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NOAA seeks advisory council for proposed marine sanctuary in Pa. portion of Lake Erie
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking people to give advice about a proposed national marine sanctuary in Lake Erie adjacent to Erie County. The council would include representatives from various user groups, such as fishing, diving, economic development, education, maritime heritage and the public at large. Known as a pre-designation Sanctuary Advisory Council, it would provide recommendations to NOAA on the proposed designation and operation of the Lake Erie National Marine Sanctuary. Council members would also act as liaisons to their communities, according to NOAA.
Pa. kayaker collects 100 tons of trash, including toilets, from lakes and reservoirs
A Pennsylvania kayaker enjoys making a lake more beautiful than just enjoying the scenery while he paddles. James “Jim” Zueger of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, has spent the past 10 years traveling to different lakes and ponds in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia removing litter others left behind.
'It's a long time coming': An inside look into the most decorated amateur boxing gym in all of Pennsylvania
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Central Pennsylvania boxing gym is putting Lancaster on top of the national boxing stage, all through passion, a sense of family and a drive to be great. Lancaster City Boxing Academy is tucked away on a downtown side street, and with only a sign denoting its presence, it can be easily missed if you're not paying attention.
New electric vehicle fee coming to Pennsylvania
The Center Square — Come 2025, electric vehicle drivers will pay an annual registration fee in Pennsylvania. The legislation headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk will charge owners of battery-powered and plug-in hybrid vehicles $200 next year, the first of an incremental scale that will reach $286 in 2030. Prime sponsor Sen. Greg Rothman, R-Shippensburg, said the fee will help maintain Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges – some of the worst-rated...
U.S. Senator John Fetterman, Government Officials Make Appearance at Vigil for Pauly Likens
Signs of Pauly Likens along Stambaugh Avenue gently blew in the breeze on Saturday night in Sharon, Pa. The Sharon community, friends and family, allies and government officials gave speeches, calls to action and words of encouragement. U.S. Senator John Fetterman also gave remarks during the event. "I would just...
Emlenton Summer Festival enjoys some sun
Emlenton’s Main Street hosted the annual Emlenton Summer Festival over a hot and sunny weekend. Festivities began Friday morning with community yard sales and the Station 55 Fireman’s Strawberry Social. The event celebrated local contributors Fred and Carla Hays, and Steve and Susan King as grand marshals, who rode in antique vehicles during the parade. Highlights included a jazz performance, frog jumping contest, pinewood derby race, and “Baby Beautiful” contest. Due to construction at Hughes Park, the festival moved downtown, where vendors lined the streets. The festival concluded with a Fireman’s Parade, an outdoor concert, and a fireworks display from the Route 38 bridge.
Have a mustache? Get a free sandwich from Primanti Bros. on Tuesday night. Here’s why.
You can get a free sandwich from Primanti Bros. The Pittsburgh-based restaurant is giving away free sandwiches for dine-in customers starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday to celebrate mustached Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes, who will start the game for the National League. The deal applies to real and fake...
Baby penguin at Pittsburgh Zoo adopted by parents of different species
After a marcaroni penguin egg was discarded by its parents at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, the chick has found a new home with a family of gentoo penguins, making it the first multi-species family at the zoo.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Celebrates Dippy the Dinosaur’s Birthday
Dippy is turning 125 this year, and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History is hosting a slate of festivities to celebrate the beloved dino. Thursday, July 18 is Teen Night: Dippy 125, where teens ages 13-18 are invited to a free night full of dinosaur-themed activities, snacks in the teens-only lounge, and learning what made Dippy such an important discovery. Tickets must be registered in advance, as capacity is limited.
PennDOT, Jeannette first responders host license plate replacement, Yellow Dot enrollment events
JEANNETTE, Pa. (KDKA) -- On Monday, a steady stream of people drove up and stopped by the Jeannette City Hall to replace their damaged or peeling Pennsylvania license plates.This free plate replacement event was being spearheaded by PennDOT's Highway Safety Network, with local help from both the Jeannette Police and Fire Departments."It is against the law to have an illegible license plate in Pennsylvania," said Jaci Brice, the District 12 Coordinator for the Highway Safety Network. "Unfortunately, sometimes it does happen. Not through any fault of our own. So, this is a free service [to] help the public get those...
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