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All of A Sudden, This Small Pennsylvania Town Became the Most Dangerous in the State
In the heart of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, lies a small town that has recently captured the state’s attention for all the wrong reasons. McKees Rocks, with its modest population of nearly 6,000 people, has become the most dangerous town in Pennsylvania. This sudden rise in crime has left residents and officials searching for answers and solutions. In this article, we will explore the factors contributing to this alarming trend, the specific types of crimes that are most prevalent, and the broader implications for the community and the state.
Pa. now has a new happy hour law. What it means for bars, restaurants and patrons.
More opportunities for cheap happy hour deals are coming to Pennsylvania restaurants and bars. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill last Monday that amends the Liquor Code and bumps up the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours from 14 to 24 hours a week. It also allows establishments to advertise discounted meal combos with adult drinks.
Steward Health has not received ‘qualified bids’ for sale of local hospitals
(WKBN) — The Steward Health Care System has canceled auctions for its locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania. According to court documents filed on Sunday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas — where Steward Health is based — the organization has “not received bids that constitute a qualified bid” needed to […]
Pa. looks to add 73 acres of public land near this popular lookout
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is working to open up nearly 5,290 acres for public use as State Game Lands. The state Board of Game Commissioners at its meeting July 12 approved adding the acreage through land acquisitions spanning the state. Near the Lehigh Valley, the acquisitions include roughly 73 acres...
Researchers test water pipes for lead in Wrightsville, York County
WRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. — Researchers from Drexel University tested water pipes in Wrightsville, York County. This is part of a research project to find faster, less intrusive ways of determining whether a pipe is made of lead rather than digging it up. News 8 was with the crew as they...
The Northeast’s biggest car auction returns to Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– The annual Mecum Harrisburg collector car auction is returning to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex on Wednesday, July 24. The event will run through Saturday and auction off an estimated 1,200 vehicles. This year’s event will be broadcast live on MotorTrendTV and popular streaming service MAX, according to Mecum Auctions.
See all homes sold in Lancaster, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Lancaster reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 56 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 914-square-foot home on Rutledge Avenue in Manheim Township that sold for $305,000. East...
Reading City Council to consider regulating the manufacturing, use of ghost guns
READING., Pa. – During its committee-of-the-whole meeting Monday night, Reading City Council heard a presentation on a proposal to adopt an ordinance to regulate the manufacturing of ghost guns. Brandon Flood, the deputy director of government affairs for Ceasefire PA, made a presentation recommending that council adopt an ordinance...
College Announces Death of Professor Peter Carmichael
Civil War Institute director and history professor Peter Carmichael, 58, has died due to complications from a respiratory illness. President Bob Iuliano announced his death in an email to the campus community Sunday afternoon. Carmichael was a published author, renowned Civil War scholar and Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil...
Several Eagles Vets Lobbying for Surprise Position Change
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2024 season with Super Bowl aspirations. After a disappointing ending to the 2023 season, management made sure to add more playmakers to the roster on both sides of the ball. The Eagles offense has stars like Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, and...
New UPMC Altoona, Bedford president named days after trauma center downgrade announcement
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford are officially under new leadership. The healthcare system announced Friday that Michael Corso, who has been serving as interim president of the hospital since March was officially appointed president and CEO. This transition is occurring during a time of flux for the hospital, coming on the […]
Central Pa. man who drove vanload of rioters to Jan. 6 attack sent to prison
A Dillsburg man will spend 10 months in federal prison for helping to storm the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021, per an order handed down by a federal judge Friday. 57-year-old Lynnwood Nester, owner of an archery shop, drove himself and eight other people — five of whom have been convicted of offenses related to Jan. 6 — to Washington D.C. that day.
Montgomery County plans to launch 24/7 emergency behavioral crisis center in 2025
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Montgomery County officials intend to debut a 24/7 emergency behavioral crisis center by the end of 2025. “The launch of this crisis center marks a...
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