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State Reaches Settlement With Towing Company That Targeted College Students
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has reached a settlement with Walk’s Service Center Inc. and its owner, Bradley Karch, concerning the company’s private ticketing practices in State College.…
FACT CHECK: Viral Facebook Video Falsely Claims BlackRock Owns Building From Which Shooter Fired At Trump
A viral video shared on Facebook claims investment company BlackRock owns the building from which Thomas Matthew Crooks shot at 2024 Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump during his July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Verdict: False. The claim is false. Butler, Pennsylvania property records show American Glass...
Scott Tady: Godwin & The Allegheny High soared on CBS; brewery offers 2-day concert fest
Network television's bright lights keep looking good on Charles Wesley Godwin and The Allegheny High. You had to smile if you watched Godwin and his Beaver County-bred backing band performing so well last Monday on CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." ...
Beaver County broadband project ranks high on grades from Communications Workers of America
Beaver County's broadband improvements are receiving national praise as a new report details how the project was a successful use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) published a "Broadband Report Card" last week, giving rankings to 14 different projects that had received funding through ARPA's State...
1 man dead, 2 hurt in Versailles Borough incident in which suspect fought with, injured police officer
One man is dead and a second man and a woman were hospitalized Thursday night after an altercation in Versailles Borough that started at one residence and spilled over to the adjacent home. Police said a suspect was arrested only after he fled the scene. He was apprehended in McKeesport...
WaterFire Fest returns to the Shenango River
SHARON, Pa., (WKBN) – The annual WaterFire Festival returns to the Shenango River and surrounding areas Saturday. The event begins with an artists’ showcase at 2 p.m. in downtown Sharon where attendees can buy handmade jewelry, pottery, woodwork, paintings, photography and more. There will also be various food vendors.
Pianist Kenny Broberg’s ‘Breathtaking Virtuosity’ to Celebrate ARCA Founder’s 90th Birthday
FOXBURG, Pa. — Experience the “breathtaking virtuosity” of the top prize winner in the Tchaikovsky, Van Cliburn, and American Pianist Awards competitions, Kenny Broberg, who will play romantic masterpieces to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Dr. Arthur Steffee, ARCA’s founder and president. The event will be...
Look for two PA natives when team USA men's swimming takes center stage
PARIS, IDF — Two Pennsylvania natives Chris Guiliano and Josh Matheny will take center stage at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris this weekend when they compete in Team USA men's swimming. Guiliano is a Douglassville, Berks County native who specializes in sprint freestyle. He is an ACC champion...
Banking Shake-Up: 235-Branch Chain to Close Multiple Locations Unexpectedly
MJP – A network of 235 bank branches has recently surprised customers by announcing sudden closures, justifying their decision as a ‘vital’ step. In the upcoming months, Fulton Bank, a prominent regional financial institution, will be closing down more than twelve branches, forcing clients to travel further to reach their closest office.
What do voters in suburban Pittsburgh make of the new presidential campaign?
A MORNING EDITION team has been around Pittsburgh this week, where we are listening to voters make up their minds. We've been knocking on doors... INSKEEP: ...To hear how people in a swing state have responded to so much news in the presidential campaign, including President Biden's withdrawal. Hey, good...
Inside Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Support for Private School Vouchers
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 — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is being eyed as a potential Democratic vice presidential nominee, but with that attention has come intense scrutiny of his support for a traditionally conservative idea: taxpayer-funded private school vouchers. Since taking office last year, Shapiro has become the most prominent Democratic voice in the state for such a program. Last summer, he backed a controversial Republican voucher proposal to the chagrin of longtime party allies and influential unions...
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