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Central Pennsylvanians know Rutter’s menu runs well past chips and coffee. Take, for instance, its 25 new Spam creations that rolled out this August. Here’s what Central Pennsylvanians grab at Rutter’s that out-of-staters don’t get. 1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Milk. As of 2024, Rutter’s flavored milks...
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
ARLINGTON, Va. (WHTM) — Rain or shine, day and night, with or without an audience, members of the Third U.S. Infantry Regiment, or the Old Guard, stand guard beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. At 20 years old, Army specialists Joshua Beckman and Cole Ortman say their jobs, the precise […]
One of these Thanksgiving tables sits inside an old railroad station, and trains still roll past the windows. I did not expect that when I started digging. Turkey with a side of passing freight cars? Yes, please. Another stop on this list is an inn that dates back to around...
This article was originally published by WESA. As temperatures drop and heating bills climb, help is available for Pennsylvanians struggling to keep their homes warm. Applications are open for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. Through April, eligible households can apply for a one-time cash...
A Pennsylvania Lottery Fast Play ticket worth $112,887 was sold in Venango County, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The Pennsylvania Lottery said the winning ticket carried the progressive top prize in the $5 Win It All game and was sold Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Spanky's Tobacco World Inc., 1219 Liberty St., Franklin. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the ticket.
Advocates, officials and lawmakers gathered in the Capitol Tuesday to honor transgender and gender-diverse victims of violence ahead of the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is widely recognized on Nov. 20.
Above-average temperatures are favored across Pennsylvania as Thanksgiving travel approaches.
When Gov. Josh Shapiro stepped off his campaign bus last Friday in front of the Delaware County Courthouse in Media, the latest Franklin & Marshall poll of likely voters showed him with an eye-popping 23-point lead over his Republican challenger, state Treasurer Stacy Garrity. Expectations held that Democratic candidates up...
A night at the movies can cost a small fortune these days, but a slice of homemade pie at a Pennsylvania diner is still a pretty easy win. Across the state, small-town counters and roadside dining rooms keep turning out cream pies, fruit pies, and old Pennsylvania Dutch favorites at prices that feel friendly.
In an election dominated by concerns about affordability, voters across the country overwhelmingly agreed to raise taxes to preserve or expand public transit. Out of 27 ballot measures supporting transit, 22 passed on November 3, representing $27.4 billion in funding to rescue faltering systems and expand or build new ones. Some of the biggest wins of the night included voters in the San Francisco Bay Area staving off enormous cuts to Bay Area Rapid Transit and other regional systems, Coloradans backing new regional rail, and residents of Seattle and nearby Pierce County favoring expanded bus service.
Before opening a small Turkish restaurant in Pennsylvania, its founder reportedly spent his working days driving a taxi. Today, the family business serves traditional dishes and handmade desserts in the middle of a busy downtown. The contrast makes the story memorable. Instead of navigating city streets, the kitchen now prepares...
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...
“He’s seen a lot of bills come up and I think that he’ll do what he thinks is best," said state Sen. Devlin Robinson, a Republican. “I think he’s a pragmatic person and he’ll be pragmatic in whatever office he possesses.” The post After 30 years in the minority, Jay Costa steps into Senate spotlight appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source . PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
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...
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–...
William Spencer was sentenced to 10 years' probation and will pay at least $1,500 per month after taking more than $230,000 from the program.
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.
The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut brought gaming to Pennsylvania 20 years ago, opening the state’s first casino with just more than 1,000 slot machines at a harness racing track, as its first venture beyond the tribal land. Two decades later, Mohegan Pennsylvania, located on 400 acres on Route 315...
