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Pennsylvania gets third UNESCO World Heritage Site
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania now has three sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The World Heritage Committee approved the addition of the Moravian Church Settlements to the list this month. One of those settlements is in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. Ten acres in downtown Bethlehem — nine structures, four ruins, and a cemetery — […]
2026 Penn State football class leader makes recruiting pitch to No. 1 player in PA
This weekend is massive for the Penn State football team. As the Nittany Lions will host the annual Lasch Bash, with dozens of top recruits making their way to Happy Valley. One of those players who will step on campus this weekend is a current 2026 recruiting class commit Messiah Mickens. On Thursday evening, he made a recruiting pitch on social media to the No. 1 player in PA, Kevin Brown.
Listen Live: PA State Little League Tournament Greencastle vs. Northern Lebanon at Newville 6:45 p.m. Saturday July 27
The winner of the Greencastle-Northern Lebanon game will play the loser of the Back Mountain- Council Rock Newton game on Sunday night at 6:00 p.m. NOTE: Broadcast time may be delayed depending on the length of the Back Mountain-Council Rock-Newtown game, which starts at 4:00 p.m. Four teams remain in...
Pet of the Day 07/27/24
Odette is a shy little girl who loves to be petted and held … it just takes her a little time to feel comfortable. Currently, this sweetheart is at a foster home being cared for by one of our volunteers. You are welcome to fill out an application, and once you are approved, you may come to meet our kitties at your convenience.
TSA officers arrest traveler with revolver in a backpack at Pittsburgh International Airport
A West Virginia woman was arrested Sunday after she tried to fly out of Pittsburgh International Airport with a revolver in her backpack, authorities said. Transportation Security Administration officials spotted the gun at the Findlay airport’s main security checkpoint shortly before 10:45 a.m. Allegheny County Police said Amber Brooks,...
Alycia Ingram's Roller Rink Benefit
Alycia Ingram graduated high school in 2023, she was a member of Union City Area High School's cheer and softball team, but perhaps her biggest passion, roller skating. "I watched Alycia grow up here, so I knew having it here would also just be a connection to her and her family of something that was important to her," Isabella Long, friend and event co-organizer said. "She made all of her friends, she met a lot of people here, she grew up here with a lot of us."
Pirates rally with tying run in 9th inning, 4 in 10th to beat Diamondbacks 6-5
Ji Hwan Bae scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in Pittsburgh's four-run 10th inning, Joey Bart hit a tying run-scoring double in the ninth and the Pirates rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Sunday.The teams combined for five hits through eight innings, with Arizona leading 2-1 into the ninth.Then things got wild.Rowdy Tellez, who sat out Saturday night because of back spasms, entered in the ninth inning as a pinch hitter and led off with a double against Paul Sewald. Bart followed with a two-out double to tie it. The blown save was Sewald's fourth in...
Chalk the Block brings magical artworks to Uptown Somerset over the weekend
Uptown Somerset welcomed back the bright and colorful Uptown Chalk the Block Festival over the weekend. In its 8th year, Uptown Chalk the Block is western Pennsylvania’s first chalk festival. ...
National Chicken Wing Day Deals
(WJET/WFXP) — National Wings Day is Monday, July 29, 2024, and dozens of restaurants are offering deals to celebrate the day. Buffalo Wild Wings: B-Dubs is offering 6 free wings, either boneless or traditional, with a $10 minimum order. The deal is valid for dine-in, online, and through the Buffalo Wild Wings app with promo […]
Hundreds of Bikers Participant in Cpl. King Memorial Ride
The thirteenth annual Cpl. Jarrid King Memorial Ride brought bikers out to Wesleyville on Saturday. Every year, bikers rev up their engines for the fallen corporal from Harborcreek. Keith Mayo, the Ride Coordinator explained, "This was his lifelong goal to help vets when he got back after his deployment, so...
Difference between Steelers new OC Arthur Smith and Matt Canada is night-and-day
Before even knowing who Pittsburgh's offensive coordinator was going to be during the 2024 season, it was a safe bet to assume that the new hire was going to be a step up from Matt Canada. Under Canada's direction, the Steelers never finished 20th or better in points per game or yards per game in all three seasons as offensive coordinator.
Yasmani Grandal’s role challenged by Paul Skenes: Impact on Pittsburgh Pirates lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Yasmani Grandal but his performance has been poor, batting .182 with subpar defensive stats. Despite better options like Joey Bart and Jason Delay, they kept Grandal, possibly due to pitcher Paul Skenes. Skenes has excelled with Grandal catching, possibly prolonging Grandal's stay. However, the time has come for Skenes to work with other catchers, especially as the deadline approaches.
Pa. Turnpike announces launch of Open Road Tolling in eastern part of the state
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission on Wednesday announced details on converting its tolling system in the eastern portion of the state. The tolling system will be converted to Open Road Tolling in parts of Pennsylvania east of Reading and on the Northern Extension in January 2025. Open Road Tolling allows tolls...
Penn State Football Recruiting Off to Hot Start in PA After Off-Cycle in 2025
After cleaning up on in-state recruiting in Pennsylvania over the 2022 through 2024 cycles, Penn State Football has struggled so far in the 2025 class in the state of Pennsylvania. While still a way off from national signing day, Penn State has failed to secure the commitment of any of the top seven prospects from the state of Pennsylvania in the 2025 class.
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