buy PB Bankshares, in the latest example of how bank mergers and acquisitions are accelerating this year. Norwood, the $2.4...

After federal budget bill passes, Pennsylvania faces SNAP challenges
Shifts in requirements and funding structures for SNAP enacted under the new federal budget bill could leave thousands of Pennsylvanians at risk of losing access to benefits used to help feed low-income households and the Commonwealth with a...

How Pennsylvania Became Known As The Potato Chip Capital Of The World
Pennsylvania is famous for shoofly pie, Hershey's chocolate, cheesesteaks, teaberry ice cream, and the birth of American democracy. However, the Keystone State claims another distinction as well: it's the potato chip capital of the world. Why did...

Shipbuilding, Manufacturing Companies Grow In Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, Rhoads Industries will invest nearly $100 million to grow its manufacturing operations at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The project will create at least 450 new jobs and retain 541 existing full-time positions. The company will...

Pennsylvania fully implements multistate licensure compacts to aid health care industry
Sunbury, PA (17801) Today Cloudy skies this morning followed by thunderstorms during the afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 84F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%.. Tonight Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy...

Pennsylvania’s Norwood Financial and PB Bankshares announce merger
Norwood Financial and PB Bankshares, both based in Pennsylvania, have sealed a merger deal valued at around $54.9m. The deal will see PB Bankshares integrate into Norwood Financial, strengthening the latter’s presence in Central and Southeastern...

Rep. Dan Meuser to not run for Pennsylvania Governor in 2026
The Republican was widely seen as a frontrunner for the nomination to challenge Josh Shapiro. YORK, Pa. — Update (9:15 p.m.): Dan Meuser issued the following statement: “The U.S. is on the move, and under President Trump’s leadership, we will...

PA representative hopes to create lithium industry in Susquehanna County
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa. (WBNG) -- Politicians in Pennsylvania are looking to capitalize on a supply of lithium found in Susquehanna County. Representative Jonathan Fritz says lithium is being extracted in an environmentally safe way, and he hopes...

NJ Tax Hike On Internet Gambling Industry Expected To Raise Big Bucks
Posted Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 4:09 pm ET|Updated Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 4:30 pm ET ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A new state law that hikes taxes on the internet gambling industry is expected to raise nearly $250 million for New Jersey, its sponsors say. Under the...

Mother of Pennsylvania murder suspect recounts finding husband’s decapitated corpse
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The mother of a Pennsylvania man accused of shooting and beheading his father described from the witness stand on Monday that she found Michael F. Mohn’s body in a first-floor bathroom. “I believe I screamed,” Denice Mohn...

Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, July 3, 2025
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Remains Optimistic About Ongoing Budget Negotiations Governor Josh Shapiro (D) says a budget deal is expected “very soon” despite Pennsylvania missing its July 1 deadline, as lawmakers continue closed-door talks over...

ATA’s Women In Motion Symposium to spotlight leadership, innovation and policy impact in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH, Pa — The 2025 Women In Motion Symposium, hosted by FedEx will bring together professionals from across the transportation and logistics industries for two days of networking, interactive panels and engaging discussions celebrating the...