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Covestro Named Among 2024’s “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Covestro LLC, a Pittsburgh-based producer of high-performance polymers in North America, earned top scores in the 2024 Disability Equality Index with a maximum score of 100. This recognition by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability: IN marks Covestro’s second straight year as a top scorer and fourth consecutive designation as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.
Penn-Trafford wins WCCA 7-on-7 football tournament
The championship plaque and the balance of power at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 football passing tournament are back in the hands of Penn-Trafford. The Warriors, a perennial contender in the event, reached the final for the 10th time in 13 years and claimed their sixth...
Indicators 2024: Housing has risen as a major regional priority
WILKES-BARRE — Jill Avery-Stoss, Chief Operating Officer at The Institute, housing is a core part of community health. Avery-Stoss said housing has risen as a major regional priority. She said there is currently a housing shortage at multiple price points and various factors have forced increases in housing costs.
Humane Pennsylvania CEO Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Karel Minor, CEO of Humane Pennsylvania, celebrated his 20th year with the organization earlier this month, making him among the longest-tenured animal welfare leaders in Pennsylvania. Minor joined the Humane Society of Berks County in 2004. In 2014, he led the merger of the Humane Society of Berks County and...
State senators announce plans to bring back Flagship Niagara license plates
(WJET/WFXP)— After the announcement of new license plates matching the Commonwealth’s welcome sign, two Pennsylvania state senators will be introducing legislation to bring back a popular license plate. State Senators Dan Laughlin and Wayne Langerholc announced Friday they’ll be introducing the legislation soon, calling now the perfect time...
Governor Shapiro responds, outperforms President Biden in new poll
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Governor Josh Shapiro made a stop in Luzerne County on Friday to talk about the state budget, but all eyes are on the governor for a different reason. The Democrat is at the top of the polls as a potential presidential candidate should President Joe Biden bow out of the race for the White House.
Aqua Pennsylvania Secures $77.5 Million for Infrastructure Overhaul
BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania has secured $77.5 million in low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to upgrade aging infrastructure. This funding aims to replace old water mains and install new fire hydrants across several counties over the next three years. The projects, funded by...
Thousands of Pa. prisoners endure summer heat without air conditioning
HARRISBURG — As extreme heat stifled Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons had little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in...
Gov. Shapiro signs bill to end ‘frivolous lawsuits’ in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — On Thursday, Governor Shapiro signed a bill to end ‘frivolous lawsuits’ and preserve freedom of speech, according to state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro. Act 72 of 2024, will ensure Pennsylvania joins 30 states that have passed similar laws. Bizzarro’s bill, H.B. 1466, is an anti-SLAPP measure that will curtail Strategic Lawsuits Against […]
English folk-punk artist Billy Bragg brings activist show to Palace Theatre
Jul. 18—Although Billy Bragg, a folk-punk artist from Great Britain, has been coming to the U.S. for 40 years, he's never been to Greensburg — before this week. When he arrives, Bragg said he plans to stroll through the downtown to get a feel for the character of the communtity. That way, he can put on a show that fosters what is at the heart of live music for Bragg: a sense of belonging. ...
NPSL Midwest Region Final Preview: With a hunger for more, Steel City FC hosts Duluth FC with spot in National Semifinals on the line
(9-3-0 – Great Lakes Conference Champs) (10-4-1 – North Conference Champs) UPMC Graham Field | 7 p.m. Last year, Steel City FC had a breakthrough campaign, winning the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL)’s Great Lakes Conference for the first time in club history, then advancing to the Midwest Region playoffs, where they had to go on the road, traveling all the way to Iowa, competing on back-to-back nights, pulling out a regional semifinal win vs Med City FC in a match that went to penalties, then fell to eventual champions, Tulsa Athletic FC, 2-1, in extra time.
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