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Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs
From Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. On Wednesday, July 17, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a new $200,000 investment by the Shapiro Administration in the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program that will provide Pennsylvanians with disabilities the skills they need to secure jobs with local manufacturers. The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant will fund program locations at Drexel University and the Community College of Philadelphia. Upon completion, participants will receive assistance in applying to jobs with local manufacturers, and once hired, will receive support as needed.
August DUI checkpoint announced for Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) – Here’s another reminder to stay safe on the roads as the Pennsylvania State Police have scheduled another DUI checkpoint for next month. Police will hold the checkpoint during the month of August at undisclosed locations in McKean County with the goal of keeping roadways safe and decrease injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. […]
Women’s volleyball lands AVCA academic honor
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 17) – For the sixth consecutive season, the Saint Vincent College women’s volleyball team has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. The AVCA Team Academic Award honors women’s volleyball programs that maintained a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The Bearcats, coached by Sue Hozak, completed the 2023-24 academic year with a 3.59 team GPA. This marks the 12th time in program history that the Bearcats earned the AVCA honor. “We are pleased that the record-setting success of the 2023-24 season on the court has extended to the…
Police safely locate 9-year-old Lena Pham who had been reported missing from Braddock
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — UPDATE: State police have said that Pham has been found and is safe. Original story follows below:Police in the Pittsburgh area are looking for a missing 9-year-old girl from Braddock Borough. Pennsylvania State Police said in a post on social media that 9-year-old Lena Pham was last seen in the 200 block of Third St. in Braddock around 10 p.m. on Thursday. State police said she may be "at special risk of harm or injury." Officials said the young girl may be in a black sedan with her mother, Trang Dang. State police did not provide a make or model of the vehicle. Pham is described by law enforcement as being 4-foot-8 with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with black lettering, black shorts and sandals. Anyone with information can call 911 or 412-299-1607.
Pittsburgh CLO News: Beth Malone Gets ‘Seussical’ Castmates, Charles Shaughnessy Set for ‘A Musical Christmas Carol’
Pittsburgh CLO has revealed casting to finish out summer and head into the holiday season. The news includes who’s joining Beth Malone in Seussical, who’s returning as star of Who’s Holiday!, and a new Scrooge but PCLO favorite, Charles Shaughnessy, joining the annual A Musical Christmas Carol.
Woman sues Kennywood, alleges injuries after Thunderbolt ride
A Homestead woman is suing Kennywood Amusement Park for negligence, claiming a ride on the Thunderbolt roller coaster left her injured. On July 23, 2022, Sabrina Williams and her son visited Kennywood and rode the roller coaster. According to the lawsuit, Williams said she had rode the Thunderbolt several times...
North Hills Genealogists help trace ancestries
The memory restoration station at Northland Public Library is available for use. Natalie Beneviat | For TribLive. Ancestral research could seem like a daunting task to a genealogy novice, but the North Hills Genealogists of Pittsburgh may make the process easier. It’s important to learn about one’s familial past, according...
Cool & dry heading into the weekend for Pittsburgh region
PITTSBURGH — The weather is in cruise control heading into the weekend. Clouds will be mixed with a bit of sun and cooler temperatures for the Pittsburgh region as less humid air sweeps in. As skies clear Thursday night, it will be the first time temperatures dip into the...
Pennsylvania Invests in Job Training for People with Disabilities
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced a significant new investment aimed at enhancing job opportunities for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. On Wednesday, Secretary Rick Siger revealed that the Shapiro Administration is allocating $200,000 to the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program. This initiative aims to equip individuals with disabilities with the skills needed to secure employment in local manufacturing sectors.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles With Split Rock Resort Over Consumer Rights Violations
BLAKESLEE, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement in a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort, addressing alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare purchases.…
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