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Mike Tomlin officially names starting quarterback
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin officially named Russell Wilson as his starting quarterback for the start of the 2024 season following Wednesday's practice. Wilson was given the "pole position" over Justin Fields when both players joined the Steelers this offseason, and the nine-time Pro Bowler remained ahead of Fields through spring practices, training camp and the preseason.
Smokey Bear gets 80th birthday party at Mont Alto State Park
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently visited Mont Alto State Park to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. The iconic wildfire prevention spokesperson was officially “born” Aug. 9, 1944, when the USDA Forest Service and Ad Council developed the symbol for forest fire prevention. Since then, Smokey has...
A Penn State alum took Jahiem White into her home. He calls her godmother.
Jahiem White's ascension as one of the nation's top freshman running backs at West Virginia had its origins in the kindness of a new school teacher and her family.White grew up in Miami, raised by a single mom simply trying to make ends meet. He wasn't happy when La'Doria Glover moved the family to York, Pennsylvania, where she had other relatives.That's where White met Amanda Poff, a sixth-grade teacher at Phineas Davis Elementary School. Eventually, Poff and her husband, Dan, welcomed White into their home. He now refers to her as his godmother."They've just been there every step of the...
How to watch Penn State football vs. West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (WHTM) — The No. 8 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions kick off the 2024-2025 college football season with a road matchup against the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Nittany Lions are looking to earn their sixth straight win and 50th win all-time against the Mountaineers. This is the second straight year Penn State […]
Hayhurst gift to support youth entrepreneurship, innovation through WVU Extension
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) — One family is working to ensure West Virginia’s young people have the tools they need to become the next generation of innovators, creators and entrepreneurs through a gift to West Virginia University Extension. The Hayhurst Family Young Innovators Initiative has been established to enhance educational programming, financial assistance, coaching and other support to transform the […] The post Hayhurst gift to support youth entrepreneurship, innovation through WVU Extension appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
WATCH: There are dark horse picks for freshmen who will play and position battles to watch
Chris is continuing the countdown to the start of the 2024 season, which arrives Saturday for West Virginia with the noon home game against No. 8 Penn State. For weeks now, he’s had a daily feature about an opponent, and angle or a stat to know about, and the topics have become more important the closer we get to the season. Two recent editions have our attention today: The five true freshmen who will matter and the four position battles to watch.
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On the Move: First Bank & Fortis
First Bank Plans Expansion in Trenton and Pennsylvania. First Bank has announced plans to open new branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania this fall, with a focus on providing enhanced convenience and service to retirees, families, small businesses, and entrepreneurs. The new branches will be in Trenton, New Jersey, and...
The Philly region is under an Excessive Heat Warning, with heat indexes up to 105 degrees possible
Have questions about enduring extreme heat in Philly? WHYY News has the answers. The Philadelphia region could see heat index values in the triple digits on Wednesday. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through 8 p.m. Wednesday for Delaware, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, and in Mercer, Camden, Gloucester and Northwestern Burlington counties in New Jersey.
‘More than just numbers:’ WVU statistics expert using data to predict extreme weather, financial downturns
MORGANTOWN. W.Va. (WVDN) — Using data and numbers, a West Virginia University statistician is exploring new methods that could predict and model extreme patterns in weather events, financial turmoil and pollution levels. Mihyun Kim, assistant professor of statistics in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences School of Mathematical and Data Sciences, earned funding from the National Science Foundation […] The post ‘More than just numbers:’ WVU statistics expert using data to predict extreme weather, financial downturns appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Be prepared for showers in Southwest Pa. Tuesday night
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 10:48 p.m. for showers until 11:30 p.m. for Butler, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, Greene and Westmoreland counties. Wind gusts of up to 45 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable. "At 10:48 p.m., Doppler radar tracked line...
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