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Bayer wins US legal victory against Roundup cancer claims; shares surge
(Reuters) - Bayer won a legal victory in its fight to limit liability from claims its Roundup weed killer causes cancer, as a U.S. appeals court said on Thursday that federal law shields the German company from a lawsuit by a Pennsylvania landscaper.
Colonel Custard's moment nestled in claw machine's stuffies elevates Pa. groundhog into icon
Some frozen custard and mini-golf customers in Pennsylvania have made a startling discovery that elevated a humble groundhog to icon status. Some players were maneuvering a mechanical claw to pluck stuffed animals from the glass game case two weeks ago when they realized a real live groundhog was blinking back at them.
Pennsylvania Honors Six Farms for Century and Bicentennial Designations
At Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recognized several farms for maintaining continuous family ownership for over a century. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding bestowed Bicentennial and Century Farm designations to six farms, celebrating their historical and ongoing contributions to the state’s agricultural sector. Bicentennial...
Workplace bullying isn’t illegal in PA, lawmakers aim to change that
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Workplace bullying and psychological abuse are not illegal in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers raised the issue during a policy committee hearing Wednesday. House Majority Policy Committee members heard from advocates, survivors and attorneys about concerns of a public health threat and the need to protect Pennsylvania’s workers from what researchers call a […]
Vice presidential nominee JD Vance speaks on veteran issues at Pennsylvania rally
LOWER BURRELL, Pa. (WTAJ) — Vice presidential candidate JD Vance addressed a group of a few hundred veterans and republican party members in battleground state Pennsylvania Thursday, marking his first stop in western Pennsylvania since being named former president Donald Trump’s running mate. Vance spoke at VFW Post 92 in Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County, focusing […]
Pittsburgh and Surrounding Boroughs Brace for West Nile Virus Mosquito Treatments Starting August 19
In a measured response to the continued detection of West Nile Virus in local mosquitoes, the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) is moving forward with plans to carry out pesticide treatments in several Pittsburgh neighborhoods and surrounding boroughs. The initiative, set to commence the week of August 19th, will see the deployment of Zenevex E20, an EPA-classified low-risk insecticide that poses no significant threat to humans or pets. As detailed by Allegheny County's recent press release, the areas slated for treatment and the use of truck-mounted Ultra Low Volume (ULV) sprayers aimed at curbing the pesky insect population.
Ohio Valley Mall celebrates teachers by giving out free classroom supplies
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – As the school season is about to pick back up, Ohio Valley Mall is celebrating local teachers with a special event called Tools for Teachers. Registered teachers received totes, school supplies to stock the classroom, “Teach the Teacher” educational seminars, appetizers and much more. Best of all? The event was […]
‘Ready for pets’: TSA K-9 gets ‘Do Not Pet’ patch removed during retirement party
PITTSBURGH (Gray News) – A K-9 in Pittsburgh is celebrating his retirement and is ready ready to make new friends. K-9 Baro with the TSA at Pittsburgh International Airport had a retirement party last week with his fellow TSA staff. In a sweet moment, K-9 Baro’s handler removed the...
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Pittsburgh starts Friday with rain and then those turn into overnight storms
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Rain and storms are expected today across our region and there is a chance for severe weather with straight-line winds the main concern. Today we will see a warm front sweep through our area, bringing with it the chance for morning rain. Instability will settle in behind the warm front with scattered storms expected to develop this afternoon. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosStorm chances will stretch into the overnight hours as a secondary boundary will sweep through. There remains uncertainty when it comes to the timing out afternoon to overnight...
Two Impact Days in a row as rain approaches Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh’s Action Weather chief meteorologist Mike Harvey said rain will lead to two Impact Days in a row on Friday and Saturday in Pittsburgh. In the Certified Most Accurate Forecast, Harvey said scattered showers are expected Friday with a chance for storms on Saturday. The high...
Who is the Beaver County Times' Preseason Football Player of the Year?
The Beaver County Times has picked its top players and emerging stars for the upcoming high school football season. But now, it's time for your voice to be heard and select the Beaver County Times' Preseason Player of the Year. Cast your vote by Thursday Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. Results of the preseason player of the year poll will be revealed shortly after and right in time for kickoff of the 2024 high school football season. This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: Who is the Beaver County Times' Preseason Football Player of the Year?
DJ and Food Truck Festival at Bradys Run Park to benefit Beaver County Humane Society
BRIGHTON TWP. ― The first DJ and Food Truck Festival will take place Aug. 31 at Bradys Run Park to benefit the Beaver County Humane Society. "We have a food truck contest − Best Bite in Beaver County," spokeswoman Erin Gagric said. ...
Sewickley investors earn trust of Norwegian pro soccer club fanbase
Aug. 16—Sewickley seems improbable as the setting of an international investigation. But in June, reporters from the newspaper Fædrelandsvennen (FVN) in Kristiansand, Norway, descended on the borough. Their objective? Learn about the group of American investors from the suburbs of Pittsburgh who were acquiring the city's professional soccer club, IK Start. When the Norwegian press touched down ...
Questions About MASD Leadership Unanswered
Board cancels ‘personnel meeting,’ no response from solicitor, district office. Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is subject to change. Who is McKeesport Area School District’s superintendent? Days after community members demonstrated support for MASD Superintendent Tia Wanzo at a school board meeting, rumors swirled regarding the educator’s continued employment with the district.
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