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Barley Snyder secures landmark victory for property rights in eminent domain case
Barley Snyder has announced a significant legal victory on behalf of Gary and Mary Wolfe in the case of Wolfe et al. v. Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Co. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has ruled in favor of the Wolfes, overturning the Commonwealth Court’s previous decision and upholding the Court of Common Pleas’ order that rejected the railroad’s attempt to exercise eminent domain.
'Like a bomb going off': Fire rips through RVs at Camping World in Allegheny Township
Aug. 28—An early morning fire damaged or destroyed more than a dozen recreational vehicles Wednesday at Camping World along Route 356 in Allegheny Township. Neighbors in the area reported the fire to Westmoreland County 911 about 4:40 a.m. after multiple explosions roused them from sleep, Allegheny Township police Chief Dan Uncapher said. Rachel Ramsey, who has lived next to the business for ...
Morning roundup: Inspections restrict Tarentum Bridge traffic; reward offered in burning of McKeesport police cars
Here are the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Aug. 29:. Traffic will be restricted on the Tarentum Bridge for ramp inspections on Thursday, PennDOT announced. There will be traffic shifts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the ramps from eastbound Route 366 to First Avenue, and the First Avenue ramp to westbound Route 366.
Mars boys basketball coach Rob Carmody resigns after 26 years
Aug. 27—Once Rob Carmody decided now was the time to resign as Mars' boys basketball coach, his son Robby had a request. "He said, 'Dad, I want to get in the gym with you one more time before this all happens,'" said Carmody, who fulfilled that wish over the weekend. "We had a good cry. It's sad. But by the same token, I know I'm doing the right thing by my family, by my business and for the ...
Pennsylvania State Police warning public of potentially fatal sextortion scams
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police are warning the public of potentially fatal sextortion scams that have been reported across the state. Social media posts, mainly originating from Nigeria, are targeting teenage boys. According to State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens, scammers are “posing as young females, getting young males here to send photos.” Lt. Col. […]
Will Pennsylvania voters have results on Election Night?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — As Nov. 5, Election Day, grows closer, Pennsylvania residents may be wondering if they will see results the night of. In 2020, Pennsylvania’s results were not confirmed until almost 20 days after election day. This was due to an influx of mail-in and absentee ballots that had been sent. However, many claimed […]
PPL awards $1 million to dozens of nonprofits across Pennsylvania
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — The PPL Foundation announced that it has awarded $1 million in grant funding to more than 50 nonprofit organizations across central and eastern Pennsylvania. According to the PPL Foundation, the $1 million in grant funding was awarded to 53 nonprofit organizations working to build stronger communities in eastern and central Pennsylvania. […]
State police to hold checkpoints across Pennsylvania roads
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Troopers across the Commonwealth are gearing up for another holiday weekend with checkpoints across the state. State police across Pennsylvania will continue efforts to save lives and keep people safe as Labor Day quickly approaches. Troop A, out of Greensburg, said they troopers will be specifically watching for distracted, aggressive, and […]
Nine new faculty join Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute
The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) is welcoming nine new co-funded faculty members to Penn State. By helping to support co-funded faculty members, SSRI is demonstrating its commitment to interdisciplinary research within the social and behavioral sciences. Mark Ortiz, assistant professor of geography, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Ortiz...
Morning roundup: Fatal fire in North Braddock; police cars burned in McKeesport
Aug. 28—Here are the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Aug. 28: ------ Man's body found after North Braddock fire A man's body was found after a Tuesday night fire in a North Braddock home, according to Allegheny County police. A duplex in the 1000 block of North Avenue was destroyed by a fire reported shortly before 11:30 p.m., WTAE reported. Officials said the fire appeared to ...
Smokey Bear gets 80th birthday party at Mont Alto State Park
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently visited Mont Alto State Park to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. The iconic wildfire prevention spokesperson was officially “born” Aug. 9, 1944, when the USDA Forest Service and Ad Council developed the symbol for forest fire prevention. Since then, Smokey has...
Larimer’s road to recovery shows what can be done when a community comes together
When Larimer residents talk about neighborhood problems, they don’t talk about shootings or drug dealers anymore. They talk about speed bumps, getting the city to empty the public trash receptacles more frequently and how more businesses need to open on Larimer Avenue. The neighborhood has shaken its old reputation...
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