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Why are moths and frogs important to our ecosystem? Local experts will explain.
Two of nature’s nighttime creatures are being celebrated this month for their contributions to the local ecosystem, and the public is invited to participate. Cleaning up PA:Kayaker collects 100 tons of trash, including toilets, from lakes and reservoirs. National Moth Week. A variety of activities are planned locally for...
Demolition of old Fort Pitt Brewery buildings underway
After years of complaints, Westmoreland County officially started tearing down the former Fort Pitt Brewery buildings. Laken Cope lives just across the street from the old Fort Pitt Brewery. She said over the last few years, animals — like rabbits and mice — living in the old building started making their way out into neighbor’s yards. “I had to get cats because of the animals,” Cope told Channel 11′s Andrew Havranek. “Now that they’re ripping it down, there will be a lot more, but then it’ll be all gone.”
New luxury personal care home coming to Westmoreland County
UNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Fountains is a luxury senior living facility, and it is the brain child of Indiana County native Marcy Colkitt. The idea for building the Fountains started nearly a decade ago when Colkitt was visiting her father-in-law in assisted local living."When I was visiting him, I noticed things that I thought could be done a little better and some things I thought I would do differently if I was running the show," Colkitt said. "And after that I started looking at a lot of different facilities, came up with some ideas and eventually decided to...
Former 'Dance Moms' star arrested for DUI in Westmoreland Co.
One of the stars of the Pittsburgh-area-based reality show “Dance Moms” was recently arrested for DUI. According to multiple reports, including TMZ, Christi Lukasiak crashed her vehicle into a tree in late June in Westmoreland County.
How does Pa.’s new school funding work and how much will your district get?
Funding for Pennsylvania’s K-12 public education system is the centerpiece of the 2024-25 budget deal approved last week – both in terms of sheer dollar value and the legal issues that have surrounded it. Most lawmakers have cited a figure of $1.1 billion in new spending for public...
Three Geisinger hospitals recognized as ‘high-performing’
Three Geisinger hospitals have been recognized for high performance in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings, including two named as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center were named among the Best Hospitals in Pennsylvania, with Geisinger Wyoming...
Pennsylvania sees first human case of West Nile Virus this year
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Baldwin resident has been hospitalized with Allegheny County's first human case of West Nile virus this year. The Allegheny County Health Department said the Baldwin resident experienced fever and weakness, leading to hospitalization. The health department won't be releasing any more information but said the patient reported being outside frequently.
Pa. launches right-to-counsel program with hopes of reducing evictions
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. For the first time ever, Pennsylvania will offer free legal representation to low-income renters facing...
Here’s how the new happy hour law will help Pa. bars, restaurants
More opportunities for cheap happy hour deals are coming to Pennsylvania restaurants and bars. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill on Monday that amends the Liquor Code and bumps up the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours from 14 to 24 hours a week. It also allows establishments to advertise discounted meal combos with adult drinks.
PIAA takes another step towards sanctioning girls high school flag football
Sanctioned girls high school flag football in Pennsylvania took another step towards reality Wednesday as the PIAA Board of Directors approved a second reading on its status as a varsity sport. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Chop and Drop projects are happening across the state in wild trout waters. Here's why
Walking through a large tract of woods in Pennsylvania, you may be surprised to see that someone cut trees and dropped them into a stream. Those fallen trees are part of an organized effort by many state and local agencies and nonprofit groups. Large Wood Addition, sometimes called Chop and...
Two Montgomery County Towns Are the Wealthiest in Pa., One’s Median Annual Income Is Nearly $350,000
335 Woodley Road in Merion Station. Using U.S. Census and Redfin data, editors at Suburban 101 have listed Pa.’s richest towns, including Merion Station. Using U.S. Census Bureau and Redfin data, editors at Suburban 101 have listed Pennsylvania’s 10 richest towns, with two Montgomery County inclusions. Joselynn Chua reported the results.
Award-winning central Pa. winemaker brings his skills to the Arizona desert
One of Pennsylvania’s top winemakers has found a new home on the other side of the country. Jef Stebben was recently named the winemaker at Aridus Wine Company, which is based in Willcox, Arizona. That’s located about 200 miles southeast of Phoenix. If you purchase a product or...
VIA Maternity Center at Doylestown Hospital recognized in Pennsylvania Maternal Health Designation Awards ceremony
The VIA Maternity Center at Doylestown Hospital is a recipient of the Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PA PQC) inaugural Designations Awards, which were presented at its annual conference in Harrisburg May 22. Designation signifies the hospital has established multidisciplinary teams that have demonstrated improvements in maternal and newborn care by...
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