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Push to deregulate hair braiding in Pennsylvania
Hair braiders in Pennsylvania are hoping to be exempt from regulatory oversight. “The Philadelphia Inquirer” reports that the PA state senate passed a bill last month that would free braiders from formal instruction. Democratic Senator Anthony Williams said the legislation would remove excessive and unnecessary barriers and would encourage entrepreneurism. However, the bill never became […]
Stephen A. Smith slams politicians for having ‘audacity’ to ask people to lower political temperature
Stephen A. Smith spoke very harshly against politicians’ requests to tone down the heat of political conversations, saying they are responsible for instigating the current environment. The sports commentator’s heavy criticism comes after former President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. Smith expressed gratitude that Trump was not […]
Hospitalization In PA 2024 First Human Case Of West Nile
The person who tested positive lives in the Baldwin Borough area and frequently was outdoors prior to their infection, according to the release by the Allegheny County Health Department. The person suffered from a fever, weakness, and was hospitalized, as detailed in the release. No further information about them will...
Thousands of Pa. Prisoners Endure Summer Heat Without Air Conditioning
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As extreme heat stifles Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons have little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in areas where incarcerated people live, work and gather. Five more have only partial coverage, according to the state Department of Corrections. The agency is working...
Hopewell Valley Regional school board accepting applications for open seat
Lydia Liu’s resignation leaves an open a seat on the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education. Superintendent Rosetta Treece announced the news of Liu’s resignation at the school board meeting on July 15. Liu, who moved out of the community, represented Hopewell Township on the board and won her seat in November 2022.
Somerset Commissioners arrange meeting for $7.5M dam repair project
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Somerset County commissioners have arranged a meeting between the state officials who oversee High Point Lake and a group of people who vacation or live near the 300-acre lake. The lake is set to undergo a $7.5 million dam repair. The group, which includes Virginia, Pittsburgh-area and local residents […]
Ducklings saved from drain by firefighters in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — It was no “quack”-ing matter when a family of ducklings got stuck in a storm drain Wednesday morning. The Geeseytown Community Fire Department responded to a call in Frankstown Township in the area of Frankstown Road and Brush Mountain Road. Firefighters said they were able to open the grate to […]
Bellefonte woman caught hiding in woods near state prison
Bellefonte, Pa. — Police located a woman hiding in the woods after discovering an abandoned vehicle near a State Correctional Institution in Centre County. A gold Chevrolet Trailblazer allegedly belonging to Betania Perez Pichardo, 46, of Bellefonte was discovered by state police on July 13 just before 8 p.m. Perez was located a short distance from the vehicle in a wooded area belonging to the Rockview Prison in Centre County, according to the complaint. ...
Johnstown Flood Memorial announces Evening on the Lake program
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Johnstown Flood National Memorial plans to address the public on their Evening on the Lake program on Tuesday, July 23. The topic will speak upon ongoing and future park projects from multiple park divisions. Some topics will include park-owned structures, such as the Club House, Double Cottage and Lippincott Cottage. […]
Penn State Trustee Sues University for Keeping Critical Financial Records from Him
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our north-central Pa. newsletter, Talk of the Town, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. BELLEFONTE — A Penn State trustee is suing the board for allegedly withholding information about how the university manages its $4.6 billion endowment, which provides financial stability for the institution and includes donations intended to benefit Penn State and its students. The lawsuit was filed days before the trustees’ July meeting in Altoona and comes as Penn State plans steep budget cuts and pays some employees to leave. It is...
CMMC 'mutually' parts ways with lead oncologist
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has "mutually" agreed to part ways with its lead oncologist, Dr. Ibrahim Sbeitan, according to a hospital spokesperson. Health system officials say the separation was "on good terms with the utmost respect for each other." “We appreciate Dr. Sbeitan’s years of...
‘Wheels on the Field’ returns to People’s Natural Gas Field this weekend
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 814 Society is holding its “Wheels on the Field” event on Saturday at People’s Natural Gas Field. “Wheels on the Field” is scheduled for July 20 from 12 to 5:30 p.m. and will be a “large scale” car show inside and outside the stadium. The event will feature vehicles of […]
Altoona man charged for leaving girlfriend’s children in locked car, police report
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two undressed children in a locked car at a grocery store led to charges being filed against their mother’s boyfriend, police reported. Justin Michael Davis, 22, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after police were called to Giant Eagle in Altoona Saturday, July 6. Logan Township police reported […]
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