North Belle Vernon
LATEST NEWS
Aqua Pennsylvania Debuts ‘Sure Splash’ Program
Aqua Pennsylvania supports water safety with a $50,000 investment through its Essential Foundation under the Sure Splash initiative. Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, is helping more families be safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $50,000 investment in community-based water safety programs. The donations were made through the company’s Essential Foundation as part of Aqua’s new Sure Splash initiative.
Trump rally shooting puts Pa. gun laws in sights
Thomas Crooks was 20 when he bought, from his father, the gun reportedly used to shoot at Donald Trump. It was a legal sale. Should it be? The post Trump rally shooting puts Pa. gun laws in sights appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
TV Talk: Pittsburgh's public access cable channel PCTV to shutter
Jul. 26—PCTV, public access cable channel Pittsburgh Community Television, will cease operations by the end of August due to a dearth of funding. "The continuing decline in cable subscribers and the changing media landscape has had a devastating impact on our funding and our viability," PCTV executive director John Patterson wrote in a letter this week announcing the closure. "While we have ...
Study: These Three Factors Make Chester County the State’s Best Place to Live
Chester County is the best county to live in Pennsylvania, according to recently published rankings by 24/7 Wall Street that use data from the Human Development Index (HDI). The HDI is a composite of life expectancy, education, and per-capita-income indicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development.
Buzz continues to surround Gov. Josh Shapiro as Kamala Harris decides on running mate
Pennsylvania is at the center of the political world right now.Not only is it a key battleground state that could decide the election in November, there is also continued buzz about Governor Josh Shapiro joining the Democratic ticket as Kamala Harris' running mate.Shapiro was at a rally with the Philadelphia Building Trades on Friday to endorse Kamala Harris for president, but the potential for Shapiro to be on the ticket was the buzz.When Shapiro was asked if he has submitted vetting materials, he directed that question to the campaign.RELATED: What 8 potential Kamala Harris VP picks bring to the tableOn...
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.55 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.57 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $3.18 on Jan. 15,...
Celebrity app ‘Cameo’ settles lawsuit with Pennsylvania, other states
(WTAJ) — A popular app that allows people to get custom videos from celebrities and other figures has settled a lawsuit with 30 states over issues with paid endorsements, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced. Baron Inc., which owns and operates the celebrity app Cameo, agreed to settle with Pennsylvania and 29 other states that joined […]
State Reaches Settlement With Towing Company That Targeted College Students
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has reached a settlement with Walk’s Service Center Inc. and its owner, Bradley Karch, concerning the company’s private ticketing practices in State College.…
Allegheny County man accused of shooting, killing German Shepherd
PORT VUE, Pa. (KDKA) — A man is facing charges after allegedly shooting and killing a woman's German Shepard in Port Vue, Allegheny County. John Lee Mack Jr., 27, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault and animal cruelty, in connection with the July 20 incident.Videos show Mack hitting Donna Hitchings after the two exchange words. Her German Shepard, Lugar, is seen defending her before being shot to death.What sparked the altercation among neighbors? According to court documents, it was music.Hitchings told police that Mack's car radio was too loud, so she came out of her home and asked him to turn it down. She said he exited the vehicle and confronted her.Brittany Iseley said that's not what happened."He was in front of his house in his car listening to a podcast about a zombie apocalypse and it was so loud for her liking," Iseley said. "That's where the problem started. The next day, if I'm not mistaken, is when the brother confronted him."A couple of people on the street said Lugar was Hitchings' service animal. They said she suffers from seizures.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.