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Penn DOT Bridge Report

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - The safety ratings of the state's 25,000 bridges are now public.

That's after state highway officials reversed a long policy of keeping the information confidential.

PennDOT had previously disclosed the identity of the state's bridges that are considered structurally deficient, or in need of repair.

Almost a quarter of Pennsylvania's 25,000 state-owned bridges that measure eight feet or longer are considered structurally deficient.

PennDOT says about 800 bridges have weight or lane restrictions and 54 are closed.

Officials say that all the bridges that are open are safe for motorists to use. You can see the full list and get more information on the report right here.

New Voting Machines
Are you worried about using the new machines when you vote next month? Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro Cortes says the state has online versions so you can practice. They can be found on a new state Web site: www.votesPA.com.

Shelley Duffy Information Minutes

Need something to talk about around the water cooler? Give Shelley Duffy a minute--she'll give you a world of interesting tidbits.

Getting to Know Your Hotel Before You Get There
There's a new way to search and rate hotels, and Shelley Duffy has all the details in this InfoMinute.

Get Away for the Spring
Spring can not always be kind when it comes to the weather. Shelley Duffy has some help for the weather weary to get out of town in this InfoMinute on travel deals.

Teens and Safe Driving
There's a new study about what teens feel about safe driving. Shelley Duffy explains in this InfoMinute.

Scents from Your Cell Phone
Ever wonder what it would be like to have different scents like baking cookies or roses be released from your cell phone? People in Japan did, and Shelley Duffy has all the info in this InfoMinute.

Being Treated Fair Makes You Happy
There's a new study showing that being treated fairly makes life easier-and it's chemical in the brain. Shelley Duffy explains in this InfoMinute.

Organ Donor Awareness
It's National Organ Donor Awareness Week, and Shelley Duffy sheds light on the importance of organ donating in this InfoMinute.

Finding Things to Keep the Kids Busy
All families come across it sooner or later- finding things for the kids to do when they're bored. A local mom has found a solution- and Shelley Duffy explains in this InfoMinute.

A Good Handiman is Hard to Find
Is there anything harder than trying to find a reputable contractor? Shelley Duffy says someone has come up with a way to check out your contractor before the work begins in this InfoMinute

Ruff! Read My Blog
It seems like everyone has a blog, and even pets are getting into the act. Shelley Doggy- err Duffy- explains in this InfoMinute.

New High-Tech MP3 Possibilities
The preffered music format is MP3, so why not listen in style? Shelley Duffy talks about high-tech MP3 players and accessories in this InfoMinute

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