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Erie Zoo Unveils New River Otter Exhibit
The River Otters at the Erie Zoo have a new home to splash and play around in. Zoo officials and members cut the ribbon at a special ceremony on Tuesday. As Roo Kojancie, the President and CEO of the Erie Zoo explained, "The otter exhibit has always been one of our most popular exhibits, everyone loves the otters, they are fun, they are engaging, energetic and playful."
A history of political violence in the U.S., from Hamilton to Harvey Milk to Gabby Giffords
The attack on Donald Trump at his rally in Butler, Pa., Saturday, led to condemnations of political violence from all across the spectrum. But if anyone’s shocked that the attack happened, well, there’s actually a long history of such violence in the U.S., with duels between rivals, fights in Congress, and assassinations or attempted assassinations of presidents, other politicians, and civil rights leaders — including, from our own community, Harvey Milk.
Mike Warfield taking a year off as Aliquippa football head coach
The head coach of one of the most dominating high school football teams in Pennsylvania had decided take a step back this coming season. Aliquippa coach Mike Warfield says he is “taking a leave of absence for this upcoming season.”
VIDEO: Storms hit St. Marys, knocking out power for hours
ST. MARYS, Pa. (WTAJ) — Summer storms hit part of St. Marys, causing thousands to lose power on Monday. WTAJ Videographer Nick Thompson captured photos and videos of the damage, including in the areas of Chruch Street, Theresia Street and Brusselles Street. Penn Power says just 1.27% of Elk County Residents are still without power. […]
Final Severe Thunderstorm Threat Comes Wednesday As Cold Front Will End Heat Wave Soon After; New Pattern Coming?
Thunderstorms were localized Tuesday across Southeast PA, while Upstate NY was hit very hard by tornadoes and widespread damaging winds that created an absolute mess up there. Meanwhile, Harrisburg hit 103° and parts of the Cumberland Valley in South Central PA reached 105°. As many areas plunge into drought conditions, it’s safe to say we are in desperate need of a pattern change.
Pennsylvania's top elections official praises Franklin County elections team
Pennsylvania's top elections official gave Franklin County's elections team a good review following a recent meeting in Chambersburg. As elections in the state are run at the county level, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is more than halfway through visiting all 67 counties to meet local leaders and learn more about their election operations.
Heritage plans to remodel Braddock building as new headquarters, kitchen for nutrition program
As it enters its 41st year as a human services agency in the Monongahela Valley, Heritage Community Initiatives has become a victim of its own success. Based in a former Mellon Bank building in Braddock, the agency operates programs in transportation, nutrition and early childhood education. Fueled by needs during the pandemic, Heritage’s budget has doubled to $6.2 million a year in the past two years as its food program expanded to more than 200,000 meals annually.
Olivia Dunne shows off custom outfit inspired by Paul Skenes as she cheers on pitcher boyfriend at MLB All-Star Game
LOUISIANA State University gymnast Olivia Dunne has shown off a special outfit inspired by her boyfriend and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. The pair jetted off to Arlington, Texas, for the former No. 1 overall pick's MLB All-Star Game debut. And Dunne, 21, put her love for Skenes, 22, on...
One Person Flown To Hospital After City Rollover Crash
At least one person was seriously injured as a result of a vehicle rollover Monday afternoon in the city of Butler. A call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly after noon for a flipped over car on fire in the 200 block of West Fulton Street. Butler City...
Beaver Falls concert series brings nationally touring acts celebrating classic songs
BEAVER FALLS ― A Grammy Award-nominated group, an award-winning tribute band, a sisterly pop-country quartet and a Big Band-inspired group will entertain audiences in the 2024-25 Beaver Valley Community Concert Association season. The newly announced schedule:. The seven-time Grammyminees and multiple Gospel Music Association Dove Award winners breathe new...
Top 25 Countdown Presented by Pizza Hut: No. 11 Vogan Bursts onto the Scene, Leads Sharon to First D10 Softball Title, PIAA Semifinals
SHARON, Pa. – Coming off a six-win softball season and 23 wins over the past three years, don’t many people had the Sharon softball team on its radar screen. And, then, Maddy Vogan burst onto the scene and the Tigers started making history. Vogan, a freshman pitcher/hitter, had...
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