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'Like a bomb going off': Fire rips through RVs at Camping World in Allegheny Township
Aug. 28—An early morning fire damaged or destroyed more than a dozen recreational vehicles Wednesday at Camping World along Route 356 in Allegheny Township. Neighbors in the area reported the fire to Westmoreland County 911 about 4:40 a.m. after multiple explosions roused them from sleep, Allegheny Township police Chief Dan Uncapher said. Rachel Ramsey, who has lived next to the business for ...
Text phishing scams are targeting Pennsylvania voters
Pennsylvania election officials are warning residents to be wary of political phishing scams that have targeted voters in Philadelphia's suburbs.Why it matters: With Pennsylvania being a key battleground state, officials expect to see an uptick in those scams in the weeks leading up to the November election.Driving the news: Voters in some of Philadelphia's collar counties have been bombarded with emails or text messages about their voting status, including that their primary votes weren't counted because of issues with their mail-in ballots, election officials told the Inquirer.In Bucks County, some messages directed people to resolve their issues by calling a fake number.What they're saying: County election officials say it is unclear who's behind the messages, but people should ignore them and not call any of the numbers or click on the links that are provided.The Pennsylvania Department of State says it never sends voters information about their specific voting record.To check your voter registration status, visit the Department of State website, contact your county elections office or call 1-877-VOTESPA.
Top returning local girls soccer players to watch in 2024
The girls soccer season has started in Pennsylvania. Let’s celebrate another upcoming year of great goals, perfect passes and sensational saves by looking at some of the top players returning from last season. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
State police to hold checkpoints across Pennsylvania roads
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Troopers across the Commonwealth are gearing up for another holiday weekend with checkpoints across the state. State police across Pennsylvania will continue efforts to save lives and keep people safe as Labor Day quickly approaches. Troop A, out of Greensburg, said they troopers will be specifically watching for distracted, aggressive, and […]
Livvy Dunne Appears to Call Out Pirates for Pulling Boyfriend Paul Skenes, Blowing Huge Lead
One of the most consequential decisions a baseball manager can make is when to pull their starting pitcher. Livvy Dunne thinks Pittsburgh Pirates skipper Derek Shelton got it wrong when he pulled her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, during a game against the Chicago Cubs. Dunne’s boyfriend and Pirates rookie phenom Skenes, 22, started the Wednesday, August […]
Indy Eleven lose to Sporting KC in U.S. Open Cup semifinal
KANSAS CITY (WISH) — The Indy Eleven’s underdog run to the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup ended on Tuesday night, losing to Sporting KC 2-0. Sporting KC scored two first half goals to power them to victory. Johnny Russell scored in the 14th minute and Dany Rosoro scored in the 35th minute. The Indy […]
Pennsylvania: Rivers Casino volunteers assist Community Kitchen Pittsburgh
Members of the Rivers Gives team from Rivers Casino Wednesday assisted in preparing ready-to-go meals for the Community Kitchen Pittsburgh. The volunteers donated three hours of their time at the facility in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood. “We’re always appreciative to have support from the Rivers Gives volunteers,” said Community Kitchen...
Another hot day for Western Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH — Warm and humid with a chance of isolated thunderstorms Wednesday evening, mainly south and east of the city. Isolated shower chances linger Thursday and Friday, but most places stay dry for most of the day with a mix of clouds and sun. A cool front arrives Saturday...
Duquesne Duo Named to A-10 All-Academic Team
Pittsburgh, Pa. – Seniors Bridget Abbott and Hannah Valenty of Duquesne University each were named to the 2024 Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team for rowing. Abbott, a native of Glastonbury, Conn., earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in integrated marketing communications from Duquesne in May of 2024 and compiled a 3.96 cumulative grade point average (GPA). Named to the 2024 All-Atlantic 10 First Team after helping lead the Dukes to seventh place at the 2024 Atlantic 10 Championship as part of the First Varsity 8+ boat, Abbott was named a 2024 Scholar-Athlete by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) while also...
Judge rules Washington County mail-in ballot policy violated voting rights
Aug. 28—The Washington County Board of Elections must notify voters when their mail-in ballots have errors and give them the chance to vote provisionally, a judge has ruled. A group of seven voters sued the county in July, alleging that a board policy passed a few months earlier that prohibited elections workers from contacting voters who made a mistake on their ballot violated their ...
Morning roundup: Fatal fire in North Braddock; police cars burned in McKeesport
Aug. 28—Here are the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Aug. 28: ------ Man's body found after North Braddock fire A man's body was found after a Tuesday night fire in a North Braddock home, according to Allegheny County police. A duplex in the 1000 block of North Avenue was destroyed by a fire reported shortly before 11:30 p.m., WTAE reported. Officials said the fire appeared to ...
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