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Penn Hills’ new boys soccer coach Kevin Truman seeks to make impact beyond the pitch
Kevin Truman would like to win soccer games when he takes over as head coach of the Penn Hills boys soccer team this fall. However, Truman believes his job will go beyond what happens in the field. Truman, who is the senior pastor at McKeesport Alliance Church and has five...
No more invasive species planting along state highways
(The Center Square) – A new law now requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to plant native species along state highways. Although the department began following the directive on its own, state Rep. Brett Miller said the “small, but mighty” bill makes the policy official and will “reach to every corner of Pennsylvania.” “We are all becoming more aware of the problems associated with non-native species and their negative impact on our ecosystem here in Pennsylvania,” he said on the House floor Wednesday. Burns said approximately 2,100 native plant species exist in Pennsylvania, including ferns, sedges, rushes, wildflowers, and vines. The new law defines non-native plants according to designation from the National Invasive Species Information Center. The center warns that invasive species threaten the extinction of native plants and animals and destroy the state’s biodiversity.
Man charged with driving under the influence, endangering children in West Mifflin crash
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) - A man is being accused of driving drunk and crashing into a car with several children inside. According to police, Clarence Newson ran a red light at Lewis Run Road and Clairton Road in West Mifflin and slammed into another turning vehicle that had the right of way. They said they noticed signs of intoxication including observing glassy eyes, slurred speech, and a smell of alcohol. Witnesses told police they observed Newson exit his vehicle with two bottles of beer. They attempted to take him into custody but he resisted. Eventually, police were able to take him into custody and a search of his vehicle found marijuana. Newson had four kids with him in the car and they were all treated at the scene. The woman in the other car was also treated at the scene. Newson is now facing several charges including driving under the influence, resisting arrest, endangering the welfare of children, disorderly conduct, and several traffic charges.
ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Pittsburgh neurologist Wesley Kerr was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at the age of 35. He’d recently moved with his wife and two young sons from California to take a fellowship at the University of Michigan, and work was stressful. ...
Pa. Democrats plan to introduce legislation to counter Supreme Court’s ruling on criminalizing homelessness
Democratic senators in Pennsylvania are drafting a bill to prevent the criminalization of homelessness in the state after the Supreme Court recently ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places.
GOP turns the spotlight on Sen. Bob Casey's family ties in key Pennsylvania race
Bob Casey Jr. rode a wave of reform to the U.S. Senate in 2006, standing out with other Democrats who vowed to end a culture of scandal and self-dealing in Washington, D.C. A fixture of Pennsylvania politics whose late father had served as governor, Casey unveiled an ethics plan at the restaurant formerly owned by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. He later seethed over an ad in which his Republican opponent questioned his integrity.
Washington County Board of Elections votes to hire lawyer to fight lawsuit over mail-in ballots
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Washington County Board of Elections is spending tax dollars to fight a lawsuit against them over their decision not to count mail-in votes with errors on the return envelopes, and not allow people to correct them.As KDKA-TV has reported, the ACLU announced the suit against the county elections board earlier this week.Washington County Commissioner Larry Maggi tells KDKA-TV that the board voted two-to-one to hire a lawyer to fight the case.Maggi was the only dissenting vote, saying taxpayers should not have to foot the bill.
BC3 selects longtime dean as new VP
Josh Novak, a longtime dean at Butler County Community College, will become the college’s vice president for student affairs and enrollment management on Tuesday, July 9. Novak, 39, of Slippery Rock, has served in dean of students roles in BC3’s student affairs and enrollment management division since August 2011. In that role, he has led student services and resources, such as those for academic support, access and disability, food security and mental health.
Evans City to introduce new welcome signs designed by Vo-Tech students
EVANS CITY — Later this year, visitors to the borough will be welcomed by three brand-new welcome signs designed by students from the Butler County Vocational-Technical School. The idea was first mentioned publicly at a borough council meeting in July 2023, and the council approved the three proposed designs...
110 years of soot scrubbed from stained glass at Central Presbyterian Church in Tarentum
Jul. 5—The sun will be shining more brightly on parishioners at Central Presbyterian Church in Tarentum. Eleven enormous stained-glass windows, removed and boarded in 2022, are being reinstalled this week after a meticulous project that took hundreds of hours to clean and restore them. "It's not just the color that's brighter," said Ralph Mills, co-owner of Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios. ...
Monterey Bay Earns Victory in Pittsburgh Behind Herrera’s Clean Sheet and Bouda’s Stoppage Time Winner
Monterey Bay Earns Victory in Pittsburgh Behind Herrera’s Clean Sheet and Bouda’s Stoppage Time Winner. PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (Saturday, July 6, 2024) – Monterey Bay F.C. (7-8-4, 25 points) finished off a 1-0 smash and grab win over Riverhounds SC (3-9-6, 15 points) at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Ousseni Bouda scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time in his first-ever start for the Crisp-and-Kelp, while goalkeeper Carlos Herrera earned a clean sheet and matched his career-high in saves with eight in his first start of the season to lift Monterey Bay to victory away from home.
Top 10 Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Linemen: Legends, Achievements & Impact
The Pittsburgh Steelers history is rich with exceptional offensive linemen who have been crucial for the team's success, showcasing their importance in executing the smash-mouth football style embraced by their coaches throughout the years. Mike Webster holds the highest Approximate Value (AV) of 150, followed by Dermontti Dawson with 123...
This City in Pennsylvania Is Smoking More Weed Than Anywhere Else in the State
Marijuana, also called weed, pot, or cannabis, comes from the cannabis plant. People use it to feel good (recreational use) or for health reasons (medical use). Depending on where you are, it can be legal or illegal. In the United States, marijuana is illegal according to federal laws, but some states have made it legal for medical use, recreational use, or both.
See Which Private High Schools in Chester County Ranked Among 50 Best in Pennsylvania
Chester County is home to five of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new report published by Niche. To determine the 2023 Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania, Niche analyzed key statistics along with reviews submitted by students and parents. The ranking factors included SAT/ACT scores, student-teacher ratio, the quality of colleges that students consider, and the percentage of seniors who go on to four-year colleges.
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