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Matthew Rink

Erie

Reporter at Erie Times-News

Reporter, USA Today Network PA Team, @GoErie. Former reporter, op-ed editor @CantonRepdotcom @Indedotcom. @GannonU. Proud father of Sophia, Roslyn & Maryn

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  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Matthew Rink

    NORTH EAST, PA — Gary Youngs has lived nearly his entire life at his family farm in the 8400 block of Gulf Road. Storms have flooded the creek that runs along the property before. But not like what he saw Wednesday. "I've never seen anything, this amount of water, come down this creek ever before," Youngs said Wednesday evening from his front porch as Pennsylvania Department of Transportation crews worked hastily 50 feet away. "I've been here almost all of my 65 years.

  • 1 week ago | publicopiniononline.com | Matthew Rink

    PJM Interconnection forecasts potential power shortages in extreme circumstances this summer, possibly requiring reduced usage. Hotter, wetter weather and an above-average hurricane season could increase demand and cause service disruptions. PJM has implemented demand response programs and other preparations to mitigate potential shortages.

  • 2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Matthew Rink

    The regional electric grid operator PJM Interconnection forecasts for the first time that it might not be able to supply enough power to Pennsylvania and other states this summer in "extreme" circumstances and would need to ask some consumers to reduce their usage. "Available generation capacity may fall short of required reserves in an extreme planning scenario that would result in an all-time PJM peak load of more than 166,000 MW," the company said in a statement.

  • 2 weeks ago | goerie.com | Matthew Rink

    The investment is expected to create 1,250 high-paying jobs and is the largest capital investment in Pennsylvania history. This investment builds upon Amazon's existing presence in Pennsylvania, which includes fulfillment and delivery centers. Pennsylvania officials cite the state's resources, workforce, and policies as key factors in attracting Amazon's investment.

  • 3 weeks ago | goerie.com | Matthew Rink

    The U.S. Postal Service launched its "Secure Your Dog, Keep Deliveries on Track" campaign to raise awareness and offer safety tips. Pennsylvania postal workers were bit or suffered other injuries from incidents involving dogs 316 times in 2024, according to new data from the United States Postal Service. The number of dog attacks in Pennsylvania was the sixth most of any state in the nation. However, the rankings do not take into account differences in population from state to state.

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RT @TheAthletic: NEWS: The Department of Education has rescinded Title IX guidance that stated NIL payments must be proportionate between a…