Pennsylvania news
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PennDOT turnback payments could jump 50% under Pa. proposal
PennDOT’s Highway Transfer Turnback Program puts “functionally local” and low-volume state roads in the hands of municipalities to maintain. The program pays $4,000 per mile of road.
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Pa. files first-of-its-kind lawsuit alleging AI bots gave fake medical credentials
The Shapiro administration is taking legal action against Character Technologies, alleging its Character.AI chatbots misled users by posing as licensed medical professionals.
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Pa. Turnpike plan to bypass Allegheny Mountain Tunnel draws opposition in Somerset County
The toll road’s operator says an open cut is more cost-effective and safer than building a new tunnel.
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What is a Cannabis Control Board and can it be a step towards a recreational marijuana law in Pa.?
A Senate committee advanced a bill to shift oversight of the state’s medical marijuana program to a new panel.
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New tiki boat setting sail for themed cruises on Lake Wallenpaupack
The new cruise open to the public is hosted by Pocono Action Sports and Silver Birches Resort with a varied schedule that started May 2.
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Happy birthday, Lawrence Park. Town that GE built is 100 years old
Special events, including a July 4 parade and summer productions of “Romeo and Juliet” in the context of the town’s early days, are planned in the yearlong Lawrence Park centennial celebration.
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Electricity grid manager PJM says developers are proposing 800+ new power projects
The regional transmission organization reopened applications to connect to the grid after a four year pause.
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Zillow Gone Wild features Doylestown home. What you get for $1.7M
The 3,358-square-foot four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home boasts a Scandinavian influence with natural materials, slate and oak floors and full walls of glass to highlight the surrounding nature on the 3-acre wooded lot.
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These are races to watch in Pennsylvania’s Democratic primary
This election year will usher in a showdown over the post of Pennsylvania governor and pitched battles for several commonwealth congressional seats that could tilt the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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York City plans to close homeless encampments by June 2
The City of York announced a coordinated plan to close homeless encampments across the city through what it calls a structured and humane process.
