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Shapiro: Trump has no credibility to speak on antisemitism
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) slammed former President Trump on Monday, saying that he has no credibility to speak about antisemitism. Shapiro was on the shortlist to be Vice President Harris’s running mate in the weeks before she announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) would join her ticket. On Monday, MSNBC’s Joy Reid asked him…
Fetterman skipping DNC after list of rifts with Democratic colleagues
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) will not attend the Democratic National Convention this week, though he denied his decision was over his disagreements with his party’s peers over his stance on Israel. The Pennsylvania senator insisted the announcement has nothing to do with his pro-Israel stance, which has alienated him from some of his Democratic colleagues. […]
Older living expo highlights government services for seniors to take advantage of
Local senior citizens were welcomed to a fair and older living expo Monday morning at the Zem Zem Shrine Club. The fair provided seniors with the latest information on state and local services including veteran benefits and healthcare options. Pennsylvania State Representative Ryan Bizzarro championed the event and said this...
Paid intern sought by Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority
A home along Victoria Avenue in New Kensington is demolished on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, as part of aWestmoreland County Redevelopment Authority project. Louis B. Ruediger | TribLive. The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority and Land Bank is looking to bring a local college student aboard for a communications internship. The...
Mayor Dwan Walker represents hometown of Aliquippa during ceremonial roll call at DNC
CHICAGO, Il. (KDKA) -- Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker and Governor Josh Shapiro were part of Pennsylvania's delegation during a ceremonial roll call at the Democratic National Convention last night in Chicago. The celebratory roll call was full of celebrity performances and a dance party. During Pennsylvania's portion of the roll call, 'Motownphilly' and 'Black and Yellow' were played, paying homage to both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker spoke during the roll call and took an opportunity to praise his hometown's high school football program. "My city's the city of legends," Walker said. "The only high school in America with three Hall of...
Von Maur previews $30M investment in first department store in western Pennsylvania
In a time when opening dates are often tricky to predict given construction challenges, supply disruptions, and other matters of business life, Jim von Maur does not flinch on the hard date his family-owned department store company has publicized for the opening of its mall-anchoring new store coming to South Hills Village.
State College Regional Airport to add more flights
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – State College Regional Airport is adding some flights to popular places in the upcoming months. By the end of Sept. 2024, there will be a fourth flight to Philadelphia, a third to Washington and a fourth to Chicago. Added up with the current number, there will be roughly 11 flights […]
Future of agriculture grows in Central Pennsylvania
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Interest in agriculture has taken a hit over the years. Pennsylvania specifically has seen a decline in farming, which is concerning for rural communities. The main reason for this decline is more farmers are leaving without the next generation stepping up to maintain them. Communities in rural areas find themselves […]
Penn State vs. West Virginia: Week One’s Priciest Ticket
The matchup between No. 8 Penn State and West Virginia is generating significant excitement and ticket prices show. The former Big East rivals last faced off in State College to open the previous season, marking their first meeting since 1992. Penn State defeated the Mountaineers 38-15. This season, the Nittany Lions will make their way down to Morgantown on Aug 31 to kick off the 2024 season.
Altoona Church hosting 17th Annual Neighborhood Block Party
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Second Avenue Church in Altoona is hosting their 17th Annual Neighborhood Block Party. The party will be on Saturday, August 24th from 11am to 3pm at Second Avenue Church located at 130 2nd Avenue in Altoona! The cost is $3 for all day fun!
Woman assaulted in State College, suspect threatened to kill police
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A woman was assaulted in her State College apartment Monday afternoon after a man allegedly forced his way inside and attacked her, according to local police. The incident occurred at the 900 block of Southgate Drive Aug. 19, around 12:26 p.m., when officers from the State College Police Department responded […]
Tom Cruise Blasted as Daughter Suri Cruise Heads to College with Mom Katie Holmes: ‘He Has No Right to Be Called Her Father’
Tom Cruise has been spotted jetting around the world this summer. He’s been seen at the Paris Olympics, Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen concerts, and more. However, one place he wasn’t present was move-in day at his daughter Suri Cruise‘s college. Instead, the teen’s mother, actress Katie Holmes, helped the incoming freshmen move into her dorm at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, over the weekend. Meanwhile, the Top Gun star was nowhere in sight.
New Dollar General location opens up in Erie County
(WJET/WFXP) – Another Dollar General store has opened its doors in the northwest Pennsylvania region. In a Tuesday release, the company announced its new store is located at 8207 Meadville Road in Girard featuring a new stylish, on-trend home décor and an expanded party preparation selection. The new...
Future of Adams County food hall & event venue uncertain
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A large food hall and event venue in Gettysburg, Adams County, may be closing its doors in the near future. abc27 news reported back in November 2023, when the newly opened SavorHood food hall on 985 Baltimore Pike closed its doors and was taken over by landlord Brian Zoller, who renamed the newly renovated food hall the Lincoln Social Food Market.
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