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Mars Area School District to get first mascot
MARS, Pa. (KDKA) -- Mars Area School District in Butler County is one of the fastest growing in the Pittsburgh region. With growth comes not only change but also filling in gaps previously left unfilled. Take for instance a school mascot. Mars has never had one -- until now.The higher-ups behind the scenes are about to spring one on everyone. Elli DeMarco and Elyse Windertsah, two students on the Mars High School dance team, said they had no idea a mascot was coming. When asked what they hoped it might be, they said they wanted to see an alien mascot for the Mars Area Fightin' Planets.It will be a big deal after all the years of never having one at the games.The decision has already been made, and school leaders and some board members know what it is. The big unveiling will be Sunday night at the Mars Area School District athletic complex at 6 p.m. It's open to the public if you want to go and see what the new mascot will be.
'Non-Verbal' Adult Goes Missing In Philadelphia, Police Say
A non-verbal adult at high risk of being victimized has gone missing in Philadelphia, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 15.Woodley, also known as Qwan, is 41 years old and a resident of the Resources for Human Development program.He was last seen at about 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 7.He is approx…
Most dangerous time of day to drive in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — New research has revealed the most dangerous times to drive in Pennsylvania based on a number of deadly crashes. The study by personal injury lawyer Scott Vicknair examined the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to see which times of the day saw the most fatal crashes in each state […]
Pennsylvania State Capitol evacuated briefly
The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated after a power outage Thursday morning, officials said. Capitol police and other emergency response crews responded to the Capitol Complex after the power outage occurred at 11 a.m., according to Eric Veronikis, communications director with the Department of General Services. The outage, which...
Philly area health officials are seeing cases of dengue fever among travelers as outbreaks grow abroad
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Parts of the world are experiencing particularly severe outbreaks of dengue fever this year, and it’s causing a rising number of infections among United States travelers this summer.
ARCH2 award invites a new Appalachian era of extraction, pollution and false promises
On the last day of July, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) would receive $30 million to fund phase one activities in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. This announcement comes less than a year after the DOE revealed their selections for award negotiations for the Regional “Clean” Hydrogen […]
KU Professor Appointed to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Governor Josh Shapiro has appointed Kutztown University’s Dr. Jonathan Kremser to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Kremser, a professor and department chair in KU’s criminal justice department, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role on the committee. Established by law in 1978, the...
Educational Resources Heading into the School Year
It is almost that time of year again when the kids are back in the classrooms and preparing for a full year of education. "They have fresh minds, they are excited and it is an exciting time to be a teacher this time of year," said State Representative Bob Merski.
JD Vance makes campaign stop in Western PA
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance is set to speak Thursday morning in Westmoreland County. Vance is making a campaign stop in New Kensington, about 30 minutes northeast of Pittsburgh. Vance, announced in July as former President Donald Trump’s running mate, currently serves as a senator for Ohio. Vance’s remarks, which […]
Clemson Football Opponent Preview: Pitt seeks season bounce back - Game 10: Clemson vs. Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Panthers did not have the season they expected in 2023, especially with their recent success under head coach Pat Narduzzi. However, history can only repeat so long until it finally comes (...)
Labor board files for injunction seeking to end lengthy Post-Gazette strike
The National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday asked for an injunction to force the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to take back striking workers and return to the bargaining table in a nearly two-year strike that union leaders say is the longest in the city’s history. The petition for injunction in federal...
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