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RFK Jr. fights to keep ballot spot in Pennsylvania, asserts Democrats want to remove him
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrived in Harrisburg Tuesday to argue in Commonwealth court why he should stay on the Pennsylvania ballot, but he could not arrive on time. He showed up late and was unable to speak in court. It is unclear who Kennedy Jr. would hurt more, […]
If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ in a New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania Walmart, Leave Immediately
When we shop at Walmart, we usually do our own thing while navigating up and down the aisles. Some bop along to the cheesy jams overhead, while others are busy attending to kids or checking their phones. Do you ever really pay attention to the announcements made on the intercom?
Sheetz or Wawa: VP nominee Walz weighs in on the Pennsylvania debate
(WTAJ) — Sheetz or Wawa? It’s a decades-long debate here in Pennsylvania, however, Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz somehow skirted around the topic. Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, was at a breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention when the “War of Convenience Stores” came up, according to Delaware Online. […]
Giant Eagle is selling off every GetGo location in Pennsylvania, other states
(WTAJ) — Giant Eagle is selling off every GetGo convenience store/gas station in an attempt to focus on the core of their brand. The company announced the sale of the chain of convenience stores to Couche-Tard, an international company in the convenience store and fuel industry. While the sale isn’t expected to be complete until […]
Beaver County Housing Authority leaders' trips have cost taxpayers $30K
BEAVER, Pa. (KDKA) -- People who live in the Monacatootha public housing community in Monaca say the place needs some sprucing up, but it hasn't been renovated in 20 years and maintenance complaints go unanswered."It's not bad to live here but it could use some fixing up and they don't do it," said Tenant Wendy Bailey.Those residents were distressed by a KDKA-TV report that the executive director and board members of Beaver County Authority have traipsed across America in the past year and half, attending conference after conference, dropping tens of thousands of dollars on airfare, swank hotels and meals at...
Jeannette K-9 program to resume
JEANNETTE, Pa. — The city of Jeannette will have a K-9 team back to work later this week. In July, the city terminated the police department's K-9 unit, citing budget constraints and performance. Sgt. James Phillips, one of the K-9 handlers, told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that he picked...
'My heart breaks:' Diner owners frustrated after having to close during busiest week of the year
PITTSBURGH — The door of Pamela's Diner in Oakland remained locked Monday morning, leaving the owners and employees frustrated and hungry customers sad. This week, when students return to Pitt and other nearby universities, is typically the busiest week of the year, according to Pamela's owner Tim Blosat. But for the last two days, the diner has been closed because the building has been dealing with no power.
Police Warn Of Highfield Vehicle Break-Ins
Butler Township Police are warning residents after someone was trying to break-in to vehicles. Police say this happened in the Highfield neighborhood overnight Friday. Police received several calls of someone entering into unlocked vehicles. This mainly happened between 2 and 4 a.m. Anyone with information or that has surveillance video...
Meet PennLive’s 2024 preseason girls volleyball All-Star Team
The high school girls volleyball season is about to unfold in Pennsylvania with first serves on Friday. The Mid-Penn Conference was filled to the brim with All-State talent and there were major program milestones all throughout. PennLive has rolled out the red carpet for some of the returning stars in...
More Pennsylvania children to receive free school meals this year
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — More Pennsylvania schoolchildren will be receiving free school meals this year thanks to an expansion of a national funding program. The threshold for the national Community Eligibility Provision for free school meals will decrease this year. Only 25% of students in a school district will now have to be eligible for free meals for the district to qualify for additional federal funding. The threshold was previously 40%.
Pa. delegates ready for Vice President Kamala Harris' roll call vote
CHICAGO (CBS) -- It's day two of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and local delegates from the Philadelphia area are looking forward to the events planned for Tuesday night. This year's roll call vote is ceremonial because Vice President Kamala Harris became the nominee after a virtual roll call earlier this month.Regardless, some delegates from Pennsylvania are still looking forward to the moment including State Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz who says she's hopeful for Harris."To be a delegate, to see it manifest itself and here I am working for her to make sure she's the nominee, to make sure we get...
Pennsylvania casinos’ all-sources revenue soars past $500M in July
Pennsylvania casinos rang the register again in July, posting revenues of more than $500 million from all sources of gaming, which represents a 7.22% year-over-year increase, according to a Tuesday release from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The revenue figure of $500,783,633 includes money wagered at slot machines, table games,...
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