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Governor Shapiro visits Shippensburg University, touts education reform
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Shippensburg University Tuesday morning to tout newly approved educational reforms in Pennsylvania, which many have called a blueprint for the rest of the country. The 2024-25 state budget, which Shapiro signed into law last week and ceremonially signed Tuesday, increases funding for universities within the...
FBI director reveals new details about Trump shooting at House hearing
Washington — FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before House lawmakers Wednesday about the investigation into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, and he revealed new details about the gunman's actions in the lead-up to the July 13 shooting in Pennsylvania.Wray told members of the House Judiciary Committee that the gunman, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, flew a drone near the site of the rally roughly two hours before he opened fire. Wray said investigators recovered the drone in Crooks' vehicle, and the bureau believes he was watching video streamed from the device to scout the area.The FBI chief also said...
Big Lots To Close Pair Of Pennsylvania Stores
It currently has around 1,425 stores nationwide, 73 of which are located in Pennsylvania. The company cited rising costs and inflation as reasons for the move and said a bankruptcy filing could be coming. Stores in the Pennsylvania slated for closure are as follows:. Exton located at 201 West Lincoln...
Shapiro signs two new bills into Pennsylvania law
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Shapiro recently signed two new bills into Pennsylvania law, both centering around solar power and Pa. energy. HB 1032, called the Pennsylvania Solar for Schools Grant Program, will issue grants to school districts, intermediate units, career and technical schools and community colleges. The grants will cover the costs of the […]
Buffalo man sentenced for fatal shooting in Leroy neighborhood
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has been sentenced for the murder of another man in Buffalo’s Leroy neighborhood in June 2022, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday. 39-year-old Jonathan Whitsett was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison. Around 11:40 p.m. on June 18, 2022, Whitsett shot and killed 36-year-old […]
Independent Health community event with free giveaways
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Independent Health Foundation is giving away school supplies and free health screenings as part of their 'Good for the Neighborhood' program. The program’s mission is to empower those in underserved communities to eat right, be active, see their doctor, and live a smoke-free lifestyle according to their website.
ESPN analyst pours cold water on Bills trading for 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk
The Buffalo Bills are moving forward with the idea of trying to compensate for the fact that Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis are no longer part of the receiving corps. With Diggs gone, Buffalo is devoid of any star power in its wide receiver group, making them a team possibly on the lookout for a star wide receiver looking for a new team.
Cincinnati brewery files lawsuit against Pennsylvania liquor board over sale restrictions
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A brewery on Cincinnati's Northside has filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania's Liquor Control Board over restrictions regarding online beer sales. Urban Artifact has been distributing its fruit-flavored beer to customers online across several states since it opened nine years ago, but the company is facing some issues when it comes to selling in Pennsylvania. Urban Artifact first encountered the problem when it was interested in expanding its monthly and quarterly club membership cases to PA customers.
Turnpike toll booth savings plan won’t stop fares from rising
(The Center Square) — The future of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is booth-less. As parts of the eastern side of the state have seen, a $600 million plan will convert the entire length to open road tolling, making all fares payable via E-ZPass or mail. Starting in January 2025, the...
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