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Worcester County, MA

Millions In PA Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Millions In PA Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why
Millions In PA Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Nearly half of all people in the United States, including millions across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to a new study. The American Lung Association released its 2025 edition of the "State of the Air" report on Wednesday, April 23. The study, now in its 26th year, highlights troubling air quality trends in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The report found that 156 million people – about 46% of the U.S. population – are living in counties that earned failing grades f…
Man With Violent Past Charged For Assaulting 14-Year-Old PA Girl: Police Man With Violent Past Charged For Assaulting 14-Year-Old PA Girl: Police
Man With Violent Past Charged For Assaulting 14-Year-Old PA Girl: Police A man with a violent past in Massachusetts is facing serious charges after an alleged assault on a 14-year-old girl in Pennsylvania, authorities said.  Charles Monroe, 32, of Lock Haven, is charged with strangulation and simple assault following a disturbing incident on North Fairview Street last month, Crime Watch said.  Police were dispatched to a Lock Haven home around 3:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27. When officers arrived, they found the teenage girl with visible injuries to her neck, face, and lips. Investigators say Monroe allegedly picked the girl up by her neck before thro…