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Damaging Winds, Hail Forecasted for Pennsylvania and Ohio Today
Pittsburgh, PA – Hot and humid weather will continue today in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, bringing with it the potential for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible from 1 PM to...
Pa. kayaker collects 100 tons of trash, including toilets, from lakes and reservoirs
A Pennsylvania kayaker enjoys making a lake more beautiful than just enjoying the scenery while he paddles. James “Jim” Zueger of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, has spent the past 10 years traveling to different lakes and ponds in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia removing litter others left behind.
Pittsburgh on Alert for Potential Storms and Tornado Threat Until Wednesday Cold Front
As the Pittsburgh region braces for yet another day of tumultuous weather, officials at the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh have issued forecasts anticipating storm chances to persist throughout the Ohio River Valley until a Wednesday cold front brings drier, more seasonable temperatures. According to the latest release from the National Weather Service, the main concern until then is the potential for damaging winds, although "isolated tornadoes and large hail can note ruled out."
Fawn Walker-Montgomery: Juneteenth is not enough
For this column, I want to continue the conversation around Juneteenth. Specifically, passing it as a federal holiday as not enough. Last time, I compared the current situation with Juneteenth in Pittsburgh to either/or thinking, which is a tool of White supremacy. Furthermore, I highlighted the need for local celebrations to center sustainable long-term collective education within the Black community. I am referring to the decision to spend over $200,000 on two celebrations instead of using funds to have multiple events throughout the city. While I appreciate the highlighting of Black entertainment, art and revenue to local Black businesses, a higher priority should be placed on education and sustainable programming to help the Black community. This could also result in a collective shift in thinking, increase conscious levels and self-reliance among the local Black community. Additionally, simply recognizing Juneteenth and hosting events is not a substitute for addressing the ongoing racism faced by Black people.
‘So exciting’: 2 Morgantown High School students talk upcoming trip to Macy’s parade
12 News sat down with a pair of Morgantown High School band students on Tuesday to hear their thoughts on being selected to Macy's Great American Marching Band, which consists of over 100 high schoolers from around the country.
Seton Hill, WVU pitchers chosen on 3rd day of MLB Draft
Jul. 16—Two pitchers from district universities were drafted Tuesday on the third day of the MLB Draft. Seton Hill right-handed pitcher Aidan Layton, a graduate of Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown, was chosen by the Oakland Athletics at No. 496 overall, the first pick in the 17th round. At 6-2, 295 pounds, he was 7-2, with a 3.15 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 15 starts. In 88 2/3 innings, he ...
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Celebrates Dippy the Dinosaur’s Birthday
Dippy is turning 125 this year, and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History is hosting a slate of festivities to celebrate the beloved dino. Thursday, July 18 is Teen Night: Dippy 125, where teens ages 13-18 are invited to a free night full of dinosaur-themed activities, snacks in the teens-only lounge, and learning what made Dippy such an important discovery. Tickets must be registered in advance, as capacity is limited.
Update: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Fayette Ridges early Tuesday evening
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 4:35 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Fayette Ridges. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 4:35 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Brookhaven, or 9...
Polis orders flags to be lowered for volunteer firefighter killed at Trump rally
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter who was killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
State will follow Lehigh Valley's lead on economic development under new $500 million plan, Gov. Josh Shapiro says
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Standing before long-abandoned ruins on the Bethlehem Steel campus, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $500 million economic development program into law Tuesday. Shapiro hailed the legislation as a historic step that will rev up Pennsylvania's economic engine. For decades, the state has failed to invest in...
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