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Pa. Game Commission asks public to report wild turkey sightings
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the Pa. community to report any wild turkeys spotted through the end of August. If you spot any wild turkeys through Aug. 31, make it count by reporting it to the Commission’s Wild Turkey Sighting Survey, which can be found by clicking here. You will […]
‘Welfare to work’ aims to lower costs for Pennsylvania taxpayers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has introduced a bill that looks to help families transition out of welfare programs. The “Welfare to Work” pilot program, introduced by Frank Burns (D-Cambria), would encourage companies to hire individuals enrolled on the welfare rolls, which aims to help families to transition to self-sufficiency. The […]
Harris’s love of Doritos at orchestrated Sheetz stop draws skepticism
Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop at a Sheetz gas station convenience store while campaigning in Pennsylvania on Sunday, and some critics are questioning the authenticity of her new obsession with the popular Doritos brand after two different videos began circulating on social media. “Every road trip needs a snack break. Doritos acquired. I […]
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. […]
Physician-only limit on abortion questioned again
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s abortion laws turn providers into travel agents, advocates say, because of restrictions that prevent medical professionals other than doctors from performing the procedure. Providers add that for those who are qualified, the influx of women from states with more restrictive bans leads to a delay in services that puts patients at risk. “In order to provide this care, I actually drive an hour each way...
Parents file lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District over alleged hazing during football camp
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) -- The parents of a former Mohawk High School student are suing the school district and several leaders, including the superintendent. The lawsuit claims the student was expelled for recording video of a hazing incident two years ago and subsequently punished for speaking up. The incident allegedly took place on school property during football camp.At the time, three students were charged. Parents called for accountability following alleged hazing incidentNearly two years ago, parents in the Mohawk Area School District were calling for accountability after allegations of hazing surfaced surrounding the school's football team.District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa said the investigation revealed three juveniles allegedly abused, humiliated and assaulted five victims, all team members.The school's football team had been inactive over a period of several weeks amid the investigation by the DA's office.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: New track, new milestone as Pat McGregor’s half-marathon nets $11K for RVH
She had to slow down at the end, but Renfrew’s Pat McGregor still made good on her pledge to bring in big bucks for Renfrew Victoria Hospital. McGregor set off on her tenth half-marathon over the weekend, setting the pace for the people who showed up to the myFM Centre’s walking track to support her all the way to the end of her 21-kilometre trek.
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...
Jeannette K-9 program to resume
JEANNETTE, Pa. — The city of Jeannette will have a K-9 team back to work later this week. In July, the city terminated the police department's K-9 unit, citing budget constraints and performance. Sgt. James Phillips, one of the K-9 handlers, told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that he picked...
Allegheny Health Network aims to increase access to medical care in underserved communities
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Allegheny Health Network is trying to increase access to medical care, specifically when it comes to heart disease, and remove barriers in underserved communities through a program called Every Heart Matters. On Tuesday, AHN brought it to the Hill District at the Neighborhood Resilience Project.Mordene Myers-Stewart was getting her blood pressure taken as she prepared for a heart screening."Sometimes we don't really have the funds to do this private, so this clinic is really helpful," Myers-Stewart said.She was only able to receive an echocardiogram screening because of a program called Every Heart Matters with AHN, which is working...
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