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Meet the Pennsylvania athletes who will compete in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris
Although the 2024 Paris Olympics are complete, athletes from the United States are not done competing in the City of Light. More than 150 athletes will present Team USA at the Paralympic Games from Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, and plenty of talent from Pennsylvania will be chasing a gold medal. Below is a list of those Pa. athletes, each listed with hometown and event they will compete in.
Pittsburgh-area voters of color share their thoughts ahead of the 2024 general election
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- With the Democratic National Convention underway this week, KDKA-TV is working with KYW-TV in Philadelphia on several reports called Eye on Voters of Color in Pennsylvania.As both candidates have made their rounds throughout the commonwealth, including the vice president's stop in western Pennsylvania Sunday, it's clear that Pennsylvanians are a crucial part of their plan to win the White House.Winning over voters of color remains a top priority."I'm excited about the convention," said Nat Yap, a Democratic delegate for the 12th congressional district that includes Pittsburgh. He'll be in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention.The son of Filipino...
Trump Fan At Rally Rants ‘Mr. Trump They Fired Me’ Because ‘They Are Running A DEI Operation’
A well-known Trump supporter who calls himself Red Pill Ken addressed Trump in a pre-rally interview to complain he'd been fired by "a DEI operation." The post Trump Fan At Rally Rants ‘Mr. Trump They Fired Me’ Because ‘They Are Running A DEI Operation’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Brother pushed into car, repeatedly punched
Loyalsock, Pa. — A man pushed his brother into a car and punched him several times, police say. Dave Elisha Talbert, 30, told his brother he wanted to talk after following him to his home on Aug. 8 at 8 p.m., Trooper Philip Kyle said. Talbert pulled into a driveway by a home in the 1400 block of Country Club Lane, Kyle added. After refusing to talk, Talbert grabbed the...
Sheetz or Wawa: VP nominee Walz weighs in on the Pennsylvania debate
(WTAJ) — Sheetz or Wawa? It’s a decades-long debate here in Pennsylvania, however, Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz somehow skirted around the topic. Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, was at a breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention when the “War of Convenience Stores” came up, according to Delaware Online. […]
Local counties to receive transportation funding boost
Harrisburg, Pa. — A large investment in crucial transportation projects will help boost multiple projects in three local counties. An investment of over $51 million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support 66 transportation projects across 32 counties in Pennsylvania, according to a release from Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro. The funding will be allocated towards highway, bridge, aviation, ports, and bike and pedestrian initiatives — ensuring a safe and reliable transportation system for all Pennsylvanians. ...
RFK Jr. to defend bid to get on Pennsylvania ballot against Democrats’ challenge
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was expected to appear in court Tuesday to defend his effort to get on the ballot for president in the premier battleground state of Pennsylvania, where Democrats are angling to force him off in what is expected to be a closely contested race.
A rare whiskey lottery is now open in Pennsylvania. Here's how to enter.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's rare whiskey lottery is now open for residents of the Keystone State. State liquor license holders and residents 21 years and older can enter the "Limited-Release Lottery" of more than 1,000 bottles of rare whiskey. Entering the lottery allows participants the chance to buy one of the rare whiskey bottles. The event, which features nine products in eight lotteries, is open until Aug. 23 at 5 p.m. The lotteries include Weller Millennium Straight Bourbon priced at $7,499.99 per bottle and Eagle Rare Double Eagle Very Rare Straight Bourbon 90 Proof priced at $2,999.99...
JD Vance addresses economic issues during campaign stop in North Philly
PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania is holding steady as the big prize in the presidential campaign as candidates make repeated stops in the Commonwealth, including Republican J.D. Vance Monday in Philadelphia. Vance campaigned at DiSorb Systems, a North Philadelphia manufacturer of medical equipment. Taking the stage in the early afternoon, Vance was...
Is it too late for a cell phone ban for the new school year?
August 19 – School starts this week for a lot of local districts around the area and throughout the summer, a number of people have talked about and outright asked for a cell phone ban in schools to start the school year. A recent study showed that 75% of...
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
Oysters Are Being Recalled In 9 States Due To Possible Bacteria Contamination, FDA Warns
Oysters have shipped to restaurants and retailers in nine different states have been recalled after it was discovered they may be contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni, a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps at best, and life...
Giant Eagle to sell GetGo stores to Canadian group
Aug. 19—Giant Eagle's GetGo gas stations and convenience stores are being bought by a Canadian company that also owns the Circle K chain, company officials announced Monday. The "myPerks" loyalty program that offers discounts on gas prices and grocery purchases will continue after the deal is finalized at GetGo and Giant Eagle locations, according to Giant Eagle spokesperson Jannah ...
Walz ripped for ‘snitch line’ after making Thanksgiving reference in Pennsylvania campaign speech
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) campaigned with Vice President Kamala Harris in western Pennsylvania on Sunday and lamented that he yearned for a time in politics when relatives could enjoy Thanksgiving without politics. Critics were quick to say he hurt families during the coronavirus pandemic. “And we, some of us who have less hair and are […]
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