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More than $1.4 Million in grants awarded to grow Pa. special educator workforce
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Department awarded more than $1.4 million to 77 school entities to grow the Commonwealth’s next generation of special educators. The announcement from the Shapiro Administration says the funding will support Pennsylvania’s students "for decades to come.”. The awardees include Local Education Agencies (LEAs)...
Pennsylvania’s Historic Tax Credit Increased to $20 Million
On July 11, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed its 2024-2025 budget. It was 11 days past the deadline, but offered some good news for historic preservationists and adaptive reuse developers. The new budget included tax code changes that raised the historic tax credit program to $20 million from its previous cap of $5 million.
New Pa. law expands happy hours and drink specials at bars
A new law in Pennsylvania allows people 21 and older more time to take advantage of adult drinking specials. Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law this week an expanded happy hour bill that state lawmakers passed. The new law is also an opportunity for restaurants and bars to potentially attract more foot traffic, by increasing the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours up to four hours a day and up to 24 hours a week. The new law also allows businesses to advertise discounted meals with adult drinks. The revised law will take effect 60 days from the time the governor signed it, in mid-September, just in time for football season.
'Nuanced,' 'manifest,' and 'antecedent' are among the hardest words for Pennsylvania residents to understand, study finds
YORK, Pa. — A recent study conducted by crossword experts at WordDB.com found the 10 hardest vocabulary words for Pennsylvania residents to understand. "Nuanced", "manifest" and "antecedent" are the words found in SAT exams that Pennsylvania residents struggle with the most, the WordDB.com study determined. New research based on...
Sharon Historical Society to host guided tours of Buhl Mansion throughout August
The Sharon Historical Society will be offering guided tours of the historic Buhl Mansion throughout the month of August. Two tours will be hosted per day beginning at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. Each tour will last one hour. These...
Hermitage Arts Festival Returns July 27 & 28
HERMITAGE, Pa.-- The Hermitage Arts Festival is set to take place on July 27 and 28 at Rodney White Park on Route 18, behind the Hermitage Municipal Building. This two-day event features all-day live music, an Artists’ Marketplace, balloon artists, performers, obstacle courses, diverse food vendors, and more. Attendees...
Truck rolls over, blocking Route 5 turnpike ramps in Braceville
A truck accident has shut down parts of the Ohio Turnpike interchange at Route 5 in Trumbull County. A tractor-trailer rolled over at around 9 a.m. Tuesday, blocking the westbound ramps. First Responders say the driver got out of the cab. Newton Falls and Braceville firefighters are on the scene.
Crawford Co. native Shelly McPherson returning to hometown for special ceremony
(WJET/WFXP)– Country music star, Grammy Award-winning artist and Crawford County native Jeannie Seely is returning to her roots for a special event in her hometown of Townville. According to the Mayor of Townville Borough, Shelly McPherson, Seely will be in town on July 29 to help unveil the latest...
Lawrence County coroner called to incident in Shenango Township
The Lawrence County coroner has been called to an incident in Shenango Township Monday evening, according to county dispatchers. County 911 confirmed that a call came in just before 6 p.m. to an incident at the rear of a house in the 500 block of Rose Stop Road. Shenango police are investigating.
SRU and Slippery Rock School District Receive Special Education Grants
A couple local educational institutions are receiving state funding to go toward special education training. According to State Representative Tim Bonner, a nearly $20,000 grant will be awarded to Slippery Rock University as well as another of a nearly equal amount for the Slippery Rock School District. This money allows...
Report: Steelers bring in ex-Cowboys, Broncos QB Ben DiNucci for workout
After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost John Rhys Plumlee to the UFL draft last week, they suddenly have a spot to fill. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, it could be with University of Pittsburgh’s Ben DiNucci, who was recently part of the Denver Broncos. DiNucci hasn’t taken a snap since 2020, when he appeared in three games in relief of Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott. His only start resulted in a 23-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Overall, DiNucci went 23-for-43 on 219 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He was sacked seven times and fumbled four times with two losses. Plumlee was selected No. 3 overall by the Arlington Renegades after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft. #Steelers bring in former Broncos quarterback Ben DiNucci for a workout per a league source @KPRC2 — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 23, 2024 More Tryouts!Pittsburgh Steelers host ex-Chiefs, Eagles DB for tryoutSteelers host ex-Bengal Drue Chrisman, ex-Dolphin Rex Sunahara for tryoutsSteelers host former Penn State DB Trevor Williams for tryout
Courier’s Diane Daniels wins ‘Distinguished Neighbor Servant Leader’ award
DIANE DANIELS AND HER SUPPORTERS…(PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) She’s written for the New Pittsburgh Courier for decades. She’s very, very, very well-respected in the Pittsburgh (and of course, McKeesport) communities. Her business acumen, her community service, and her tireless ability to be everywhere all the time has...
Government loan promise gives Erie's International Recycling Group $182 million boost
It seemed for a while like International Recycling Group's plans to build a massive recycling plant in Erie — announced nearly four years ago — might be stalled at the starting line. That changes Tuesday with an announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office that it will provide a...
Four-Star Guard with Pitt OV Scheduled Places Panthers in Top Nine
The Pitt men’s basketball program and coaching staff have made a strong impression on the Class of 2025 and they are seeing it pay off with one of their four-star targets placing the Panthers in his top nine. Davion Hannah — a 6-foot-6 shooting guard out of Link Academy...
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