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The Jefferson Health insurance fight got a new development this week — and a new deadline that matters more than the one everyone is watching. Pennsylvania’s insurance department announced it will invoke Act 94, a 1975 consumer protection law, if Independence Blue Cross and Highmark don’t reach new contracts with Jefferson Health by December 31. The law gives the state power to freeze a termination for up to six months and force the parties into a formal process. It has only been used twice in its entire history. — Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Philadelphia Inquirer, November 6, 2026)
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Fireworks laws and pet trauma in Pennsylvania are tied together more closely than most owners realize. Since the state opened consumer fireworks to adults, humane groups and horse owners have reported a sharp rise in panicked, injured, and lost animals. The law does set some limits, but almost none of them were written with your … This article, Fireworks Laws and Pet Trauma in Pennsylvania: Your Rights and Options , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Laws for Pets in Montana: What the Statute Requires • Can Landlords Deny ESA in California? What the Law Lets Them Refuse • Petting Zoo Laws in Utah: Licenses, Permits, and Liability Rules Explained
PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — Pennsylvania's minimum wage has remained at $7.25 an hour since 2009. Now, a proposal to raise it to $15 an hour could mean a significant change for workers - and a major expense for some small businesses. For Brian Crouse, who helps run 3C's Family Restaurant...
In the next legislative session, Democrats in Pennsylvania will not necessarily have to compromise with Republicans to pass laws. On Tuesday, voters handed both chambers in the General Assembly and the governor's office to Democratic candidates. The results were part of a nationwide "blue wave" that ousted GOP lawmakers on...
One Philadelphia baker built a whole business around sweet potatoes, and she leaned on her grandmother’s recipes to do it. Her shop became the first Black-owned bakery in the long history of a famous city market. I love that a family pie helped make history. That story got me...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver’s license and photo centers across the Commonwealth will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The closure includes PennDOT’s full-service center in Harrisburg, along with driver’s license and photo centers...
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Democrat Brad Chambers declared victory against Republican Rep. Brett Miller in a state House race that was too close to call on Election Day. Chambers leads Miller by about 40 votes as of Friday afternoon, according to Lancaster County's election results. Not all ballots have been counted and certified, and the Associated Press has not called the race.
This Pennsylvania mountain became the world’s first refuge for birds of prey, though it didn’t start out that way. Hawks weren’t exactly welcome here in the early days. In 1934, a New York activist leased 1,400 acres and hired wardens to protect the birds. That same year, one warden started counting the raptors flying past.
Pennsylvania American Water announced Friday that it recently applied a fourth credit to water customer accounts from settlements with manufac
You can walk an alpaca, milk a cow, and meet American bison without leaving Pennsylvania. Some farms even let visitors gather fresh eggs, feed baby animals, or spend time with rescued livestock. At Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm in Edinboro, visitors can see bison and explore a seasonal corn maze. In...
From Texas to Georgia to Mississippi to South Carolina and here in Pennsylvania, voters across the country dealt Trump and his cronies a huge blow in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. With the Democrats flipping the state senate in Harrisburg and winning Pennsylvania’s trifecta, what does that mean for our...
Sellers will be required to report whether coverage is required and whether the property has carried it before.
The best Christmas towns in the Mid-Atlantic turn their main streets into holiday destinations, with tree lightings, parades, markets, house tours and a lot of twinkle. We picked seven in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia, chosen for holiday atmosphere, distinctive seasonal programming and how well they work for a day trip or weekend. Published 2026 dates are checked against official event and tourism websites.
The Pennsylvania Lottery has urged lottery players to have another look at any ticket they may have not checked in a while, as there are nearly $2,000,000 on the line in jackpots set to expire . PA Lottery Reminds Lottery Players to Check Their Tickets In a customary public message, the PA Lottery offered details about what tickets have not been claimed , with the single-largest prize in the pot worth $1 million in the Millionaire Raffle. The second prize in the pot is a $770,000 Cash 5 wi n, and a third one is a $200,000 Powerball with Power Play ticket . None of these have been claimed, and they are all set to expire before long. The largest prize was snatched through a ticket sold by Harvest Moon at 535 Arch St. in Williamsport, Lycoming County and won on January 3, 2026. The ticket has until December 31 , 2026 before it expires and no further prizes may be claimed. In the meantime, the $770,000 jackpot was sold by a Giant Eagle at 1671 Butler Plank Road in Shaler Township, Allegheny County. The player has until December 21 , 2026 , to claim the reward. Last but not
The media may have called most races in Pennsylvania, but official results are still 17 days away. Counties across Pennsylvania are preparing to audit election results to make sure vote totals reflect the will of the voters. Pennsylvania requires two types of audits before results are certified, clearing the way...
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Helena Lopes / unsplash Scanning a microchip won’t satisfy dog tag laws in Pennsylvania — the Commonwealth still expects a physical tag on your dog’s collar, chip or no chip. Between the county-issued license tag and the vet-issued rabies tag, Pennsylvania actually runs two separate tag systems, and mixing them up is one of the most common ways owners … This article, Dog Tag Laws in Pennsylvania: License Tags, Rabies Tags, and What the State Requires , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Missouri: Charges, Evidence, and Your Legal Options • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Colorado: Charges, Evidence, and Your Legal Options • Rhode Island Dog Licenses Are Due Every April and Run May 1 Through April 30
Central Pennsylvania will transition from mild conditions Friday to a noticeably cooler weekend, with the first below-normal daytime highs in three weeks expected Saturday. According to the National Weather Service in State College, a weak cold front will clear the region Friday morning, while a more significant cooldown arrives Saturday accompanied by lake-enhanced rain and possible wet snow showers in elevated areas.
WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) this week approved a settlement between the PUC’s independent Bure
For a lot of Western Pennsylvanians, the holidays officially start when the Eat’n Park Christmas Star ad comes on. It’s been around since 1982, and it’s one of many reasons the restaurant feels like part of the family. Here are the reasons Western Pennsylvanians still love Eat’n...
