Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 10,281 in the week ending May 11, up from 9,388 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 222,000 last […]
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Unemployment claims in Pennsylvania increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 10,281 in the week ending May 11, up from 9,388 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 222,000 last […]
Delaware police at standoff occuring in Chester, Pennsylvania; part of I-95 NB closed
A ramp of northbound I-95 is closed in Pennsylvania following a police chase that started in Delaware and ended in a standoff in Chester, Pennsylvania, according to news reports. Video streaming on 6ABC’s website shows vehicles from Delaware State Police and Wilmington Police at the Chester standoff. Delaware State Police did not comment on the […]
New tool from Pennsylvania Department of Health shows where ticks are prevalent
Just in time for National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Health launched a new online dashboard to provide Pennsylvania residents and health care providers with information about tickborne diseases. RELATED COVERAGE: It’s tick season: Here’s what you need to know about protecting yourself & your pets The online dashboard not only pinpoints […]
‘I got loud exhaust:’ Driver charged, leads 140mph high-speed chase on Pennsylvania Turnpike
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A high-speed chase on the Pennsylvania Turnpike over the weekend ended in the Harrisburg area when the driver crashed, according to Troopers. Schnyder Levasseur, 25, of Philadelphia, told State Police “I got loud exhaust” and “I didn’t want a ticket” when he was being taken into custody after the high-speed chase […]
Former Acting Governor Mark Singel reflects on leading Pennsylvania, state of politics today
(WHTM) – For a record six months, Mark Singel served as Pennsylvania’s Acting Governor while Governor Bob Casey Sr. underwent a heart-liver transplant. “It was jarring, I remember that distinctly,” Singel told Dennis Owens on This Week in Pennsylvania. Elected Lieutenant Governor in 1986, Singel had a long career in Pennsylvania politics serving in the […]
Did you know the Fountain of Youth exists in Pennsylvania?
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WHTM) – Achieving eternal youth might not be possible, but you can still visit the Fountain of Youth, which happens to be located in the Keystone State. There is no need to travel to South America or recruit the League of Adventurers to locate this Fountain of Youth. It’s located in a public […]
Unemployment claims in Pennsylvania increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 9,361 in the week ending May 4, up from 9,060 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims rose to 231,000 last […]
Unemployment claims in Pennsylvania increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 9,361 in the week ending May 4, up from 9,060 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims rose to 231,000 last […]
Pennsylvania to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving, as backers of the legislation hope to reduce distracted driving accidents and deaths after nearly two decades of pressing the measure. Gov. Josh Shapiro‘s office said Thursday that the Democrat […]
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Pennsylvania sees fewer mail ballots rejected for technicalities, a priority for election officials
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania election officials said Wednesday that the number of mail-in ballots rejected for technicalities, like a missing date, saw a significant drop in last month’s primary election after state officials tried anew to help voters avoid mistakes that might get their ballots thrown out. The success of the mail-in vote could […]