PHILADELPHIA — The Berks County Coroner’s Office on Wednesday released the names of the remaining victims of the explosion at the R.M. Palmer chocolate factory…
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Pa. state police seized $65 million worth of illegal drugs last year
By lowber on January 12, 2023
Pennsylvania State Police troopers got more than $65 million worth of illegal drugs off streets across the commonwealth in 2022, according to a report released…
Legislation proposed to regulate book bans in Pennsylvania school districts
By lowber on October 11, 2022
A Philadelphia Democrat is working to reign in the number of book bans occurring at Pennsylvania schools as challenges continue at unprecedented rates. Source:…
Local nursing homes among 2 dozen statewide set to strike over wages, accountability
By lowber on August 23, 2022
Employees of nursing homes in Lower Burrell and North Huntingdon are among 24 long-term care facilities in the state who have voted to strike because…
Pa. Turnpike closed between New Stanton and Breezewood for overturned tractor-trailer
By lowber on May 23, 2022
The Pennsylvania Turnpike was closed Monday in both directions between New Stanton and Breezewood as crews clear an overturned tractor-trailer. Source: The Tribune-Review
Pa. state police seize $72 million in illegal drugs in 2021
By lowber on January 17, 2022
State police saw a 67% increase in the total value of illegal drugs seized in 2021 compared to 2019, according to an annual report. …
Red wave in Western Pennsylvania ring counties leaves Allegheny a blue island
By lowber on November 6, 2021
A red wave that has been building in Southwestern Pennsylvania for a decade broke loose, washing over the region with a vengeance Tuesday, leaving only…
Where have all the students gone?: Western Pa. colleges struggle with declining enrollment
By lowber on October 26, 2021
Colleges across the region, ranging from the University of Pittsburgh to local community colleges, are mirroring troubling national trends in enrollment. Source: The Tribune-Review
Why Pa. Turnpike tolls soared — and will continue rising for next 30 years
By lowber on September 26, 2021
Surrounded by bushels of fresh local peaches, Lori Hanscom spent an afternoon greeting truckers, commuters and vacationers from behind her fruit stand at the New…
Hempfield senator set to speak at Pennsylvania March for Life
By lowber on September 24, 2021
State Sen. Kim Ward, a Hempfield Republican, is set to speak during the 2021 Pennsylvania March for Life Monday in Harrisburg. Source: The Tribune-Review