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New $15M budget investment in tourism marketing bodes well for state’s economy
A $15-million investment in tourism marketing included in the recently approved bipartisan 2024-2025 state budget will boost the commonwealth’s economy, attract more visitors, and support good-paying jobs, said Pennsylvania lawmakers, state government officials, local leaders, and business owners Aug. 20. “From beautiful state parks like Presque Isle, to our outdoor recreation businesses, to hospitality and […] The post New $15M budget investment in tourism marketing bodes well for state’s economy appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Changes coming to Greensburg diocese's Catholic schools
GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- For Greensburg Central Catholic Principal Theresa Szmed, having students comfortable in the classroom, especially in the warmer months at the start and end of the school year, is a game changer."Originally, this building was built in 1959," said Szmed. "The whole building could not be air-conditioned, but our three main areas, the cafeteria, our main gym, and our auxiliary gym, have the new air conditioning that is installed there. We also purchased individual air conditioners for each one of the classrooms."The air conditioning improvements cost just over $1 million, and the project was financed through different...
Panthers Fall to Buffalo Thursday Evening
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh women's soccer team (1-1-1, 0-0-0 ACC) fought hard but fell to the Buffalo Bulls (0-0-0 MAC), Thursday evening at Ambrose Urbanic Field. This is the first time the Panthers have lost to the Bulls since 1996. The Bulls put their name on the...
Our Food Editor Reflects on the Loss of a Friend
I’ve never known anyone with more of an appetite for life than Matisse Reid, who passed away last week at age 23. She was born in New Zealand on December 25, 2000 with chronic idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, a rare disorder that made it impossible for her to digest food and required three major abdominal surgeries before she was 6 weeks old.
Girl hit by car earlier this week in Harrison Twp. dies
Sunday, it was a nine-year-old girl in Homewood. On Tuesday night, another child has died after being struck by a vehicle. 11-year-old Roxanne Bonnoni was hit on Kuntz Street in Harrison Township Tuesday night around 7:30.
Trib HSSN changes access for some broadcasts
As it enters its 25th year, Trib HSSN will rely on sponsorships and business partnerships to bring free broadcasts to its loyal viewers. For more than two decades, HSSN brought live coverage to viewers free of charge, and we remain committed to that cause. However, in cases where sponsorships are...
Pa. Senate to introduce bill that would require cursive writing in schools
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has plans to introduce legislation that would affect handwriting being taught in schools. The legislation, written by Senator Wayne Langerholc (R-Cambria), would require Pennsylvania schools to teach cursive handwriting. Currently, at least 18 states mandate the teaching of cursive, including but not limited to states such as Alabama, […]
With improved passing game, Raidon Kuroda hopes to be a dominant force for Yough
The football hung in the air for about three seconds. It was thrown without too much arc and wasn’t a bullet pass. It was on a perfect line. Off of play action, the receiver broke away from his defender at the 50-yard line, caught the ball in stride and coasted for an 80-yard touchdown.
I-376 Parkway East traffic restrictions scheduled for Aug. 23-26
Drivers who use Interstate 376 (Parkway East) should be prepared for traffic restrictions in Churchill, Wilkins Township, Penn Hills and Monroeville this weekend. PennDOT says traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction, between Exit 81 (Penn Hills) and the bridge over Old William Penn Highway. The restrictions...
Chamber Update: A talk with Member Relations Manager Patrick Bendel
The Northside North Shore Chamber serves the business community in and around the Northside and has been doing so since 1897. We currently have 390 member businesses, and we serve them by promoting, connecting, and supporting. Next month, you’ll be introduced to the chamber’s new executive director! For this month,...
Vulcans rank sixth in preseason poll
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. (Aug. 22) – The California (PA) men's cross country team was chosen to finish sixth in the preseason Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) poll released by the league office on Thursday afternoon. The Vulcans placed fifth at the league championships in 2023 to mark a consecutive...
Bentworth puts focus on finishing games to contend in Tri-County South
Despite going 3-7 last year, Bentworth head coach Dave Pordash sees a lot of positives coming into the 2024 season. Three of those seven losses were decided by seven points or less, so learning how to finish games and increasing their football IQ are two things Pordash and his coaching staff are emphasizing.
Tackling machine Ethan Shawley brings snarl to Southmoreland defense
’s senior tackling savant makes backyards look nicer in the summer as a landscaper. Come the fall, he demolishes backfields. Disruptive, elusive and violent, Ethan Shawley is a senior middle linebacker whose motivation grows out of being undersized and wanting to be a play ahead of everybody else on the field.
Westmoreland County girls soccer preview: Mt. Pleasant motivated to make title run
Mt. Pleasant is going into a new girls soccer season with a mind eraser. A team that has the talent to make a title run like it did two years ago when it finished as the runner-up, the Vikings stewed over a stunning playoff loss. The team was dealt a...
Westmoreland boys soccer preview: Belle Vernon ready for challenge of jump to 3A
A jump in classification can be less daunting if a team has a lot coming back. Belle Vernon boys soccer is a prime example. The Leopards have a number of key players returning as they go from Class 2A to 3A. That includes standout goal scorer Trevor Kovatch, who has 86 goals and 199 points in his highlight-filled career.
‘Endangered’ bird successfully nests in Pennsylvania for the first time in 60 years
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The common tern is an endangered and protected species in Pennsylvania after human interference chased the birds off, but now there is some exciting news when it comes to those birds and the Commonwealth. Though they were never seen across the state the birds used to nest at Presque Isle State Park […]
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