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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 […]
PennZone, PennLive’s live high school football watch-along show, is live
The high school football season has begun and PennLive is bringing it live with its new watch-along show PennZone. Follow the action live with sports editor Austin Hertzog and high school football expert Brian Linder as they monitor all the action in the Mid-Penn and around Pennsylvania during the second half and post-game.
Casey blames ‘scheming corporations’ for rising prices
(The Center Square) – The inflationary pressure squeezing taxpayers’ wallets comes from “scheming corporations,” according to Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. During a five-minute speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the three-term senator told the crowd that rising prices on food and other necessities boils down to corporate […]
Local Dems fired up for Harris after DNC: "exciting and thrilling"
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic nomination at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night has energized members of her party from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.Delegates from around the Philadelphia area tell CBS News Philadelphia they're motivated and that Harris gives them a real shot at victory in the 2024 presidential election against Republican former President Donald Trump."I find it exciting and thrilling because it's a woman," said Janet Diaz Temin, a Democratic city councilmember in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. "Obviously, she is like me, a woman of color."The historical significance also wasn't lost on 95-year-old Angie...
Jury sides with Pennsylvania teacher in suit against district over Jan. 6 rally
A Pennsylvania school district violated a teacher’s constitutional rights by falsely suggesting he took part in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, a federal jury has concluded. After an 11-day trial, jurors found the Allentown School District retaliated against Jason Moorehead when it suspended him after the deadly insurrection in the nation’s capital and asserted he “was […]
Four Charged in Dunkirk Drug Raid
Four people were taken into custody following a raid at an address in the City of Dunkirk's Fourth Ward early Thursday afternoon. Narcotics investigators from the Dunkirk Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 56 West Doughty Street at about 12:45 PM, marking the second time that address was searched in less than a week. 32-year-old Kevin DeJesus-Rivera and 37-year-old Christian Ayala-Gonzalez of Dunkirk, who were charged in last week's raid, were taken into custody again. Also arrested were 25-year-old Jade Stocks of Cassadaga and 47-year-old Yamil Carrasquillo-Torres of Dunkirk. Investigators seized 5.5 grams of crack cocaine, scales and packaging material for the sale and distribution of narcotics, and $150 in cash. DeJesus-Rivera was charged with 3rd- and 5th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, 1st-degree criminal nuisance and 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Stocks faces charges of 3rd- and 5th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Ayala-Gonzalez is charged with 3rd- and 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, 1st-degree criminal nuisance and 2nd-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Carrasquillo-Torres was charged with 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and 1st-degree criminal nuisance. All suspects were transported to the Dunkirk Police Department to be arraigned on the charges in Dunkirk City Court.
PA man sentenced to prison for transporting firearms across state lines
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania man was sentenced in federal court on Friday for attempting to transport weapons across state lines. Christian Arroyo Collazo, 28, of New Castle, was sentenced to serve 36 months in prison on the conviction of conspiracy to traffic firearms. Information presented in court states Collazo...
Family-owned local cafe to open fourth location in Cranberry area
A popular, family-owned Pittsburgh café will open a fourth location this November in Cranberry. Mediterra Café is shooting for a mid-November opening in North Point Circle. That is in Seven Fields.
Pirates Storm All the Way Back for Thrilling Win Over Reds
PITTSBURGH — Joey Bart and Bryan De La Cruz helped the Pittsburgh Pirates erase a five-run deficit in a 6-5 comeback-win over the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on Friday night. Recap. Tyler Stephenson opened the scoring off of Bailey Falter with a two-out solo home run in the...
Philadelphia Rapper Ybcdul Who Went Viral For Digging Up His Enemy’s Grave Has Been Shot And Killed
Authorities in Philadelphia are looking into a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a well-known rapper in the Olney neighborhood. According to 6abc, the victim has been identified as Abdul Vicks, a prominent rapper who went by the name “YBC Dul” aka “Mr. disrespectful.” The news outlet reports that the gunfire was reported ... Read more
Burns & Burns Associates Celebrates 85 Years
WARREN, Pa. – Burns & Burns Associates celebrated 85 years in business with a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday. “I know that four generations, it really it speaks a lot to the staying power, not just in Warren, but in the Northwestern PA community, and everything that, not only the family, but the staff, has really put together and kind of maintains,” Burns & Burns’ Michael Boyd said. And if it weren’t for the clients, our insureds coming in and getting that service, we wouldn’t be here.”
Pa. high school football scoreboard: Live updates from the state’s top-ranked teams (8/23/24)
Opening week in high school football always mergers promise and emotion as teams, cheerleaders and fans return to the field. So how are the state’s top-ranked teams faring in week 1? PennLive has you covered with live scoring updates below. Scores are user-generated and offered through ScoreStream. See a...
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