Nitazenes are the new opioids. And Temple addresses rural dentistry in PA.

Pennsylvania health officials have temporarily added nitazenes, a synthetic opioid, to the list of controlled substances in the Commonwealth.  

Temple University's School of Dentistry is launching a rural dentistry track. A new campus will be located in Schuylkill County, and the goal of the new program is to encourage new dentists to practice in underserved areas of Pennsylvania. 

The State Department of Labor and Industry reports a slight increase in unemployment in June.  

Harrisburg's so-called "tent city" could be headed to a new location. Residents of the encampment say they were given flyers, promoting the ability to register for one of 50 to 60 encampment sites on a South 9th Street property, just off Cameron Street. The nonprofit Amiracle4sure recently obtained the land. They say they'll be releasing more details soon, in conjunction with county officials. 

An 82-year old Pennsylvania man was secretly deported to Guatemala after he attempted to replace his green card, which had been lost, according to his family. 

The 10th annual Schuylkill County Brew Fest is set for this Saturday (July 26) in Pottsville. 

 

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