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Thanks to Pennsylvania Democrats, cannabis industry gains protections and banking access under new law

Parker Wallis Last month, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed a bill into law which included “provisions to protect banks and insurers in the state that work with licensed medical marijuana businesses,” according to a report by Marijuana Moment.  Originally a standalone measure that passed in both the Pennsylvania Senate and House, it was later filed … Continued

Gardening: How to plan now for cold-season crops

Associated Press If you missed out on growing a summer vegetable garden – or are enjoying homegrown produce right now and would like to extend your bounty — it’s time to start planning.  In most temperate regions, the window of opportunity for growing cool-season crops is opening. Take advantage, and you’ll be positioned to harvest … Continued

Seven Pennsylvania Lakes to Visit During a Hot Summer

Jeff Fuentes Gleghorn A trip to the lake might be what you or your family needs to beat the heat these next few months. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a warmer than average summer for Pennsylvania. Here are seven lakes to consider whether you are looking to plan a day trip or a … Continued

Biden administration sends billions to upgrade airports after Trump failed to help them

Oliver Willis Donald Trump failed to sign any significant infrastructure legislation during his presidency despite saying U.S. airports ‘are like from a third world country.’ President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday announced that $1 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will be used to finance upgrades and repairs to 85 airports across the … Continued

Midterm Elections could impact future of abortion access

Emily Singer he results of the midterm elections will determine where in the United States abortion is legal and how draconian abortion bans may be. The fate of abortion rights is now in the hands of voters after the Supreme Court on Friday overturned decades of settled precedent in its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that abortion is … Continued

US men’s soccer reach 1st Olympics since 2008 with U-20 win

Associated Press The United States qualified for its first Olympic men’s soccer tournament since 2008 when the Americans beat Honduras 3-0 at San Pedro Sula on Friday night in the semifinals of the Under-20 championship of North and Central America and the Caribbean. Paxten Aaronson of the Philadelphia Union, an 18-year-old brother of Leeds midfielder … Continued

Oz Defends Price-Gouging Oil Companies

Josh Israel Pennsylvania Republican Senate nominee Mehmet Oz claims without evidence that environmental regulations are responsible for oil companies’ high prices. Pennsylvania Republican Senate nominee Mehmet Oz complained Tuesday that President Joe Biden was being mean to fossil fuel companies. Biden sent a letter to seven large oil companies on June 14 urging them to increase production, … Continued

Gas Prices Are Starting To Dip

Mohamed Bughrara According to AAA, after months of rising gas prices and a record high in mid-June, the average price of regular unleaded gas in Pennsylvania fell to $4.738 per gallon in mid-July. The state’s average price for regular unleaded gas was $4.845 a week earlier, while it was $5.068 just last month. Part of … Continued