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Harrisburg invests $200,000 in teen program for life skills education
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — In June, Harrisburg City Council passed a $200,000 fund that will go toward the Harrisburg Housing Authority’s (HHA) summer growth program, also known as the Environmental Teen Corps. The six-week program is open to 100 teens ages 13-16. The participants will clean up trash...
Canonsburg Hosts Pennsylvania's Second-Largest Independence Day Parade with Over 60,000 Attendees
In the heart of Pennsylvania, the town of Canonsburg swelled with patriotic fervor as thousands convened to witness a spectacle of American celebration, the second-largest Independence Day parade in the state, an event deeply intertwined with the town's fabric for over six decades, the sense of tradition palpable in every corner as empty chairs lined West Pike Street days before the extravaganza—a testament to the town's communal spirit and dedication to an anticipated yearly ritual, according to CBS News Pittsburgh.
Deadly plane crash in Clinton County
Clinton County, Pa. — Early morning reports of plane crash in Clinton County have been confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Around 10:17 a.m. on July 4, a single-engine Cessna 172 crashed in a wooded area near South Allegheny Street, Woodward Township, Clinton County. According to the FAA, the pilot of the plane was the only one on board the aircraft. The pilot, a 17-year-old female, was pronounced dead...
Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Last Thursday’s Shooting
JACKSON. NJ.- A 26-year-old Freehold Borough, New Jersey man was taken into custody yesterday and jailed following being charged in connection with last Thursday’s early morning dispute over a parking spot, some other matter, turned violent and ended with a 27-year-old man being shot in the face outside a Jackson Township residence.
One rushed to hospital after motorcycle crash, explosion on I-99
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A 25-year-old was rushed to UPMC Altoona after his Harley-Davidson crashed on Interstate 99 and the gas tank exploded, state police report. The crash happened on I-99 in Freedom Township Wednesday night around 9:40 p.m. when the rider of the Harley-Davidson was headed north and drifted into the median and […]
Pennsylvania Route 234 reopens after multi-vehicle crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A multi-vehicle crash occurred on PA-234 Thursday. At about 11:45 a.m., a multi-vehicle crash occurred on PA-234. As of 2:42 p.m., the road has reopened in both directions, according to a spokesperson for PennDOT. No word yet on specific injuries, but there are several people involved, PennDOT said. Route 15 […]
Pa. Democrats rail against Supreme Court homeless decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson that cities can punish people for sleeping in public has some Democrats in Pennsylvania seething. The high court said laws regulating camping on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment,” which is prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.
Harrisburg fireworks cut short after guns found on juveniles, several arrested: police
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — Multiple people were arrested at the Riverfront Park fireworks event Thursday night after police recovered several firearms on the scene. Four people were detained amid the chaos, with three of them arrested. Two of those arrested were juveniles, according to City of Harrisburg Communications Director Matt Maisel.
Safety concerns involving firearms, firecrackers end fireworks show early
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The fireworks show in Harrisburg came to an early end due to safety concerns involving firearms and firecrackers in the crowd. The show, described as one of the largest displays in the Midstate, had begun at 9:15 p.m. “Due to safety concerns, we are ending...
Pittsburgh area celebrates Fourth of July with parades
CANONSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh area celebrated the Fourth of July holiday with parades. Communities like Canonsburg, Latrobe, Brentwood and Leetsdale had parades, and many places will have fireworks later. Canonsburg celebrates with state's second-largest paradeThousands of people watched as Canonsburg celebrated America's 248th birthday Thursday. It's the second-largest Independence Day parade in Pennsylvania and it's right in our backyard.The parade has been going on for 61 years and as is tradition here in Canonsburg, people come down, find the chairs they've left and get ready for the big show."I love it and so does everyone else," Helen Navrotski of...
Three Pa. educators to study Lake Erie issues aboard EPA research vessel Lake Guardian
When the Environmental Protection Agency research vessel Lake Guardian arrives in Presque Isle Bay, it will be carrying not only scientists but also three Pennsylvania educators. The three, including one from Erie County, were among 15 chosen from an applicant pool of 115 Great Lakes-region educators. Those selected for the shipboard science workshop...
Altoona K9 officer tracks down robbery suspect
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona K9 officer is being celebrated after he successfully tracked down a suspect for police. The Altoona Police Department is thanking K9 Pongo who helped to track down a suspect who was wanted for a robbery and domestic incident. Police said that on Tuesday, June 25 they responded to Duff […]
Fire tore through Altoona home Wednesday night
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A home caught fire Wednesday night in Altoona. Firefighters were called to the home on the 3700 block of Walnut Avenue at around 11:50 p.m. July 3. The fire reportedly began outside of the home and quickly spread inside, causing significant damage to the first and second floors. Altoona firefighters reported […]
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