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Report finds Pa. state police stops are conducted with no racial or ethnic disparities
Last year, Pennsylvania State Police pulled over drivers of various races and ethnicities at similar rates, according to a department report released Wednesday. Researchers used multiple analytical techniques and were unable to find any substantive racial or ethnic disparities in traffic stops made by the state police in 2023, according to Dr. Robin...
Pirates say verbal deal reached in players' union suit over image use by team, Sheetz
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates said Thursday a verbal agreement had been reached to settlea lawsuit by Major League Baseball Players Association against the team's parent company and the convenience store chain Sheetz Inc. alleging unlicensed use of players’ names and images on social media. MLB Players...
SSAAM, Somerset Patriots to honor New York Black Yankees
The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, will continue their partnership with Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum this season. SSAAM tells the story of the unique culture, experiences, and contributions of the African-American community of the Sourland Mountain Region. As part of Minor League Baseball’s “The Nine” initiative,...
Steelers Break Silence on Extension Plans for Russell Wilson & Justin Fields
The Pittsburgh Steelers totally blew up their quarterback room this offseason, bringing in four new faces including Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Kyle Allen. And yet, another total overhaul could theoretically occur in 2025 if things go wrong. Neither Wilson, Fields nor Allen is under contract next season as of...
The Upper Room hosts Erie’s homeless a picnic at the beach
It was a chance for Erie’s homeless to get a day away from city streets. The Upper Room transported about 30 people it serves to Presque Isle State Park for a fun day. The adults and children enjoyed playing on Beach 11 and having a picnic in the nearby pavilion. But the executive director said it was also a chance for social connections.
JD Vance makes campaign stop in Western PA
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance is set to speak Thursday morning in Westmoreland County. Vance is making a campaign stop in New Kensington, about 30 minutes northeast of Pittsburgh. Vance, announced in July as former President Donald Trump’s running mate, currently serves as a senator for Ohio. Vance’s remarks, which […]
The Fight Over Giving Out Needles to Drug Users in Pa., Explained in 9 Numbers
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — About a year ago, Spotlight PA and WESA started looking into a conflicting part of Pennsylvania's opioid windfall. The multibillion dollar settlements that attorneys general reached with drug companies say expanding syringe services should be a priority for the money. But those programs are widely considered illegal in most of Pennsylvania under our drug paraphernalia law. Supporters say these programs help connect people with treatment and make communities safer by reducing the presence of discarded needles. Some lawmakers in Harrisburg...
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna College name.
Pa. tops swing states in presidential campaign ad spending: news report
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New website aims to make audit info more accessible for all Pennsylvanians
(WHTM) — A new website has been launched that aims to help Pennsylvanians with their audits. The Pennsylvania Department of Auditor General has created a new website to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find audits in their county, as well as resources to help them better understand audits. “Our new, dynamic website was designed […]
Greensburg Salem aims to stay healthy, use balanced offense
Balance gives Greensburg Salem the best chance to win, second-year coach Ty George said. “You don’t want to force yourself into a situation where you rely too much (on the run or pass),” George said. “The more options you have, the harder it is to stop.”. A...
Cambria County Man Has Charges Withdrawn
We have the latest now on a child rape case involving a Johnstown man officials telling us tonight that charges are being withdrawn against the man accused of forcing a young girl to perform sexual acts. In April police charged 33-year-old Scott Wagner following an investigation into allegations that he...
Steelers cornerback to miss rest of the season after sustaining calf injury
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers slot cornerback Grayland Arnold is out for the season after the team placed him on injured reserve on Thursday. On Wednesday, Arnold suffered a calf injury when attempting to push off his right leg to pursue kick returner John Rhys Plumlee. He tried to fight through it for a rep, but then removed himself from practice. Arnold exited on a cart, and Mike Tomlin said the injury was a calf injury after practice.
Key high school games throughout the region that Penn State fans will want to see during the first month of the season
High school football kicks off in Pennsylvania in just nine days from now, but there are plenty of games that Penn State fans will want to keep an eye on throughout the Mid-Atlantic region during the first month of the season. With that in mind, we put together a list of games that Nittany Lion […] The post Key high school games throughout the region that Penn State fans will want to see during the first month of the season appeared first on On3.
Pennsylvania murder suspect caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
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