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Thousands of Pennsylvania workers are owed money from wage theft cases but the US Labor Department says it can’t find them
In March 2022, a federal court ordered an Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, home-care agency to pay more than $4.5 million in back wages and damages to more than 500 workers after federal investigators showed that the agency had misclassified those workers as independent contractors and failed to pay them overtime. The...
Quick Hits: Mark Kellogg on Europe trip, transfers, second summer in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When it comes to West Virginia University athletics, the women’s basketball team has as much positive momentum as any other team in Morgantown. The Mountaineers will have two more practices before they ship off to Europe for an 11-day summer trip, starting Monday. Here are the biggest takeaways from head coach Mark Kellogg’s comments ahead of his team’s offseason exhibition slate.
Online survey, listening sessions part of WVU presidential search
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Presidential Search Committee wants to hear what the WVU community has to say about the search for a new president. WVU President Gordon Gee is stepping down from his position next summer. Search Committee Chair and WVU BOG Vice-Chair Dr. Patrice Harris...
Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Offers Appreciation to WVU as Willing Rival
In the midst of taking another shot at Penn State, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi also offered WVU a compliment. When asked about the importance of rivalries during the ACC Kickoff event on Tuesday, Narduzzi made it clear he wants to play the Backyard Brawl as much as possible. He even offered appreciation for the Mountaineers for being a willing participant, a stark contrast to what Pitt deals with when it comes to trying to schedule Penn State.
WVU fall camp preview: Tight Ends
It's about that time again, which is crazy because it feels like just yesterday I was writing the spring camp previews. Back then, football preparation was taking a backseat to the pending basketball coaching search. This time around, fall camp will be in the spotlight of the WVU sports world. Today we continue the position-by-position preview for preseason camp. The Mountaineers went 9-4 last season, including beating up on UNC in a bowl game that ended with Neal Brown being covered in mayonnaise. West Virginia football enters the 2024 season with significant wind in its sails, so fall camp should be particularly interesting to watch next month. At this current time, there is no media access schedule.
Stripe the Stadium, Other Promotional Dates for 2024 West Virginia University Football Schedule Announced
The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released its 2024 football home game promotional schedule for this fall at Milan Puskar Stadium. The highly anticipated Coal Rush game will be announced at a later date for one of the following home games; Kansas, Iowa State, Kansas State or Baylor. All fans in attendance will be encouraged to wear black to the game and join the Mountaineers as they debut the new black alternate uniform that pays homage to the state's rich coal tradition and honor miners who work underground daily to supply.
Free confidential black lung screenings available to coal miners in Morgantown
Through July 25, all coal miners—whether they're surface, underground or contractor as well as former or active—can get free, confidential black lung screenings through a mobile unit set up in Morgantown by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital Transport Team assures no child goes without the care they need
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WTRF) – West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and even Virginia – Children in all these states and more are able to receive the state-of-the-art care WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital provides because of their Transport Team. They call it the “mobile ICU” because it has equipment to care for children who are just months […]
Butler officials hope to maintain momentum despite Trump rally shooting, while regional voices largely mum
Festival goers buy food and other products during the Horse Trading Days festival in Zelienople in Butler County on July 18, 2024. (Photo by Jess Daninhirsch/PublicSource) The attempt to assassinate Donald Trump thrust both Butler County and the Pittsburgh region into the world spotlight. Outside of Butler, regional leaders are hesitant to talk about the potential effects of violence on the region’s trajectory.
Fun day at the Somerset County Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Somerset County Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo, sponsored by the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and Somerset Trust Co., was held July 17. Hind Achouri, from marketing and communication of the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, said the day saw a good crowd attending. The animals were...
Photo appears to show concrete blocks holding up part of Kennywood roller coaster
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) — A photo of the Racer roller coaster at Kennywood circulating on social media has park-goers concerned for their safety. The photo appears to show two concrete blocks holding up a part of the roller coaster's track. When KDKA-TV showed the photo to people going into the park on Tuesday, they were stunned."People's safety is at risk, and I'm definitely going to be letting my family members know not to ride the Racer," Dorian Pirl of West Mifflin said. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Division of Amusement Rides and Attractions is responsible for ensuring all rides in the...
Hobbs Do It Best Announces Plans to Move Into Former Giant Eagle Property Early 2025
Hobbs Do It Best, a home improvement store in Edinboro, announced plans to move to a bigger location. On Friday, July 12, the business closed on the former Giant Eagle property at 606 Erie Street. The owners said the newer and larger building will allow them to further serve the...
Affordable housing plans in Bloomfield scrapped as Giant Eagle takes over site
New affordable housing and other developments are no longer in the works in Bloomfield. Plans for the the former ShurSave had included a Giant Eagle in place of the current Community Market, 248 rental units including 25 affordable units, 10,000 square feet of retail space and an outdoor plaza. The...
Hannastown Golf Club's 4th hole demands precision from tee to green
HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- Hannastown Golf Club has some Oakmont-like vibes, but is a course of its own -- and the 4th hole demands precision all the way from tee to green. The club located just outside Greensburg is a favorite out in Westmoreland County.It was originally a nine-hole course designed by Oakmont Country Club superintendent Emil Loeffler in 1919.The course even has some similarities to its U.S. Open counterpart, specifically with its fast greens.In 1997, Hannastown added nine more holes, including the Par 4 4th hole, which demands accuracy all the way from start to finish."It's...
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