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One rushed to hospital after motorcycle crash, explosion on I-99
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Perry Wellington 4.5 – TGIF: Strawberry Margarita
George is showing the crew how to make a strawberry margarita. Watch the video learn more. Welcome to this charming single-story brick home, your private oasis! Situated on over an acre of land, this residence boasts 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Highlights include a unique brick fireplace, 36′ gas cooktop, double wall oven, oak hardwood floors, and an open-concept kitchen! The expansive outdoor space is truly a must-see, including a 12X17 shed with electricity! Additionally, the full basement offers the potential for additional living space. The home is also equipped with a central vacuum system, a whole-house humidifier system, and a smart garage door opener!
Annual Blair County 'Freedom Ride' raises money for local VA center
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Around 500 bicycle riders took to the streets of Blair County Thursday morning for the annual Fourth of July Freedom Ride. The ride started at the Howard Gardner American Legion in downtown Tyrone and went to DelGrosso's Amusement Park before returning. Money raised by...
Blair County to host ‘Katy’s Karnival’ for third year in a row
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — “Katy’s Karnival” is gearing up to kick off its third annual celebration, which will be held on July 5 and 6. The carnival will be held at the Excelsior Fire Company Firehall, located at 399 S. First Street, Bellwood. This year, the theme is “Christmas in July,” and festivities will […]
See Which Private High Schools in Chester County Ranked Among 50 Best in Pennsylvania
Chester County is home to five of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new report published by Niche. To determine the 2023 Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania, Niche analyzed key statistics along with reviews submitted by students and parents. The ranking factors included SAT/ACT scores, student-teacher ratio, the quality of colleges that students consider, and the percentage of seniors who go on to four-year colleges.
Rising Latino population drives economic growth in Western Pennsylvania
Jul. 5—New Spanish grocery stores are opening, adding a fresh flavor to the city. Amid the usual Pittsburgh traffic noise, reggaeton now pulses from car speakers, and local restaurants are featuring horchata on their menus. The face of Western Pennsylvania is changing. According to the 2022 Allegheny County Latinx Needs Assessment Report, the overall population of Pittsburgh grew by less than ...
Pennsylvania Senate passes bill encouraging school districts to ban students’ phone use during day
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to encourage school districts to start a pilot program that effectively bans students’ use of cellphones during the school day in an effort to improve their mental health and academic performance. The bill, which passed 45-5, would authorize grants to school districts to buy […]
Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg
“Unless everything is agreed to, nothing’s agreed to,” Pittman said. “But I still remain optimistic and hopeful that we’re going to conclude this process in the next several days." The post Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
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