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When Cindy Zimmerman noticed a safety truck stopped on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, she pulled over and found a woman with no pulse. Her quick thinking and 35 years of nursing experience brought the driver back to life. #
When Cindy Zimmerman spotted a slumped figure in a car on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, her 35 years of nursing instinct kicked in instantly. Her quick CPR on a woman in cardiac arrest, combined with help from two turnpike workers, turned a roadside emergency into a life-saving rescue.
When a driver stopped breathing on a Pennsylvania highway, two turnpike workers and a Temple nurse refused to drive past. Their quick action and CPR turned a roadside crisis into a Christmas miracle.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is installing 20 wireless charging parking pads at its headquarters, powered entirely by solar energy. The project puts the state at the forefront of infrastructure innovation while moving toward energy independence by 2040.
A pastor-led group is partnering with the Pennsylvania Family Institute to help more couples build strong marriages through local churches. The effort comes as Pennsylvania ranks 34th nationally for family stability, with just over half of adults ages 25 to 54 married.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced nearly $445 million in grants supporting 356 community development projects statewide, including over $134 million for 100 projects in Southwest Pennsylvania. The funding will create jobs, improve infrastructure, and revitalize communities across the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania just announced $9 million in funding for 12 new electric vehicle charging stations, bringing the state to a record 95 total stations. The move makes Pennsylvania the national leader in building charging infrastructure for drivers going electric.
Small towns across Pennsylvania are getting electric vehicle charging stations that could double as downtown tourist attractions. The state has built more chargers than any other in America, using federal funds to support both clean energy and local economies.
Small towns across Pennsylvania are turning new electric vehicle charging stations into tourist destinations, hoping to draw visitors to local shops and restaurants. The state has already built more EV chargers than any other in the nation.
A Pennsylvania dairy facility is investing over $130 million to expand operations, creating 47 new jobs while supporting local farmers. The expansion will process an additional 109,000 pounds of milk daily, two-thirds sourced from Pennsylvania farms.
Pennsylvania just broke ground on a 44-acre business park in Bedford County that will create space for nine new companies and 60 construction jobs. The project earned one of the state's first PA SITES grants after Pennsylvania climbed to become the Northeast's top-ranked state for business.
Thirty-one Pennsylvania manufacturers just received $267 million to upgrade their facilities, slashing energy costs and emissions while creating thousands of jobs. The first-year impact equals taking 320,000 cars off the road.
Pennsylvania is celebrating America's 250th anniversary by giving away $250,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors. Twenty-five students will each receive $10,000, and some universities are doubling the prize with matching funds.
Pennsylvania topped the nation in Medicaid fraud convictions last year by working smarter, not harder. Attorney General Dave Sunday reveals how aggressive collaboration is protecting vulnerable citizens and stopping criminals before they take root.
Pennsylvania is bringing electric vehicle charging stations to apartment buildings and local business districts with $100 million in federal funding. After focusing on highways first, this round puts chargers where people actually live and work.
Pennsylvania just passed a law ensuring solar companies, not landowners, must handle cleanup when solar farms reach the end of their life. The bipartisan bill protects farmers and property owners while keeping the state's clean energy growth on track.
A Pennsylvania credit union is putting $6,000 toward the future of local students pursuing higher education. Two scholarships are now open for high schoolers planning any post-secondary path this fall.
A Pennsylvania agricultural group is offering scholarships starting at $3,000 to students pursuing careers in the state's fruit industry. The program honors a beloved fruit grower known for lifting up his community.
Western Pennsylvania is getting $25 million in federal funding to install electric vehicle charging stations at grocery stores, doctor's offices, and other everyday locations. The program will cover up to 80% of installation costs for businesses and communities.
Pennsylvania is taking legal action against Character.AI for offering chatbots that falsely claim to be licensed doctors. The lawsuit seeks to stop the AI company from violating state medical practice laws and protect users from potentially dangerous health advice.
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