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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...
Woman Charged With Stealing Over $1K In Merchandise
An Ohio woman is facing charges in Butler County after being caught walking out of a store with over a $1,000 worth of merchandise. Butler Township Police have charged 32-year-old Shamarr Gatlin of Akron for attempting to steal $1,258 worth of merchandise from the Lowe’s located at Moraine Point Plaza.
On the Move: First Bank & Fortis
First Bank Plans Expansion in Trenton and Pennsylvania. First Bank has announced plans to open new branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania this fall, with a focus on providing enhanced convenience and service to retirees, families, small businesses, and entrepreneurs. The new branches will be in Trenton, New Jersey, and...
The Philly region is under an Excessive Heat Warning, with heat indexes up to 105 degrees possible
Have questions about enduring extreme heat in Philly? WHYY News has the answers. The Philadelphia region could see heat index values in the triple digits on Wednesday. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through 8 p.m. Wednesday for Delaware, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, and in Mercer, Camden, Gloucester and Northwestern Burlington counties in New Jersey.
'He related to everybody:' Friends, coaches, athletes mourn Baldwin track and field coach Ed Helbig
Aug. 28—Ed Helbig didn't need to yell or get loud to motivate his athletes, but the longtime Baldwin coach certainly was the biggest voice in WPIAL track and field. A Baldwin track coach for 49 years and chairman of the WPIAL committee overseeing the sport, Helbig died Tuesday. His calming demeanor and a natural ability to connect with others enabled him to motivate the best out of his ...
Case Against Pittsburgh Man in Oil City Toddler Murder Moving Forward
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The case against Trevaughn Stribling-Jackson, 24 of Pittsburgh, who is accused of murdering two-year-old Keaton Morrison in the basement of an Oil City home in 2023, is making its way through the Venango County court system. Stribling-Jackson has been charged with criminal homicide, aggravated...
Former President Amy Gutmann returns to Penn as Annenberg professor
Former Penn President Amy Gutmann has returned to Penn as a professor in the Annenberg School for Communication, according to a fall message from Annenberg Dean Sarah Banet-Weiser. Gutmann’s 18-year presidency — the longest in the University’s history — ended in 2022, when she stepped down to serve as the...
Warren Public Library Introduces New Programs and Solar Charging Stations
The Warren Public Library is gearing up for a busy fall with new programs and resources. In collaboration with the Erie Arts and Culture Council, the library is offering a free program called Spinning Tales, led by April Cox, a folk artist and farmer from Spartansburg, PA. This event will focus on folk art and history.
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