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Matamoros Little League headed to World Series
South Williamsport, Pa. — Matamoros Little League (Tamaulipas, Mexico) will be returning to Williamsport to represent Mexico in the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS), after winning the country championship, 5-4. Matamoros Little League finished the region tournament with a 6-1 record, falling only to Cotaxtla Little League in its final pool play game. Making its last trip to Williamsport in 2022 where it finished with a 2-2 record,...
Philadelphians are missing out on flood insurance discounts. The city could cash in next year
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Firehouse breakfast to relocate after decades
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — One building along Route 415 in Lehman Township has been home to the Idetown Fire Department breakfasts for the last 65 years. "This is a very important fundraiser for us. We do it once a month, the first Sunday of every month. It brings in a good amount of people. We see a lot of the community," said Gerry Walker, Idetown Fire Department Vice President.
PHOTOS: Kylie Kelce Trolls Fan Who Angrily Confronted Her With Hilarious T-Shirt Proving Just How Petty She Can Be
Kylie Kelce is milking her recent argument with an irate fan for everything she can. Kylie, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, has turned her viral moment into a fashion point as she’s been pictured wearing a T-shirt bearing a photo of said confrontation on the front.
Mother charged with welfare fraud
Bloomsburg, Pa. — A woman lied about her husband's income to collect more than $7,000 worth of assistance from the state, officials say. Morgan B. Adee, 32, applied for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on Sept. 20, 2021, according to Ruth Gola of the State Inspector General's office. Adee told a caseworker she lived with her husband, Matthew, and her four children. Adee was working at The Gardens at Orangeville, but her husband was unemployed, she reportedly said. ...
Watch: Pirates manager ejected after call that shocked both teams' broadcasts
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton was ejected at a pivotal point in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the New York Mets when he took exception to a strike call that was so bad, that it left both teams' broadcasters utterly baffled.With the Pirates trailing by three runs, outfielder Jack Suwinski was called to pinch hit with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. That at-bat resulted in him striking out on a 3-2 pitch from Reed Garrett. But that decisive swing only came after home plate umpire John Tumpane made two extremely bad strike calls earlier...
Pa. American Water, American Water Charitable Foundation Gave Nearly $2M Statewide in 2023
Pennsylvania American Water reported over $1.49 million in charitable contributions for 2023, benefiting 390 organizations statewide. Recently, Pennsylvania American Water released its end-of-year charitable giving totals for 2023. Last year, the company provided more than $1.49 million through grants, general charitable contributions, and programming support to 390 organizations across Pennsylvania.
Lawmakers push to make happy hour longer in Pennsylvania
YORK, Pa. — For customers, happy hour is the key to saving money at a local bar. For Christian Quinlivan, happy hour is the key to Liquid Hero Brewery’s bottom line. “Happy hour is always great, it’s good for the people downtown, they can come down after work, grab a quick beer, grab a quick bite, so extending those would be awesome,” Quinlivan said.
Pennsylvania County Commissioners preview 2024 election plans, issues
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s county commissioners have a unique role in the state’s election process. While some think of there being one Election Day in Pennsylvania, there are actually 67 independently run elections from each county. In Snyder County, Joe Kantz not only serves as Chair of the Commissioner’s Board, but also as Chairman of the […]
Two YMCA organizations in PA, NJ merge to become one
☑️ Discussions about a merger began in 2023 with a CEO's retirement. ☑️The River Crossing YMCA will have 142,000 members in four counties. ☑️ Members will be able to participate at other facilities. YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and Greater Valley YMCA in Northhampton and Lehigh...
Pennsylvania Braces for Major Heatwave This Week
Pittsburgh, PA – A significant heatwave is set to hit Pennsylvania early this week, with temperatures expected to soar into the 90s. Residents are advised to prepare for moderate to major heat risks on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, widespread upper 80s to...
International Harvester Collectables Attract High Bidders at Pennsylvania Auction
When Darvin Rodgers started the auction with an International Harvester toy barn set that commanded $425, he knew it was going to be a good day. But what happened after that, and with more yet to come, is something that surprised even a veteran auctioneer like Rodgers. Since March 9,...
Construction projects continue this week
The following is a round-up of current PennDOT road work and construction projects in northcentral Pa.: Lycoming County A roadway resurfacing project continues this week on Route 220 southbound in Porter, Piatt, and Pine Creek townships. The contractor, HRI, Inc., will be placing a waterproofing membrane on the deck of the structures carrying Route 220...
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