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Cornel West can't be on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot, court decides
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West lost a legal challenge Friday in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer, in a 15-page opinion, sided with the Secretary of State's office under Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in rejecting West's candidacy paperwork.The Secretary of State's office said West's campaign lacked the required affidavits for 14 of West's 19 presidential electors. Jubelirer, a Republican, agreed with the Secretary of State's office that minor-party presidential electors are to be considered candidates for office who must file affidavits, even if major-party presidential electors are not.The...
PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) — Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing […]
Trump attempted assassination task force visits Butler Farm Show grounds
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) — Members of the task force on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump were in Butler County assessing the Butler Farm Show grounds on Monday.On July 13, a gunman opened fire at Trump's rally on the farm show grounds in Butler Township, leading to a bipartisan congressional task force investigating the event and the security lapses that allowed the gunman to shoot at the former president. The task force, which includes Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly of Butler and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, got a firsthand look at the venue and surrounding areas on...
Slippery Rock, Harbor Creek Volleyball Secure Wins on Saturday
HARBORCREEK, Pa. – Behind five kills and five digs from Elise Benim, Harbor Creek swept visiting Iroquois, 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-17). Talon King ran the offense for the Huskie with 11 set assists while Kayle Bresee paced the defense with nine digs. SLIPPERY ROCK 3, MONITEAU 0. WEST SUNBURY,...
Young players on Penn-Trafford golf team looking to shave off a few strokes
Starting new is the theme surrounding the 2024 Penn-Trafford boys golf team. Graduation hit the team hard as only one player on this year’s roster — senior Aiden Dzurko — saw playing time with the starters last season. And Dzurko’s was limited to one or two matches when Nick Turowski was playing in the annual Palmer Cup for the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association.
Mark Smith Wins Sprint Car Spectacular Feature at Lernerville
SARVER, PA (August 24, 2024) — Mark Smith won the winged 410 sprint car portion of the Sprint Car Spectacular Saturday night at Lernerville Speedway. A.J. Flick charged from ninth starting spot to finish in the runner up position while 11th starting Conner Morrell, David Kalb, and Jared Zimbardi rounded out the top five.
Mike Tomlin has shining praise for this budding Pittsburgh Steelers star
DETROIT -- The Pittsburgh Steelers might just have another star pass rusher on their hands. Second-year pass rusher Nick Herbig looks like a star, racking up sacks, pressures, and quarterback hits like they are nothing in the preseason. Playing just nine snaps against the Lions, Herbig racked up two sacks and three quarterback hits.
Duquesne house fire considered suspicious, is third fire there in recent years
Investigators say the fire that swept through a house in Duquesne Saturday afternoon is considered suspicious. Fire Chief Frank Cobb told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that this was the third time in recent years that his department has responded to the home along Sherman Avenue near Catharine Street. The chief...
Steelers rookie goes down with scary injury in closing seconds of preseason finale
Nobody wants to see this. With just 1:26 remaining in the Pittsburgh Steelers preseason finale against the Detroit Lions, a scary injury halted the game and had players from both teams kneeling at mid-field. As the Lions looked to milk the clock and put the game on ice with a...
The Steelers quarterback battle is over like it never happened
If you were holding onto even a shred of hope that there was a quarterback battle with the Pittsburgh Steelers, it only took about five minutes of this week’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions to crush those hopes and dreams. Starting quarterback Russell Wilson played only one series...
Pittsburgh School Commutes Face Delays as Saw Mill Run Boulevard Closure Extends Into Academic Week
As the new academic year gears up, Pittsburgh Public School students and their families are bracing for potential disruption. An ongoing PennDOT demolition project is now expected to keep Saw Mill Run Boulevard (Route 51) sealed off well into the school week. According to WPXI, officials forecast "significant delays" for school bus routes typically coursing along this thoroughfare.
Groups Urge Department of Energy to Withdraw Loan Guarantee for Plastics Recycling Facility in Erie
More than 100 environmental and community groups are urging the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to withdraw a $182.6 million loan guarantee for International Recycling Group's proposed plastic recycling facility in Erie, Pa., according to environmental policy group Beyond Plastics on Monday. IRG said it will mechanically recycle the majority...
The Pirates’ offense has potential, but a bad approach is holding them back
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2024 offense will likely be why this team does not end the year with a playoff berth, or even a good record. They’ve been on the losing end of quite a few close games. But while this lineup certainly has potential, they need a new approach, because the current one is holding back what could be a solid hitting team.
The 15th annual SHYNE Awards
THE SHYNE AWARDS—NOW IN ITS 15TH YEAR. THIS YEAR’S EVENT WAS HELD AT THE PITTSBURGH PLAYHOUSE. (PHOTOS BY MARLON MARTIN) Time flies when you’re working hard and having fun. It’s now year 15 for the SHYNE Awards, which celebrates the positive accomplishments of young people ages 13-24...
Benedictine Sisters of Erie find unique solution to battle invasive species
The Benedictine Sisters of Erie have come up with a creative solution for the invasive species on their property. “Let’s Goat Buffalo” is visiting the sisters to clear out invasive species. On Saturday, the sisters invited the public to watch the goats work, do some arts and crafts...
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