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Be prepared for showers in Southwest Pa. Tuesday night
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 10:48 p.m. for showers until 11:30 p.m. for Butler, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, Greene and Westmoreland counties. Wind gusts of up to 45 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable. "At 10:48 p.m., Doppler radar tracked line...
Video Shows Jefferson Hills, PA, Fire Chief Diving out Window
Jefferson Hills Fire Chief Brian Chalfant risked his life to rescue a pregnant woman from a house fire last week. As soon as the chief heard a 19-year-old woman was trapped, he climbed a ladder and went into the second floor. He carried her and handed her off to a firefighter before diving out a window.
Lack of oversight of Medicaid drug benefits cost Pennsylvania taxpayers $7 million, Auditor General says
(WHTM) — Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor released a performance audit today that showed Pennsylvania taxpayers paid $7 million more for Medicaid prescription drug benefits than they should have in 2022. The audit cites a lack of oversight by the Department of Human Services and spread pricing by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) as the reason for the […]
Pennsylvania to claim more than $20 million in unclaimed property in MoneyGram settlement
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that the Commonwealth is entitled to more than $20 million in unclaimed property following the Delaware v. Pennsylvania et al case. Originally filed in 2016, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Pennsylvania's favor in Feb. 2023. According to an official statement,...
Humane Pennsylvania now offering affordable pet boarding services
Humane Pennsylvania has launched its newest service offering – affordable and accessible pet boarding services at Spike & Tilly’s Pet Resort in Berks and Lancaster Counties. As Pennsylvania’s first and only charitable boarding facility, Spike & Tilly’s Pet Resort welcomes all kinds of companion animals and pets including...
Fugitive from Justice Wanted for Murder Arrested in Maine
A 23-year-old man wanted for murder was arrested Monday as a fugitive from justice in Dexter. Justice Flenory was wanted for murder in Pennsylvania. He was also charged with drug trafficking and aggravated forgery. Taken into Custody in Vehicle. Officers arrested Flenory after reports of two suspicious men in a...
Health violations found at Pa. State Capitol restaurant with mice problem
The restaurant at the Pennsylvania Capitol has been found out of compliance with state retail food service standards after a complaint-based inspection on Aug. 19. And yes, there were mice. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Wawa’s First Store in Central Pennsylvania Set to Open in September
Wawa’s first central PA store, solidly in Sheetz territory, is set to open Sept. 19 along West Harrisburg Pike in Lower Swatara Township near Middletown Dauphin County, reports WGAL. Wawa will also introduce its community partnerships and celebrate local heroes through “Hoagies for Heroes” initiative. “We are...
Pennsylvania schools to reap $11 billion in rewards; taxpayers questioning if its money well spent
(WHTM) — Governor Josh Shapiro went back to school today to tout the historic $11 billion coming to Pennsylvania schools this year, however questions are still being asked about whether taxpayers’ dollars are well-spent. Public schools are joyous over the $11 billion budget, including schools like Central Dauphin that have been unconstitutionally underfunded for years. […]
Olivia Dunne reacts to Pirates' epic collapse against Cubs
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne took to social media on Wednesday to react to the Pirates' loss against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.The Cubs scored 11 unanswered runs to beat the Pirates 14-10, sending the Buccos to their third consecutive loss. Amid the team's meltdown, Dunne, an LSU gymnastics star, shared her feelings on the social media platform X with a GIF.The GIF featured Skenes, the Pirates' rookie phenom pitcher who started Wednesday's game. The 22-year-old pitched five innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs. He struck out six and retired 11 of the final 13 batters he faced. He received a no-decision. The Pirates were leading 8-3 after the top of the fifth inning and increased their lead to 10-3 after the bottom of the fifth inning. Pittsburgh's bullpen allowed 11 earned runs and 11 hits over the final four innings. The Cubs scored two runs in the seventh inning, three runs in the eighth inning and six runs in the ninth inning. The Pirates (62-71) are in last place in the National League Central division. Pittsburgh travels to Cleveland on Friday to start a three-game series against the Guardians.
Duquesne begins title defense with another FBS test in Toledo
Duquesne’s football team is getting an early start on the season as it prepares to defend its Northeast Conference title. The Dukes open the 2024 campaign with a nonconference game at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Toledo. Led by two returning all-conference players and 11 starters overall, the Dukes again...
PECO customers could face double-digit electricity bill increases next year
Home electricity bills in Philadelphia and the region are poised to climb significantly next year, and go up again the year after that as well. PECO wants to hike its charges for delivering power to homes and businesses by 12.3% in January. That would amount to $16.67 a month more — or $200 a year — for the typical residential customer bill, and would be followed by another increase of $2.07 per month in 2026.
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