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Road Work Set For Jackson and Concord Townships
Several local roads will be shut down later this week in Jackson and Concord Townships. In Jackson Township, Pattison Street Extension will be closed for three to four weeks beginning Wednesday. The closure will run from Autumn Wood Drive to Gate Dancer/Old Ehrman Road in Cranberry Township. Access from Hartzell Road to Pattison will also be closed.
Pittsburgh hearing on property taxes puts focus on 'broken' system
Regular state-mandated property reassessments would provide school districts with more predictable revenue streams from property taxes and ensure all property owners pay no more than their fair share, experts and local officials said Monday. During a Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing in the Allegheny County Courthouse, officials urged lawmakers...
Gov. Shapiro to tout $500M Pa. development program with visit to old Bethlehem Steel HQ
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro will promote the new 2024-25 state budget with a visit to Southside Bethlehem on Tuesday morning, highlighting his new $500 million site development program. Shapiro is due to appear at the former Bethlehem Steel Headquarters, also known as the Steel General Office Building,...
WPL shines again for Southard Audio at DelFest
DelFest, one of the premier roots festivals in the US, has steadily evolved its technical infrastructure at the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD, since its inception 17 years ago. Supporting the multi-stage event with sound reinforcement from the very beginning has been Martin Audio partner Southard Audio. This year,...
76-Year-Old Fatally Injured While Cutting Tree In Monroe County: Officials
A Somerset, New Jersey man was fatally struck by a falling tree branch in Middle Smithfield, according to authorities. David M. Feingold, 76, was cutting a tree on June 29 when a large branch fell and hit him, said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. The accident happened on the 200 block of M…
PA school cell phone ban makes it into state budget
Pennsylvania School Districts can now choose to ban cell phones in classrooms. Any bans would take time to go into effect. Senate Bill 700 which was incorporated in the now passed state budget has turned into Act 55 of 2024. That means starting this upcoming school year districts will decide whether to implement lockable cell […]
Applications Now Open for 2024 Maryland Bear Hunt Lottery
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced that applications are now open for its annual black bear hunt. Per the news release: “Hunters can now enter the lottery selection process for the annual six-day black bear hunt in Western Maryland. The cost to enter the lottery is $15 and applications can be purchased from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now through August 31.
Campers keeping cool in the Poconos
On the basketball courts at the International Sports Training Camp near Reeders, the fans are cranked all the way up. This week, the facility in Jackson Township is hosting more than 300 campers from the tri-state area and beyond. "We also have kids who fly in internationally and from around...
Gun violence prevention group says PA gun laws rank "middle of the pack"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The FBI told CBS News the AR-style rifle used by the shooter in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was legally purchased by and registered to the shooter's father. Gun legislation is both complex and controversial and the laws change from state to state. Assault rifles, like the one used to shoot Trump, are banned in nine states, including New Jersey and Delaware."This is just a fact here in Pennsylvania, and in many states, those rifles are legal to buy," Josh Fleitman, the campaign director with CeaseFire PA, said. "They were federally banned for 10...
One dead after vehicle crash in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — One person is dead after a crash in Hollidaysburg Sunday afternoon. While details are limited, pending the state police report, Blair County Coroner Ray Benton said a 61-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by deputy coroner Hailee Lang. David Reed, of Altoona, was pronounced dead when […]
Photos and Video from the 48th Annual PA Pump Primers Muster Held Saturday, Part 1
The 48th annual antique fire apparatus muster and flea market along the banks of the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Pennsylvania Pump Primers, was held Saturday, July 13. The Pennsylvania Pump Primers Association is an organization of antique fire apparatus enthusiasts, many of whom own, drive, maintain...
Chuck Rhodes recalls Campbelltown tornado 20 years later
Reminiscing with old friends. It’s a nice thing to do. A comfort, a feeling from the past. In this case, it’s the legendary weather leader here at abc27 – Chuck Rhodes. Today’s purpose? To reflect and remember a weather event that shaped central PA two decades ago. And one that Chuck and our viewers won’t forget.
Meet the voracious insect that’s killing trees and causing frequent power outages in one Lehigh Valley neighborhood
Thomas Little, by his estimation, used to lose power once a year. But beginning last year, the retired Williams Township cardiologist said, he experienced at least six outages in 2023 and lost power five times during January, including three instances in one week that month. According to his electric utility Met-Ed’s count, Little has experienced nine “sustained outages” since last year. Eight ...
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