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Slight Dip In Prices At The Pump
Gas prices have declined slightly both locally as well as across the western Pennsylvania region as a whole over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded, self-serve gas in Butler, as of Monday, dropped by two cents to reach $3.77 per gallon.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis speaks at DNC on importance of building bridges
CHICAGO — Pennsylvania Lt. Gov Austin Davis took the stage at the Democratic National Convention on its opening night, one of a group of Democratic state leaders who spoke about how Vice President Kamala Harris and the Biden administration had helped them get things done at the local level. “I’m the proud son of a […]
Did Walz diss Wawa? What VP nominee said about Sheetz, Wawa
On the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was talking to Pennsylvania delegates about recent campaign-trail visits to the Keystone State when he mentioned visiting a popular convenience store chain. But, did he choose wisely? ...
How to protect yourself from home improvement scammers in PA
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – The Pennsylvania Attorney General is warning residents to be on the alert for home repair or improvement scams following damage left by Tropical Storm Debby and future extreme weather. Homeowners may be targeted by scammers, and Attorney General Michelle Henry is advising residents to check if a contractor is legitimate and […]
4 central Pa. wineries with a similar focus hold 1st of what could be more events to come
Four southcentral Pennsylvania wineries that emphasize quality collaborated on an event in late July called “PA Wines of Distinction.”. It took place at Melhorn Manor in Mount Joy, Lancaster County, on July 28. The group included Waltz Vineyards, Nissley Vineyards and Grandview Vineyard from Lancaster County and Armstrong Valley...
JJ Watt Will Return to the NFL to Play for the Pittsburgh Steelers
When JJ Watt retired from the NFL, it was back in 2022 on the Arizona Cardinals. Watt had put together a historic 12-year career, but there is one thing that is missing, and that’s a Super Bowl. This will cause Watt to come out of retirement with the itch for a ring, and a successful season, and that team is the Pittsburgh Steelers that he will return to.
Petition for "antisemitic" ballot referendum dropped before judge hears objections
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A petition for a ballot referendum that Jewish organizations call antisemitic was dropped shortly before a judge was expected to hear objections to the case.It would have prohibited Pittsburgh from doing business with anyone engaged in working with Israel. A judge said this withdrawal came down to the fact that the petitioners did not have the proper amount of valid signatures to put the referendum on the ballot."This is about something that was illegal and not appropriate to be on the ballot," said Jeff Finkelstein, the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.He referred to a...
CROSS COUNTRY COMEBACK: Ala Ingros Shares Journey Back to Competitive Running; Executive Career in Human Resources
PUNXSUTAWNEY (EYT) – When Ala (Small) Ingros graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 2015, she believed her competitive running career would be over. Though it was put on pause for a couple of years, she found her way back to competition and continues to excel today. Ingros stayed...
TSA intercepts 30th firearm at Pittsburgh International Airport this year
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — TSA officers at Pittsburgh International Airport intercepted a firearm at the main security checkpoint on Sunday. The .38 caliber firearm was loaded with six bullets and was packed with a gun magazine that contained an additional six bullets. When TSA officers detected the firearm, the checkpoint...
Pirates could shut down Paul Skenes for the cheapest reason imaginable
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been on a downward spiral of late, going from postseason hopefuls to regular season disappointments. It's hard to imagine the current management structure surviving the offseason, as it's well past time for the Pirates to start making serious competitive inroads in a winnable division. There have...
2024 Mid-Penn Keystone boys soccer preview: picks, predictions and preseason MVP
The high school boys soccer season is about to kick off in Pennsylvania, and Mid-Penn Conference teams are set to chase divisional pennants and vie for postseason bids. PennLive fielded its annual coach’s survey to gather picks and predictions for how the Mid-Penn’s divisions will shake out in 2024. Here’s who coaches tabbed as the top returning teams in the Keystone Division, as well as the preseason MVP:
Farmers' Almanac winter forecast for Pennsylvania is cold, wet and white
The Farmers' Almanac is predicting this winter will be wet and cold for most locations, but Pennsylvania may be in for more of the white, powdery stuff that kids and skiers crave. Taking this winter's La Nina into account, the Farmers' Almanac is forecasting a "Wet Winter Whirlwind" for the upcoming 2024-2025 winter...
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