Pennsylvania
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AARP Pennsylvania Urges Vigilance Against Romance Scams This Valentine’s Day
Romance scams are more prevalent than ever, and they target individuals of all backgrounds and ages. In the age of digital connectivity, many people are forming friendships and potential love interests through social media, mobile game apps, and online dating sites. While these platforms can be wonderful ways to meet new people, it’s crucial to…
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Lawmakers Push for Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is currently one of the only states in the region that has not yet legalized recreational marijuana, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. However, several lawmakers, including Rep. Dan Frankel, are working on changing that. “I think it’s definitely a possibility to have it legalized in a year or two,” said Frankel. “We are…
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Pennsylvania’s $4 Billion Forgotten Bounty: Could Some Be Yours?
Pennsylvania Treasury Department currently has over $4 billion in unclaimed property that includes dormant bank account funds, stocks, jewelry, and much more, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Treasury Department data shows that one in ten Pennsylvanians is owed unclaimed property, with a typical claim amounting to approximately $1,600. With National Unclaimed Property Day –…
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PA Secretary of State Addresses Election Fears, Remains Optimistic Despite Conspiracy Theories
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt recently addressed potential concerns over the upcoming presidential election in November in hopes of preempting conspiracy theories, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. Schmidt was cautiously optimistic about election officials being able to count mail-in ballots following the election. “While the law hasn’t changed, a couple other things have,”…
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Shapiro Hopes His New 10-year Economic Development Plan Sets a New Course for Pennsylvania’s Future
Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro recently outlined a series of key investments he would like to see the state undertake as part of a new 10-year economic development plan for the commonwealth, writes Nate Doughty for the Philadelphia Business Journal. There are five defined goals in the plan, including: The plan aims to help Pennsylvania “catch up”…
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PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Each application has to abide by a set of rules that ensure that they do not offend or confuse other drivers, or in many cases, copy…
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Poconos’ Resort Claims USA Today’s Title of Nation’s Best Snow-tubing Hill
The results for the USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023 are in, and the title of the best snow-tubing hill in the country went to Camelback Resort in the Poconos in Pennsylvania, according to a staff report from The Keystone. This Tannersville resort is just a two-hour drive from Philadelphia, making it…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Likely to Continue Increasing for 30 Years
Pennsylvania Turnpike rates went up again on Sunday, and this trend is not about to stop anytime soon, writes Jon Delano for CBS News. Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mark Compton said he expects to see smaller increases than the recent 5 percent in the future, but he also noted that yearly increases will continue for quite…
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Pennsylvania Will Soon Require a Personal Finance Course for High School Graduation
Pennsylvania will soon be one of only 25 states to require high schools to provide a mandatory personal finance literacy class, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The requirement will begin in 2026-2027, but the full implementation across the state hasn’t yet been worked out. The class must be worth at least half a…
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As a Result of the American Rescue Plan, Insulin Prices Drops Drastically in Pennsylvania
Due to the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law in March of 2021, the nation’s three major insulin makers have significantly dropped their prices for insulin in Pennsylvania as of January 1, writes Isabel Soisson for The Keystone. Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk, which together make up around 90…
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New Bipartisan Pennsylvania Legislation Clamps Down on Porch Pirating
New legislation passed by Pennsylvania lawmakers aims to crack down on porch pirating or mail theft with increased penalties based on both offenses and the value of stolen property, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. Senate Bill 527 was introduced by State Sen. Frank Farry and signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro just ahead…
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Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Remains at Record-Low for Third Consecutive Month
The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania remained at a record low 3.4 percent for the third consecutive month in November, writes Jonathan D. Salant for The Morning Call. According to preliminary numbers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate was lower than the 4 percent rate in November 2022. As the economy continued…
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A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Is Helping Prevent Suicide Among Gun Owners in Crisis
Groups across the country including in Pennsylvania are encouraging gun owners to store their guns at a gun shop while they are suffering a mental health crisis, writes Zusha Elinson for The Wall Street Journal. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there were about 27,000 gun suicides in 2022. Nonprofit Hold My…
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Grocery Prices in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Soar Above National Average
Grocery prices have continued to climb in 2023, and both Pennsylvania and Philadelphia have recorded some of the sharpest increases in the nation this year, writes Mark Huffman for Consumer Affairs. According to a Consumer Affairs analysis, grocery prices increased by 5.3 percent nationwide in 15 analyzed categories year over year. Pennsylvania took the top…
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Meridian Bank Ranked Top SBA Lender in Pennsylvania
Meridian Bank has been ranked a top lender in the Small Business Administration’s Eastern Pennsylvania District. Meridian Bank placed first in dollar volume and third in the total number of SBA 7(a) loans in the most recent SBA fiscal year 2023 (10/1/2022-9/30/2023). During that period, Meridian provided $128.8 million in 7(a) lending through 138 loans,…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Finds Fault in Survey That Identifies Roadway as ‘Loathsome’
PHILADELPHIA Today recently curated a story published by The Allentown Morning Call that identified the Pennsylvania Turnpike as one of the “top five most hated roads in the country,” according to the results of a survey of 3,000 drivers conducted by a car dealership in Daytona Beach. Kelli Roberts, the Chief Strategy and Communications Officer…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Places Among Top Five Worst Interstates in Country
Pennsylvania Turnpike, also known as I-76, came in the top five most hated roads in the country in a recent poll of drivers’ 100 most loathed interstates, writes Mekeel David for The Morning Call. The highway that runs the length of the state east and west ranked fourth in a Gunther Volvo Cars Daytona Beach…
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Most All-American State Goes to Pennsylvania in Study Considering Historic Landmarks, Fast Food Spots and More
Pennsylvania is the most “All-American” state in the United States based on its cuisine, sports scene, and history, according to a recently released ranking by Viator. To determine which are the most “All-American” states, Viator collected and analyzed state-specific data on the number of landmarks, national park sites, fast-food restaurants, sports venues, and RV dealerships…
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