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State Agriculture Officials on the Look Out for Invasive Beetle
A destructive beetle has been found in another nearby state, raising concern that it could eventually make its way into Pennsylvania and threaten popular landscaping and hardwood industry trees. The Asian Longhorned Beetle has now turned up in Ohio. The invasive beetle has already been causing problems in two other border states, New York and […]
Coach Paterno Ready for 2011
Unfazed by a recent practice field collision with one of his wide receivers, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is eager to kick-off the 2011 season. “How do I feel? I feel, great except I’m in a lot of pain,” Paterno said as he conducted his annual media day news conference from a golf cart. […]
Table Games Revenue Hits Highest Level to Date in July
Table games play in Pennsylvania hit a new high mark last month. Gross revenue produced by table games at the state’s 10 casinos topped 56 million dollars in July; the highest level since March. Table games, which are taxed at a lower rate than slots due to the manpower required, brought in more than 9 million […]
Sen. Toomey, Protesters Talking Jobs
A team of unemployed workers and supporters is traveling the state to stage protests outside of US Senator Pat Toomey’s regional offices. “I was let go for two reasons. They happened to be corporate greed and the outsourcing of jobs,” says Dan Haney of Philadelphia. The protesters say Toomey needs to focus his attention on […]
Children More At Risk for Digital Eye Strain as Use of Devices Becomes More Common
Children and teens are spending more time using not only computers, but smart phones and other devices with smaller screens. VSP Vision Care optometrists are reporting nearly one-third of their patients suffer from symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome, also known as digital eye strain. VSP Optometrist, Dr. Noah Eger with the Eger Eye Group in […]
PA Supreme Court to Allow TV Coverage
Never before has the Pennsylvania Supreme Court allowed cameras to record its oral arguments. It’s a historic move, according to Pennsylvania Chief Justice Ronald Castille. “For the first time ever, we will be videotaping actual sessions of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.” The state’s highest court has written new rules that will give the Pennsylvania […]
Commander of Final Space Shuttle Flight Reflects on the Future of Manned Flight
NASA has created a new office, the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, to oversee manned flight and International Space Station operations. The Pennsylvania native who commanded the final space shuttle flight says he’s seeing strong public interest in America’s space program since bringing the shuttle Atlantis back to earth last month. Commander Christopher […]
Spicing Up Diet May Be Healthier Than You Think
New research shows certain antioxidants may reduce the negative effects of high fat meals. Researchers at Penn State compared two meals. One meal used about two tablespoons of antioxidant spices and the other did not. Dr. Sheila West, associate professor of biobehavioral health and nutritional sciences at Penn State, says they found less of the […]
Corbett Remembers 9/11
The 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks is less than a month away. “That day will stick with me, as it sticks with everybody, as to where you were and what you were doing,” says Governor Tom Corbett. Ten years ago, Corbett was chairman of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency. He was […]
Tree Disease Could Pose Hazard to Pennsylvania’s Hardwoods Industry
A west coast disease that destroys trees has been detected for the first time in Pennsylvania and state Agriculture officials have announced a quarantine to stop any spread. The disease is caused by a beetle. The Walnut Twig Beetle tunnels beneath the bark of black walnut trees, carrying a fungus that causes small cankers or […]