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UPMC shares special surprise with babies born during World Series
Williamsport, Pa. — With a spirit of lightness and joy, UPMC Williamsport welcomed this year's newest lineup of babies born during the Little League Baseball World Series at The Birthplace, a UPMC Magee facility. The newborns, and the nursing staff, enjoyed entertainment from special guests Dugout, Little League International’s official mascot, and Will M. Sport, UPMC in North Central Pa.’s mascot. The mascot duo pranced around the halls, sharing laughs and smiles with the staff. ...
Rescues and animal shelters in Pennsylvania seeing an increase in surrenders
(WHTM) — At any given time, thousands of animals end up in Pennsylvania rescues and shelters and looking for permanent or foster care homes, including the York County SPCA. I was able to sit down and speak with the non profit’s executive director Steve Martinez, who brought a furry friend along with him named Thumbalina, […]
State, local leaders check out progress at Pumping Station Dam
BRANDONVILLE – State legislators, county commissioners, and municipal leaders from both sides of Locust Mountain came out to the Pumping Station Dam Tuesday to see the work volunteers have done to revitalize the “Pumpy.”. State Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Reps. Dane Watro (R-116) and Tim Twardzik (R-123),...
'Nobody wants to pay' for road and bridge maintenance
(The Center Square) — Long-term funding solutions still elude state lawmakers, leaving maintenance of Pennsylvania’s roads, bridges and public transit systems in peril. In the coming years, the problem will only become more significant. A Wednesday meeting of the House Transportation Committee in Indiana County noted that electric vehicles have grown in the commonwealth, but it’s led to a drop in gas tax revenues, which make up the majority of...
$51 million boost for Pennsylvania transportation: 66 projects funded
Governor Shapiro announced a significant investment from the Multimodal Transportation fund to support transportation projects throughout Pennsylvania. The $51 million investment will fund 66 projects in 31 counties. The funding will focus on highways, aviation, ports, roads, and bridges, such as the Hollow Street Bridge in Scranton. The decay of...
Pickett honors McConnell family for years of fire service
Pennsylvania State Representative Tina Pickett honored the McConnell family of South Waverly for their service in the fire department for over seven decades. A memorial bench honoring the McConnell family was dedicated on Saturday at the Richard L. Bentley Community Park in South Waverly. According to Pickett, there has been...
Which songs did DJ Cassidy pick to represent Delaware, Pennsylvania at the DNC?
The 2024 Democratic Convention is underway this week from Chicago with a party-like atmosphere that included a musical roll call for the delegates from each state. DJ Cassidy played it safe in selecting songs to represent the Democratic delegations from New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania, relying on a heavy dose of classic R&B...
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