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Pennsylvania congressman chosen to lead House task force investigating Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pennsylvania congressman who witnessed the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump firsthand will lead the House task force charged with investigating what went wrong and recommending solutions to help ensure such an attack doesn’t happen again. Republican Rep. Mike Kelly represents the city of Butler, where the July 13 attack occurred. He attended Trump’s campaign rally and sponsored the legislation to create the task force, saying his community was grieving and that “the people of Butler and the people of the United States deserve answers.” Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York jointly announced on Monday that 13 lawmakers had been appointed to the task force. It will be comprised of seven Republicans and six Democrats and will issue a final report before Dec. 13. To conduct its investigation, the House approved a resolution giving the panel the authority to issue subpoenas. “We have the utmost confidence in this bipartisan group of steady, highly qualified, and capable members of Congress to move quickly to find the facts, ensure accountability, and help make certain such failures never happen again,” Johnson and Jeffries said in their statement.
Will the northern lights be visible in Pennsylvania? Here's what our meteorologists say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Could Philadelphia have another chance to see the northern lights this year? Our NEXT Weather meteorologists are breaking down why and how our area could have another chance to see the aurora borealis.Sunday evening a strong solar flare was observed from a region of the sun currently facing toward Earth. A flare is an eruption of energy from the sun that can generally last minutes to hours. While solar flares are relatively common, the magnitude of the recent flare is not as frequent.This strong flare was classified as an X-class flare at X 1.5. The strength of...
Trafford Junior American Legion baseball keeps winning
Trafford Junior American Legion team used a six-run eighth inning and stayed alive in the state tournament with a 9-3 victory against Upper Perkiomen on Monday at the White Township Complex. Caleb Kerstetter had two hits and three RBIs, while Jordan White had two hits, including a two-run single in...
Come hungry: New Kensington gearing up for 43rd annual Festa Italiana
Nancy Brock doesn’t think there will be any problem with a shortage of food for this year’s Mount St. Peter Church Festa Italiana. They’ll have more than 3,400 meatballs, 40 trays of lasagna and plenty of spaghetti, pizza and polenta, said Brock, who is in charge of food preparation for the 43rd year of the festival Aug. 2 and 3 in New Kensington.
Morning Roundup: South Side patrol figures; road work projects to impact traffic
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, July 18:. Pittsburgh police officers on the bureau’s South Side Entertainment Patrol made seven arrests along East Carson Street over the weekend. The special patrol was launched last summer to tamp down crime and improve public perception in one of the city’s leading entertainment districts.
Steelers Legend Jason Gildon Recalls Memorable First Career Sack
Former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Jason Gildon was one of four new inductees to the Steelers Hall of Honor on Saturday. Gildon will be honored alongside nose tackle Casey Hampton, running back Willie Parker, and legendary defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau on Dec. 7 when the Steelers host the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium.
PMT Announces ‘Broadway at the Overlook’ 24/25 Season Preview Concert
Pittsburgh Musical Theater (PMT) announced the Broadway at the Overlook Season Preview Concert, is set to take place from August 29 – September 1 at the picturesque West End Overlook Park. This annual event will offer a sneak peek into PMT’s upcoming season of “Heart & Soul,” featuring performances from Waitress, Jesus ChristSuperstar, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Evil Dead The Musical, The SpongeBob Musical Youth Edition, and A Lyrical Christmas Carol.
Talk Pittsburgh Links: July 29, 2024
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Swing state governors Shapiro and Whitmer rally Philadelphia-area voters for a Harris presidency
LOWER GWYNEDD TWP. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rallied Democrats at a suburban Philadelphia high school as Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign entered its first full week Monday. Shapiro and Whitmer, both prospects to be Harris’ running mate, told the crowd of more than 1,000 at Wissahickon High School […]
In Pa., spotted lanternflies’ knack for hitchhiking is proving crucial to their staying power
Spotted lanternflies are back in the Philly region, and in the 10 years since they first appeared in Pennsylvania, scientists have learned important details about the damage they cause — and what makes them so effective. Shannon Powers, press secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, said the good...
‘Second Look’ Racial Equity Report Finds Arts Funding Gap Persists in Greater Pittsburgh Region
The distribution of arts and culture funding in the Greater Pittsburgh region is racially inequitable, according to a newly released research report from The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. In a press release on Monday, July 29, GPAC shared the results of A Second Look: Racial Equity and Arts Funding in...
SEPTA implements partial hiring freeze with possible fare hikes on the way
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. SEPTA will freeze spending and implement other budget cuts to help the agency manage anticipated fiscal troubles. The agency’s Andrew Busch said the belt-tightening is the result of...
QB Nate Yarnell can't do it alone, so here are 5 units that need to step up for Pitt this season
Jul. 29—Before compiling a list of the most important players who will populate the Beano Cook Fields when Pitt begins prepping for a new season Wednesday, we need to first identify the obvious choice for leader of the class: The quarterback, Nate Yarnell. There are several players who are as important as Yarnell, who is entering his junior season. (Has it been two years already?) But no one ...
S&T Bank Welcomes Peter G. Gurt to the Board of Directors
S&T Bank has welcomed Peter Gurt to its board of directors, bringing 35+ years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement. S&T Bank has welcomed Peter Gurt to its board of directors. With over 35 years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement, Gurt brings a wealth of strategic competency to S&T’s board.
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