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KU Professor Appointed to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Governor Josh Shapiro has appointed Kutztown University’s Dr. Jonathan Kremser to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Kremser, a professor and department chair in KU’s criminal justice department, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role on the committee. Established by law in 1978, the...
Rep. Matzie joins Pa. lawmakers relaunching Nuclear Energy Caucus to buoy industry
A Harrisburg lawmaker from Beaver County is at the helm of renewed efforts to fortify the nuclear energy industry – Pennsylvania’s second-largest source of electricity after natural gas. State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-16, Harmony Township, has joined state Rep. Tom Mehaffie, R-106, Dauphin County, and state Sens. John...
Educational Resources Heading into the School Year
It is almost that time of year again when the kids are back in the classrooms and preparing for a full year of education. "They have fresh minds, they are excited and it is an exciting time to be a teacher this time of year," said State Representative Bob Merski.
JD Vance makes campaign stop in Western PA
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance is set to speak Thursday morning in Westmoreland County. Vance is making a campaign stop in New Kensington, about 30 minutes northeast of Pittsburgh. Vance, announced in July as former President Donald Trump’s running mate, currently serves as a senator for Ohio. Vance’s remarks, which […]
Clemson Football Opponent Preview: Pitt seeks season bounce back - Game 10: Clemson vs. Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Panthers did not have the season they expected in 2023, especially with their recent success under head coach Pat Narduzzi. However, history can only repeat so long until it finally comes (...)
Labor board files for injunction seeking to end lengthy Post-Gazette strike
The National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday asked for an injunction to force the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to take back striking workers and return to the bargaining table in a nearly two-year strike that union leaders say is the longest in the city’s history. The petition for injunction in federal...
Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Not Ready to Name Week 1 Starting QB
PITTSBURGH — Pat Narduzzi won’t name a starting quarterback for the Pitt season opener against Kent State on Aug. 31, but he’s happy with the competition. And Nate Yarnell is the starter… right now. “They’re getting a ton of reps out there with the 1s and...
PA sees increase in EBT, SNAP benefit fraud — Here’s what you should know
(WJET) – Officials with the Erie County Assistance Office, which handles human services work for the region, said they’ve seen widespread mishandled Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) funds and fraudulent activity associated with those programs. For example, one local man said he discovered his balance was being spent in...
Pennsylvania man arrested for attempted murder in Frederick County road rage incident, police say
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland State Police (MSP) Troopers arrested a Pennsylvania man for his suspected involvement in a road rage incident in Frederick County Wednesday morning. Shortly after 7:30 a.m., MSP responded to the area of SB US15 at Tippin Drive for a road rage incident involving shots fired. At the […]
Huntington’s Pittsburgh regional HQ to relocate to Strip District
Huntington is relocating its Pittsburgh headquarters to the Vision on Fifteenth in the Strip District in spring 2025, its top local executive confirmed exclusively to the Business Times. Huntington said it has a 12-year lease for 21,534 square feet.
Pa. Supreme Court sets Oct. 8 argument on claim that life without parole for felony murder is cruel
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Oct. 8 in an appeal that could bring hope for freedom to more than 1,000 people serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for murders they didn’t commit. The court in February agreed to consider the case of Derek Lee, who is serving life in […]
Riverlife’s Party at the Pier: Galactic, Presented by Peoples Announces Dazzling Event Details and Anticipated Sell-Out
Riverlife’s Party at the Pier: Galactic, Presented by Peoples Announces Dazzling Event Details and Anticipated Sell-Out Riverlife’s annual themed fundraiser celebrates the city’s riverfronts and raises funds for riverfront initiatives. The event marks two exciting and important milestones for Riverlife – celebrating 25 years of Riverlife and...
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