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Irwin-Harrison City area churches forming mission to help those in need with home repairs
Volunteers from four Irwin, Penn Township and North Huntingdon churches have banded together in an initiative to make home repairs in a three-day stretch in October. “We have a ton of people who are chomping at the bit to help. We will do the work and provide the supplies,” said Rich Burdelski of Irwin, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Irwin, and the newly-formed Carpenter’s Apprentice.
Steelers starting center to miss significant time with torn rotator cuff
Earlier in the week we first got the news that Pittsburgh Steelers starting center Nate Herbig was set to miss time with what was deemed a significant shoulder injury. Now, according to Steelers beat writer Gerry Dulac, we now have more information about the specifics of the injury. Dulac is...
Roster packed with seniors brings confidence to Carlynton
The Carlynton Cougars have a pack of seniors that are more than ready for the Friday Night Lights. The Cougars’ roster showcases 17 seniors. Senior Mark Jameson, who played at Bishop Canevin for the past three years, returned to Carlynton for his last year of high school football. He knows the importance of a massive senior class in Class 2A football.
Education Leaders Gather at Franklin County Summit to Discuss Workforce Development
Recently, members of the Patriot team participated in the Franklin County Education Summit hosted by the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance at Wilson College in Chambersburg. The summit brought together education professionals from the Chambersburg Area School District, Greencastle-Antrim School District, and Shalom Christian Academy. The focus of the discussions was...
TJ Watt shared the most heartwarming moment with young Steelers fan
All-Pro linebacker TJ Watt on Saturday instantly turned one young kid into a Pittsburgh Steelers fan for life. The Steelers took on the Buffalo Bills for their second preseason contest at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Watt was fully dressed and warmed up for the matchup but the Steelers decided to hold him out of... The post TJ Watt shared the most heartwarming moment with young Steelers fan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Event helping raise funds for animal shelter enters 20th year
NEW FREEDOM, Pa. (WHTM) — The 20th annual Dog Days In The Park event was held in York County Saturday. It was held at Marge Goodfellow Park in New Freedom. The day raises funds for homeless cats and dogs via Animal Rescue Incorporated. “It gets bigger and bigger every...
PA organization offers support to local cancer survivors
The battle against cancer is different for everyone and can be very isolating for some. That’s why a group called Young Adult Survivors United (YASU) was formed in Pittsburgh in 2020. Friday night the organization came to Erie meeting at Presque Isle State Park. As she battled leukemia, the...
Duquesne to Battle No. 7 Pitt Sunday
Duquesne (1-0-0) vs. No. 7 Pitt (0-0-1) Sunday, August 18, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. Highmark Stadium | Pittsburgh, Pa. Live Stats | 2024 Roster | 2024 Schedule | 2024 Statistics. - The Duquesne University women's soccer team continues its non-conference schedule Sunday, August 18, with a 3:00 p.m. contest against No. 7 Pitt at Highmark Stadium.
Swimming restricted at Beach 11 for rest of the season: DOH
(WJET/WFXP)– Swimming at one of Presque Isle State Park’s most popular beaches has been restricted for the rest of the season. According to the DOH, swimming at Beach 11 has been restricted for the remainder of the season as of Aug. 16. Park officials found elevated E. coli levels and restricted swimming on Aug 7. Swimming season ends at the park on Labor Day, Sep 2.
Gettysburg needs a big Juneteenth Celebration
This year there was no community celebration of Juneteenth in Gettysburg, which was a crying shame. To prevent that from happening again, there will be an organizing meeting for next year’s Juneteenth on September 17 at the Gettysburg YWCA at 10 a.m. As everybody should know, Juneteenth is the...
Two-Time WV Gatorade Player of the Year Alexis Bordas Commits to play College Basketball at Duquesne University
WHEELING, W.Va. — Alexis Bordas, the two-time West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year and two-time Mary Ostrowski award winner, given annually by the WV Sportswriters to the top player in the state, has committed to playing college basketball at Duquesne University. Duquesne is an NCAA Division 1 Program member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. […]
PA Governor Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis will Speak at DNC
The commonwealth will be front and center at this weeks Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Pennsylvania lawmakers will be on stage during the Democratic National Convention next week. Governor Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis are scheduled to speak at the DNC in Chicago. The convention begins on Monday with VP Kamala Harris expected to accept the nomination later in the week.
Here’s what to know about the new Title IX regulations in Pennsylvania
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The Biden administration’s new Title IX regulations went into effect Aug. 1. But 26 states have blocked it and some individual schools are exempt from implementation, thanks to a federal injunction.
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
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