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Harrisburg, Pa. — The Columbia County Traveling Library and the James V. Brown Library in Lycoming County are among 26 libraries throughout Pa. sharing more than $243,000 in Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Action Grants administered by the Pa. Department of Education. The Columbia County Traveling Library received $10,000 for a project that creates Community Access Points in everyday gathering places to bring digital access, books, and resources directly to residents experiencing economic hardship across Columbia County. The James V. Brown Library received $9,390 for All Are Welcome: District Sensory Welcoming Kits, which will provide Sensory Welcoming Kits to all district libraries to support neurodiverse youth with tools that promote regulation, comfort, and inclusive participation during library visits. Action Grants provide up to $10,000 per project for initiatives that strengthen library services, address local needs, deepen partnerships, and build organizational capacity. Eligible projects may focus on adult or youth services, community engagement, staff training, technology and digital access, or innovative programming. “Libraries are the cornerstones of their communities, providing critical resources to patrons,” said Secretary of Education Carrie Rowe. “This funding will help libraries serve the diverse and unique needs of their local residents by creating innovative educational programming
Above-average temperatures are favored across Pennsylvania as Thanksgiving travel approaches.
The first accumulating snow of the season is looking for higher elevations of northern Pennsylvania as a storm moves through Thursday. The National Weather Service in State College says rain will change to snow Thursday night, with the best chance in the northeast counties. A coating to 2 inches. In...
Roberta Devers, a Pennsylvania midwife who has delivered nearly 2,000 babies over her 38-year career, has reconsidered her stance on vaccines. Her opinion changed after an outbreak devastated families in Lancaster County. Traditional midwife explains why her view on vaccines changed Devers reportedly admitted that she once struggled to determine whether vaccines offered more benefits...
From Dec. 15 to March 1, Pennsylvania caps lawn fertilizer at half a pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet, and bans it on frozen ground at any time.
Statewide ban of students’ use during school day will take effect fall 2027. A new cellphone use policy for students will be implemented in Northampton Area School District. NASD Superintendent of Schools Joseph S. Kovalchik made the announcement at the Nov. 9 board of education meeting. “The state of...
A proposed class action against Allegheny Health Network (AHN) puts patient consent practices for AI documentation tools under scrutiny. The complaint alleges that patients were told an AI tool would be used during appointments but were not told that their conversations would be transmitted to Abridge AI or could be retained for the company’s commercial purposes. It further alleges that AHN did not adequately disclose those uses. The case highlights a practical challenge for healthcare organizations adopting ambient AI: disclosure should explain what is recorded, who receives the information, and how it may be used, not simply that an AI tool is involved. The plaintiff alleges that patient encounters contributed to Abridge AI’s proprietary data and asserts claims under Pennsylvania wiretapping law, physician-patient confidentiality, privacy, implied contract, and unjust enrichment. For healthcare organizations and technology providers, this case is a reminder to review the full lifecycle of patient data used in AI documentation: what the tool captures, where data goes, how long it is retained, and whether it may be used to develop or improve products. Review patient-facing notices and consent workflows alongside vendor contracts and internal practices and make sure that any option to decline the tool is clear
HARRISBURG– Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives met for their last session week of the year. Time in the chamber was filled with farewell speeches, resolutions, and some final concurrence on bills to send them to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. Off the floor? Elected officials split off by party–...
Planning a funeral in Williamsport involves key decisions. Find out how families can work with professionals for a smooth process. Planning a Funeral in Williamsport: What Families Can Handle and Where Professionals Help. Planning a funeral in Williamsport doesn’t have to mean learning every form and procedure at once. The...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — A Pennsylvania representative told Politico she will be "considering" making a run at Sen. John Fetterman's seat in 2028. Rep. Madeleine Dean, a Democrat who has represented Pennsylvania in U.S. Congress since 2018, told Politico she has been concerned with Fetterman's leadership. "I have been...
Colder air arrives Thursday night, with snow possible Friday and Saturday along the state border.
Nobody ever looked back on their life and wished they’d spent fewer mornings in a cozy, Harry Potter-themed coffee shop tucked into the mountains of Pennsylvania. Muggles Mug in Jim Thorpe is the kind of discovery that makes you feel genuinely pleased with yourself for finding it, even if someone else told you about it first.
Only two people have posted public notes about this small Pennsylvania antique shop, and they could not sound more different. One remembered a wonderful time and a warm, friendly owner, while the other found a sign promising open hours and a locked door. That split tells a bigger story. The...
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN CO. (WOLF) — No lawmakers representing northeastern Pennsylvania were selected for the Pennsylvania House Democrats’ leadership team for the upcoming legislative session. Democrats announced Tuesday that Rep. Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia and Delaware counties will serve as speaker-designate, while Rep. Matt Bradford of Montgomery County will...
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has named three Commonwealth University individuals as a recipient of the fifth Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Keepers of the Flame Award. Award recipients are Albert Jones, athletic director at Lock Haven; Madelyn Rodriguez, executive director, Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Affairs at Bloomsburg; and...
Pennsylvania has issued a “do not eat” advisory for all fish in the Wissahickon Creek basin after testing found PFOS, known as a “forever chemical”, in fish tissue, writes Mike D’Onofrio for Axios Philadelphia. The warning points to a bigger problem for local waterways. PFAS...
The U.S. issued a watch tonight.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of $43 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to seven states to invest in employer-driven training programs for in-demand skilled trades including:. shipbuilding occupations. occupations essential to the buildout of AI infrastructure. advanced manufacturing. nuclear energy. domestic mineral production. aerospace. information...
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State women’s tennis team has announced the signing of Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, native Addison Lindsay on signing day. Lindsay, who attends Central Mountain High School, won back-to-back Pennsylvania State Championships in 2025 and 2026, one in Class 2A and one in Class 3A.
Cargo ship hit the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge and now it's stuck open. No injuries reported, but Route 73 and the surrounding roads are gridlocked. Pack your patience.
