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$7.1 Million Boosts EV Infrastructure in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today an investment of $7.1 million from Round 1B of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. This funding is a part of the ongoing efforts under the Shapiro Administration to promote cleaner and more sustainable transportation options across the state. PennDOT Secretary...
PetSmart Settles with Pennsylvania Over Misleading Employee Training Costs
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement with pet retailer PetSmart LLC concerning deceptive practices tied to their employee training programs. The settlement addresses allegations that PetSmart advertised “free” pet groomer/stylist training, only to impose costly repayment obligations on employees. According to the Assurance of Voluntary Compliance...
Mid-Penn Football: Everything you need to know for the 2024 season
High school football kicks off in Pennsylvania on Aug. 23 and there’s a lot to know heading into Week 1. PennLive has you covered on all things in the Mid-Penn Conference heading into the season. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know. If you purchase a...
Thunderstorms Possible For NJ, PA This Weekend But 'Not Total Washout,' Forecasters Say
Accuweather says that a "total washout" is not likely in the east. However, "there will be enough rain and thunderstorms around to interfere with some outdoor plans, as well as slow travel and perhaps create dangerous conditions in some locations." A forecast map from the outlet shows downpours across both...
2024 PSAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll: SHIP U. Volleyball
The Shippensburg University volleyball team has been ranked first in the 2024 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Preseason Coaches’ Poll, securing five out of eight first-place votes. Last season, the Raiders had a 23-9 overall record and a 13-1 conference record, securing the division title and advancing to the semifinals of the PSAC Tournament.
Lottery ticket worth over $671K sold in Pennsylvania
Another day, another win for some lottery player in Pennsylvania. While the winnings this time were nowhere near that Powerball jackpot someone else recently scored, they’re still pretty sweet. A according to a press release sent out by the Pennsylvania Lottery on Wednesday, someone certainly struck it rich after...
Southwest Region homers 3 times, beats Pa. in Little League World Series opener
Boerne (Texas) Little League hit three home runs and finished with 12 hits as the Southwest Region representatives routed Council Rock Newtown from Pennsylvania 9-0 in the Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS) opener for both teams. Council Rock Newtown, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, was held to two hits. It...
Heavy traffic expected in Oakland this weekend as Pitt and CMU students return to campus
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Along with the Pirates, Steelers, and Riverhounds playing at home this weekend, there will be other traffic issues in the city. This weekend is the move-in weekend for colleges and universities in the area. Today, first-year students will begin moving into the dorms at Carnegie Mellon University. This will lead to extra traffic and restrictions on Margaret Morrison Street. Parents and first-year students at Carnegie Mellon University can get more information on the CMU website at this link. Along with Carnegie Mellon, it's also the move-in weekend for Pitt students coming to Oakland. That means heavy traffic on Forbes and Fifth Avenues this weekend through Tuesday. Pitt families and students can find all the details for move-in weekend at this link.
Surveillance video shows bystanders stop carjacking at Pittsburgh shopping plaza after chase and crash
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) -- A man is charged with leading a sheriff deputy on a chase, crashing on Banksville Road then trying to carjack an elderly man. Headlights and front-end fragments from a car crash can be found at the intersection of McMonagle Ave and Banksville Road. Video from Kuhn's Market captures the moment the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office said 22-year-old Tyler Stewart T-boned someone on Wednesday night.
Die-Hards: Quick Thoughts from Pitt Practice No. 14
PITTSBURGH — Pitt is entering a key stretch of the summer with an important scrimmage looming on Sunday. “We got a scrimmage on Sunday, so we’re out in shells today, spiders tomorrow and I just kind of gave the guys an overview with where we are after 14,” Pat Narduzzi said before practice. “I’m happy with where we are as a football team. I think we’ve become a little tougher, overall, I see less injuries, nagging injuries not holding guys out of practice.”
California man sentenced for drug trafficking operations in Aliquippa area
ALIQUIPPA ― A resident of Oxford, California, has been sentenced to five years in prison after he was connected to a drug trafficking operation in Beaver County in 2022. According to federal judges, 24-year-old Christopher Andrew Salgado received the sentence on Friday after he was found guilty of trafficking over 500 grams...
Paul Skenes ends 4-start winless streak, Pirates end 10-game skid with a 5-3 win over Mariners
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes struck out six and ended a four-start winless streak, and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a 10-game skid with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Skenes (7-2), who was 0-2 in his previous starts, allowed two runs and three hits and...
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