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Excessive Heat Warning with Heat Index Near 109 Today
Excessive Heat Warning with Heat Index Near 109 Today. If you ever need a day to take off of work and head to the beach, today will be that day as, depending where you are, it will be in the triple digits. According to the National Weather Service office in...
Gun violence prevention group says PA gun laws rank "middle of the pack"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The FBI told CBS News the AR-style rifle used by the shooter in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was legally purchased by and registered to the shooter's father. Gun legislation is both complex and controversial and the laws change from state to state. Assault rifles, like the one used to shoot Trump, are banned in nine states, including New Jersey and Delaware."This is just a fact here in Pennsylvania, and in many states, those rifles are legal to buy," Josh Fleitman, the campaign director with CeaseFire PA, said. "They were federally banned for 10...
State’s permitting process reformed under newly enacted budget
Pennsylvania’s newly enacted fiscal year 2024-2025 budget includes regulatory reform efforts supported by State Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-93) that aim to cut government red tape. “This is a major win for the future of our commonwealth,” Phillips-Hill said in a July 11 statement. “By cutting through the red tape, we’re not only supporting our current […] The post State’s permitting process reformed under newly enacted budget appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Pittsburgh hearing on property taxes puts focus on 'broken' system
Regular state-mandated property reassessments would provide school districts with more predictable revenue streams from property taxes and ensure all property owners pay no more than their fair share, experts and local officials said Monday. During a Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing in the Allegheny County Courthouse, officials urged lawmakers...
Crash, manhunt in Hubbard after police chase car possibly linked to shooting in Youngstown
Youngstown Police are questioning suspects captured after an early morning pursuit and manhunt that ended in Hubbard. Police say an officer gave chase from Wick and Saranac Avenues after spotting a car possibly involved in a recent shooting in the city. The pursuit went into Hubbard, where the car crashed...
'It's a long time coming': An inside look into the most decorated amateur boxing gym in all of Pennsylvania
Lancaster City Boxing Academy has the most amateur national boxing champs statewide. Their success stems from passion, a sense of family and a drive to be great.
Five Pa. girls wrestlers garner gold medals at USA Junior Nationals
Five Pennsylvania girls wrestlers took home gold medals Sunday night at the USA Wrestling Junior Nationals in Fargo. N.D. Haylie Jaffe, a Kennett High School graduate and McKendree University commit, outscored her opponents 62-0 en route to the top prize at 140 pounds in the Junior Women’s freestyle bracket. Jaffe was the lone Pennsylvania gold medalist in the Junior Women’s Bracket after defeating Aleksandra Bastaic of Indiana by a 100 count.
Pennsylvania College of Technology receives $4M grant for apprenticeship programs
The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded the Pennsylvania College of Technology a $4 million Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) program grant to expand registered apprenticeship programs. The college will use the funding to support its Modular, Industry-Driven Apprenticeship Strategies program. The program prepares workers for high-demand advanced manufacturing jobs. “Registered apprenticeships allow Pennsylvanians to earn […] The post Pennsylvania College of Technology receives $4M grant for apprenticeship programs appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
MAHONING COUNTY: Bistro 1907 announces changes to Youngstown restaurant
Here are additional news of interest from around Mahoning County:. Bistro 1907 announces changes. Vacant house catches fire in south side in Youngstown. Police investigate gun store break-in in Youngstown. Sunday morning crash injures two in Youngstown. South Harvest Food Bank is expanding. Missing Youngstown woman with dementia found.
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