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Prescription for trouble: Pennsylvania pharmacists say PBMs are driving pharmacy closures
For years, pharmacists have been warning that this trend could drive community pharmacies out of business. Now, they’re saying that time is here. Last year, more than 50 chain and independent pharmacies closed in Pennsylvania. This year already, according to the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association, over 70 chain and independent pharmacies across the state have closed. The post Prescription for trouble: Pennsylvania pharmacists say PBMs are driving pharmacy closures appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pennsylvania store sells winning lottery ticket worth $3 million
(WJET/WFXP) – One lucky Pennsylvanian cashed in on a big prize on a scratch-off lottery ticket. Bellwood Hometown Market in Bellwood, Blair County — about 10 miles north of Altoona — sold a winning Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $3 million. The winning ticket was sold on a ‘$160 Million Cash Blowout’ ticket which costs […]
A complete cat-alog of Pennsylvania’s 20 cat cafés
This article first appeared on Good Info News WireThe first cat café opened to fanfare in Taiwan in 1998. Fast forward a couple of decades and you can visit a cat café in virtually every corner of Pennsylvania, as the concept — a place, often a coffee shop, where people can pay to visit and play with cats — has since spread around the globe. The Commonwealth has at least 20 cat cafes, whether we’re talking full coffee shops or simple cat lounge areas. To...
Governor and Dept of Aging Have A 10-Year Plan
On Friday, Governor Josh Shapiro, alongside Pennsylvania’s Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich, announced the launch of Aging Our Way, PA, a comprehensive 10-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing service delivery for older adults. This initiative marks Pennsylvania as the fifth state to develop such a blueprint, following the likes of California and Massachusetts.
Missing teen reported in Williamsport
Williamsport, Pa. — A 17-year-old teenager is reported missing in Williamsport. Brenda Jackies Grupee was reported missing on May 28. She was last seen in Williamsport and has not been in contact with friends or family since the date she was reported missing. She is listed as missing with the National Crime Information Center case number #M367878010. Anyone with information regarding Grupee's whereabouts is asked to contact the Williamsport Bureau of Police at 570-327-7540.
5 years ago he nearly died in Jersey Shore race. Here’s why he ran it again.
Dave Larkin made a triumphant, improbable return to a popular Jersey Shore race on Saturday. Five years after collapsing and nearly dying near the finish line of the Avon 5K Run/Walk, Larkin finished the 3.1-mile course in Avon by the Sea in just under 52 minutes. If you purchase a...
Dept. of Health to distribute free nuclear emergency meds around power plants
Berwick, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Dept. of Health has noted that potassium iodide (KI) tablets distributed to residents who live near nuclear power plants are expiring. To continue keeping Pennsylvanians prepared in case of a nuclear emergency, people living within 10 miles of a nuclear power plant are encouraged to trade in their old KI tablets for fresh ones. The trade-in and distribution event will be held in several locations...
Pennsylvania woman arrested for calling 911 for a fire that didn’t actually happen
(WJET/WFXP) – Emergency officials were called to a Pennsylvania home for an alleged fire on Saturday afternoon. A 43-year-old female from Jamestown called 911 at about 1:20 p.m. Saturday claiming she had a chair on fire, only for members of the Jamestown Fire Department to arrive with no active fire or any evidence of an extinguished fire.
PA Turnpike launches annual ‘Go Orange’ campaign
(WJET/WFXP) – An annual campaign to remind drivers to stay safe in work zones is underway. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) began its annual Go Orange campaign which will run through October to showcase its commitment to urge drivers to slow down, pay attention in work zones and consider the vulnerability of highway workers. […]
Police: Woman reported missing found safe
OLD LYCOMING TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lycoming Regional Police Department says they found a woman reported missing Thursday. On Thursday, police announced they were looking for 86-year-old Lucille Kelly, who has been found safe.
Why spend Pa.’s budget surplus when we could use it to cut taxes for all Pennsylvanians? | Opinion
For the people across Pennsylvania, the past few years have been filled with economic uncertainty and soaring costs. Inflation has run rampant. Families and seniors have watched grocery bills multiply, energy costs skyrocket, and home prices and rent go through the roof. And through it all, what can you say...
Update: Frost advisory affecting part of Pennsylvania until Friday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated frost advisory at 3:48 a.m. on Friday in effect until 8 a.m. for Northern Clinton, Northern Centre and Northern Lycoming as well as Warren, McKean, Potter, Elk, Cameron, Clearfield, Cambria, Somerset and Tioga counties. The weather service adds, "Temperatures as low as 34...
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