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Farmers' Almanac winter forecast for Pennsylvania is cold, wet and white
The Farmers' Almanac is predicting this winter will be wet and cold for most locations, but Pennsylvania may be in for more of the white, powdery stuff that kids and skiers crave. Taking this winter's La Nina into account, the Farmers' Almanac is forecasting a "Wet Winter Whirlwind" for the upcoming 2024-2025 winter...
The Jeremy Edge Project – “The Black Sheep”
Our latest “Local Song of the Week” is the first single from the forthcoming fourth album by Williamsport’s The Jeremy Edge Project, expected out before year’s end. The song, “The Black Sheep,” finds Jeremy and his Project – bassist John DeLowery, drummer Ray Gieda and guest harmonica man Byron Winchester – digging deeper into traditional blues roots with nods to blues greats like Elmore James, Howlin Wolf, and Muddy Waters as well as a touch of George Thorogood and Ry Cooder. The video for the song features Jeremy and his gang portraying bootlegging gangsters in Prohibition-era America, as they are about to be double-crossed by a rival mob played by members of Williamsport roots rockers Cass and the Bailout Crew. Watch for The Jeremy Edge Project as they perform shows around the state, including periodic visits to Altoona’s 4D’s Lounge!
Influx of City Folks to Philadelphia Suburbs Like Chester County Could Turn Tide of Election in PA
Population growth in Chester County has helped Democrats in the last elections and could determine who wins PA in November. Population growth in Chester County and other Philadelphia suburbs has helped Democrats in the last several elections. If they keep the momentum, Kamala Harris could secure a win in Pennsylvania come November, writes Katie Bernard and Aseem Shukla for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
This week on Trib HSSN for the week of Aug. 19, 2024
Aug. 19—Let the games begin! We kick off another scholastic sports season with the start of high school football this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network. Trib HSSN has video and audio coverage of Week Zero, with over 20 WPIAL and District 6 football games. We also have the debut of high school soccer with a girls match Saturday afternoon featuring North Allegheny. Plus, a new ...
Lewisburg Kiwanis Launches ‘Builders Club’ for Teens
LEWISBURG — One of the Valley’s service clubs hopes to recruit some young people. The Kiwanis Club of Buffalo Valley in Lewisburg, in partnership with the Public Library for Union County, is launching the Builders Club, a new service club for teens. The club is geared toward sixth through eighth graders from all local schools and homeschoolers in Lewisburg.
Tunkhannock's Wild Women Festival this Sunday
TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. — The Wild Women of NEPA Festival will be held this Sunday, August 25th in Lazybrook Park in Tunkhannock. The annual outdoor gathering focuses on women's empowerment, wellness and nature. Melissa Roberts, the event organizer, says the event is about "supporting and celebrating each other." With admission,...
A rare whiskey lottery is now open in Pennsylvania. Here's how to enter.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's rare whiskey lottery is now open for residents of the Keystone State. State liquor license holders and residents 21 years and older can enter the "Limited-Release Lottery" of more than 1,000 bottles of rare whiskey. Entering the lottery allows participants the chance to buy one of the rare whiskey bottles. The event, which features nine products in eight lotteries, is open until Aug. 23 at 5 p.m. The lotteries include Weller Millennium Straight Bourbon priced at $7,499.99 per bottle and Eagle Rare Double Eagle Very Rare Straight Bourbon 90 Proof priced at $2,999.99...
Central Mountain Golf Downs Shamokin in Challenging Weather Conditions
SHAMOKIN-Central Mountain’s golf team faced off against Shamokin Area High School at Indian Hills Golf Club, overcoming wet and windy conditions to secure a 167-180 victory in a PHAC matchup. The Wildcats demonstrated resilience and skill, navigating the tough weather to come out on top making the 3-0 on the season.
Josh Shapiro says antisemitism played ‘no role’ in his not getting picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate
(JTA) — CHICAGO — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said antisemitism played “no role” in Vice President Kamala Harris’ opting against him as a running mate, and blamed Donald Trump for spreading that allegation. Shapiro, who is Jewish, made the remark in an interview on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, as he was...
Schiano, Connell Capture Patriot League Women’s Soccer Honors after 1-0-1 Week
LEWISBURG, Pa. – The Bucknell women's soccer team received contributions from both old and young on the way to a 1-0-1 start, and one veteran and one newcomer earned Patriot League weekly honors on Monday. Senior Katie Schiano was selected as the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week, while freshman Katie Connell was tabbed as the PL Rookie of the Week.
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