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City to gain $150,000 for corporate naming rights at Bowman Field.

By Williamsport Mayor Gabriel Campana
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5 weeks 6 days ago

Williamsport City Mayor Gabriel Campana announced that he has successfully negotiated a corporate naming rights deal for Bowman Field, where the Williamsport Crosscutters play. more»

Pennsylvanians complete 100 days of climate action to call for final EPA carbon pollution standards for power plants

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June 17, 2013

Local groups and citizens say it's time for new limits that will hold industrial polluters accountable for the dangerous carbon pollution they pump into our air

(Harrisburg, Pa. — May 6, 2013) — When President Obama stated at his second inauguration that we have a moral obligation to fight climate change, Pennsylvanians saw it as a call to action. more»

May 7, 2013

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May 7, 2013

WILLIAMSPORT – Crews from Lycoming County were called out around five this morning to fight a structure fire in Williamsport. The two-alarm fire was reported at a single family two-story dwelling at 2750 Newberry Street. No injuries were reported.
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DEP Announces Regional International Energy Conservation Code Workshop in Allegheny County

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May 7, 2013

The Department of Environmental Protection invites residential code enforcement officials, builders, contractors and designers to a Tuesday, May 21, training workshop in Moon Township, Allegheny County, ...

DEP Announces Public Meeting and Hearing to Discuss Cleanup of Conestoga Pines Park Waterway

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May 7, 2013

The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a public meeting and hearing on Tuesday, May 21, to outline its plan to clean up contamination in an unnamed tributary flowing through Conestoga Pines ...

New Requirement for Firefighters Grant Application Process

By Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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6 weeks 10 hours ago

Federal Emergency Management Agency Announces New Requirement for 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application Process

Applicants Must Register with SAM.gov Before Submitting Grant Applications more»

Superior Court to hold “mega seminar” in Luzerne County

By PA Courts
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6 weeks 10 hours ago
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania will hold a “mega seminar” ion the Penn State-Hazleton campus.

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania will hold a “mega seminar” for the Pennsylvania State Police and local police departments from 10 a.m. until noon, Friday, May 10 in the Graham Building on the Penn State-Hazleton campus. more»

FEMA Announces New Requirement for 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application Process

By Feed: News from U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, Pennsylvania-5
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May 6, 2013

Bellefonte, Pa. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced new conditions for the 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program including the requirement that all grant applicants must be registered with SAM.gov before submitting their applications. more»

FEMA Announces New Requirement for 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application Process

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December 31, 1969

Bellefonte, Pa. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced new conditions for the 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program including the requirement that all grant applicants must be registered with SAM.gov before submitting their applications. more»

Homeland Security Committee Hearing

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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May 6, 2013

Homeland Security Full Committee

Hearing: The Boston Bombings: A First Look

Witnesses (invited): more»

Homeland Security Committee Hearing

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December 31, 1969

Homeland Security Full Committee

Hearing: The Boston Bombings: A First Look

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Judiciary Committee Mark-Up

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December 31, 1969

Judiciary Full Committee

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Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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May 6, 2013

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

Hearing: Resolving International Parental Child Abductions to Non-Hague Convention Countries

Witnesses: more»

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

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December 31, 1969

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

Hearing: Resolving International Parental Child Abductions to Non-Hague Convention Countries

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Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

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May 6, 2013

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats

Hearing: The Threat of China's Unsafe Consumables

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Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

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December 31, 1969

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats

Hearing: The Threat of China's Unsafe Consumables

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Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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May 6, 2013

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

Hearing: Increasing American Jobs through Greater Exports to Africa

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Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

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December 31, 1969

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

Hearing: Increasing American Jobs through Greater Exports to Africa

Witnesses: more»

Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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May 6, 2013

Foreign Affairs Full Committee

Hearing: Local and Private Sector Initiatives to Combat International Human Trafficking

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Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing

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December 31, 1969

Foreign Affairs Full Committee

Hearing: Local and Private Sector Initiatives to Combat International Human Trafficking

Witnesses: more»

May 6, 2013

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May 6, 2013

CANTON – Two people are dead following a shooting under investigation in Bradford County. A 24-year-old Canton woman was shot and killed Sunday in what state police have determined is a homicide investigation. Troopers say Teesha Rieco was found dead inside her home on East Main Street. more»

DEP Celebrates National Drinking Water Week, Reminds Pennsylvanians to Make Every Drop Count

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May 6, 2013

The Department of Environment Protection is celebrating National Drinking Water Week from May 5 to 11 by encouraging all Pennsylvanians to learn how to better protect and conserve their water.
“This ...

