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Agriculture Dept.: Hilltop Meadow Farm Aged Pepperjack Cheese is Bad

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, November 23, 2023

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns that consumers should discard “Hilltop Meadow Farm” brand ’60 Day Aged Pepper Jack Raw Milk Cheese’ with sell by dates of 9/21/2023 or earlier. Testing of this cheese confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The Pepper Jack Raw Milk Cheese from Hilltop Meadow Farm, located at 153 Martin…

PA. Leads The Nation For Lyme Disease Cases. Development In Forests Boosts The Risk

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, November 21, 2023

This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our regional newsletter, Talk of the Town. HOUSERVILLE — Pennsylvania leads the nation in Lyme disease cases, and the continued development of forested areas increases people’s risk…

City Gets Ready For Philadelphia Marathon, Road Closures

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, November 17, 2023

by Alex Lloyd Gross This weekend is the Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon and Race Weekend 2023 features the AACR Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday, November 19; the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, Rothman Orthopaedics 8K and Nemours Children’s Run on Saturday, November 18; and a free two-day Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, November 17…

Bucks County Dental Office In Trouble With PA Attorney General

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, September 8, 2023

HARRISBURG– Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a lawsuit against a Bucks County-based dental group for misleading patients — many of them seniors — into obtaining loans for procedures, and then failing to provide patients with notice of their rights. The lawsuit is filed against Infinity Dental Management, LLC — which also does business under the…

No Migrant Shelter In Atlantic City, Says AC Mayor

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, September 3, 2023

by Alex Lloyd Gross The city of New York is welcoming migrant by the busload. They want them so much they fill up the streets and now the city has taken to closing down luxury hotels and putting them in there. Once in there, they destroy the place, say workers. Guests and visitors are not…

Enhanced Tools Help People Self Exclude For Gambling In PA.

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, July 12, 2023

by Alex Lloyd Gross July 12, 2023 Some people are addicted to gambling. Others wager too much and endanger their lives by betting the rent/food money, only to lose it in a hand of 21 or in a slot machine. Some folks are smart enough to know they have a problem and get on a…

Bad Air Quality In Region Again

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, June 29, 2023

by Alex Lloyd Gross June 29, 2023 If you have ventured outside you might have smelled something burning. Perhaps you see things through a haze. It’s due to the massive wild fires burning in Canada and it’s making people sick. Those with respiratory problems are urged to stay inside. In Philadelphia, all public pools have…

Boil Water Advisory For Portions Of West Philadelphia

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, June 12, 2023

by Alex Lloyd Gross June 12, 2023 The Philadelphia Water Department has issued a boil water advisory for certain, specific areas of West Philadelphia. This advisory was issued late yesterday. Wynnefield Heights, Wynnefield, Overbrook Farms, Green Hill Farms, Overbrook, Overbrook Park, Morris Park; Parts of Carrol Park, Haddington, West Parkside, and West Fairmount Park The…

Tanker Fire On I-95 Exit Ramp Causes Massive Collapse Massive Traffic Delays

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, June 11, 2023

ALEX LLOYD GROSS PHOTO-DELAWARE VALLEY NEWS.COM FIRE CREWS AT THE SCENE OF THE COLLAPSE by Alex Lloyd Gross June 11, 2023 A tanker truck fire under I-95 at Cottman Ave. has resulted in a commuters nightmare. You cannot get there from here. The intense heat and fire weakened the interstate, causing it to…

Tips For Dealing With Air Quality From Wildfire Smoke

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, June 8, 2023

ALEX LLOYD GROSS /DELAWARE VALLEY NEWS.COM PHOTO Center city from a mile away…. PHILADELPHIA—The Health Department warns Philadelphia residents that while the smoke in the air from the fires in Canada may lessen today, it can still be dangerous. Residents are advised to continue to take precautions until air quality improves. The city continues to…