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Latest U.S. News hospital health rankings out. Where Lehigh Valley, St. Luke’s placed in Pa.
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township and St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill are among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report. These rankings marked the second set that have come out since St. Luke’s vowed to...
DNC steers $15M to battleground states, including Pa.
The Democratic National Committee is directing nearly $2 million to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party as part of a $15 million investment into battleground state parties. “As MAGA Republicans descend on Milwaukee to nominate a serial liar, cheater and convicted felon in Donald Trump, Democrats are leaving nothing to chance and investing heavily in Pennsylvania to ensure Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win this election,” said Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Jaime Harrison in a statement.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library coming to Beaver County next month
NEW BRIGHTON ― A new program promoted by a country music icon is bringing books to Beaver County children starting in August. Representatives for the Beaver County Department of Human Services and The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Beaver County have announced they will officially launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program for children across the region. A part of the Dollywood Foundation nonprofit, the program provides books to young children each month.
Primanti Bros. giving away free sandwiches today honoring Pittsburgh Pirate Paul Skenes if you wear a mustache
In honor of his selection to Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game – Primanti Bros. is giving any fan with a mustache a free Classic Primanti Bros. sandwich during the All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 16 at 8PM.
Bail denied for husband charged in Johnstown real estate scheme
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — One of the two individuals accused of defrauding more than 70 investors in a local real estate scheme appeared in court on Tuesday. Back in 2019, we first reported on an ongoing investigation into Paul Gulbronson and his wife Kelly Bonilla, who are accused of defrauding investors of more the $5.3 million.
Oakland A’s draft Bishop McCort graduate Aidan Layton
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) – Bishop McCort graduate Aidan Layton has been drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 17th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Layton, 2020 graduate for the Crushers, played collegiate baseball at Division II Seton Hill, where he stood out to scouts. This past season, Layton had a 3.15 earned runs average […]
POLICE: 7 dogs found in unlivable conditions with scars from fighting
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A South Fork woman is facing charges after seven dogs were found in a deplorable home with scars from fighting. Kathleen Gaunt, 51, is facing cruelty to animal charges after police were called to a home on Grant Street after neighbors reported that they were worried for the dog’s safety, […]
Second fire consumes a vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates
SOMERSET — A second fire has destroyed yet another vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates Saturday. The first fire occurred just shy of eight weeks ago. No one was hurt in either fire. However, one tenant was displaced from his home because the first fire spread to his trailer.
Italian Festival Organizer Says Event Will Not Happen
Organizers of a downtown Butler event are responding to issues raised by City officials by canceling the event. Last week, Mayor Bob Dandoy addressed Council about discussions he had with organizers for the Italian Festival scheduled for August 23rd, 24th, and 25th. The main issue was allowing set-up on Thursday which removes parking and negatively impacts businesses on Main Street.
Watch: The anticipated Paul Skenes-Aaron Judge matchup lasted just one pitch
The one matchup that the baseball world wanted to see in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game was Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes going against New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge.The best young power pitcher in baseball, getting the All-Star Game start just 11 starts into his career, going against the best power hitter in baseball and likely American League MVP winner. Given the way the regular season matchup between Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani went earlier this season, the prospect of the Skenes-Judge matchup was the type of thing that could draw in viewers. Baseball fans ended up getting that matchup...
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