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Olivia Dunne stays positive after Paul Skenes suffers first loss as MLB starter despite his impressive pitching
OLIVIA Dunne is keeping a happy face despite her boyfriend Paul Skenes suffering the first loss of his MLB career. Even in the loss Skenes continued to show why he is potentially the best pitcher in baseball. Skenes pitched into the ninth inning for the first time in his career,...
Mt. Lebanon bridal shop closes, leaving brides without dresses
MT. LEBANON, Pa. (KDKA) -- Some brides are left scrambling after a local bridal shop closed.Tracey Hopkins said she still hasn't received her dress from Koda Bridal in Mt. Lebanon and she paid for it last year in May."I called in July, was calling, was messaging on Messenger. My best friend, my family -- I had a bunch of people calling and there was no response," Hopkins said. Her wedding is five months away: "My wedding is Dec. 14, and I have a lot of anxiety and stress because I went to her specifically because she worked with plus brides and...
African American Heritage Festival returning to Altoona
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Blair County African American Heritage Festival (AAHF) is set for this weekend and they’ve bringing food vendors, a free kids corner and cultural activities to Downtown Altoona. The festival is set to take place on Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Parking […]
Westmont's Christiana Gordon makes D1 commitment to University of Vermont
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — On Tuesday, Westmont Hilltop’s Christiana Gordon committed to playing Division I basketball, announcing on social media that she’ll continue her career at the University of Vermont. Gordon says she received multiple D1 offers but ultimately decided to join the Catamounts. The incoming...
Feds: Drug raid yields more than 100 kilos of cocaine plus heroin, fentanyl from McKeesport, Monroeville, Penn Hills
A federal drug investigation has led to charges for four men who police said were in possession of 116 kilograms of cocaine. That amount is equivalent to more than 250 pounds. Federal officials investigating drug activity in Western Pennsylvania executed sealed search warrants for homes and vehicles in McKeesport, Monroeville, Murrysville and Penn Hills on June 27.
Building the Valley: The Shop on Grant weaves its way into the fabric of Vandergrift
Worn down by the isolation of the pandemic, Debora Greene opened The Shop on Grant last year as a way to connect with friends and neighbors in Vandergrift over her love of needlework. “I was retired and I was just looking for something to do, mostly to get myself out...
Indiana Fever Sends Strong Message To Caitlin Clark After Rebecca Lobo's 'Best Passer' Statement
WNBA legend Rebecca Lobo went viral on Tuesday after she came out with a massive statement about rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. The former All-Star claimed that Clark is the "best passer in the WNBA right now" -- a declaration that understandably blew up online almost as quickly as Lobo uttered ...
Tractor Supply sets opening date for Lower Burrell store
The gears for a Tractor Supply store in Lower Burrell are in motion. Annalee Rivers, a spokeswoman for Tractor Supply, said the company plans to open a store there in November 2025. City Manager Greg Primm identified the location as 108 Greensburg Road. It is a vacant, wooded lot next to a Family Dollar store in the Kinloch section of the city.
Young Eagles Day set to take place in Morgantown & offer free airplane rides to kids
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Morgantown Municipal Airport is preparing to host Young Eagles Day early next month. Young Eagles Day will take place on Saturday, August 3rd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As part of the event, the airport and local members of the Experimental Aircraft Association will...
Scattered rain showers, isolated thunderstorm possible in Pittsburgh area Wednesday
PITTSBURGH — Wednesday is an Impact Day in western Pennsylvania with increasing clouds, some rain showers and an isolated thunderstorm later in the day. It's another warm day, with temperatures in the mid-80s. Watch the forecast from Pittsburgh's Action Weather in the video above. The storm chance for areas...
Melissa Jacobsen to be next Homer City Manager
Melissa Jacobsen is officially stepping into the city manager position. This follows a months-long process to hire a new manager after the Homer City Council terminated its contract with Rob Dumouchel. The council reviewed the contract during a closed, executive session at a special meeting on July 17. They approved it by a resolution at their July 22 meeting.
Toll booths will soon be a thing of the past on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (CBS) -- Toll booths will soon be a thing of the past on the eastern and northeastern portions of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.Officials spoke more about the upcoming switch to "open road tolling" on July 24.The cashless, free-flowing mode of collecting tolls eliminates the need for separate toll lanes and booths. All you'll need to do is drive under a collecting gantry and have your EZ Pass mounted if you pay that way."You don't have to do anything different, your tolls will still be collected, sent to you in mail if you're toll-by-plate or deducted from your EZ Pass account," said Craig Shuey, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's chief operating officer. The commission says the new approach will help keep traffic moving — and make the highway safer.Open road tolling will take effect on Jan. 5, 2025 on all parts of the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension.PennDOT wants you to make sure you mount your EZ Pass tag in your vehicle and have all your information including your vehicle and credit card updated.Toll booths for the remainder of the PA Turnpike, from Reading and westward, will be eliminated in 2027.
Pa. schools can soon apply for grants to offset cost of solar projects
Schools that want to install solar panels can soon apply for help under a new state program. The law creating the Solar for Schools program directs the Department of Community and Economic Development to set up a grant program using federal climate money. Once the agency opens the application process,...
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