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Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.55 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.57 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $3.18 on Jan. 15,...
Celebrity app ‘Cameo’ settles lawsuit with Pennsylvania, other states
(WTAJ) — A popular app that allows people to get custom videos from celebrities and other figures has settled a lawsuit with 30 states over issues with paid endorsements, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced. Baron Inc., which owns and operates the celebrity app Cameo, agreed to settle with Pennsylvania and 29 other states that joined […]
Zayn Malik credits life in Pennsylvania, with home in Bucks County, for album inspiration
Zayn Malik, former One Direction star and ex-boyfriend of supermodel Gigi Hadid, recently opened up about his life in Bucks County. In an interview with British Vogue released three days ago, Malik shared his affection for rural Pennsylvania, describing it as "just chill. It is quiet, there are no human beings, it is a great place to reflect."Malik, who lives in the scenic town, credited New Hope with significantly influencing his latest album, Room Under The...
State Reaches Settlement With Towing Company That Targeted College Students
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has reached a settlement with Walk’s Service Center Inc. and its owner, Bradley Karch, concerning the company’s private ticketing practices in State College.…
Divorce in Delaware leads area states; NJ, Pa slow to break up
Pennsylvania is a known hotbed for people seeking open relationships, but Delaware has trouble staying married. And New Jersey is slow to marry or divorce. Here’s what marriage and divorce rates look like, according to U.S. News and World Report. Delaware, New Jersey and New York have the lowest...
Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics
A whopping 35 athletes from Pennsylvania have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. California is the state with the most Olympic qualifiers (138), followed by Florida (46), then Texas (42). The Olympics Opening Ceremony is...
Changing healthcare in Central Pa: Medical practices on a mission
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — In the past few months, healthcare in Blair County has been changing, with places like Gloria Gates Care using a different approach for patients. Family Care Associates, a new medical practice in Duncansville, is aiming to do the same thing. “Our goal is ultimately to have the healthiest individual possible,” […]
CATA Increases Hours for Service from Centre Region to County Government Buildings in Bellefonte
A recently introduced Centre Area Transportation Authority service providing access from the Centre Region to county government buildings in Bellefonte will be available for more hours starting Monday, July 29. Service from State College to the Willowbank Building and the Centre County Courthouse will now be offered from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., an increase of five hours per day. It previously had operated 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. since its launch on July 1. Trips are available from anywhere in the Centre Region service area but must be booked the prior business day by calling the CATARide scheduling line at (814)...
PennDOT Sets Next Public Meeting for State College Area Connector Project
PennDOT has moved to the next phase for the planned State College Area Connector and will hold its first public meeting on the project since 2022 in August. The department and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published on Wednesday a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. The notice initiates the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) phase of project development, which includes preliminary engineering and environmental studies. An open house "scoping" meeting will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Mount Nittany Middle School, PennDOT wrote in a news release in Thursday. Attendees will have an opportunity...
Bellisario College student takes every available opportunity at CW internship
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Derrick Stilley knows he has the talent and charisma to be a leading voice in sports. He also knows thousands of other college students have the same dream. That’s why he’s spending his Penn State career taking every opportunity to stand out. Stilley’s...
New faculty offered opportunities to enhance teaching with technology practices
UNIVERSITY PARK. Pa. — Throughout the 2024 fall semester, Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) will facilitate numerous virtual opportunities for faculty who are new to Penn State to strengthen their teaching practices with technology. Faculty Endorsement Program. Faculty from all Penn State campuses can enroll in the Faculty...
Hext knocks in four as Spikes sweep Keys with 14-7 win
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Cooper Hext gave the State College Spikes their first lead with a 413-foot solo homer and produced four runs batted in as the Spikes outslugged the Frederick Keys, 14-7, to clinch a three-game series sweep on Thursday afternoon at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Hext...
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