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Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics
A whopping 35 athletes from Pennsylvania have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. California is the state with the most Olympic qualifiers (138), followed by Florida (46), then Texas (42). The Olympics Opening Ceremony is...
Youngstown police collect 33 shell casings, 4 shotgun shells from two neighborhood shootings
People living in a neighborhood on Youngstown’s Westside were awakened by a hail of gunshots overnight. It was 3 a.m. Thursday when dispatchers got a call about shots being fired in Manchester Avenue, just south of Connecticut Avenue. One woman told police that shots were fired at her home....
Brightside Project announces back to school assistance programs
The Brightside Project has announced the return of its annual Back to School Assistance Programs for the 2024-25 school year. The programs include clothing and shoe vouchers for students in the Salem City School District, as well as backpack and school supply giveaways for all students in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties.
Four Pennsylvania Men Charged with Federal Firearms and Drug Trafficking Violations in Pittsburgh
Four Pennsylvania residents have been brought up on serious charges of violating federal firearms and narcotics laws, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. The indictment, served by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, includes allegations of unlawful possession with the intent to distribute significant quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin, as well as firearm possession by convicted felons. The Department of Justice press release identifies the accused as Derrick Lyman of McKeesport, Kenneth Hamlin Jr. of Murrysville, Daniel Jackson of Penn Hills, and Devlin Clifford of Monroeville.
HomeBuyers of Pittsburgh: Sell your house as-is, without hassles or fees, and choose your closing date
HomeBuyers of Pittsburgh often works with sellers who are looking to make their transition as easy as possible. Whether they’re looking to move into an assisted living facility or downsize, or they’re in a financially or emotionally stressful situation — oftentimes the HomeBuyers of Pittsburgh team can help.
Aqua Pennsylvania Debuts ‘Sure Splash’ Program
Aqua Pennsylvania supports water safety with a $50,000 investment through its Essential Foundation under the Sure Splash initiative. Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, is helping more families be safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $50,000 investment in community-based water safety programs. The donations were made through the company’s Essential Foundation as part of Aqua’s new Sure Splash initiative.
What happens if Shapiro joins Harris ticket, wins election? This man becomes Pa. governor.
A Pittsburgh-area native would be next in line if Gov. Josh Shapiro were to join the Democratic ticket for the presidency and win the November election. For Shapiro to assume the role of vice president, he'd resign from the governorship. The Pennsylvania Constitution is clear about the line of succession: "In the...
US Attorneys host virtual program to Pennsylvania prisons and jails to ensure inmates have access treatment for opioid use disorder
HARRISBURG, Pa. — As part of the Department of Justice’s response to the opioid crisis, the United States Attorneys for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Pennsylvania hosted a virtual training this week to educate Pennsylvania’s state and local correctional facilities on their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide inmates with access to medication to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).
Man shot, injured at Pennsylvania Trump rally released from hospital
One of the two men shot and injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has been released from the hospital, officials said. David Dutch, 57, was discharged on Wednesday, Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh said. Dutch was shot in the chest and liver and was initially in...
Election safety preparations underway in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From the assassination attempt on a former president to the race for the White House getting heated, threats and violence are a major concern heading into the November election.FBI Pittsburgh told KDKA-TV, "In recent months, the FBI has seen an increase in threats to election workers across the country. The types of threats are varied and have included online threats and harassment, white powder letters to election facilities, and swatting against election workers. The FBI takes all threats of violence seriously, including threats targeting those who do the critical work of administering free and fair elections throughout...
Lieutenant governor holds event to highlight state budget investment for safer communities
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis held an event at the Bench Mark Program building on Wednesday to highlight money passed in the state budget to fight gun violence. The bipartisan state budget signed by Governor Josh Shapiro earlier this month will invest in violence intervention and prevention...
Man Accused Of Killing Transgender Teen To Stand Trial
The suspect in the murder of a transgender teen in Mercer County was in court for the first time. 29-year-old DaShawn Watkins of Sharon was ordered to stand trial following an hours-long preliminary hearing yesterday. He’s facing first-degree murder charges; accused of killing and dismembering 14-year-old Pauly Likens of Sharon....
New research & development center focused on rocket propulsion coming to Mahoning Valley
A new research & development (R&D) center focused on rocket propulsion is on its way to the Mahoning Valley. 21 News sat down with Ursa Major, a privately funded company focused on rocket propulsion, who is establishing a new R&D center in the Boardman to advance additive manufacturing and materials development technology for liquid rocket engines and solid rocket motors.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica Italian Festival returns Thursday through Sunday
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica Italian Festival returns to Youngstown for four days beginning Thursday. In addition to food, fun, and craft vendors some of the Valley’s favorite bands will entertain at 343 Via Mt. Carmel. There’ll be food for every palate including cavatelli, sausage sandwiches, greens,...
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