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Meet the Pennsylvania athletes who will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Olympic Games are set to begin in Paris this week and Pennsylvania has a ton of elite athletes representing Team USA in multiple events. Check out the list below to see where each Olympic athlete is from and what events they will be competing in. Did we miss a Pa. athlete? Email eepler@pennlive.com and PennLive will update.
World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
YORK HAVEN, PA (July 23, 2024) – The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania where the Posse awaits. Then, it’s north to New York for the season’s one visit to the “Empire State.”
Multiple people banned from gambling in Pennsylvania over ID fraud, cash withdraws
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple individuals have been banned from iGaming in Pennsylvania, most for creating numerous accounts with someone else’s ID and withdrawing money. On Wednesday, July 24, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved recommendations by its Office of Enforcement Counsel to place seven individuals on the iGaming involuntary exclusion list. While the names […]
Pa. Girl Scouts council fires counselors over using camper’s pronouns
One of the largest Girl Scouts councils in Pennsylvania has fired four camp counselors at a popular overnight summer camp after they addressed a camper in the child’s choice of pronouns. Officials from the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania on Tuesday confirmed to PennLive that they fired...
$1.2M in federal cash to help Pa. expand Eastern Massasauga rattler's habitat
Jul. 23—The Eastern Massasauga rattler is one of the few venomous snakes native to Pennsylvania. It's also the least likely to be spotted, because its historic range only includes parts of Butler, Clarion, Venango and Mercer counties along with a small slice of Armstrong County. But there may be a few more of them around in years to come after state wildlife agencies use $1.2 million from the ...
Americans divided over new law to buy a variety of beverages at supermarkets – but same rules will apply to everyone
AMERICANS who like to indulge in alcoholic drinks occasionally will have easier access to purchasing them this Fall. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 688, which allows residents to buy ready-to-drink cocktails at a plethora of locations, into law. The law, effective in mid-September, defines ready-to-drink cocktails as premixed...
Resolution honoring firefighter killed at PA Trump rally introduced to House
(WJET/WFXP) — A resolution has been introduced to the House of Representatives honoring the man who lost his life at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania. On Monday, July 22, a resolution honoring Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the July 13 Trump rally in Butler County while shielding his family from gunfire, was introduced to […]
Congratulations to Our May 2024 Graduates!
Nineteen degrees and thirteen certificates were awarded at the 178th annual commencement of Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, held on Friday, May 10, in the Archabbey Basilica. Commencement speaker Sister Judith Marie Kubicki, C.S.S.F., gave the address and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. She is the provincial minister for the Felician Sisters of North America, Our Lady of Hope Province, with headquarters in Beaver Falls.
Latrobe Elks Golf Club's 10th hole offers no room for error
DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Latrobe Elks Golf Club is nestled in the Laurel Highlands and its 10th hole is one of the best Par 3's in all of western Pennsylvania.The public course offers great views and the Par 3 10th hole is the course's signature hole.The 10th hole offers a great start to your back nine, but offers little to no room for error."It's a good starting hole," said Head Golf Professional Mike Thomas.Thomas says there are a number of challenges that the hole can present, as it can play as long as 175 yards."Not much room for...
Shapiro Administration discusses substance abuse prevention programs
The Shapiro Administration is canvassing the state to gather feedback about the best ways to address the opioid and overdose crisis still plaguing the commonwealth. They made several stops in Cambria County Wednesday, including holding a roundtable discussion at the Cambria County Academic Center and discussing prevention activities at Flood City Youth Fitness Academy in Johnstown.
Somerset’s Newly-Renovated Pool
The Town of Somerset residents have been celebrating the reopening of their beloved community pool following an extensive renovation that completed just in time for the 2024 summer season. Chair of the Somerset Pool Committee, Matthew Zaft, spoke with MMC-TV about the renovation, while the Somerset Dolphins swim team hosted their MCSL Divisionals meet. Watch to get a glimpse of the new pool and the Dolphins swimming their way to victory.
Rockaway Pizzeria moving to Regent Square
Jul. 24—Rockaway Pizzeria is set to move from White Oak to Regent Square this fall. Corbin Waligura, manager of Rockaway Pizzeria, confirmed that the move will take place in October. The pizzeria will move into the former Square Cafe space on South Braddock Avenue across from Hemlock House, which is under the same ownership as Rockaway. "Nothing's changing really," Waligura said of the move. ...
Westmont's Christiana Gordon makes D1 commitment to University of Vermont
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — On Tuesday, Westmont Hilltop’s Christiana Gordon committed to playing Division I basketball, announcing on social media that she’ll continue her career at the University of Vermont. Gordon says she received multiple D1 offers but ultimately decided to join the Catamounts. The incoming...
Scattered rain showers, isolated thunderstorm possible in Pittsburgh area Wednesday
PITTSBURGH — Wednesday is an Impact Day in western Pennsylvania with increasing clouds, some rain showers and an isolated thunderstorm later in the day. It's another warm day, with temperatures in the mid-80s. Watch the forecast from Pittsburgh's Action Weather in the video above. The storm chance for areas...
Olivia Dunne stays positive after Paul Skenes suffers first loss as MLB starter despite his impressive pitching
OLIVIA Dunne is keeping a happy face despite her boyfriend Paul Skenes suffering the first loss of his MLB career. Even in the loss Skenes continued to show why he is potentially the best pitcher in baseball. Skenes pitched into the ninth inning for the first time in his career,...
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