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Cowboys legend explains '70s Steelers' biggest advantage in Super Bowl wins vs. Dallas
In 1979, the Dallas Cowboys were given the title of "America's Team" by NFL Films. But if a few more things went their way in two Super Bowls against the Steelers, Dallas would have also earned the title of "Team of the Decade," a label that was instead given to Pittsburgh.
Quest closing Pennsylvania lab, laying off 121 people
Quest Diagnostics is closing a lab in Pennsylvania and laying off 121 employees at the site, the company said in a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter filed with the state. The Norristown lab performs workforce drug testing on urine specimens. Quest is consolidating its capabilities at a facility...
First female astronaut from West Virginia shares dream with the Mountain State
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – One Mountaineer will soon be able to see the Mountain State from way up high, as she gets ready to become the first female astronaut from West Virginia. Emily Calandrelli is the face of the hit Netflix series ‘Emily’s Wonder Lab’. Calandrelli isn’t just a star on the screen, she’s also a […]
Manufactured homeowners still protesting rent gouging
(The Center Square) – Manufactured home communities offer affordable housing options for people on fixed incomes, but in Pennsylvania, homeowners say “predatory” lot rent increases threaten their way of life. Two bills that could resolve the issue have lawmakers at odds and expressing skepticism about their prospects. Manufactured homes are constructed in factories and assembled on-site. Residents typically own the home, but not always the land on which it sits....
Evaluating realistic expectations for WVU basketball's transfer additions
Maybe it was all the news that put West Virginia into this particular situation or all the news required to put together a roster after a year of turbulence, but it seems to have been overlooked that the Mountaineers again have one of the best transfer portal classes in college basketball.
PFF: Exploring the incoming West Virginia transfers
Examining how the incoming transfers fared during the 2023 season and what the West Virginia football program can expect out of each heading into this year. 2023 PFF Grade: 76.1, Coverage: 76.9, Run Defense: 67.5. Crandall played a total of 303 snaps as a true freshman at Colorado State and...
20th Farmington homecoming celebration set to take place
FARMINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The 20th Farmington homecoming celebration will take place this month!. The event will begin Saturday, July 27th with a pancake, buckwheat cake and sausage fundraiser breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Community Building off of Main Street. A donation is requested at the door – $10 for an adult and $5 for a child under 10.
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs
From Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. On Wednesday, July 17, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a new $200,000 investment by the Shapiro Administration in the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program that will provide Pennsylvanians with disabilities the skills they need to secure jobs with local manufacturers. The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant will fund program locations at Drexel University and the Community College of Philadelphia. Upon completion, participants will receive assistance in applying to jobs with local manufacturers, and once hired, will receive support as needed.
August DUI checkpoint announced for Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) – Here’s another reminder to stay safe on the roads as the Pennsylvania State Police have scheduled another DUI checkpoint for next month. Police will hold the checkpoint during the month of August at undisclosed locations in McKean County with the goal of keeping roadways safe and decrease injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. […]
Pennsylvania’s Inconsistent Property Tax System
Pennsylvania’s property tax system faces significant challenges due to the lack of mandatory, regular property reassessments. Unlike other states, Pennsylvania allows counties to decide when to reassess properties, leading to some counties delaying reassessments for decades. This results in a “lopsided tax system” where property taxes are not uniformly assessed, causing discrepancies and economic stagnation.
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is ‘huge win’ for PA
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Brownfields Assistance Center seeks poster proposals for conference
The Brownfields Assistance Center at WVU is requesting proposals on community revitalization and environmental remediation for its Redevelopment Poster Gallery at the 2024 WV Brownfields and Main Street Conference slated for Sept. 10-12 in Summersville. The Gallery will be open for casual viewing throughout the three-day conference and presenters will...
Keene’s connection with Phillip helps bring prolific scorer to Best Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Tarik Phillip likes the makeup of Best Virginia’s roster in 2024, the first time in three years the former West Virginia University guard has suited up for the WVU-alumni based team in The Basketball Tournament. “We have a good group of guys. We’re deep, we’re...
WVU Baseball Transfer and Roster Tracker - July 18th Update
The WVU Baseball season is over. It's now time to keep track of the transfers in and out of the program, while keeping tabs on the roster as a whole. West Virginia University's 2023-24 season - and the final season of the Randy Mazey tenure - is over. The Mountaineers finished the year at 36-24 overall, 19-11 in the Big 12 Conference, and advanced to the Super Regionals for the first time in the history of the program. Sadly, in the world of college sports, there is little time to reminisce and enjoy the moment, as players will be entering the NCAA Transfer Portal and/or announcing their MLB Draft plans. Here is EerSports' WVU Baseball Transfer and Roster Tracker.
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