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Scott Tady: Boom was a blast; now comes Pittsburgh's best music fest
That's the next Boom on The Bridge concert in Beaver County. Visit Beaver County has already confirmed the return next year of a Veterans Memorial Bridge concert coinciding with the Beaver County Boom! fireworks extravaganza. I thought last Saturday's Boom on The Bridge went well, starring national country artist Chris...
Biz in the Valley: Beaver, Lawrence counties see natural gas impact fee payout, Conway man honored for support work
Biz in the Valley is a monthly roundup of business happenings in the Beaver Valley and beyond. To submit an item, email csuttles00@gmail.com. Pennsylvania’s tax on natural gas production generated nearly $180 million statewide last year, according to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission – about $100 million less than the year prior.
Update: The current flood advisory will be expiring at 3:30 a.m.
The advisory was for Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 3:30 a.m. early this morning for portions of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Carroll and Columbiana and Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Beaver, Butler and Lawrence. Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Urban area and small stream flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," states the National Weather Service.
VERSATEX OPENS PVC SIDING PLANT
Versatex has opened a new 96,500-sq. ft., state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Aliquippa, Pa., doubling its production capacity and creating 80 new jobs in Beaver County. The addition was motivated by the steady growth for its premium cellular core PVC building products which now includes the long-awaited XCEED Lap Siding. The...
Rising Latino population drives economic growth in Western Pennsylvania
Jul. 5—New Spanish grocery stores are opening, adding a fresh flavor to the city. Amid the usual Pittsburgh traffic noise, reggaeton now pulses from car speakers, and local restaurants are featuring horchata on their menus. The face of Western Pennsylvania is changing. According to the 2022 Allegheny County Latinx Needs Assessment Report, the overall population of Pittsburgh grew by less than ...
Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg
“Unless everything is agreed to, nothing’s agreed to,” Pittman said. “But I still remain optimistic and hopeful that we’re going to conclude this process in the next several days." The post Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
49 local players selected to All-State Softball Team
On Friday morning, the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association Committee released its 2024 All-State team. 49 local players earned statewide honors. DuBois Central Catholic pitcher Rylee Kulbatsky won pitcher of the year for Class 1A. Five Cardinals were selected after they won the PIAA Class 1A softball championship in June.
Central Mountain, Bucktail, Shore represented well on PHSSCA All-State team
MILL HALL- Area softball teams continued to show just how good of a season 2024 was locally. On Friday the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association released their 2024 All-State teams in all six PIAA classifications. Area squads Bucktail, Central Mountain and Jersey Shore were all represented. CM’s Madison Hardy...
Pa. Senate passes bill that could add 10 extra hours to bar happy hours
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill that would allow for happy hours to be expanded. House Bill 829, introduced by Representative Matthew Gergely (D-Allegheny), highlighted that since COVID-19, food service industries and liquor licensees are struggling to grow and thrive. In order to help the business grow, Gergely argued that […]
3 YAIAA players named to Pennsylvania coaches' all-state team
Three YAIAA players were named to Class 5A all-state teams it was announced on Friday. South Western's Jayda Koontz and Kinsley Proepper were named to the first team and Dover's Kendall Noel was named to the second team by the Pa. High School Softball Coaches Association. More than 600 players were nominated for first- and second-team honors in six classifications. Players and pitchers of the year were also named in each class.
When does school start and how long is the school year in Pa.?
Sure, it’s still summer, but before you know it, school will be back in session. As parents, understanding how much time your child will spend in school each year can help you prepare for the upcoming academic season. Here’s a quick overview of the school year requirements in New...
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