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Pa. state universities’ leader calls leaving the hardest decision he’s ever made
Stepping away from the higher education experiment he spearheaded over the past six years at Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education isn’t easy for its chancellor, Dan Greenstein. “I’m sorry to go,” he told PennLive last week. “This has been the hardest decision I’ve ever made and I’ve...
New state grant program means solar panels could bring deeper savings to cash-strapped Philly schools
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American Red Cross impacted by Hurricane Debby
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country have complicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. The American Red Cross is calling on people in areas not affected by severe weather to donate blood. “Since July 1, the national supply is down 25%,” said Regional […]
PennDOT announces closures for Labor Day
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers will be closed for Labor Day. All centers will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2. Customers may still obtain a variety of products including all forms, publications and driver training manuals through PennDOT’s website. Driver […]
Pennsylvania Man Found Dead Of "Natural Causes" In Kenny Lake, Troopers Say
On 08/26/2024 at approximately 0145 hours, Troopers responded to the Edgerton Highway for a report of a deceased person. Upon further investigation, John George, 72, of Pennsylvania, was found to be deceased. No foul play suspected. The decedent appeared to have died due to natural causes. Next of Kin was notified.
Trump rally shooting task force coming back to Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – The congressional task force investigating the near-assassination of former President Donald Trump will return to the Pennsylvania fairgrounds on Monday where the chaos unfolded last month. Republican Chairman Rep. Mike Kelly, whose district includes Butler, Pa., said on X that the assessment is “a critical step toward getting the American people the answers they deserve.” In an interview with The Daily Focus earlier this month, the...
Massive $71K theft ring targeting Pennsylvania grocery stores taken down: AG
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A massive retail theft ring that targeted grocery stores across nine Pennsylvania counties has ended, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Monday. Dozens of charges have been brought against five people — three of which are in custody — for their involvement in the more than $71,000 theft ring. Marlin Polanco, 19, […]
Woman Stably Hospitalized After Being Shot in Leg in North Braddock, Police Seek Public's Help
Early Sunday morning in North Braddock, reports surfaced of a 20-year-old woman who was shot once in the leg. According to WPXI, authorities were alerted to the incident at 1:55 a.m. and promptly responded to the 900 block of Bell Avenue. The victim's injury, thankfully, did not result in life-threatening complications.
Pittsburgh woman killed in crash on Route 28 in East Deer
Aug. 27—State police say a woman died Tuesday morning after her vehicle crossed over the grass median on Route 28 in East Deer and went airborne before colliding with two oncoming vehicles. Sheena M. Fitzgerald, 36, of Pittsburgh, had been driving south at a high rate of speed between the highway's Tarentum and Pittsburgh Mills exits when the crash happened around 7:10 a.m., according to state ...
Former ambassador, Pitt experts to discuss Marc Fogel case
Pitt event on hostage diplomacy will screen Fogel documentary. Former ambassador to Bulgaria and president of the American Foreign Service Association Eric Rubin will join a panel of experts from the University of Pittsburgh on Sept. 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. to discuss the case of Marc Fogel, a Butler native and international teacher imprisoned in Russia.
Pittsburgh-area schools continue pursuit to keep cell phones out of classrooms
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Some Pittsburgh Public Schools paid big money for pouches to keep devices locked away, but this first week back in the classroom will bring big changes for students and parents.Inside a massive Pittsburgh magnet school, 700 students across seven grade levels walk the halls. That's 700 kids holding the internet in their hands.Yolanda Colbert, principal at the Barack Obama Academy of International Studies, told KDKA-TV that battling cell phones, bullying, and fights became a full-time job."There are only two administrators, so we are not staffed the way we were when we first started responding to our phone...
Country music star opens up about marrying former Steelers favorite
Lainey Wilson has been in the headlines of late and some of that news has been for a reason you just don’t see often. The country music star is dating former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges, and has been for years, but the relationship is something she has purposely tried to avoid talking about too much.
Crash leads to downed wires reported on Doe Run Road in Penn Township
PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. A crash has been reported in the area of Doe Run Road and West Lexington Road in Penn Township. No injuries have been reported, but the vehicle reportedly rolled into a field after striking a pole. Wires have been pulled down and are across the roadway.
Pittsburgh Faces Heat and Thunderstorms Today – Prepare for Localized Storms Until 6 PM
Pittsburgh, PA – Residents in the Pittsburgh area should be prepared for isolated thunderstorms today, which are expected to develop between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The storms, while not widespread, could bring gusty winds and occasional lightning, particularly along and east of I-79. According to the National Weather...
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