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Look Inside Mount Nittany Health’s New Outpatient Center at Toftrees
Mount Nittany Health will begin welcoming patients to its new, $90 million outpatient center at Toftrees West on Sept. 3, bringing together nine relocated and two new practices under one roof. Officials from the State College-based health system, staff and community leaders on Tuesday joined together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a look inside the 125,000-square-foot facility at 164 Greenview Drive. "Today is a really important milestone in the life of Mount Nittany Health as we open what will become our second campus right here in Toftrees," Mount Nittany Health President and CEO Kathleen Rhine said. "The vision for this facility came...
Trial begins for former State College psychologist accused of raping child
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A former State College psychologist, accused of repeatedly raping a young child, for many years, appeared in Centre County court Wednesday morning for the start of his trial. Richard Lenhart is accused of sexually assaulting the victim, "on a regular basis," for more than...
Owner announces 10 newcomers to Grove City Premium Outlets
Simon Property Group, the region’s dominant mall owner, is working to create some new energy for Grove City Premium Outlets in Mercer County as the company celebrates the 30-year anniversary for the outlet mall.
Groundbreaking Residency Program Now Brings Artists — and Their Families — to Pittsburgh
Artist Amber Doe recently participated in a month-long residency at Contemporary Craft focusing on a textile medium of study with her 9-year-old daughter in tow, an experience uncommon for mothering artists. The ability to do so is because of a new nationwide residency program created in partnership between the Lawrenceville-based...
Central Pennsylvania hotel owes $500,000 in back taxes; treasurer aims to recover funds
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Dauphin County Treasurer Nick DiFrancesco announced a new initiative to recover the $500,000 that a Central Pennsylvania hotel owes in back taxes. In July, DiFrancesco requested an audit of The Red Lion Hotel in Swatara Township. Dauphin County Controller Mary Bateman recently released the audit results, revealing that the Red Lion owed more than $500,000 in back taxes, according to Dauphin County.
Elanco parents criticize nonbinary substitute kindergarten teacher’s placement
Eastern Lancaster County School District is facing pushback from some parents over the placement of who they say is a nonbinary substitute teacher at a Blue Ball Elementary kindergarten class. One parent told Elanco school board members last week she was surprised when she was greeted by a nonbinary teacher...
World War II tank landing ship docks on Pittsburgh's North Shore for tours
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- An incredible piece of American history that played a major role in the Allied powers' victory in World War II sailed into Pittsburgh on Wednesday.The USS LST-325 is docked at North Shore Riverfront Park, and the crew is preparing to open tours for people who want to get on board and go back in time."It looks very much like the first one I was on," said Bill Jakovac of Allison Park, who served 20 years in the Navy. The massive ship brought back memories for Jakovac. He served his country on two LSTs."It's nice to see something from...
Fountain at Pittsburgh's Point State Park celebrates 50 years
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgh icon is celebrating five decades of gracing the Golden Triangle. The fountain at Point State Park has been welcoming Pittsburghers and guests since 1974."This is the city's front yard so I really enjoy starting the fountain every morning," Point State Park maintenance supervisor Bartholomew Weynard said.He calls working with the fountain the greatest job, from answering questions about it to even servicing it."Especially this year, having the worst flood in 20 years, having two floods within a week of each other, having to clean the mud out of there," Weynard said.Every hour, 1.5 million gallons...
Steelers can't let gift from Houston Texans slip through their fingers
Every year, there are a handful of players who get cut from a roster who shouldn't have been let go. Whether there were injury concerns or a really deep position room, these types of players can be a gift to a team in need of that position. This year, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in desperate need of another wide receiver, and the Houston Texans just gave them the opportunity to pick one up.
Update on Heather Lyke Pitt/Northwestern Situation
Will Heather Lyke be Pitt’s athletic director when the 2024 college football season starts on Saturday?. While there isn’t a definite answer to that at this minute, we do have an update. A well-placed source tells Pittsburgh Sports Now that the “the sense is that this resolves itself...
Oneil Cruz's comments on Pirates forcing him to center field are eye-opening
The Pittsburgh Pirates' decision to move error-prone shortstop Oneil Cruz to center field was sudden, but it wasn't altogether surprising. Cruz had committed 24 errors at shortstop this season, the second most in the major leagues, while recording a minus-9 defensive runs saved. The Pirates had recently placed everyday center fielder Michael A. Taylor on waivers (he awkwardly returned on Tuesday), and they have exactly zero pure center field prospects waiting in the wings.
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