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18-year-old charged with firing at police in overnight shootout by CelebrateErie stage
An 18-year-old Erie resident has been charged with three counts of attempted homicide and 23 other offenses following a carjacking in which authorities said he fled and fired at Erie police before officers shot him in downtown Erie early Friday morning. The 18-year-old was injured in the shooting, which occurred near where the...
Cleanup assistance for storm damages available for Harrisburg residents
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The City of Harrisburg announced that cleanup assistance is available for those whose property was damaged in last week’s storms. Residents across Central Pennsylvania were affected by Tropical Storm Debby, and some are physically or financially unable to complete a cleanup process or repair property damages. Now, the city of Harrisburg […]
Compared to peers, Pittsburgh taxes and spends more, but grows less
(The Center Square) — A new analysis finds that Pittsburgh has a glut of city workers and more government spending relative to comparative cities, holding back growth. The result, an analysis from an Allegheny Institute for Public Policy suggests, is a place that has been “lethargic” coming out of the pandemic. “Pittsburgh compares poorly to the benchmark city,” Research Director Eric Montarti and Research Assistant Alex Sodini wrote, comparing it...
Steam show in Mechanicsburg ready to kick off for its 66th year
(WHTM) — If you’re into all things tractor, then get ready for the 66th annual steam show in Cumberland County. It’s just over a week away, at Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association in Mechanicsburg. You’ll find antique tractors, steam and gas engines on display. Plus – train rides, games, a car show, food and […]
Pirates, Sheetz being sued by MLB Players Association over marketing campaign
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTAJ) — The MLB Players Association (MLBPA) has filed a lawsuit against The Pittsburgh Pirates and one of their sponsors, Sheetz. The lawsuit comes after a joint marketing campaign that featured the “image and likeness” of players wearing uniforms with a Sheetz logo on the left sleeve. The MLBPA said the Pirates aren’t […]
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety. The coalition, led by New York, filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
Report: Pa. unemployment remains the same, lower than national average
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for July. The report showed that Pa.’s unemployment rate remained unchanged over the month, staying at 3.4% in July. This was the tenth consecutive month at 3.4% and remains under the U.S. employment rate, which is 4.3%. […]
Photos of Pa. man are circulating across the country as a Facebook scam months after his death
Social media posts featuring photos of Pennsylvania man Brian Posch are circulating online, claiming that the father and husband is currently missing and sometimes calling him by different names. But Posch died months earlier. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna College name.
Pennsylvania Honors Six Farms for Century and Bicentennial Designations
At Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recognized several farms for maintaining continuous family ownership for over a century. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding bestowed Bicentennial and Century Farm designations to six farms, celebrating their historical and ongoing contributions to the state’s agricultural sector. Bicentennial...
Workplace bullying isn’t illegal in PA, lawmakers aim to change that
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Workplace bullying and psychological abuse are not illegal in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers raised the issue during a policy committee hearing Wednesday. House Majority Policy Committee members heard from advocates, survivors and attorneys about concerns of a public health threat and the need to protect Pennsylvania’s workers from what researchers call a […]
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