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Pickleball Interest Leads to Weekend Tournament
A big two-day pickleball tournament is underway this weekend on the outdoor courts at Erie's Baldwin Park. This event is a memorial tournament organized by the Erie Pickleball Players Association. They're honoring the memory of five trailblazers in the local pickleball community who have passed away. Last year 75 players...
EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution. The money will go to 25 projects targeting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, electric power, commercial and residential buildings, industry, agriculture and waste and materials management. The grants are paid for by the 2022 climate law approved by congressional Democrats. The law, officially known as the Inflation Reduction Act, includes nearly $400 billion in spending and tax credits to accelerate the expansion of clean energy such as wind and solar power, speeding the nation’s transition away from...
Pa. Gaming Control Board reports a jackpot for 2023-24 tax revenue
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported that the tax revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2023-24 has reached a record level of $2.54 billion. This tax figure takes into account record combined revenue generation of over $5.89 billion from casino slots and table games; iGaming; sports betting; video gaming terminals; and fantasy sports contests. The previous record-holder was combined FY 2022-23 with $2.36 billion...
Wealth Shifts for 5 Delaware County Towns in 2024, List Shows
This Delaware County community cane in first for highest median income in Pennsylvania. Five Delaware County communities continued to place in the top 49 wealthiest towns for 2024 compared to a year ago, but three of the towns dropped in rank for wealth, while two had higher wealth rankings this year.
Pa. Department of Education offers help with FAFSA applications for students and families
HARRISBURG (KDKA) - The Pennsylvania Department of Education is teaming up with the national nonprofit uAspire to launch a free state-wide help desk to assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Due to changes and other delays, the Pa. Department of Education said that FAFSA completion is at "crisis low levels" nationwide. "The best way to ensure access to affordable postsecondary education is by filling out the FAFSA, and this new helpdesk will make the process easier for all applicants," said Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. "Over the summer months, students can't just...
CDC Investigates Multistate Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats in PA and other States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, which has so far affected 28 individuals across 12 states. According to the latest reports, all 28 infected individuals have been hospitalized, and there have been two fatalities linked to the outbreak—one in Illinois and another in New Jersey.
After school’s 1st girls state title, Thomas Jefferson softball has summer to celebrate
It’s been a summer like no other for the Thomas Jefferson softball program. For the first time in the high school’s 65-year history, TJ has a state champion in a girls team sport. The WPIAL Class 5A runners-up Jaguars made an improbable run through the PIAA playoffs before...
Former Dallas Cowboys Turned Washington Commanders Center 'Could Shape 2024 Season'
A foe turned friend could make all the difference for the Washington Commanders. New coaches tend to bring players the know with them when arriving to new locations so it wasn't a big surrprise when Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn brought a couple of Dallas Cowboys with him. One...
Two women shot in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood overnight Monday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Pittsburgh police need your help finding a female suspect after they say she shot and injured two other women in Lawrenceville following an argument inside a business early Friday morning. Both victims are in their 20s, with one in critical condition and the other stable. Jeanne Zell is concerned after hearing what happened just feet from her door early Monday morning."I'm very sad to hear that," Zell said.Her neighbor, Matt Ryan, feels the same."It's a little unsettling," Ryan said.It was just before 4 a.m. when Ryan saw flashing lights outside his Lawrenceville home and wondered what was going on."I...
Jensen Nelson Following Coach Samantha Pitter From Pitt To Miami-OH With Transfer
Nelson swam personal best times at midseason as a freshman with Pitt and would have been the 2nd fastest 200 backstroker for Miami this past season. Jensen Nelson has announced he will transfer to Miami-OH for the upcoming school year after spending his freshman season with Pitt. Nelson’s transfer follows former Pitt associate head coach Samantha Pitter who was hired as the next head coach of Miami-OH earlier this month.
Pitt Football Represents at Pittsburgh Pirates Win
It wasn’t just Yinzerpalooza at Saturday afternoon’s Pittsburgh Pirates game. It was also Pitt Night. Darrelle Revis threw out the first pitch before the game, wearing a custom Revis Pirates jersey, and the Aliquippa native didn’t embarrass himself — even though the pitch was a bit high.
Pittsburgh Public Safety Seeks Help in Locating Missing Teen Aniyah Davis-Stackhouse Last Seen Near Market Square
Local authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in the search for a missing teenager, 13-year-old Aniyah Davis-Stackhouse, whose disappearance follows a family disagreement, as per the official report released by the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department. Aniyah was last recorded in the vicinity of the 3900 block of Perrysville Avenue. However, investigators now believe that she might have moved to the bustling Market Square area in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh officials, residents come together to honor Gus Kalaris
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The city of Pittsburgh honored a local legend on Saturday.Gus Kalaris of Gus and Yayia's Ice Ball Cart died earlier this month at the age of 92.Several people and city officials gathered to celebrate his legacy at Allegheny Commons Park.Mayor Ed Gainey says Gus' memory goes well beyond his product."It's hard to replace a legend, Mayor Gainey said, "but it's really not about the product that they serve that makes them. It's the love that they pour out. The one thing that people will tell you about Gus is that when they came here, he made them feel special."The mayor says city officials already have plans to name a street after Gus in Allegheny Commons Park so his kindness will live on forever.
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