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Ragweed allergy season nears peak in Western Pennsylvania
Aug. 28—Summer's end may have some unlucky Western Pennsylvania residents sneezing, battling congestion and squinting through itchy eyes. That's because ragweed allergy season is about to hit its peak. This time of year is peak for weed pollen — primarily ragweed — according to Dr. Russell Traister, a pediatric allergy/immunology physician at Allegheny Health Network's Pediatric Institute. ...
Educational toolkit aims to provide voters important info. regarding upcoming election
(WJET/WFXP) – A new, free resource has been released to the public in hopes of further educating Pennsylvania voters before the upcoming election. To prepare people for the big day, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt launched a “voter education toolkit” to ensure success for voters in November. The toolkit includes graphics and facts regarding important […]
Pennsylvania’s Skyward Joins ACSF’s ASAP Program
Washington, Pennsylvania-based business aviation charter provider Skyward Aviation, founded in 1993, has joined the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) offers the program as a “valuable tool” that helps identify and reduce potential flight safety concerns through a self-reporting platform.
Shapiro announces water near train derailment site will be tested for 10 years
So far, no contamination has been found but the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will continue sampling private drinking water wells within a one-mile radius of the derailment site for ten years, according to a news release from the DEP.
Pennsylvania schools to reap $11 billion in rewards; taxpayers questioning if its money well spent
(WHTM) — Governor Josh Shapiro went back to school today to tout the historic $11 billion coming to Pennsylvania schools this year, however questions are still being asked about whether taxpayers’ dollars are well-spent. Public schools are joyous over the $11 billion budget, including schools like Central Dauphin that have been unconstitutionally underfunded for years. […]
Anticipate strong thunderstorms in Northwest Pa. Tuesday night
The National Weather Service issued a report at 9:18 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 10:15 p.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie as well as Crawford County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 9:17 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line...
When can you hunt on Sundays in Pennsylvania this year?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Mark your calendars, hunters. The Pennsylvania Game Commission released the three Sunday hunting dates for this season. On Nov. 17, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, Pennsylvanians can hunt all game except turkeys and migratory game birds.Those hunting on private land on Sundays have to get a Sunday hunting landowner permission slip before going, the Game Commission says. Pennsylvania is one of 12 states that doesn't usually allow hunting on Sundays except for foxes, coyotes and crows during open season. In 2020, then-Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill into law dedicating three Sundays to hunting deer and bear during archery and gun...
PennDOT officials visit all 67 counties in the commonwealth
ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT’s Secretary Mike Carroll became the first PennDOT secretary to visit team members in all 67 counties as he visited Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties Tuesday. It’s part of the Shapiro Administration’s dedication to delivering in all corners of Pennsylvania. Secretary Carroll highlighted that the 2024-2025 bipartisan budget signed by Governor […]
Pa. man identified 47 years after his body was found frozen in a cave
Investigators have identified the body of a man who was found frozen in a cave along the Appalachian Trail almost 50 years ago. Officials in Berks County said during a press conference on Tuesday that the body was of Nicolas Paul Grubb, a 27-year-old man from Fort Washington, according to reports from NBC10 and Fox29.
Montgomery County Community College celebrates 60th anniversary with ‘Human 60’
BLUE BELL — To continue the celebration of its 60th anniversary and the start of the fall semester, more than 350 Montgomery County Community College students, alumni, employees and community members came together at the Blue Bell Campus August 27 to form the shape of the number 60. On...
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Aug. 27, 2024
Aug. 27—It was a good start for the elite high school football teams across the state, but not a great start as the 27 teams from last week's HSSN preseason state rankings were a combined 18-9 in Week Zero. Despite nine teams losing, it only cost three schools a place in the Top 5 as Harrisburg, Central Valley and Steel Valley all fell out. The other six teams that lost slipped down but not ...
Report says Pennsylvania's economy 'strong' for working families
(The Center Square) — A new report argues that working families are doing better than they have for decades, and Pennsylvania is on the right track for the future. “We have a strong economy, especially for working families,” Stephen Herzenberg, executive director of the Keystone Research Center, said with the release of the center’s annual State of Working Pennsylvania report. “Pennsylvania’s economy is experiencing steady and substantial growth, with output...
Bet365 Bonus Code PA + NC DIMERS update: Claim $150+ Bonus Bet for MLB and college football odds this Tuesday
As we first reported on Monday, local Pennsylvania and North Carolina MLB and college football fans can now use the exclusive Bet365 bonus code “DIMERS” to unlock your choice of $,1,150 in sports betting bonuses and or free spins Online Casino bonus to celebrate Bet365 Pennsylvania’s launch this month. This Bet365 bonus code is perfect for trending upcoming sports betting events in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, like Pirates and Phillies MLB games this Tuesday evening, and tomorrow’s college football games featuring multiple local North Carolina squads.
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