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National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
Legal marijuana, big tax cuts, and minimum wage: This year’s budget losers
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As they wrapped up votes on Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget last week, lawmakers agreed the plan wouldn’t make anyone completely happy. The deal increases spending on public education for this fiscal year, but doesn’t guarantee future...
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Hometown hero Micah Parsons returns, ‘Can’t miss’ week 1 games
In the past five years, Micah Parsons has gone from talented prospect to one of the biggest stars in the National Football League, one and off the field. The gang discusses the importance of Parsons’ recent return to Harrisburg to conduct his youth football camp. In addition, hosts Brian...
Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at Trump
Months before an armed man took aim at Donald Trump at a presidential campaign rally in rural Pennsylvania, some state lawmakers had proposed to outlaw the type of rifle used in the assassination attempt. The legislation stalled without coming to a vote, but that was no surprise. Politically divided Pennsylvania...
Father and Son Arrested on Assault Charges Following Domestic Dispute in Eldred Township
ELDRED TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say an argument escalated to a physical altercation during a domestic incident between a father and son in Eldred Township. Court records show Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 46-year-old Adam Lee Nichols and 21-year-old Brady Lee Nichols, both of Brookville, in Magisterial District Judge Gregory Bazylak’s office on Tuesday, July 16.
Clearfield County animal non-profit closes intake: ‘We just can’t keep doing this’
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Animal Matters of Clearfield County is closing intake until further notice, they announced online. The shelter will not accept calls concerning dogs and cats, saying all intakes are closed until further notice. The decision comes after having difficulty with a bill they said they didn’t make enough money to pay. […]
Microsoft outage disrupts several Pittsburgh-area businesses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The global IT outage caused a mess in the Pittsburgh area on Friday. Between canceled flights and delays, air travel may have been the hardest hit.Harold Lewis and his family were excited about their cruise out of Orlando. They made it through the long TSA lines and to the gate with plenty of time. They thought it was going to be a simple morning."We sat, and we saw the flight time come and go, and go, and go some more," Lewis said.They learned their Spirit flight was canceled, and their new Southwest flight doesn't leave until 9...
Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt lands at No. 14 of PFF Top 50 rankings
If you ask any Pittsburgh Steelers fan, they will tell you there is no defensive player in the NFL better than Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt. Watt has one Defensive Player of the Year award under his belt and holds the single-season sack record with Michael Strahan. But unfortunately, the NFL...
Search ends for suspect in "unfounded" report of White Township kidnap attempt
The search has ended for an unknown white male who allegedly grabbed a juvenile female near her White Township home. Trooper Laken J. Morris of the State Police Troop A, Indiana, Criminal Investigation Unit said late Saturday that, as a result of canvassing the area and further investigation, this incident has been unfounded and closed.
Detroit man pleads guilty, sentenced for role in PA drug operation
(WJET/WFXP)– A Detroit man has been sentenced to just under a decade in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from his role in a large drug operation in western Pennsylvania. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced Friday that 33-year-old Andrew Brent Steel will spend the next nine years in prison followed by four […]
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