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Sportsbeat Game of the Week: Richland at Penn Cambria Preview
CRESSON, Pa. (WTAJ) – Richland and Penn Cambria has quickly turned into one of the best matchups in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference in recent years. This year, it’s giving fans another great showdown to open the 2024 season. “It’s really good for high school football to have a game like that to kick off […]
Philadelphia Player Wins $320,559 in Pennsylvania Lottery’s BBQ Bucks Game
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player struck gold on Tuesday, August 20, with a winning ticket worth $320,559 in the BBQ Bucks game. The winning ticket was sold at a Shell station located at 2901 West Abbotsford Avenue in Philadelphia. As a reward for selling the fortunate ticket, the retailer will receive a $500 bonus from the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Shapiro Administration Celebrates Bipartisan Budget Investments in PA’s Main Streets and Downtowns, Visits Small Businesses in Bristol
DCED Secretary Rick Siger toured the Bucks County borough and met with owners and employees of small businesses that help boost local and regional growth. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget includes $20 million for the new Main Street Matters program to create vibrant downtowns and commercial corridors across the Commonwealth.
Hempfield School District ready for new year, welcomes students
GREENSBURG, Pa. — One by one, students getting off of their bus in Hempfield Township were greeted by smiling faces Thursday morning. Teachers, school staff and district leaders met the students at the door before they even made it inside of the building. Thursday marked the first day of...
Get hype! High school football is back in central Pa.: video
High school football enthusiasts have plenty to be excited about now that the season is officially here. You can definitely look forward to seeing some standout plays this season from top-tier athletes throughout the Mid-Penn Conference. The video below features some of the top football players in the Mid Penn...
Brush up on school bus safety, then fill your September events calendar | Kulick
Yellow school busses will begin their routes this coming week. Before exploring all the fun in the month ahead, a quick refresher on Pennsylvania's school bus stopping law. When you meet or overtake a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and stop arm activated, you MUST STOP. When approaching a school bus...
PSP warns residents of recent scam
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A word of warning from Pennsylvania State Police after several people have fallen victim to a current scam. Scammers will contact you by phone and explain that your loved one, typically a grandchild, is in trouble and currently in jail. The scammers will then ask for cash promising your loved one […]
Schools in Pa., N.J. and Del. receive more than $1 million to tackle lead contamination
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced $26 million in funding to help schools and child care facilities test for and treat lead contamination in drinking water.
Trump attacks Jewish governor of Pennsylvania
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has once again drawn accusations of anti-Semitism with a derogatory comment about the Jewish governor of Pennsylvania, Democrat Josh Shapiro. Trump, on his online platform Truth Social, labelled Shapiro a "highly overrated Jewish governor" who Trump said "has done nothing for Israel, and never will." His comments come hours before Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to deliver her acceptance speech for the Democratic Party's nomination for president at the convention in Chicago. Trump, referring to himself said: "I am the best friend that Israel, and the Jewish people, ever had. I have done more for Israel than...
Can lawmakers save local Steward hospitals?
As the Valley continues to reel from the news that Steward Health's bankruptcy is forcing the closure of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, efforts are underway in other states to gain control of the properties.
Penn State will likely take on up to $700M in debt for Beaver Stadium upgrades. How will it pay it back?
With bonds, Penn State is likely to take on the debt necessary to fund the football stadium project. But the athletics department will ultimately be responsible for paying back the loans.
Pa. State Police SUV rear-ends pickup truck on shoulder of Schuylkill Expressway
A Pennsylvania State Police SUV rear-ended a pickup truck Thursday morning on the Schuylkill Expressway. Officials say the pickup truck pulled suddenly onto the shoulder and the trooper wasn’t able to stop.
Woman banned from Pennsylvania casinos, left three young kids in car on a hot day
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has banned people from PA casinos including a woman who left three children, ages 10 and under, in a car on a hot day. The Board announced revenue, an iGaming fine and three people being banned from all Pennsylvania casinos at their monthly meeting. The three […]
WATCH: Pittsburgh protesters say they were kicked out of Primanti Bros for Kamala Harris event
Pittsburgh, PA (WTRF) Several people with Donald Trump campaign material staged a small protest near a Pittsburgh diner after it was reported patrons had to leave for a Kamala Harris event. In a video posted to X, formerly Twitter, a man can be heard saying, “They kicked us out of Primanti Brothers. They said it was a private […]
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