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Trump, Harris in dead heat in Pennsylvania polling
(The Center Square) – Friday's polling average from Real Clear Politics shows a dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the battle for the White House. Just 0.2 percentage points separate Trump and Harris, with the GOP nominee clinging to a residual lead that dominated President Joe Biden by 9 points before he bowed out of the race on July 21. ...
Kickoff central: All the 2024 high school football preseason content in one spot
High school football season has arrived in Pennsylvania. Before the games start, gorge on gridiron information from across the entire region via the links below. Allen | Allentown Central Catholic | Bethlehem Catholic | Dieruff | Easton | East Stroudsburg North | East Stroudsburg South | Emmaus | Freedom | Liberty | Nazareth | Northampton | Parkland | Pleasant Valley | Pocono Mountain East | Pocono Mountain West | Stroudsburg | Whitehall.
DUI checkpoints set in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed across various roadways in Pennsylvania. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols aim to deter drinking and driving. Police say they are operating with a “zero-tolerance enforcement policy.” Police say checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed starting at the end of […]
‘Endangered’ bird successfully nests in Pennsylvania for the first time in 60 years
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The common tern is an endangered and protected species in Pennsylvania after human interference chased the birds off, but now there is some exciting news when it comes to those birds and the Commonwealth. Though they were never seen across the state the birds used to nest at Presque Isle State Park […]
Blair County 5k to donate proceeds to local police
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two upcoming races in Blair County will be donating the proceeds to local police. The Appalachian Running Company is hosting its annual “First Responders Memorial Race” on Saturday, Sept. 7. There will be a 5k race and 1-mile race for kids. The 5k will kick off at 8 a.m. at […]
Clearfield County woman pleads guilty to trafficking meth
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Houtzdale woman plead guilty in federal court to trafficking methamphetamine, according to United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. Joanna Shylock, 36, was arrested for her role in an 18-month-long investigation into methamphetamine trafficking. As part of a federal wiretap, multiple kilos of meth were trafficked from Atlanta up into […]
SCASD has new cell phone guidelines for middle and high school students
When State College Area School District's middle and high school students head back to school next week, they’ll need to turn their phones off or on silent, under new district guidelines aimed at keeping students focused on what’s happening in the classroom, heading off cyber-bullying during the school day and supporting academic integrity.
Energy to Power Through the Day: Breakfast & Lunch Recipes with Weis Markets
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The school year will be starting again soon, and many families may be looking for some fresh ideas for school breakfasts and lunches. Weis Markets Registered Dietitian Emily Bumgarner is with us to share some inspiration including mangos. Emily says there are many benefits of...
Clothing chain looks for new locations after closing Harrisburg Mall store
A men’s apparel chain is looking to stay in the Harrisburg area. A DXL Big + Tall official told PennLive in an e-mail on Thursday that the retailer would like to stay in the local area and is actively pursuing potential new locations. This comes after DXL closed its...
DA: Shooter in custody following Acosta shooting
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — UPDATE |. District Attorney Molly Metzgar confirmed the shooter is in custody and there is no threat to the public. She also said there is an active investigation underway. ORIGINAL |. Troopers are on scene on the 100 block of 2nd Street in Acosta,...
Bedford County bridge memorializes local veterans
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Right off Salemville Road in South Woodbury Township, one bridge over Beaver Creek needed repairs. The bridge affected local farmers like Allen Detwiler, who had trouble doing his job because of the overpass. Detwiler wasn’t alone either, many farmers had the same troubles. “We have machinery that goes across this […]
York County SPCA to offer free adoptions of dogs, cats and small animals this weekend
The York County SPCA will host a free adoption event this weekend in hopes of finding new homes for 80 animals, according to a news release. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Brougher Companion Animal Shelter at 3159...
Red Land at Cedar Cliff football live stream on PennLive: Here’s how to watch
The Mid-Penn football season kicks off on Friday night, and once again in 2024, PennLive will provide live streams of games each week this season. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. Tonight, PennLive is bringing viewers a live matchup between two rival schools as...
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Taking this seriously edition
There is a housing crisis in America, as you may have heard. It’s one of the biggest sources of stress for young people, in particular. So I feel a little remorse for not taking the subject of housing in Pittsburgh 100% seriously all the time. But every once in a while I’ll arrive by accident at an observation that seems to hint at a larger truth.
Seniors at Carson Towers scared after alleged attack on resident
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Some seniors on Pittsburgh's South Side are scared after they say a man attacked a resident. The people who live at Carson Towers on East Carson Street are in fear of the man across the street from their building. A resident named Maxine and others believe he attacked their friend Mary."Now I ain't going to be able to go out late at night because I don't trust it anymore," said Maxine.Mary uses a walker to get around. Her friends said on Sunday around 9 at night, she was going to the store for a neighbor."She was going to...
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