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Aliquippa football head coach Mike Warfield to take leave of absence
ALIQUIPPA — Aliquippa head football coach Mike Warfield is slated to take a leave of absence due to personal reasons. The W.P.I.A.L. Edition first reported the news Monday morning. BREAKING NEWS: Sources are reporting that Legendary Aliquippa Head Coach Mike Warfield is taking a leave of absence due to personal reasons.Assistant Coach...
Cruisin’ for a Cause in Meadville returns for its 14th year
(WJET/WFXP) – A local car show that benefits its community will return for a 14th year next month. The 14th annual Cruisin’ for a Cause is set for Saturday, Aug. 31, from noon to 3:30 p.m. rain or shine at the New Beginnings Church of God in Meadville.
Scammers try to trick drivers into sharing financial information to settle outstanding tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is warning, again, about a scam targeting drivers.PTC says a smishing scam is being sent to random individuals, aiming to trick them into sharing their personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts.The video featured is from an earlier report.In April, PTC also warned of a similar E-ZPass phishing scam.The texts purport to be from "Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services," and urges people to settle their overdue balances or face additional charges."I'm sure if you look at it without thinking, you could potentially look at that like, 'Oh my God, I have to go pay this...
Gov. Youngkin issues flag order to honor life of former firefighter killed at Trump rally
RICHMOND (DC News Now) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in honor of the former Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighter who was killed during a Trump rally shooting over the weekend. Gov. Youngkin said he issued this order to remember the life of Corey Comperatore, who died while shielding his family. At noon […]
Heat advisory in effect across Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — The heat wave continues for northeast and central Pennsylvania with highs reaching the low and mid-90s Tuesday afternoon. Heat Advisories remain in place until Tuesday evening, when heat index values can reach between 95-100 degrees at times. Take extra precautions if you plan to be outdoors for an extended period of […]
Local Lawmakers Praise Education Funding in New Budget | WDIY Local News
On Thursday, nearly two weeks after the deadline, the state legislature presented a budget to Governor Shapiro. That budget includes historic investments in education, economic development, affordable housing, public transit, and more. Education funding was a top priority after a 2023 court ruling determined Pennsylvania’s funding of public schools to...
Target’s New Store Openings in July
Locations in California, Missouri and Pennsylvania are part of retailer’s plan to build 300+ new stores in next decade. Mass retailer Target Corp. is adding to its nearly 2,000-store network with the opening of three new locations in California, Missouri and Pennsylvania on July 21. Target will open a...
Local governments could save millions if public notice requirements change. Newspapers oppose the move.
Pennsylvania township and borough associations want the legislature to let them publish public notices online, but lobbyists for newspapers say voters prefer the status quo. This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here.
Pa. state senator Christine Tartaglione faces challenges in wheelchair
Public meetings and rallies are often held on the state Capitol building’s front steps, offering a memorable view of the building’s Beaux-Arts architecture and providing a convenient location for most lawmakers to reach between meetings. Eight public events occurred there in the first week of June, including a...
Update: Air quality alert for Southeast Pa. Wednesday
On Monday at 3:45 p.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until Wednesday at midnight for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air...
Blowtorch Weather Next Three Days Brutal Heat Humidity & Severe Weather Risks
Blowtorch Weather Next Three Days Brutal Heat Humidity & Severe Weather Risks. Blowtorch Weather Next Three Days Brutal Heat Humidity & Severe Weather Risks. We are in the throws of a very hot, very humid air mass setting up across much of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic states. The next three days we will see high temperatures well up into the 90s and some places will probably break 100 degrees. The best chances for that will be in Southern Pennsylvania, Central & South Jersey (away from the ocean) south to Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Highs will be mostly in the low to middle upper 90s from NYC north and east. Humidity levels remain off the wall high with dew points near 70. We will watch for the possibility of thunderstorms popping up this afternoon and evening in some places though most of the area probably won’t see much of anything. Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings are up and are likely to stay up through Wednesday.
NOAA seeks advisory council for proposed marine sanctuary in Pa. portion of Lake Erie
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking people to give advice about a proposed national marine sanctuary in Lake Erie adjacent to Erie County. The council would include representatives from various user groups, such as fishing, diving, economic development, education, maritime heritage and the public at large. Known as a pre-designation Sanctuary Advisory Council, it would provide recommendations to NOAA on the proposed designation and operation of the Lake Erie National Marine Sanctuary. Council members would also act as liaisons to their communities, according to NOAA.
Pa. independents could sway the presidential election; here’s what they have to say about it
The skyrocketing concern among Pennsylvania voters over the two major party choices for president after the first debate was no surprise to independent voter Jennifer Bullock. “In a way, this might sound strange given the dystopian landscape we’re in, but in a way fellow independents are like, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh, you’re totally horrified by the two choices? Because that’s been my life for a long time,’” said Bullock, a Montgomery County resident and coordinator of the group Independent Pennsylvanians.
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