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PennDOT reminding residents of REAL ID deadline
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The clock is ticking for people to get a REAL ID.The REAL ID will be mandatory to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.If you want to fly and don't have a passport, you'll need to get a REAL ID.The first step is to check PennDOT's website to see what you need to take to the driver's license center."In some cases, you may have to secure a duplicate birth certificate or social security card. So, it's important that you check the website and make sure to bring the documents necessary to secure the REAL ID," says PennDOT secretary Mike Carroll.States have until May 25, 2025, to comply.In Pennsylvania, there's a one-time fee of $30, plus a license renewal fee.
Record-breaking white perch caught in same river as previous holder
(WJET/WFXP)– A Pennsylvania man set a record for the white perch he caught this spring and there’s nothing fishy about it! The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced Friday there’s a new record for the largest white perch caught in the Commonwealth at 2 pounds, 1 ounce, 14.125 inches long with a girth of […]
Long-awaited tiny-home village for homeless veterans opens soon in Pa.: Here’s a sneak peek
More than five years ago, Tom Zimmerman was scrolling through Facebook when he saw a short video about a homeless veteran community in downtown Racine, Wisconsin. After he watched the clip, he then wrote back to Valerie Fletcher, who posted the video. “I said we need one of these in...
Pennsylvania, Ohio residents affected by East Palestine derailment say needs still not being met
Aerial view of the train derailment wreckage in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 5, 2023. (NTSB photo). Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, and nearby areas in Pennsylvania harmed by the Norfolk Southern train disaster say a new $310 million settlement announced by the Biden administration on May 23 will not meet their communities’ most urgent needs, like access to health care for chronic conditions that emerged after the derailment.
The Oldest Town in Pennsylvania Happens to Be in Delaware County
The 1724 Courthouse in Chester, the oldest continuously running courthouse in the U.S. Pennsylvania, as one of the original 13 colonies where independence was born, has many historic towns that have stood the test of time. But to find the oldest, you need only look in Delaware County’s backyard, writes...
Aqua Pennsylvania customers outraged after learning about possible rate hike
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) -- Aqua Pennsylvania customers said Friday they are angry after learning last month of a possible rate increase on water and wastewater services."I thought, not again," said Gail Wellington, who's from Limerick Township. "Please, not again."That's what Wellington thought when she got a letter in May from Aqua Pennsylvania when the utility company notified customers of a possible rate increase.According to Aqua Pennsylvania's website, a typical residential customer using 3,870 gallons of water a month is currently paying $80.91 a month. Aqua planned to start charging $97.01 a month, which would be an increase of nearly 20%....
Pennsylvania Expands Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans
The Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously approved Senate Bill 194, which aims to expand property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans. Authored by Senator Tracy Pennycuick of Red Hill, the bill proposes excluding federal veterans disability benefits from income calculations for state property tax exemptions. This legislative change targets veterans who...
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