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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.
Large grant approved for Lebanon Steel Works redevelopment project
State Rep. John Schlegel announced Tuesday that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved more than $2 million for the City of Lebanon, on behalf of Second Sail Development, LLC, for the redevelopment of the Lebanon Steel Works, a former Bethlehem Steel site along Lincoln Avenue. The CFA, an independent agency within the...
Crews battle Lancaster County house fire
Firefighters are battling a house fire in Lancaster County Thursday morning. Lititz Fire Company made a Facebook post around 6:30 a.m. telling drivers to avoid the house fire located at the first block of West Orange Street, Lititz. The roads are closed between Broad and Spruce Streets due to a first alarm fire, firefighters said.
What’s Going Around: Strep, adenovirus, roseola
WellSpan Community Pediatrics is seeing insect bites, seasonal allergies, stomach bugs and colds this week. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove say they are seeing viral syndrome this week, which has symptoms including cough, congestion, fatigue, red eyes and fever. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports that strep throat […]
Oakmont Country Club's 12th hole provides difficult test at nearly 700 yards
OAKMONT, Pa. (KDKA) -- When you talk about great Par 5 holes in the Pittsburgh area, the conversation can't begin or end without including the long 12th hole at Oakmont Country Club.The massive 12th hole at Oakmont will be a sight to see during next year's U.S. Open. "It plays 670 from all the way back," said Head Professional Devin Gee. "It's an incredible Par 5 in terms of risk-reward. It's definitely reachable in two for the U.S. Open and our longer member players."Hitting a long drive is key on a hole of this length, and while playing alongside KDKA's Bob...
House fire in Cresson claims beloved family dog
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A devastating house fire broke out Thursday morning in Cresson, leading to the tragic loss of a family pet. Crews were called to the 300 block of Laurel Ave. The fire, which began around 9 a.m., started in the kitchen area at the back...
'What's that smell?' Unpleasant odor in Johnstown area believed to be from pig farm
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — An unpleasant smell throughout the area on Tuesday led to complaints from many Cambria and Somerset County residents. We are learning that the source of the recognizable smell came from miles away, as local farmers say it was indeed from manure. The foul smell brought...
Wa-womp at the pump: Pa. drivers served bad gas | Today in Pa.
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Changes to vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania could be coming
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Changes could be coming for vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania, including making it part of your yearly state inspection. Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) plans to introduce legislation to combat vehicle window tint that is too dark and blocks too much light. Currently, in Pennsylvania, Visible Light Transmission (VLT) needs to be […]
Topper Comments on PASSHE Chancellor Greenstein’s Resignation
The Republican chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), issued the following statement on the resignation of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein:. “It has been an honor to work alongside Dr. Greenstein during his tenure as chancellor of our state system...
Storm Causes Damage to Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Exec Director's Farm
David Smith, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, is thankful. His farm in Palmyra was damaged in an unexpected storm July 17, but no one was hurt. “It was pretty isolated.” Smith said. “Some of the reporting said the weather event was about 200 yards wide and...
Pennsylvania could be a lithium goldmine, if the tech catches up
(The Center Square) — The hunt for critical minerals in Pennsylvania is on. A multi-billion-dollar industry is at hand — if innovators can make the technology work and scale up from the lab to the field. With lithium — used in solar energy, batteries, and other electronics — the commonwealth may have an opportunity to salvage the metal from oil and gas wastewater. If it works, Pennsylvania could see an...
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...
City of Meadville's Treasurer's Office Unable to Process Payments on Friday, July 29 Due to Significant Update
The City of Meadville's Treasurer's Office will be unable to process payments on Friday, July 26 due to a significant update to the city's financial software. The Treasurer's Office will still be open on Friday to answer any questions. The City recommends making payments before Friday. Payments are anticipated to...
Kennywood rollercoaster reopens after photo appears to show cinderblocks supporting part of the ride
Two days after an alarming photo from oneBURGH media blew up on Facebook, Kennywood pumped the brakes on the Racer, temporarily shutting the rollercoaster down Wednesday.
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