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Hempfield grad Bridget Williams reaches new heights by qualifying for Olympics in pole vault
When Bridget (Guy) Williams first started to pole vault in seventh grade in the Hempfield Area School District, she always dreamed big. Williams went on to help the Hempfield girls win consecutive PIAA team titles, and she won the Class 3A pole vault title with a jump of 12 feet, 6 inches her senior season in 2014.
Pennsylvania Native Bridget Williams Vaults Into 2024 Paris Olympics, Madison Wiltrout Awaits Confirmation
The Olympic roster for Team USA's Track & Field team just got a boost of Pennsylvania pride as Greensburg native Bridget Williams secured her place for the 2024 Paris Olympics, as reported by WPXI. A former University of Virginia standout, Williams topped the charts in the pole vault finals on Sunday night. Meanwhile, Connellsville's own Madison Wiltrout still hangs in the balance for a javelin event berth, neighbor to certainty but not quite there, her fate hinged on world rankings yet to be released.
Westmoreland County Woman Sentenced for Shooting Incident
Greensburg, PA — The Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announced the sentencing of Fauna McDowell, 35, following her guilty plea to charges stemming from a November 2023 shooting…
Bushy Run Battlefield to remain closed while crews continue tornado cleanup
PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- It has been nearly a week since a massive EF1 tornado touched down at the Bushy Run Battlefield in Westmoreland County. And while cleanup is underway, there's still a lot of work to be done.According to the National Weather Service, on the evening of Wednesday, June 26, five tornadoes touched down throughout Western Pennsylvania, and one came down directly on the national landmark.Matthew Adams is the Museum Manager at Bushy Run. He says they were lucky no one was hurt."The museum building and pretty much all of the outbuildings, none of them had any major...
Fourth Of July: Here's Where To See Holiday Fireworks In Montco
Here's an exhaustive list of fireworks shows planned across the region for the holiday weekend. FirstEnergy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave., Reading, will show fireworks July 4, 5 and 6 for the Fightin' Phils games. Tickets can be purchased on the team's website. Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington,...
$266 Million Investment: Philly Joy Bank Supports Expectant Mothers, While Pennsylvania Governor Introduces Housing Rebate Initiative
The Philly Joy Bank has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting expecting mothers in Philadelphia, particularly in the Nicetown-Tioga, Strawberry Mansion, and Cobbs Creek neighborhoods. According to The US Sun News, eligible mothers selected through a lottery system will receive $1,000 per month for 18 months, beginning from their second trimester and continuing until their child’s first birthday. This financial assistance is intended to empower mothers by giving them control over their spending to meet essential needs. Additionally, participants will receive supplementary benefits such as financial counseling, home visits, and support from doulas.
Bridge Tolls From New Jersey to PA Could Go Up 20%
When you think of how expensive everything else has gotten, it's somewhat amazing that the four bridges drivers use to cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania haven't increased in price in 13 years. That may be about to change. DRPA Considers a 20% Toll Hike on Bridges Crossing the Delaware.
Local law enforcement can’t use radars, a police chief says that needs to change
PENNSYLVANIA. (WHTM) – Radar is used by local law enforcement in every other state except Pennsylvania. Hampden Township Police Chief Jason Yerg say it’s time for that to change. “Probably the number one complaint that we get as administrators of local law enforcement is speed enforcement through communities,” said Police Chief Jason Yerg. State Police […]
Pennsylvania-based extended warranty company sued by state attorney general
We have a follow to a News 8 On Your Side investigation we first brought you last week. A Pennsylvania-based extended warranty company is now being sued by the state attorney general for not honoring its warranties. Concord Auto Protect, based in King of Prussia, is at the center of...
As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working
The first four months of 2024 saw a 23% decrease in Pennsylvania gun homicides compared to last year, according to the Center for American Progress. Pennsylvania saw the second-largest decline in the country last year. Philadelphia experienced the largest gun violence decline of major American cities in the same period.
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