Counterfeit Bill Passed at Clinton County Business

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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6 weeks 1 day ago

Counterfeit Bill Passed at Clinton County Business - PSP Lamar are seeking information in a case of theft which occurred in Bald Eagle Township. Trooper Jamesan Keeler said at 7 p.m. on May 1, an unidentified white female passed a counterfeit $100 bill at Advance Auto on Hogan Boulevard. Anyone with information is asked to contact 570.726.6000. more»

Governor Corbett Proclaims May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

By PennDOT
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6 weeks 2 days ago
Tank Baird takes a break while driving his motorcycle in the rain.

PennDOT Encourages Sharing the Road, Reinforces New Teen Rider Law

With the increasing popularity of motorcycling in Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Corbett has signed a proclamation commemorating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. more»

Motorcycle Lands in Mill Creek; Major Injuries Sustained

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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6 weeks 3 days ago

Motorcycle Lands in Mill Creek; Major Injuries Sustained - Two motorcylists from Montoursville were injured following a crash in Eldred Township over the weekend. Trooper Joel Miles said Andrew J. Marshall, 38, and Jolene M. Marshall, 33, were traveling northbound on Warrensville Road shortly before5 p.m. more»

7,000 Fewer Children in Pennsylvania Foster Care

By JUDICIAL SYSTEM of PENNSYLVANIA
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6 weeks 3 days ago

On any given day six years ago, more than 21,000 abused and neglected children were living temporarily in foster homes throughout Pennsylvania. more»

Bonnie Ford accepts the 2013 Dairy Laboratory of the Year Award

By Feed: Penn State Live - Ag Sciences
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May 28, 2013

Bonnie Ford, quality assurance laboratory specialist in Penn State's Department of Food Science, recently accepted the 2013 Dairy Laboratory of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Milk, Food, and Environmental Sanitarians. Ford is responsible for the operation of the Berkey Creamery's Dairy Testing Laboratory.

Annual Farm Tour with Anne & Eric Nordell

By Feed: Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
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May 3, 2013

Annual Farm Tour with Anne & Eric Nordell of Beech Grove Farm in Trout Run, PA.
Monday, October 14
10am - 4pm

This tour is intended for growers who have studied the Nordell's Weed to Soil booklet or video. Please send a letter of interest by mid-September to Anne & Eric Nordell, Beech Grove Farm, 3410 Rt. 184, Trout Run PA 17771. more»

Electrical Safety: Make It Second Nature

By Feed: Archived News from PPL
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May 3, 2013

PPL Electric Utilities urges renewed focus during National Electrical Safety Month

May 3, 2013

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May 3, 2013

STATE COLLEGE – Two people involved in a Centre County crash are being investigated for drug trafficking.  State Police say 37-year old Stacy Henry, of Philadelphia, and 29-year old Alicia Gardner, of Bellefonte sustained injuries when their car overturned on North Atherton Street in State College yesterday.  Police tell the Centre Daily Times that drugs and paraphernalia were found in the vehi more»

Number of foodborne illness cases largely unchanged in U.S.

By Feed: Penn State Live - Ag Sciences
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May 23, 2013

Recently released reports about the frequency of foodborne illness -- commonly known as food poisoning -- show that the risks have not changed much in recent years, according to an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Almost There!

By Feed: PA 4-H State Council
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May 2, 2013

Hello Everyone,
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Agriculture, Health Departments Warn Consumers to Discard Raw Milk from York County Dairy

By Feed: News from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
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May 2, 2013

Agriculture, Health Departments Warn Consumers to Discard Raw Milk from York County Dairy

Somos Los PP's

By Feed: PA 4-H State Council
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May 2, 2013

Hello Everyone! more»

Courts, Libraries Join to Promote Greater Understanding of Judicial System

By PA Courts
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6 weeks 4 days ago

Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Ronald D. Castille announced today that as part of the annual celebration of Law Week, traditionally held the first week of May, the Supreme Court has partnered with the Pennsylvania Library Association to help citizens better understand the Commonwealth’s judicial system. more»

Pennsylvania’s Townships Continue Fight Against Unfunded Mandates

By Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors
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6 weeks 4 days ago
During the 91st Annual Educational Conference of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, held April 21-24 in Hershey, local leaders traveled to the State Capitol Complex, where they met one-on-one with lawmakers. Eliminating unfunded mandates, which eat up local tax dollars, was at the top of their agenda.

More than 6,500 unfunded mandates have been imposed on Pennsylvania’s local governments over the past 30 years. more»

PennDOT Now Accepting Unsolicited P3 Transportation Proposals

By PennDOT
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6 weeks 4 days ago

Taking another step in modernizing Pennsylvania’s transportation funding options, the Office of Public Private Partnerships (P3) today announced that it is accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects through May 31. more»

May 2, 2013

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May 2, 2013

HARRISBURG - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg has announced that 65-year-old Bishop Joseph McFadden, died unexpectedly this morning while attending a meeting of the Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. A cause of death has not been announced. more»

PPL Corporation Reports First-Quarter Earnings

By Feed: Archived News from PPL
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May 2, 2013

--Announces solid increases in results from regulated businesses

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