A law passed by the State Legislature in the fall went into effect Thursday, making Pennsylvania one of 30 states to ban texting while driving. The law makes texting while driving a primary offense, meaning police can pull people over for texting alone, and includes a $50 fine. The offense…
An additional $52.3 million is available to those who qualify for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program through Mach 31. According to a Department of Public Welfare news release, the extra funds bring the total of this year’s assistance to $209.5 million. LIHEAP is a federally funded program that provides…
If you are involved in a child custody dispute and you are a smoker, the chances of getting full or even joint custody are getting slim. According to a recent article in the Washington Times, at least 18 states are now factoring in smoking when making decisions regarding custody of…
On Feb. 14, Gov. Tom Corbett signed House Bill 1950, the Marcellus Shale Bill, which is designed to enhance protection of the state’s natural resources through stronger environmental standards, as well as authorizing counties to adopt an impact fee, and move Pennsylvania toward energy independence. According to a news release,…
Last week, WGAL reported that a tractor trailer spilled 150 gallons of a hazardous chemical on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lancaster County. The spill happened in the westbound lanes in Brecknock Township. The chemical that was spilled was ethanolamine, a toxic, flammable, and corrosive liquid. Crews had to remove contaminated…
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is advising people who purchased raw milk from The Family Cow in Chambersburg, Franklin County, that recent illnesses indicate the milk may contain harmful bacteria. According to a Food Safety News report released Friday, the agency has confirmed 51 cases of Campylobacter in Pennsylvania, three…
In Part 1 of Personal Safety for Adults, we looked at things to consider if you are walking or driving. Today in Part 2, we’ll examine what to do to keep yourself safe at home, while doing outdoor activites, and when on a bus or elevator. But first, here’s a…
It may not be something that’s in the front of our minds everyday, but knowing how to protect yourself can reduce the opportunity of becoming a victim of crime. In Part 1 of Personal Safety for Adults, we’ll look at things to consider if you are walking or driving. Remember,…
The U.S. Product Safety Commission announced the voluntary recall of Coleman, Coleman Evcon, and Red T Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes which had been previously recalled in Nov. 2004. According to CPSC, the furnaces can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be…
Drivers can rest a little easier, as it may be a few years before big rigs can increase the size and weight on U.S. roadways. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Pennsylvania and Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Illinois, backed an amendment to a transportation bill that would delay heavier tractor-trailer trucks from increasing the…