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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 […]
Rep. Matzie joins Pa. lawmakers relaunching Nuclear Energy Caucus to buoy industry
A Harrisburg lawmaker from Beaver County is at the helm of renewed efforts to fortify the nuclear energy industry – Pennsylvania’s second-largest source of electricity after natural gas. State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-16, Harmony Township, has joined state Rep. Tom Mehaffie, R-106, Dauphin County, and state Sens. John...
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 […]
Property dispute puts Elk County 9-1-1 tower on hold
ELK COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – A property dispute over a communication tower in Elk County has left the county trying to find somewhere else to build a permanent tower. The Brawand family said that Elk County has been using the tower on their property for about 12 years without paying them to use the land. […]
How Penn State Student Move-In Will Affect Traffic, Parking in Downtown State College and on Campus
Penn State's fall semester classes begin on Aug. 26, and that means students are starting to move in to residences in downtown State College and on campus. The return of thousands of students over a little more than a week will, as usual, result in some traffic and parking changes. Move-in at downtown apartment complexes is getting underway this weekend, and early arrival for campus housing begins Monday, Aug. 19. "Please note that downtown may experience congested traffic at times as many students are welcomed back to the community," according to a borough advisory. "Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution...
Architecture graduate student recognized with Carter Manny Writing Citation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Nicolás Verdejo, a Penn State architecture doctoral student in the College of Arts and Architecture’s Stuckeman School, was recognized by the Graham Foundation with a 2024 Carter Manny Writing Citation. Established in 1996, the Carter Manny Award program supports the completion of outstanding...
Scott named associate director of Institute of Energy and the Environment
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Christopher Scott has been named an associate director of the Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE) at Penn State. Scott is a professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management and the Maurice K. Goddard Chair of Forestry and Environmental Conservation with more than three decades’ experience in international and domestic water, food and energy policy.
Malak Mowafi named Chi Alpha Sigma National Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. — Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, has announced that Malak Mowafi, a senior student-athlete at Penn State Schuylkill, has been honored with its 2023-24 National Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year award. This award recognizes one male and one female student-athlete nationwide who have demonstrated extraordinary academic and athletic achievement, as well as service and leadership on campus and in the community.
Penn State staff members launch indoor drone video company
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — When the Penn State College of Engineering opened its brand-new Engineering Design and Innovation Building (EDI), Kate Myers and Tyler Henderson saw a unique marketing opportunity. Myers, the creative director at the College of Engineering, knew that her colleague, Henderson, had extensive experience in shooting drone footage, including indoors.
Spikes fall to Black Bears in OT on Thursday
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The State College Spikes went the distance and then some on Thursday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, going to the MLB Draft League Overtime tiebreaker after a 4-4 regulation tie before the West Virginia Black Bears scored a two-out run to win it in the extra frame.
SCRAPPERS START STRONG, BUT FAIL TO FINISH
NILES OH- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers fell to the State College Spikes, 8-5, after surrendering a four-run lead on Wednesday night. Brayan Villar took the mound for Mahoning Valley, while Jordan Morales started for the Spikes. The Scrappers jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning, capitalizing on an RBI single by Blake McCrae, an RBI double from Drey Dirksen, and a two-RBI triple from Jake Tsukada.
ESPN FPI projections for every game on Penn State football's 2024 schedule
What are Penn State football's chances of going 12-0 during the 2024 regular season?. Penn State landed at No. 6 when ESPN released its preseason College Football Power Index last month. The ESPN metrics predict the Nittany Lions will win 10.1 games and lose 2.3, but a closer look at the details reveals that PSU projects as one of the few teams with a realistic shot at running the table.
Penn State to play in hockey doubleheader at Wrigley Field after Winter Classic
CHICAGO (AP) — Wrigley Field will host two college hockey doubleheaders in January after the NHL’s Winter Classic is played there, the Big Ten and Chicago Cubs announced Thursday. “The Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series” will feature three men’s games and one women’s game. The Chicago Blackhawks...
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