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‘Lady J,’ Jou-AL Burwell, looking for a live kidney donor ‘
REV. JAMES D. BURWELL, JOU-AL BURWELL, GABRI-ELLE BURWELL. I plan on living long and living strong,’ Lady J says. As you’re reading this, Jou-AL Burwell, also known as “Lady J,” is probably at home or outside playing with her precious daughter, Gabri-Elle, who is 6. Or...
Report: Pirates eyeing potential trade with Marlins
The Pittsburgh Pirates are just a few days away from the MLB Trade Deadline and they could look to be buyers as they sit a few games above .500 towards the end of July. The Pirates are in need of another bat or two, and the Miami Marlins represent one of the few sellers on the market.
AP photographer captures another perspective of the attack on Trump
BUTLER, Pennsylvania (AP) — Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide range of events including the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the Sept. 11 attack that downed Flight 93, Stanley Cups and World Series, many presidential and campaign events and, his favorite, the Little League World Series.
Sharon Waterfire Fest kicks off Saturday, here's everything you need to know before you go
The Sharon Waterfire Festival is almost here with the festivities kicking off Saturday, July 27. Here's everything you need to know before you go. The festivities begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday and will last until 11:00 p.m. This year's fest will consist of vendors, a food court, a children's fun zone, a blessing of the Shenango River courtesy of Native American Leon Briggs, a fire show courtesy of Jimmy Pyro and of course plenty of live music on the main stage.
Winery in Chadds Ford Highlights Lanternfly Impact on Grapevines
It’s been 10 years since the Spotted Lanternfly arrived in Pennsylvania from China and while it didn’t devastate the state’s agriculture as expected, there was Lanternfly grapevine damage, leaving a heavy mark on the grape and wine industry, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spotted lanternflies...
Fire breaks out at Dauphin County shooting range
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A fire broke out at a Dauphin County gun shop and shooting range Saturday afternoon. According to Dauphin County emergency dispatchers, the call came in around 3:00 p.m. for a reported fire at 717 Armory at 7500 Derry Street in Swatara Township. Patrick Connaghan has...
Victim identified in fatal Interstate 90 crash
The identity of the motorcyclist who died in a crash on Interstate 90 Friday afternoon has been released. According to Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook, the man was identified as 57-year-old James Erickson, from Stockton, New York. Cook told JET 24/FOX 66 that Erickson’s death was caused by multiple blunt-force...
Meeder's Restaurant Added to NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
State Senator George Borrello presented the New York State Historic Business award to Meeders Restaurant in Ripley to celebrate their incorporation into New York State's Historic Business Preservation Registry. Established by legislation passed in 2020, the Historic Business Registry includes businesses that have been in operation for at least 50 years and have contributed to their communities' history. Borrello nominated Meeder's Restaurant to the registry in 2023 in recognition of their role in helping shape the history, heritage, and identity of the Ripley community.
Investigators slam Bill Barr for "unusual" statement that lent false credence to Trump fraud claims
Former Attorney General Bill Barr was personally involved in the decision to release a misleading Justice Department statement on the eve of the 2020 election, falsely claiming there was voter fraud because nine mail-in ballots for Donald Trump were found discarded in a dumpster in Pennsylvania, according to an inspector general’s report released Thursday, CNN reported.
The Philadelphia 76ers have a big problem that no one’s talking about
The Philadelphia 76ers have had a busy off-season, perhaps more than any other team in the league. While fans should be happy with the team’s acquisitions, you have to wonder about the team’s chances to contend in the Eastern Conference, which is now stronger than ever. One problem...
Frackers Are Spraying Toxic Wastewater on Pennsylvania Roads Despite Seven-Year Ban
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Siri Lawson and her husband live on a stamp of wooded, hilly land in Warren County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the state’s rural northwest corner. In the summer heat, cars traveling on the county’s dirt roads cast plumes of dust in their wake. Winter’s chill can cause a hazardous film of ice to spawn on paved roads. To protect motorists from both slippery ice and vision-impairing dust, communities across Pennsylvania coat these roads with large, cheap volumes of de-icing and dust-suppressing fluids. In Lawson’s case, her township had been using oil and gas wastewater as a dust suppressant, believing the material was effective.
From Iceland to France: More than 2 dozen new routes take off at these Pa. airports
Airlines have launched numerous new routes at airports in Pennsylvania this year. American Airlines launched three international seasonal routes taking off from Philadelphia. And later this year, it will launch two more winter seasonal routes internationally. Icelandair launched a route from Pittsburgh to Iceland. And a new route has launched...
PA's new app helps families of children with disabilities find parks that meet their child's needs
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new app is helping families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their child's needs as July marks a major milestone in the U.S.This month celebrates 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law protecting people with disabilities from discrimination.The state's new app, Park Finder, details playgrounds and parks and lists all they offer the community, and is currently available online.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans with disabilities are the largest ranked minority group in the U.S., with about one in six children having a developmental disability.According to a release from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society's Good for You initiative, "Children with disabilities can have different needs for their play, such as more or less sensory input; however, playground play is critical for all children's cognitive and physical development, supporting socialization, creativity, and community building." With this in mind, multiple parks across Pennsylvania are tailoring their playground designs to children of all abilities and implementing special features like an interactive sensory green garden or an Augmented and Alternative Communication tool that uses pictures and symbols to help children with nonverbal communication.
Broadband authority OKs $20M for laptops
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority voted Thursday to spend $20 million on more than 14,000 laptops to grow internet access in the commonwealth. The unanimous vote allows the Authority to award between 20 and 200 laptops to libraries, schools, municipalities and other groups. So far, 130 groups have applied to the […]
In Philly, demand is ‘overwhelming’ for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Kimyatta Connor does not have any air conditioning in her two-story home in Philadelphia’s Hunting...
PGE gives donation to FSWC School-Based Art Therapy Program
WARREN, Pa. – Pennsylvania General Energy Company, LLC recently provided a $6,000 donation to Family Services of Warren County to help fund the School-Based Art Therapy Program which lost its funding due to school district budget cuts. Recently, FSWC held the heART Art Therapy Gala, an art auction fundraising...
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