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A Small Pennsylvania Town is Suddenly the 3rd Most Dangerous in State
A small town in Pennsylvania has unexpectedly become the 3rd most dangerous place in the state, raising serious concerns about safety and security. This surprising change in crime statistics has sparked discussions and highlighted the need to closely examine the factors contributing to this troubling ranking. Understanding Crime in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Route 234 reopens after multi-vehicle crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A multi-vehicle crash occurred on PA-234 Thursday. At about 11:45 a.m., a multi-vehicle crash occurred on PA-234. As of 2:42 p.m., the road has reopened in both directions, according to a spokesperson for PennDOT. No word yet on specific injuries, but there are several people involved, PennDOT said. Route 15 […]
Pa. Democrats rail against Supreme Court homeless decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson that cities can punish people for sleeping in public has some Democrats in Pennsylvania seething. The high court said laws regulating camping on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment,” which is prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.
One rushed to hospital after motorcycle crash, explosion on I-99
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A 25-year-old was rushed to UPMC Altoona after his Harley-Davidson crashed on Interstate 99 and the gas tank exploded, state police report. The crash happened on I-99 in Freedom Township Wednesday night around 9:40 p.m. when the rider of the Harley-Davidson was headed north and drifted into the median and […]
Pittsburgh area celebrates Fourth of July with parades
CANONSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh area celebrated the Fourth of July holiday with parades. Communities like Canonsburg, Latrobe, Brentwood and Leetsdale had parades, and many places will have fireworks later. Canonsburg celebrates with state's second-largest paradeThousands of people watched as Canonsburg celebrated America's 248th birthday Thursday. It's the second-largest Independence Day parade in Pennsylvania and it's right in our backyard.The parade has been going on for 61 years and as is tradition here in Canonsburg, people come down, find the chairs they've left and get ready for the big show."I love it and so does everyone else," Helen Navrotski of...
Atoka native serves aboard Navy warship in Mayport
MAYPORT, Fla. — Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Jones, a native of Atoka, Tennessee, serves aboard USS Cooperstown, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Mayport, Florida. Jones graduated from Brighton High School in 2005. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those...
Three Pa. educators to study Lake Erie issues aboard EPA research vessel Lake Guardian
When the Environmental Protection Agency research vessel Lake Guardian arrives in Presque Isle Bay, it will be carrying not only scientists but also three Pennsylvania educators. The three, including one from Erie County, were among 15 chosen from an applicant pool of 115 Great Lakes-region educators. Those selected for the shipboard science workshop...
Pennsylvania budget negotiations take a holiday
(The Center Square) – The state capitol fell quiet Wednesday after lawmakers left town for the Fourth of July, intent on hammering out a budget deal over the weekend – maybe. The holiday break means the plan could be a week or more overdue. Still, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said discussions remain “engaged,” […]
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!. For something new: LONG WEEKEND ALERT! Worth noting: Lots of great live music + outdoor events this weekend Things on my agenda this weekend: R&R; adults dinner out on Sunday!. For your weekend planning.
School tax credit plan advances
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s latest school tax credit plan advanced to the Senate floor on Wednesday after a brief committee meeting. The 7-4 party-line vote sets the stage for a larger partisan debate that will divide Republicans and Democrats in the chamber over the best way to spend money on education. A recent constitutional mandate from the Commonwealth Court adds pressure to the charged, albeit perennial, discussion that is...
Pennsylvania bill looks to end ‘control’ social media has over you: ‘Unfair censorship’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives will be introducing new legislation to combat “unfair censorship,” when it comes to your social media. The legislation, created by Representative Marla Brown (R-Lawrence County), highlighted two points of concern when it comes to censorship and social media platforms. First, the legislation aims to prohibit social […]
Pennsylvania election official on the greatest threat for the 2024 election
In 2020, the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania faced significant turmoil with election protests, court challenges and threats against election officials, including Republican Al Schmidt. Schmidt, who previously oversaw Philadelphia's elections as a commissioner and supervised the city's election, now holds the position of secretary of the commonwealth, the state's top election official.He said the greatest threat to the 2024 presidential election is the high turnover rate among those officials who are responsible for running elections."Some people left because of the ugly environment with threats. Some people left because it was time for them to retire," said Schmidt.More than 80 senior...
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