Pennsylvania NewsFri May 18 08:20:56 EDT 2012
Pennsylvania wine lovers have reason to whineA A
WA hat would possess Pennsylvania lawmakers to ban wine lovers from having imported wines shipped to their homes, but allow them to have domestic wines delivered? This question is important given the recent legislative moves in Harrisburg to finally open the state for direct shipment of wine - as long as it's not foreign wines being shipped.
Funding to Fight Illegal Dumps
The Department of Environmental Protection has awarded a $449,182 grant to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to identify illegal dumpsites in Pennsylvania, spread awareness of improper waste disposal and promote environmental stewardship.
State regs reduce gas-drilling impacts
A study released Tuesday by the University at Buffalo's new shale gas institute concludes that state oversight of gas drilling has been effective at reducing environmental problems in Pennsylvania and will prevent major problems in New York if the state allows drilling to begin.
Peters Patch Local Editor Wins Golden Quill Award
Peters Patch Local Editor Andrea Bosco won a Golden Quill Award Monday night for online spot/breaking news at the 48th annual Golden Quill Awards held at the Sheraton Hotel, Station Square, Pittsburgh.
Thumbnail sketches of jurors in Clemens retrial
Thumbnail sketches of the eight female and four male jurors who will decide whether pitcher Roger Clemens lied to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs, following Tuesday's dismissal of a second juror for falling asleep during the trial.
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