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Trump announces 1st Pennsylvania rally since assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump has announced his first rally in Pennsylvania since the July 13 assassination attempt at a rally in Butler Township. Trump will return to the state for a July 31 rally at the New Holland Arena in Harrisburg. Trump sustained an injury to his ear after shooter...
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...
AD Kraft: Rev Share With Athletes 'Huge Advantage' For Penn State
Athletic director Pat Kraft says Penn State will participate in revenue sharing with its athletes at the highest possible level. He also explains why scholarship limits are effectively going away and how that will impact PSU.
Bill Barr violated DOJ policy in urging Pennsylvania ballot statement: Watchdog
Former Attorney General Bill Barr improperly urged a Pennsylvania prosecutor to make public statements about concerns over election security in the 2020 race, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) said in a report Thursday. Barr weighed in on the matter of mail-in ballots discovered in a dumpster in Luzerne County, Pa.,…
Local artist's work to be displayed at Arms Family Museum
An artist from right here in Youngstown brought his works back to the city for a new display at the Arms Family Museum. The Museum unveiled Maple Turner's display Saturday morning. Turner graduated from East High and Youngstown State University, according to a news release from the Mahoning Valley Historical...
Summer heat cranks up and stays a while; gusty storms may threaten early next week
More toasty weather is on tap for the rest of the weekend and into next week. Look for lots of sun with highs in the low 90s Sunday. A shower or storm will become possible Monday as highs hover in the mid to upper 80s with higher humidity. We'll have...
Top swimmers compete in league championship
The Paris Olympics isn't the only event with swimming competition. The Youngstown Swim League held their championships Saturday at the Applewood Swim & Tennis Club. More than 100 swimmers, ages 6-18 competed in the meet and came from Applewood Swim & Tennis Club, Boardman Tennis and Swim Club, Poland Swim Club, Firestone Swim Club, Warren Olympic and various country clubs.
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.
HW’s Ben McDonald Competes in Colt World Series!
Teams are rolling in for the 2024 Colt World Series! Team Youngstown, Ohio represents the East Zone with pride and determination, these athletes are ready to make their mark at the Colt World Series 2024. Catch them in action this Saturday at 3:00 p.m. as they take on Japan. Hopewell’s...
Clark's Donuts opens in Grove City, sells out on first day
A new place called Clark's Donuts is the place to be if you are looking for a donut or two in Grove City. Clark's Donut's have been selling their homemade donuts across Mercer County and Pennsylvania since 1937. A new location has opened right in the heart of downtown in Grove City.
National best-selling mystery author Sandra Brown to appear at Youngstown library event
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County announced Sandra Brown as the featured author at the 2024 Literary Committee reception on Sept. 19. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 with a reception at the main branch of the Public Library at 305 Wick Ave. in Youngstown.
Cincinnati fiction writer, Cleveland poet to read at Lit Youngstown August event
Lit Youngstown, a Youngstown-based literary arts nonprofit announced its First Wednesday Reader Series for August will feature fiction writer Alex Puncekar of Cincinnati and poet T.J. Sandella of Cleveland. The event will start at 7 p.m. on Aug. 7 at the Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave. where Puncekar and Sandella...
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