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Union to face new challenge with bump up to Class 2A
Aug. 17—In an effort to cut down on travel time and promote natural rivalries, Union made the decision to voluntarily bump up to Class 2A this season. Despite being the fifth-smallest public school playing football in the WPIAL, the Scotties are excited about the move. "It's much better than going to Springdale and having extra travel time," coach Kim Niedbala said. "We kind of figured we'd be ...
Update: Flood watch affecting part of Pennsylvania until 2 a.m. Sunday
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood watch at 12:08 p.m. on Saturday in effect until Sunday at 2 a.m. for Northern Clinton, Northern Centre, Southern Centre, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Union, Snyder and Perry counties. The weather service says, "Flash flooding caused...
Trump keeps it personal as Harris basks in poll surge
Donald Trump launched fresh personal attacks against White House rival Kamala Harris on Saturday, as new polling showed her making major gains in key battleground states ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention. Harris will be in Pennsylvania on Sunday, making several stops on her campaign bus near Pittsburgh before heading to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention that opens on Monday.
Agriculture department warns of listeria in raw milk cheese sold in central Pa.
Consumers are being warned to toss raw milk cheese made in Dauphin County dairy after listeria was found in two retail packages during testing. The state Department of Agriculture issued the warning Friday for BeiHollow Farm brand raw milk cheddar cheese aged 60 days. If you purchase a product or...
Pennsylvania voters talk ahead of Democratic National Convention
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Just days away from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, voters of color in Pennsylvania are waiting to see what happens next as the campaigns race toward the White House.Voters of color will play a critical role in who crosses the finish first in November.According to Pew Research, Black voters are projected to account for 14% of eligible voters across the country. While Latino voters are nearly 15% reaching a new high for the 2024 general election."I'm excited about the convention," said Nat Yap, an Allegheny County Delegate for Vice President Kamala Harris.Yap said he will be attending...
These 50 Pa. school districts are getting extra money because of their high tax burdens
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — Fifty Pennsylvania school districts with serious property tax burdens will receive an extra $32 million as part of a sweeping effort to overhaul education funding in this year’s budget. The supplements, which range from $50,000 to...
Report: Pa. unemployment remains the same, lower than national average
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) –The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for July. The report showed that Pa.’s unemployment rate remained unchanged over the month, staying at 3.4% in July. This was the tenth consecutive month at 3.4% and remains under the U.S. employment rate, which is 4.3%. The Commonwealth’s […]
Pa. Gaming Control Board on legal wagers
Aired; August 15th, 2024. Professional and college football is preparing for the season, and that means legal wagers for those games. In May 2018, after a six-year-battle, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of New Jersey in Murphey v. NCAA and struck down a decades-old deferral law that prohibited the state from legalizing sports betting.
Officials ignore most Appalachian hydrogen hub worries
(The Center Square) — After an hour-long community briefing that didn’t take questions from the public until 40 minutes passed, another forum for public engagement ended for the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub, which will spread across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The hub, also called ARCH2, received its first tranche of federal money in July, but critics have warned of a weak public participation process that checks boxes, but effectively locks out locals who will be affected by the hub projects. ...
Pittsburgh looking at periodic rain and storms chances this weekend before cooler weather moves in
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Saturday morning begins very warm and humid across all of Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosEarly this morning, there were a few scattered downpours associated with a weak disturbance moving across our area. As this initial wave pushes east, this will be followed by several hours of clouds and possibly a few sun breaks through early afternoon. This will allow temperatures to heat up and with the moisture already in place, there will be some instability that will lead to our next chance of...
PA Lottery jackpot worth $1M sold in Carbon County
CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold Thursday in Carbon County. On the August 15 drawing the ticket matched all five balls drawn, 1-7-9-23-40, to win $1 million. Friendly Food Mart II in Nesquehoning will earn a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Winners can be […]
Trump holds razor-thin lead over Harris in new Pennsylvania poll
Former President Trump holds a razor-thin lead over Vice President Harris in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania, according to a Emerson College Polling/RealClearPennsylvania survey released Friday. The poll showed Trump leading Harris among likely voters by 1 point, 49 percent to 48 percent, in a head-to-head match-up. The lead ticked up to 2 points,…
Buffalo Bills game today vs Pittsburgh Steelers: Time, TV channel in NFL preseason
Editor's note: Follow today's game with our live blog. That Buffalo Bills will play their second preseason Saturday when they travel to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 7 p.m. kickoff. ...
2 Brooklyn men admit New Jersey robberies and Allentown conspiracy
NEWARK, Nj. -- Two Brooklyn, New York men admitted their roles in three gunpoint robberies of check cashing locations in different parts of New Jersey in 2021 and 2022, as well as conspiring to commit robberies in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's District of New Jersey Attorney's Office.
Woj, Schefter Pose for Epic ESPN Night Out Picture at Bruce Springsteen Show
Bruce Springsteen played in Pittsburgh on Thursday and sportswriters flocked to the area like moths to a flame, as they are wont to do. Among the cadre was an impressive quartet of newsbreaking insiders: Adrian Wojnarowski, Adam Schefter, Jeff Passan, and Pete Thamel. And judging from a picture posted by ClutchPoints, they had a hell of a time basking in the dulcet tones of a 74-year-old who used to host a podcast with Barack Obama.
Pirates snap 10-game skid as Skenes also ends Drought; Cutch, Cruz hurt
Paul Skenes worked six strong innings to help the Pittsburgh Pirates finally put an end to their 10-game losing streak with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park on Friday night.
Rochester-Monaca Bridge Reopens Early to Local Applause, Single-Lane Traffic Continues Through September
The Rochester-Monaca Bridge, an essential conduit for Beaver County residents, has once again opened its lanes to the public, a significant development after a period where detours dominated local travel. Following a two-month closure for extensive repairs and maintenance, the bridge is back in operation ahead of its original schedule, as confirmed by PennDOT. This early completion grants commuters respite, though with a caveat—single-lane traffic will persist through late September, as reported by The Times.
Ex-Steelers WR Chase Claypool Hits Free Agency after Release by Bills
The Buffalo Bills reached an injury settlement with former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool on Thursday, according to the league’s transaction wire. Claypool is now off the Bills’ injured reserve list and permitted to sign with another club. Claypool may not sign back with the Bills until the length of the injury settlement has concluded as well as an additional three weeks.
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