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Governor Shapiro responds, outperforms President Biden in new poll
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Governor Josh Shapiro made a stop in Luzerne County on Friday to talk about the state budget, but all eyes are on the governor for a different reason. The Democrat is at the top of the polls as a potential presidential candidate should President Joe Biden bow out of the race for the White House.
Thousands of Pa. prisoners endure summer heat without air conditioning
HARRISBURG — As extreme heat stifled Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons had little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in...
MC 15-16s win again! Goes into Day 3 of Mid-Atlantic with perfect record
The MIfflin County 15-16s baseball team keeps things rolling along as they posted their second win in as many games after the second day of the Mid-Atlantic Championships Friday at Milroy’s Armagh Field. The “Blue-and-White” easily defeated Atlantic Shore 6-0. M.C. pitchers Thad Gerwick pitched a masterpiece...
Gov. Shapiro signs bill to end ‘frivolous lawsuits’ in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — On Thursday, Governor Shapiro signed a bill to end ‘frivolous lawsuits’ and preserve freedom of speech, according to state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro. Act 72 of 2024, will ensure Pennsylvania joins 30 states that have passed similar laws. Bizzarro’s bill, H.B. 1466, is an anti-SLAPP measure that will curtail Strategic Lawsuits Against […]
GO Joe 27 “Year of Inflatables” to Kick-Off in Lock Haven
LOCK HAVEN-WNEP’s Joe Snedeker will kick off the 27th year of GO Joe, a charity bike ride for St. Joseph’s Center, in Clinton County. Below is a post from Clinton County Tourism Director Kira Rosamilia with all the important details of how you can be a part of this special event, starting Sunday night during the Summer Concert Series and continuing on Monday morning. See below for details.
2024 wing festival kicks off at PNG Field in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Curve kicked off their first “s’WINGfest” night at People’s Natural Gas Field on Thursday. The event replaced the former “Wing Fest” that was usually held at Legion Park. The last event was held in 2023 before it was canceled. Fans had free admission into the stadium and walked along […]
Eastern Enterprises starts process to subdivide two commercial lots in Gretna
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‘Pitties’ can be adopted for $5 throughout August during Pennsylvania SPCA event
(WHTM) — Thursday’s hometown heroes are showing nothing but love for “Pitties.”. The Pennsylvania SPCA is hosting its first ever Pittie Fest. The SPCA shelter on Prince Street in Lancaster is participating. The event is to help Pitties find homes and squash some misunderstandings. For example, Pit...
PSP: Alleged kidnapping attempt investigated in Indiana County
UPDATE: Pennsylvania State Police said they canvassed the area for approximately three hours and were not able to find anything. The investigation has been closed. INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an allegedly attempted kidnapping in Indiana County. Troopers said that on Friday, July 19 they were called to a home […]
Stream restoration, dam removal to partially close Centre County trail
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A stream restoration and dam removal project is expected to close part of a trail for an extended period of time. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced Thursday that a portion of Spring Creek Canyon Trail between its H.R. Stackhouse School shooting range and Rockview Road, and its parking area […]
Ashley Kreiger: Rising Sophomore Earns D-I Offer from Penn State Nittany Lions Women’s Basketball
Ranney School (N.J.) and Philly Rise Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL 16U) rising sophomore Ashley Kreiger has earned a Division I offer from Penn State University Nittany Lions Women’s basketball program, yesterday she announced via X. The 6-foot-3 2023-24 Hoop Group Freshman of the Year also holds an offer...
PHOTOS: Former Penn State stars preparing for shot at TBT's $1 million
See John Harrar, Qudus Wahab, Myreon Jones, Sam Sessoms and others practicing for Saturday's The Basketball Tournament 2024 opener in Pittsburgh. Happy Valley Hoopers, a team comprised primarily of former Penn State basketball players, will take part in The Basketball Tournament in Pittsburgh starting Saturday (details below). This is our photo gallery from the squad's recent open practice, which was held at The Centre in State College Thursday evening.
‘The Best Advantage We Have’: Penn State Men’s Basketball Leaning on Veteran Players to Teach Underclassmen
Heading into his second summer at the helm of Penn State men’s basketball, head coach Mike Rhoades brought in a plethora of new faces to pair alongside his proven veteran core. Last season, 10 new players came to Happy Valley, and this season eight more will wear the blue and white for the first time. The turnover brings excitement for Penn State along with plenty of question marks and growing pains. Ace Baldwin Jr. is one of those savvy veterans who young players look up to. Coming off a campaign as Big Ten Defensive Player of The Year and returning to State College for...
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