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Research study seeking adults with physically active jobs
University researchers are looking for healthy adults with physically active jobs to participate in a research study seeking to understand the effects of physical activity at work on cardiovascular health. The study involves two visits to a WVU laboratory lasting approximately one hour and then wearing monitors measuring physical activity...
WVU researcher’s martial arts outreach helps families affected by autism grapple with stress
Jeanette Garcia joins WKMZ’s “The Morning Spiel” to discuss her program that, with the help of University students, works with children with autism spectrum disorder. Soon, parents and caregivers will be getting involved to learn how both kids and parents can benefit from practicing the martial arts together, as a family.
Where has West Virginia football recruited under Brown?
West Virginia head coach Neal Brown took over the program in January of 2019 but where have the Mountaineers been recruiting during that time?. Considering most of the class was put together in 2019 when Brown took the job, we'll look at how recruiting has unfolded from the 2020-24 classes.
Watch Scoop Smith put on an absolute show at WVU Football camp
One of the first players that EerSports noticed among the crowd of roughly one hundred participants at WVU's final one-day camp of the summer was Woodland Hills (PA) athlete Scoop Smith. The 2026 prospect put up a 36" vertical jump and a 4.44 40-yard dash during testing, and then followed that by impressing in position drills and dominating in one-on-ones. EerSports got some video clips of the action, and you can check it out in the video above.
"Project Lifesaver," a nationwide program to help those with special needs or dementia, comes to Washington County
WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) - People with special needs or dementia are at a greater risk of wandering away, but with the help of a special tool, law enforcement in Washington County can find them in just minutes.Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Rocco Gagliardi of Troop B set the scene, holding a receiver."We got the call, someone's missing in our area," Gagliardi said. "All we're going to do is turn this on and we know we're close because we can hear the chirp dedicated."He demonstrated the technology law enforcement in Washington County can now use to locate people with cognitive disorders like...
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...
Cunningham steps down as head coach of Waynesburg Baseball
WAYNESBURG, Pa. (July 25) – Perry Cunningham, head baseball coach of Waynesburg University, has stepped down from his position after 17 years with the program. A national search for his replacement is underway. "I want to thank Perry for his years of service to the university and to Waynesburg...
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.
Amazon holds job fair for new Westmoreland County warehouse
NEW STANTON, Pa. (KDKA) — If you need a job in Westmoreland County, Amazon is hiring.On Wednesday at the Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, Amazon held a job fair to find employees for its newly opened fulfillment center in New Stanton.Amazon said it is looking to fill over 600 full-time jobs with positions starting at $17.75 an hour.Amazon spokesperson Sam Fisher said that employees can expect incremental pay increases every six months, along with opportunities to advance into leadership within the company."We care about our employees and the communities they live in and work in. And that is why...
Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Among Betting Favorites for First Coach Fired in 2024
Pat Narduzzi is coming off the worst season of his nine years in Pittsburgh, which is also the worst season in Pittsburgh over the last quarter century, and his national perception isn’t great. According to BetOnline, Narduzzi is one of the top candidates to be fired first in the...
Tomahawks looking for players who 'show hockey sense' as offseason camp concludes
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Johnstown Tomahawks announced Tuesday that the United States National Development Program’s U-17 team is coming to Johnstown for an exhibition. On September 18th, the Hawks will host the U-17 team with multiple expected NHL prospects on it, including Cambria County native and former Conemaugh Valley player Brody George.
Watch: WVU Women’s Basketball HC Mark Kellogg, Players Discuss Foreign Trip
WVU women’s basketball head coach Mark Kellogg and players JJ Quinerly, Jordan Harrison and Sydney Shaw discuss the historic 2023-2024 season, the upcoming foreign trip and look ahead to the new season while speaking with the media on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Find more video content on the WV...
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.
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