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NL’s plan for Paul Skenes at All-Star Game revealed
Baseball fans will likely only be getting a brief cameo from Paul Skenes at this week’s All-Star Game. Speaking with reporters on Monday, National League team manager Torey Lovullo revealed the plan for the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Skenes in Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic. Skenes, who will be starting the game for the NL, is only... The post NL’s plan for Paul Skenes at All-Star Game revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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...
Butler Twp. First Responders Honored For Life Saving CPR
Several local emergency responders have been recognized for extraordinary efforts to save a life earlier this year. Butler Township Police Officer Jeffrey Lewis was among those receiving the “American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero” award at Butler Township Commissioners meeting Monday night. A call came into the Butler County...
Emlenton Summer Festival enjoys some sun
Emlenton’s Main Street hosted the annual Emlenton Summer Festival over a hot and sunny weekend. Festivities began Friday morning with community yard sales and the Station 55 Fireman’s Strawberry Social. The event celebrated local contributors Fred and Carla Hays, and Steve and Susan King as grand marshals, who rode in antique vehicles during the parade. Highlights included a jazz performance, frog jumping contest, pinewood derby race, and “Baby Beautiful” contest. Due to construction at Hughes Park, the festival moved downtown, where vendors lined the streets. The festival concluded with a Fireman’s Parade, an outdoor concert, and a fireworks display from the Route 38 bridge.
Kid Rock Makes 5-Figure Donation to Family of Slain Firefighter
Following the incident at Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania campaign that left two people injured and another dead, Kid Rock has donated $50,000 to the individuals and families who were affected. Two GoFundMe fundraisers were set up for the victims. One fundraiser is for the family of the man who died...
Buffalo Bills heading to PA for joint practice with Pittsburgh Steelers
Ahead of the August 17 preseason game pitting the Buffalo Bills against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, the two teams will meet for a joint practice in Pennsylvania on August 15. Alaina Getzenberg, of ESPN, was the first to share the news that the Bills will head south early to practice with the Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers Defense Earns Surprising Ranking For 2024
A lot of attention has been given to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense this offseason. Wholesale changes were made, as Mike Tomlin’s staff was adjusted and several moves were made with the depth chart. Despite all of the changes, some concerns still remain. Will Russell Wilson hold off Justin Fields as the starting quarterback is likely […] The post Pittsburgh Steelers Defense Earns Surprising Ranking For 2024 appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Update: Heat advisory affecting part of Pennsylvania until Wednesday evening
On Tuesday at 4:08 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory valid from 8 p.m. until Wednesday 8 p.m. for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 110 degrees this afternoon and near 100 degrees...
Part of Pennsylvania Turnpike reopens after live power lines come down
Part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in the North Hills region has reopened Monday evening after live high-tension power lines came down across all road lanes. The communications team for the Turnpike said around 8 p.m. that the lanes in both directions between the Cranberry (Exit 28) and Butler Valley (Exit 39) interchanges were closed. The wires came down near mile marker 36, where Route 910 crosses the Turnpike.
Accessible to all? Pennsylvania’s Capitol an obstacle course for many citizens living with disabilities
Inside and outside of the state’s 117-year-old Capitol, beauty eclipses accessibility for many government workers and visitors, said Pam Auer, a Harrisburg resident who frequents the building to advocate for people with disabilities living in the commonwealth. Auer was born with spina bifida, a condition that begins before birth...
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