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Officials ignore most Appalachian hydrogen hub worries
(The Center Square) — After an hour-long community briefing that didn’t take questions from the public until 40 minutes passed, another forum for public engagement ended for the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub, which will spread across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The hub, also called ARCH2, received its first tranche of federal money in July, but critics have warned of a weak public participation process that checks boxes, but effectively locks out locals who will be affected by the hub projects. ...
2 Brooklyn men admit New Jersey robberies and Allentown conspiracy
NEWARK, Nj. -- Two Brooklyn, New York men admitted their roles in three gunpoint robberies of check cashing locations in different parts of New Jersey in 2021 and 2022, as well as conspiring to commit robberies in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's District of New Jersey Attorney's Office.
Bayer wins US legal victory against Roundup cancer claims; shares surge
(Reuters) - Bayer won a legal victory in its fight to limit liability from claims its Roundup weed killer causes cancer, as a U.S. appeals court said on Thursday that federal law shields the German company from a lawsuit by a Pennsylvania landscaper.
Penn Cambria school continue with upgrades as academic year looming
The summer months have waned away, meaning students are preparing to head back to the classroom. As they return, some may be greeted with roped-off areas and vehicles unusual to the average school parking lot. Penn Cambria School District faces the reality of construction continuing into the school year. Jon Draeger reports.
Inside the rift that could define the future of Pennsylvania politics
John Fetterman was angry. The Democratic senator from Pennsylvania was readying to speak at a disaster response press conference in Bucks County on July 16, 2023, just hours after flooding in Upper Makefield that ultimately killed seven people. Local officials spoke for a few minutes to offer an initial update for the assembled press. Then, Gov. Josh Shapiro provided information on what his administration was doing to respond to the emergency.
‘It’s a privilege to fly them’: Greensburg pilot showcases 52-year hobby in advance of Westmoreland air show
When Dave Kahley’s parents took him to an air show in Harrisburg, he fell in love with the world of aircraft. Decades later, Kahley has racked up more than 50 years of experience in the air. Kahley, 68, of Greensburg got his pilot’s license when he was 16. He...
Pittsburgh looking at periodic rain and storms chances this weekend before cooler weather moves in
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Saturday morning begins very warm and humid across all of Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosEarly this morning, there were a few scattered downpours associated with a weak disturbance moving across our area. As this initial wave pushes east, this will be followed by several hours of clouds and possibly a few sun breaks through early afternoon. This will allow temperatures to heat up and with the moisture already in place, there will be some instability that will lead to our next chance of...
Questions remain about police chase that caused bus to crash into Pittsburgh home
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's been three days since a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus crashed into a house in Homewood. As the investigation continues, there are many questions about the police chase that led to the crash.Beth Pittinger from the Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board is questioning why the police chase that started in Monroeville and led to the crash went on for so long."Generally, that reason would involve a violent felony or knowledge that the individual is intent on causing harm to someone else," Pittinger said. Seven years ago, the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office set a new model policy saying...
Pittsburgh Basketball Scheduling: Where All Three Teams Stand
PITT BASKETBALL SCHEDULE (SO FAR) Nov. 22 vs. LSU (at the Greenbrier (WV)) Nov. 24 vs. UCF or Wisconsin (at the Greenbrier (WV)) Dec. 4 at Mississippi State (ACC/SEC Challenge) Dec. 11 vs. Eastern Kentucky. Dec. TBA vs. Detroit Mercy?. The Texas State game was previously scheduled for Dec. 14.
Boston College 2024 Opponent Previews: Duquesne
That said, the Eagles have a stellar record against FCS opponents. Holy Cross almost got them last year, but BC has not lost to an FCS or DI-AA team since falling to UMass 27-0 in 1978. Given how much the Dukes lost to graduation and that they got trounced by superior teams (West Virginia, Coastal Carolina, Delaware, Youngstown State), it's hard to view them as a serious threat to Boston College. Nevertheless, they're on the schedule, so let's dive in.
Pittsburgh Festival Opera Presents ADRIANA LECOUVREUR
Pittsburgh Festival Opera will present Adriana Lecouvreur on September 8 at the newly renovated Carnegie Music Hall. Inspired by the scandalous life of French actress Adrienne Leouvreur, this concert opera premieres with a full orchestra, renowned opera stars, and Pittsburgh Festival Opera Artistic Director and vocal legend Marianne Cornetti at the helm.
Anti-Israel referendum in Pa. city deemed ‘antisemitic,’ and ‘a massive risk of financial waste’
A proposed ballot question that would ban Pittsburgh from doing business with companies that have financial ties to Israel has fueled charges of antisemitism and drawn Pennsylvania’s U.S. senators into the fray. Earlier this month, the Democratic Socialists of America’s Pittsburgh chapter submitted a petition to the city to...
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