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Pittsburgh-area contractor repairs family's home for free as 7-year-old daughter battles cancer
PROSPECT, Pa. (KDKA) -- A family hired a local contractor to repair their home, but when he learned that their 7-year-old daughter is battling cancer, he decided their money would be no good.Guardian angels don't always have wings. Some carry tools and swoop in just when you need them. Mark Bowman, aka Man with Tools, was contacted by the Duffy family who needed a lot of repair work done at their home in Butler County. When Bowman found out the Duffy's 7-year-old daughter Lucy...
Millcreek Township hosts 57th annual Fourth of July parade
One of the biggest parades in Erie County hit the ground running early Thursday morning for their 57th year. Thousands of people lined 12th Street for this year’s Fourth of July parade in Millcreek Township, and it’s something that keeps getting bigger and bigger each year. The United...
Son of Pro Bowl linebacker announces his college commitment
The son of a former Pro Bowl linebacker announced his college commitment on Thursday. LaVar Arrington II, the son of LaVar Arrington, is following in his father’s footsteps. He announced in a video released Thursday that he has committed to Penn State, the same school where his father was a defensive star from 1997-1999. View... The post Son of Pro Bowl linebacker announces his college commitment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Photo essay: Canonsburg’s outsized Fourth of July parade sees tens of thousands celebrate the nation’s history, spirit
The shoulder-to-shoulder scene at the Canonsburg 4th of July Parade offers a public forum to explore what it means to be an American, in all its complicated packaging. PublicSource photojournalist Stephanie Strasburg headed to the parade outside of Pittsburgh to document the feeling at one of Pennsylvania’s largest Independence Day celebrations. The post Photo essay: Canonsburg’s outsized Fourth of July parade sees tens of thousands celebrate the nation’s history, spirit appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Canonsburg Hosts Pennsylvania's Second-Largest Independence Day Parade with Over 60,000 Attendees
In the heart of Pennsylvania, the town of Canonsburg swelled with patriotic fervor as thousands convened to witness a spectacle of American celebration, the second-largest Independence Day parade in the state, an event deeply intertwined with the town's fabric for over six decades, the sense of tradition palpable in every corner as empty chairs lined West Pike Street days before the extravaganza—a testament to the town's communal spirit and dedication to an anticipated yearly ritual, according to CBS News Pittsburgh.
NY Liberty vs. Indiana Fever Preview: Liberty Aim for Sixth Consecutive Win as Caitlin Clark Shines
The New York Liberty are aiming for their sixth consecutive win as they face off against the Indiana Fever, who are seeking a playoff spot after nine years. The Indiana Fever are averaging 105.3 points per 100 possessions since their last loss to the Liberty on June 2. Caitlin Clark...
Indiana's top football prospect, Warren Central DE Damien Shanklin, commits to LSU
The state’s top high school football prospect is headed to bayou country for college. Warren Central defensive end Damien Shanklin, ranked as the No. 48 prospect in the country by 247sports and the No. 5 defensive end, announced his commitment to LSU on Friday on his Instagram page. The 6-5, 245-pound picked LSU...
Four Women Rescued from Shipping Container Outside Walmart Supercenter
Pocono Mountain Regional police and state troopers discovered four females held captive in a shipping container at the Walmart Supercenter in Mount Pocono. Two men, Isaiah Mi Rogers Keeney and Davaun Carlon Jackson, were arrested and arraigned without bail due to the violent nature of the incident. The community is...
Johnstown native, Vietnam veteran celebrates July 4th birthday with annual workout routine
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Each year on July 4th, we celebrate Independence Day. The anniversary of the commemoration of the Declaration of Independence. We celebrate our freedom, our patriotism, and the love of our country. And some of you may be celebrating birthdays, like our friend, Harold Park Jr.
Feds: FL couple charged in Johnstown real estate scheme; husband jailed, wife on the run
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — We have an update now on a 6 News investigation that began five years ago. In 2019, we reported that several Johnstown real estate investors said they believed they were victims of a plan to take their money. Now, the couple, who the investors say...
Pa. Senate passes bill that could add 10 extra hours to bar happy hours
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill that would allow for happy hours to be expanded. House Bill 829, introduced by Representative Matthew Gergely (D-Allegheny), highlighted that since COVID-19, food service industries and liquor licensees are struggling to grow and thrive. In order to help the business grow, Gergely argued that […]
Pennsylvania working on interstate licensing compacts
(The Center Square) – State government’s mission to attract and retain health care workers took another step forward Wednesday. The House of Representatives approved legislation paving the way for Pennsylvania’s participation in interstate licensing compacts. This means doctors, nurses, pharmacists, counselors, and many other medical professionals could soon practice in multiple states without applying for new licenses every time. It’s an important step that could attract these in-demand workers from...
Climate advocates boost EVs as anti-EV ads run in Pa.
Holiday weekends often bring up conversations about gas prices. But electric vehicle advocates want more people to consider skipping the pump altogether. The advocacy arm of the Environmental Defense Fund says EVs are getting more affordable and convenient each year. The push comes as an oil refining trade group is...
Heat wave to burn into next week; how hot will it be
You shouldn't stash the sunscreen just yet, as the record heat that broiled much of the country earlier this summer rolled through the Fourth of July holiday weekend and will continue well into next week. Much of the Mid-Atlantic region is under a heat advisory issued by the National Weather...
Blair County to host ‘Katy’s Karnival’ for third year in a row
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — “Katy’s Karnival” is gearing up to kick off its third annual celebration, which will be held on July 5 and 6. The carnival will be held at the Excelsior Fire Company Firehall, located at 399 S. First Street, Bellwood. This year, the theme is “Christmas in July,” and festivities will […]
I won $5m from a scratch-off lottery ticket after final cancer treatment – but they made me give up $1.3m
A LUCKY lottery player recently beat the odds to land a multi-million-dollar prize pot. They discovered the big win just in time for their birthday and after their final radiation treatment for breast cancer. Donna Osborne, a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, told lottery officials last month that the combination...
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