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District 19 News: Basic education funding bill passes House
Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg and back at home. I was proud to cast my affirmative vote for a basic education funding bill that would help get our public schools the dollars they need to assist students, teachers and staff, and I spoke in support of the bill prior to passage. The legislation is a result of the bipartisan Basic Education Funding Commission’s findings that Pennsylvania has not fulfilled its constitutional obligations when it comes to public education.
Musicians’ Concert Band Final Performance Of Summer
The final show of the season for the Musicians Concert Band happens Thursday night. The group of local musicians will take the Butler Intermediate High School stage at 7 p.m. The show is led by conductor Jeff Kroner and will feature a wide variety of selections, including Frank Sinatra and Count Basie.
CB South’s Scholer has Duquesne’s back
Peyton Manning opened Lucas Oil Stadium. But multiple Pro Bowler Andrew Luck was the Indianapolis Colt with the more stellar career there. Duquesne senior Haley Scholer competed at Lucas Oil Stadium on June 20. It had nothing to do with luck. And everything to do with her skill. Central Bucks...
Man shot, killed outside Pittsburgh convenience store
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man was shot and killed outside a convenience store in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood.Police said they were called to Amanda Street for reports of a man shot outside Triangle Mart shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday. When first responders got there, they found a 51-year-old at the back of the building with a gunshot wound to his chest, police said. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where he later died. His identity hasn't been released. Detectives are investigating and reviewing video, police said. Crime scene tape blocked off the front of the convenience store as police...
Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Among Betting Favorites for First Coach Fired in 2024
Pat Narduzzi is coming off the worst season of his nine years in Pittsburgh, which is also the worst season in Pittsburgh over the last quarter century, and his national perception isn’t great. According to BetOnline, Narduzzi is one of the top candidates to be fired first in the...
Steelers start training camp with 3 players on injury lists
On Wednesday the Pittsburgh Steelers started training camp and according to head coach Mike Tomlin, three players start camp on injury lists. Tomlin addressed the media after the team reported and had their run test. According to Tomlin, inside linebacker Cole Holcomb and defensive lineman Dean Lowry will start training...
Convicted of murder in Texas, Erie man returns to face charges in 2018 fatal shooting
For nearly six years, Marcus A. Gibbs dodged local authorities who wanted him on charges of killing his girlfriend in her east Erie apartment — first by fleeing the city and eluding apprehension out of state, then by getting charged and convicted in Texas of killing another person. Gibbs, a former Erie resident,...
Michigan man accused of leaving ex-girlfriend in Mercer County over 300 unwanted messages
A Michigan man is accused of leaving his ex-girlfriend in Mercer County hundreds of unwanted messages, as well as stalking her. According to the criminal complaint, the victim told police her ex-boyfriend, identified as 28-year-old Aldo Bardhi, has been stalking her since December of 2023 and leaving her hundreds of unwanted voicemails and text messages.
PECO Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day
PECO lineworkers ensure service reliability for 1.7 million customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Each year on July 10, PECO joins utilities across the country to honor lineworkers who work tirelessly to provide our customers with the safe, reliable energy service they depend on to power their lives. We recognize the lineworkers...
New Bill Aims to Improve Federal Subcontracting for Small Businesses
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Ensuring Efficiency and Fairness in Federal Subcontracting Act to enhance opportunities for small businesses in federal subcontracting. This legislation targets the removal of barriers that hinder small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses from securing federal subcontracts. These barriers include unclear subcontracting guidelines, inadequate regulatory oversight ensuring equal opportunities, and limited exposure to subcontracting opportunities.
Beer News: More Beer Jargon Explained / Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws
A craft brewery in Ohio is suing Pennsylvania over discriminatory beer laws. Weve that, “Words to Drink By” and more. Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws. On July 17, Urban Artifact, a Cincinnati brewery dedicated to fruit beers filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania alleging discriminatory...
PA sees growing numbers of voters for upcoming election
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the lead-up to the historic presidential election, 28/22 News is taking a look at voter registration in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. As of July 22, there are more registered Democratic voters than Republicans in Pennsylvania with a 360,982 difference. With the presidential election just around the corner, a […]
Butler Memorial Hospital Receives Recognition For Stroke Care
Butler Memorial Hospital has once again received recognition for care of stroke patients. According to Independence Health System, the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award signifies that Butler Memorial Hospital provides stroke patients the best treatment aligned with nationally recognized, research based guidelines.
Veteran Pa. high school football coach dead at 59
Longtime Pittsburgh City League coach Jerry Haslett died Wednesday, according to TribLive. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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