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Better broadband service speeds up Perry County
Brightspeed, one of the nation’s leading fiber broadband builders, marked a significant milestone in its efforts to close the digital divide in Pennsylvania with the launch of its high-speed fiber internet service in Perry County. The event, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 21 in New Bloomfield, had key dignitaries including U.S. Congressman John Joyce, state Sen. Greg Rothman and state Rep. Perry Stambaugh in attendance.
Field hockey season kicks off with highly competitive Perry County Tournament
What better way to start a sports season than with the Perry County tournament. This year, the title was fought for in overtime fashion with close games throughout the day. Saturday started with Newport playing West Perry and Susquenita playing Greenwood on the Blackhawks’ turf. If you purchase a...
Cloudy, Damp, Drizzly Tonight; Strong Storms Possible Saturday
Tonight, cloudy skies are in store, with lows in the upper 60s. Patchy drizzle will continue. Saturday will start with clouds and some drizzle, then as a warm front lifts north, we'll see peeks of sun in the afternoon. By evening, cold front will approach, bringing scattered strong to severe thunderstorms. The window for storms is 5 p.m. to midnight from northwest to southeast. Watch for damaging wind gusts, hail, and heavy rain. It won't take much rain to cause problems in Mifflin, Juniata, and Perry Counties, where flash flooding occurred Thursday night.
Labor Day parade celebrates local unions in Central Pennsylvania
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — For 106 years, a parade in Central Pennsylvania has given labor unions a way to celebrate their accomplishments. The Blair-Bedford Central Labor Council hosted their annual Labor Day Parade in Altoona Saturday to celebrate everything regarding workforces. The parade has occurred for over a century, with the exception of a few […]
Army Corps of Engineers reminds boaters of safety practices ahead of Labor Day
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- As Labor Day approaches, officials are stressing the importance of safe boating habits.The Army Corps of Engineers says plenty of conservation officers will be on Pennsylvania's rivers and lakes this weekend to ensure everyone follows the law."Our members of law enforcement don't head out every day with the goal of ruining everyone's good time. I just want to remind you, though, [that] It is our responsibility to make sure everyone remains safe," says spokesperson Jeffrey Piscanio.Officials say you should always wear a life jacket, never boat impaired, and make sure someone knows when and where you'll be.
These Are the 41 Best Employers in the State Pennsylvania, According to Workers
Pennsylvania just CLEANED up on a list of the best employers in the ENTIRE country. The latest roundup of nation's favorite employers is out — and among the top 10 companies, three are also headquartered in Pennsylvania. Beyond that a total of 16 employers made the list of the...
Storms could bring heavy rain, gusting winds to central Pa. tonight
Thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to central Pennsylvania into Saturday evening before sunny skies cover the region for Labor Day, according to the National Weather Service. Parts of central Pa. – including Harrisburg, York and Lebanon – have around a 30% chance for rain showers...
Public voices often ignored in states’ opioid settlement money decisions
The conversation wasn’t sounding good for Kensington residents on June 20. The Philadelphia neighborhood is a critical center of the nation’s opioid crisis, and the city had decided to spend $7.5 million in opioid settlement money to improve the quality of life there. But on that day, a Pennsylvania oversight board was about to vote […]
I got $50 fine from another state – it’s not even same car model but now I have to jump through hoops & cops can’t help
A DRIVER is speaking out after receiving a fine in the mail when her car was in a different state. In a Facebook post, a GMC owner said she received a citation for a Dodge SUV’s alleged driving infraction. A Pennsylvania driver said she was enraged after a road law violation turned into a bureaucratic […]
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Saturday afternoon
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 1:34 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2 p.m. for Cambria, Blair, Somerset and Bedford counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 1:34 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from...
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Can Harris campaign get voter turnout in PA environmental justice community?
Chester, Pennsylvania — At a recent Harris-Walz campaign rally in Chester, environmental advocate Zulene Mayfield called for action from the crowd of a few hundred residents. "We are the masters of our fate," she said, urging them "to mobilize this community in a way that has never happened."Chester is what climate activists call an "environmental justice community," a place where climate change and pollution disproportionately affect underserved populations. A 1995 EPA study found levels of lead in blood and cancer risks in the city to be "exceedingly high" and its rate of childhood asthma 20% higher than the national average. Chester is...
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