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Pennsylvania Capitol temporarily evacuated after power outage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A power outage and reports of a possible smoke smell led to a temporary evacuation at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Thursday.The outage happened around 11 a.m. throughout the Capitol Complex, according to the Commonwealth's Department of General Services.After emergency crews responded, the power was restored. No one was hurt.WHP-TV, a CBS affiliate station in Harrisburg, reported that some Capitol employees smelled smoke or gas in a garage below the building.Public access to the building was restored just after 12 p.m., the Department of General Services said.It wasn't a particularly busy day at the Capitol, with the Pennsylvania Legislature's online calendar only showing a hearing of the Independent Regulatory Review Commission scheduled.More information on what caused the power outage was not immediately available.
Nine concerts to attend in Pa. over Labor Day 2024 weekend: Where to buy tickets
Labor Day weekend 2024 is just a little over two weeks away. Music fans looking for a concert to attend in Pa. should consider these:. Brad Paisley at the Allentown Fair. Tickets: Stubhub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats. James Taylor at TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia. Tickets: Stubhub, SeatGeek, Vivid...
How many Olympic medals did Pennsylvanians bring home for Team USA?
As the Olympics have concluded we set out to find out how many medals Pennsylvanians earned for Team USA. According to a research study by “The Sport Geek“, Pennsylvania earned 11 medals, 7 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. PHL17 compiled this list of Pennsylvanian Olympians and […]
Report finds Pa. state police stops are conducted with no racial or ethnic disparities
Last year, Pennsylvania State Police pulled over drivers of various races and ethnicities at similar rates, according to a department report released Wednesday. Researchers used multiple analytical techniques and were unable to find any substantive racial or ethnic disparities in traffic stops made by the state police in 2023, according to Dr. Robin...
Pure Watearcraft closes Beech Bottom (West Virginia) factory
BEECH BOTTOM, W.Va. — An official with the electric boat manufacturer Pure Watercraft confirmed Thursday that the Seattle-based company has ceased operations at its 80,000-square-foot production facility in the Beech Bottom Industrial Park. “Pure Watercraft has, unfortunately, ceased operations in Brooke County, although we are not prepared at this...
Four Theatres Co-Commission Lauren Gunderson LITTLE WOMEN
In a unique creative partnership, four regional theaters have jointly commissioned playwright Lauren Gunderson to adapt the classic novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. This new theatrical work will enjoy a “rolling” world premiere with four independent productions occurring between 2024-2026 in each of the partnering theaters' home locale.
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...
Pirates says verbal deal reached in players' union suit over image use by team. Sheetz
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates said Thursday a verbal agreement had been reached to settle a lawsuit by Major League Baseball Players Association against the team’s parent company and the convenience store chain Sheetz Inc. alleging unlicensed use of players’ names and images on social media. MLB Players Inc., a union business subsidiary, filed a complaint Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh claiming violation of Pennsylvania law regarding the unauthorized use of name and likenesses, common law misappropriation of identity and unjust enrichment. MLB Players Inc. asked for an injunction against the team and Sheetz in addition to damages. The Pirates announced a jersey patch sponsorship deal with Sheetz on June 21. The suit alleges posts on Instagram, X and Facebook by the team and Sheetz improperly used the images of Paul Skenes, Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutcheon, Nick Gonzales, Carmen Mlodzinski and Connor Joe. While the union said a settlement was in the process of being negotiated, the suit remained pending Thursday afternoon.
Property dispute puts Elk County 9-1-1 tower on hold
ELK COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – A property dispute over a communication tower in Elk County has left the county trying to find somewhere else to build a permanent tower. The Brawand family said that Elk County has been using the tower on their property for about 12 years without paying them to use the land. […]
New mural unveiled in Linesville after much anticipation
A new mural in Linesville was completed this week after months of planning and prep work. The mural was put up by a Rochester, New York artist by the name of Justin Suarez and is meant to highlight Linesville culture. Pymatuning Lake plays a large role in that community, to...
The Upper Room hosts Erie’s homeless a picnic at the beach
It was a chance for Erie’s homeless to get a day away from city streets. The Upper Room transported about 30 people it serves to Presque Isle State Park for a fun day. The adults and children enjoyed playing on Beach 11 and having a picnic in the nearby pavilion. But the executive director said it was also a chance for social connections.
The Fight Over Giving Out Needles to Drug Users in Pa., Explained in 9 Numbers
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — About a year ago, Spotlight PA and WESA started looking into a conflicting part of Pennsylvania's opioid windfall. The multibillion dollar settlements that attorneys general reached with drug companies say expanding syringe services should be a priority for the money. But those programs are widely considered illegal in most of Pennsylvania under our drug paraphernalia law. Supporters say these programs help connect people with treatment and make communities safer by reducing the presence of discarded needles. Some lawmakers in Harrisburg...
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.
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