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What’s Going Around: Strep, stomach bug, swimmer’s ear
This week, pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing stomach bugs, upper respiratory infections and some COVID. This week, the providers at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove are seeing swimmer’s ear and viral syndrome. WellSpan Community Pediatrics is not seeing a lot of infections like strep or COVID right […]
Experience hard-hitting action wrestling action at Red Rose Rumble 2 in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM)– International wrestling stars and local champions are going head-to-head at Three Legacies Wrestling’s (3LW) Red Rose Rumble 2 event on August 3 at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster City. According to 3LW, Red Rose Rumble 2 is a family-friendly show featuring a night of hard-hitting...
Brown Mamas Weekend will celebrate the strength and explore the challenges of Black motherhood in our region
Photo above courtesy of Muffy Mendoza/Brown Mamas. Black mothers from around the Pittsburgh region are invited to celebrate Brown Mamas Weekend at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on July 27 and 28. With a focus on empowerment, community and transformation, the two-day gathering will include master classes, panel discussions and a wellness lounge.
North East Firemen's Cherry Festival Benefiting Fire Departments
At the North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival, it’s $5 for a slice of cherry pie, $2 for a ride ticket, and 50 cents for a bingo card. All the proceeds from the Cherry Fest go into supporting the Fuller Hose and Crescent Hose North East fire departments. “All...
WellSpan York Hospital Emergency Department receives Lantern Award for second time
Marking the second time earning this prestigious recognition, WellSpan is proud to announce that the WellSpan York Hospital Emergency Department has been awarded the esteemed Lantern Award for the years 2024-2027. The Lantern Award, presented by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), is given to emergency departments across the nation for exceptional and innovative performance.
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs
From Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. On Wednesday, July 17, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a new $200,000 investment by the Shapiro Administration in the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program that will provide Pennsylvanians with disabilities the skills they need to secure jobs with local manufacturers. The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant will fund program locations at Drexel University and the Community College of Philadelphia. Upon completion, participants will receive assistance in applying to jobs with local manufacturers, and once hired, will receive support as needed.
Pennsylvania’s Inconsistent Property Tax System
Pennsylvania’s property tax system faces significant challenges due to the lack of mandatory, regular property reassessments. Unlike other states, Pennsylvania allows counties to decide when to reassess properties, leading to some counties delaying reassessments for decades. This results in a “lopsided tax system” where property taxes are not uniformly assessed, causing discrepancies and economic stagnation.
Cambria County Man Arrested On Aggravated Assault Charges
A Cambria County man is behind bars for allegedly threatening to throw a woman off a bridge. Police say just before 2 A.M. Tuesday 49-year-old Merle Painter threatened to stab the woman and throw her off the Franklin Street Bridge in Johnstown. Police say when Merle was apprehended nearby, he...
Free summer art program for kids starting soon in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Arts Altoona is kicking off a Summer Art Program in a few days, and they want to invite your child to join. The classes will be every Tuesday from July 23 through August 20 at the Arts Altoona building located at 2212 6th Avenue. Classes are one hour from 4:30 p.m. to […]
Moon Dancer Winery, after lengthy litigation, closed Thursday, perhaps for good
Jim Leaman stopped by the Moon Dancer Vineyard & Winery at noon on Thursday, wondering whether his band, Travelers, could get another gig at the venue. The six-piece band, which plays country blues and folk, had performed at the winery, just south of Wrightsville on Klines Run Road, and Leaman wondered whether they...
Couple looking for help, answers after unprompted dog attack
A Pittsburgh area couple is looking for answers their dog was attacked Wednesday afternoon on the South Side Flats Julianna Fearon tells KDKA Radio her sheltie Austin was attacked by a dog off-leash near Armstrong Park.
North Hills Genealogists help trace ancestries
The memory restoration station at Northland Public Library is available for use. Natalie Beneviat | For TribLive. Ancestral research could seem like a daunting task to a genealogy novice, but the North Hills Genealogists of Pittsburgh may make the process easier. It’s important to learn about one’s familial past, according...
Erie's Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe open after doubling in size, adding room for treats and seats
The expansion allows owner Kelli Graham and staff to display more baked goods, take bigger orders and even offer decorating classes. When Kelli Graham, owner of Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe, bought the downtown Erie bakery five years ago, she already knew she wanted to expand. "People have home kitchens that...
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