Amy Worden

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Enterprise Editor at The Patriot-News

Contributor WaPost. Journalism prof. Dickinson College. Alum Phila. Inquirer, AP. NOLA, VT, Toronto, NYC, Balt., D.C. street hoops grad. Obie. UVMHP

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Steep decline in region’s crab population could put a crimp in summer feasts

1 week ago | pennlive.com | Amy Worden

NewsPublished: May. 28, 2025, 5:16 p.m.A survey shows the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population is at its second lowest rate in 35 years.Stephanie LoderWhere have all the Chesapeake Bay blue crabs gone? That’s what researchers are asking in the region — and so too may be diners. With crab season underway, an annual survey of Bay crabs shows the crab population is at its second lowest level since the report was first released in 1990.
Pa.’s top election official reports primary day ‘ran smoothly’

2 weeks ago | pennlive.com | Amy Worden

NewsPublished: May. 20, 2025, 9:32 p.m.Pennsylvania's Secretary of State Al Schmidt reports elections across the state "ran smoothly."FILE/PhotoSecretary of State Al Schmidt at a podiumSecretary of State Al Schmidt said with the exception of a few “minor” issues, Pennsylvania’s primary election was calm and ‘ran smoothly.’He said some county elections boards reported only small, isolated issues, such as some precincts opening a few minutes late..
Pa. House to homeowners’ associations: let residents line dry their clothes

3 weeks ago | pennlive.com | Amy Worden

Updated: May. 15, 2025, 5:09 a.m.|Published: May. 15, 2025, 5:05 a.m.The bill would prohibit Home Owners' Associations from outlawing clothes lines./FILEAPState Rep. Lisa Borowski thinks all homeowners should have the freedom to air dry their clean laundry. When a constituent in her suburban Philadelphia district sought help after their home owners’ association (HOA) said they couldn’t hang clothes out on a line to dry, Borowski decided there ought to be a law to fix that.
All six living Pa. governors attend fundraising event for fire-damaged Governor’s Residence

1 month ago | pennlive.com | Amy Worden

All five living former governors joined Gov. Josh Shapiro Monday night for a reception at the Governor’s Residence to help fund its restoration following the firebombing last month. Also attending were members of the families of the late Govs. Dick Thornburgh and Robert P. Casey Sr. Together the attendees represented six decades of chief executives who lived at the Colonial Revival residence, built in 1970.
Pa. funeral home owner charged with defrauding 1000s of pet owners in cremation scam

1 month ago | pennlive.com | Amy Worden

Updated: Apr. 28, 2025, 9:20 p.m.|Published: Apr. 28, 2025, 9:18 p.m.A Pittsburgh funeral home owner is arrested for scamming thousands of pet owners who paid for private pet cremation and received ashes that were not their pets.Amy WordenA Pittsburgh funeral home owner is being changed with theft and improper disposal of thousands of dogs and cats after authorities say owners paid for private cremations of their pets when in fact the animals were dumped in a landfill.
Luxury condominiums are part of Reston Station mixed-use development

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Amy Worden

Luxury condominiums are part of Reston Station mixed-use development (washingtonpost.com) Luxury condominiums are part of Reston Station mixed-use development By Amy Worden 2025042312004200 Reston, Virginia, celebrated its 60th anniversary last year. As one of the nation's best-known post-World War II "new towns," it was designed as an antidote to suburban sprawl and aging cities.
EV, hybrid vehicle owners now have to pay a ‘road-user’ charge in Pa.

1 month ago | lehighvalleylive.com | Amy Worden

If you plug in you now have to pay up to drive in Pennsylvania. Under a law that takes effect for registrations expiring on May 1, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will have to pay a fee each year to help with road maintenance. Legislation signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro last year is aimed at “leveling the roadway” for drivers who use state highways since gas-powered vehicle drivers already pay a gas tax every time they fill up their vehicles at gas stations.
EV, hybrid vehicle owners now have to pay a ‘road-user’ charge in Pa.

1 month ago | pennlive.com | Amy Worden

If you plug in you now have to pay up to drive in Pennsylvania. Under a law that takes effect for registrations expiring on May 1, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will have to pay a fee each year to help with road maintenance. Legislation signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro last year is aimed at “leveling the roadway” for drivers who use state highways since gas-powered vehicle drivers already pay a gas tax every time they fill up their vehicles at gas stations.
Shapiro and his family evacuated after arson at Governor’s Residence

1 month ago | lehighvalleylive.com | Amy Worden

Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were evacuated without incident from the Governor’s Residence early Sunday morning after what state police say was an arson fire at the house. Shapiro said he and his family were awakened by “bangs on the door” from state police troopers. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Shapiro and his family evacuated after fire breaks out at Governor’s Residence

1 month ago | pennlive.com | Amy Worden

NewsPublished: Apr. 13, 2025, 11:21 a.m.State police are investigating what they say appears to be an arson fire that broke out at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg early Sunday morning. Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were evacuated without incident from the Governor’s Residence early Sunday morning after what state police say was an arson fire at the house. Shapiro said he and his family were awakened by “bangs on the door” from state police troopers.