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Gov. Shapiro reacts to President Biden dropping out of 2024 Presidential race
President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon that he would drop out of the 2024 Presidential race and focus on solely on his current term. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro released a statement on President Biden dropping out of the race on X. President Biden is a patriot who has served our country honorably in the Senate, […]
Centre County casino can go forward after court ruling
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The fight for and against the proposed Nittany Mall casino has been going on for several years, but it seems as though the project may now be moving forward. On Wednesday, July 17 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided unanimously in favor of the PA Gaming Control Board, giving the green light to […]
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro on shortlist for potential VP candidates; received call from Harris: sources
Many people questioning what the full Democratic ticket is going to look like in November now that President Biden has announced he will "stand down."One of several names being thrown around as a potential vice presidential candidate is Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.Sources tell ABC News that Harris called Shapiro on Sunday after she officially launched her campaign for presidency.The Pennsylvania governor has been seen a lot in national news stories in the past year.RELATED: Who could Kamala Harris pick as VP if she wins the Democratic nomination? List of potential candidatesHe was recently on the ground in Butler, Pa.,...
Want to go to the fair? Here's a list of where and when to do that in northwestern Pa.
Queen tiaras and cow bells, blue ribbons and tractor pulls, funnel cakes and lemonade, demolition derbies, fireworks, rodeos, parades, music, rides and more. Summer is fair season in northwestern Pennsylvania. Whether at the local or county level, these popular multi-day events are held throughout the region. Perhaps you already have...
New PA law expands Happy Hour drinks
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new law in Pennsylvania allows people 21 and older more time to take advantage of adult drinking specials. Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law this week an expanded happy hour bill that state lawmakers passed. The new law is also an opportunity for restaurants and bars to potentially […]
Pennsylvania looks to add 73 acres of public land near this popular lookout
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is working to open up nearly 5,290 acres for public use as State Game Lands. The state Board of Game Commissioners at its meeting July 12 approved adding the acreage through land acquisitions spanning the state. Near the Lehigh Valley, the acquisitions include roughly 73 acres...
Plans for New Hotel Near Shiloh Road Presented to College Township Planning Commission
College Township Planning Commission on Tuesday received an overview of a final land development plan for a new extended-stay hotel near Shiloh Road. A 115-room Home2 Suites by Hilton is the first development in the planned Shiloh Commercial Park near the intersection of Shiloh and East Trout roads, next to Maxwell Truck and Equipment. College Township Council in June approved a final subdivision plan for phase 1 of the commercial park. The plan subdivides two properties owned by Ed Maxwell into three lots: two fronting Shiloh Road and behind those a 3-acre lot where the hotel will be constructed. A second phase...
Traffic delays expected in Bellefonte for the next month as blasting begins at site of new school
Starting on Monday, July 22, drivers in Bellefonte can expect delays in the Governors Park Road area. In a social media post, the Bellefonte borough said Wampum Hardware Co. will blast several times a day at the construction site of the new Bellefonte Elementary School. Those blasts will be between...
Alpha Fire Company celebrates 125 years, honors legacy
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — State College’s Alpha Fire Company celebrated serving the community for 125 years Saturday. Members of the community had a chance to experience what firefighters do every day, such as praying the hose, taking a ride on the lift and sitting inside the trucks. Some items from the company’s history were […]
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