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2024 wing festival kicks off at PNG Field in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Curve kicked off their first “s’WINGfest” night at People’s Natural Gas Field on Thursday. The event replaced the former “Wing Fest” that was usually held at Legion Park. The last event was held in 2023 before it was canceled. Fans had free admission into the stadium and walked along […]
Erie fitness business owner, who pleaded guilty in crack case, loses $15,000 DEI grant
The Diverse Erie commission on Thursday rescinded a $15,000 grant award to a local fitness business, two months after its owner pleaded guilty in federal court in Erie to dealing drugs. In a unanimous vote, the commission board rescinded the grant award to Personal Results Fitness, at 524 W. 17th St., near Walnut...
Microsoft outage disrupts several Pittsburgh-area businesses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The global IT outage caused a mess in the Pittsburgh area on Friday. Between canceled flights and delays, air travel may have been the hardest hit.Harold Lewis and his family were excited about their cruise out of Orlando. They made it through the long TSA lines and to the gate with plenty of time. They thought it was going to be a simple morning."We sat, and we saw the flight time come and go, and go, and go some more," Lewis said.They learned their Spirit flight was canceled, and their new Southwest flight doesn't leave until 9...
Owners of Creek's Bar & Grille Announce Plans to Close Restaurant at End of the Month
Owners of the Creek's Bar and Grille, located in Harborcreek, announced that the restaurant will be closing at the end of the month. The restaurant announced the decision to shut its doors in a Facebook post on Friday, July 19. Dear Harbor Creek Community,. It is with heavy hearts that...
Friends of Hopewell Furnace to hold evening yoga classes at historic site
UNION TWP., Pa. – The Friends of Hopewell Furnace will hold two evening yoga classes, on July 20 and August 17, at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Union Township. These sponsored events are free to the public and support the Healthy Parks Healthy People movement, founded on the idea that parks can be gateways to good health for both people and the planet.
Aliquippa remains in 4A after Pennsylvania appellate court denies PIAA's emergency application
ALIQUIPPA — Pennsylvania appellate court Judge Patricia McCullough handed down her ruling Thursday in the case between the Aliquippa School District and the PIAA and denied the PIAA’s request for the Quips football program to be moved up to Class 5A. Interim head coach Vashawn Patrick is relieved...
Six-figure earners multiply at PPS, while Black employee paychecks lag behind
(Illustration by Natasha Vicens/PublicSource) An annual analysis of salaries at Pittsburgh Public Schools shows trends in increased earnings, racial wage gaps and staffing issues. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign up for our free newsletters.”. by Lajja Mistry, PublicSource. July 18, 2024. Salaries continue to...
Covestro Named Among 2024’s “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Covestro LLC, a Pittsburgh-based producer of high-performance polymers in North America, earned top scores in the 2024 Disability Equality Index with a maximum score of 100. This recognition by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability: IN marks Covestro’s second straight year as a top scorer and fourth consecutive designation as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.
Mercer County Food Bank opens new location
HERMITAGE, Pa. (WKBN) – A new food pantry affiliated with the Mercer County Food Bank is opening in Hermitage. The pantry is in collaboration with Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene. It will offer shelf-stable foods, produce and meat. “The opening of this food pantry is part of the...
Local reacts to public hearing from EPA on their continued investigation on Erie Coke Corporation
An east Erie resident reacted to an investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on soil samples from homes in the area of former industrial site of the Erie Coke Corporation. Linn Wasielewski said she has her concerns following the aftermath of Erie Coke and she is hopeful something can...
Mosquitoes Near Pittsburgh Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes in Highland Park, Homewood, Point Breeze, and Wilkinsburg tested positive for West Nile Virus. ACHD will spray Zenivex E20 on July 24th to reduce risk. Report breeding sites to ACHD. For more info, visit the CDC’s West Nile Virus webpage.
Beaver County team-by-team football schedules for 2024 season
As teams across Beaver County begin to ramp up their summer workout programs this past week, that can only mean one thing and that is that the high school football season is just around the corner with many teams across the area kicking off their respective seasons on Aug. 23 with Week 0 play.
Pittsburgh nonprofit creates space for people on sobriety journey to socialize and learn
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A relatively new non-profit organization in Pittsburgh is creating a safe and vibrant space for people on a journey of sobriety to connect, socialize and learn. At the Teetotal Initiative, organizers plan unique activities and experiences at different locations around the city. It's all free of charge and free of alcohol. President Jackie Slaugenhaupt says Teetotal is marking its one-year anniversary. "We provide social space for people to go to that's sober-focused, so they can meet other like-minded people and have fun and be out and about in the community and just kind of have a good time and live life to the fullest." It's been life-changing for participants like Brett Hammon. "It's been really cool getting to meet people in a similar stage of life who are professionals and don't drink and want to go do something fun," Hammon said. "Just being out and about doing cool things with people is a big win for me."Mocktails replace cocktails at events like yoga sessions, bingo games, crafting, cooking and golf. There was even a comedy night featuring sober comedians.
Nick Gonzales hits winning single in 9th, Pirates rally for 8-7 win over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied twice from three-run deficits for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. With the Pirates trailing 7-6, Connor Joe led off the ninth with a single before José...
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