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Pennsylvania election official on the greatest threat for the 2024 election
In 2020, the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania faced significant turmoil with election protests, court challenges and threats against election officials, including Republican Al Schmidt. Schmidt, who previously oversaw Philadelphia's elections as a commissioner and supervised the city's election, now holds the position of secretary of the commonwealth, the state's top election official.He said the greatest threat to the 2024 presidential election is the high turnover rate among those officials who are responsible for running elections."Some people left because of the ugly environment with threats. Some people left because it was time for them to retire," said Schmidt.More than 80 senior...
‘Tiny creatures with a big sting’ invading Jersey Shore | Today in Pa.
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Pennsylvania Grandmother Michelle Rohl Takes Third in US Olympic Trials Race Walking Event
Michelle Rohl, now a grandmother, wins third place at an Olympic trial in race walking. A 58-year-old grandmother from Pennsylvania took third place at the U.S. Olympics’ Team trials this past weekend in a race walking event, writes David Propper for The New York Post. The bronze medal win...
ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication, maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Pittsburgh neurologist Wesley Kerr was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at the age of...
Abuse and Neglect Investigations of Aging Pennsylvanians Are Woefully Slow. The Results Can Be Devastating
This story will be highlighted in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Christiana Blake’s fever had been raging for days. On that day in early April last year, a doctor who examined her at an outpatient center became concerned that a family member was refusing to take her to the emergency room, even though the 76-year-old Dauphin County woman could barely keep her eyes open. In the haze of dementia brought on by a stroke, Blake couldn’t communicate or advocate for...
Transient Oil City Man Accused of Brandishing Long Knife During Fight, Telling Juvenile to Hang Herself
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A transient Oil City man is behind bars for allegedly brandishing a knife and threatening a juvenile during an incident in Oil City. According to court documents, the Oil City Police Department filed criminal charges against 43-year-old Paul Arthur Lapierre Jr., of Oil City — listed as a transient, in District Judge Andrew Fish’s office on Saturday, June 29.
"Enjoy the Fourth" Independence Day Celebration in North East
At Gravel Pit Park in North East, they had their second annual Enjoy the Fourth event. There was music, caricatures and face painting. People enjoyed food and desserts from the food trucks. There was plenty to do for the whole family. “This is our second year in this park, and...
Lake Erie filled with boats as people celebrate Independence Day
The cloudy weather didn’t stop people from enjoying the holiday on Lake Erie Thursday evening. The Fourth of July is one of the busiest days of the year for the lake, with hundreds of boats celebrating along Presque Isle. “Travelers from all over came to Erie this Independence Day...
Warren County Hosts 76th Annual 4th of July Parade
The City of Warren is well-known for their love of the Fourth of July. This year, they celebrated the 76th anniversary of the parade, an event now recognized as one of the four largest parades in the state. Thousands of spectators gathered downtown for the parade, which featured over 180...
Canonsburg Hosts Pennsylvania's Second-Largest Independence Day Parade with Over 60,000 Attendees
In the heart of Pennsylvania, the town of Canonsburg swelled with patriotic fervor as thousands convened to witness a spectacle of American celebration, the second-largest Independence Day parade in the state, an event deeply intertwined with the town's fabric for over six decades, the sense of tradition palpable in every corner as empty chairs lined West Pike Street days before the extravaganza—a testament to the town's communal spirit and dedication to an anticipated yearly ritual, according to CBS News Pittsburgh.
Liberty Fest Wraps Up Today With ‘Thunder of Franklin’ Fireworks Display
FRANKLIN, Pa. — The annual “Liberty Fest” will concludes today with Thunder Over Franklin. The culmination of the city’s 4th of July Festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a performance by Public Water Supply in Riverfront Park. This will be followed by the annual “Thunder...
Beaver County's retail food inspections for June 2024
Editor’s Note: This is an overview of inspection violations recorded in Beaver County retail food establishments by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Inspections conducted on any given day may not represent the long-term cleanliness of a facility, the state Department of Agriculture notes, and violations recorded at the time of inspection are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving. Violations listed below were deemed significant to the public interest by reporters at The Times, but a full list of each business' violations can be found in the Department of Agriculture's inspection database. Citations may be modified for grammar or reader...
Erie Humane Society, Lavery Brewing Company Launch 4th Limited Edition Beer to Support Shelter Pets
Lavery Brewing Company is adding to the pack during this year's 4th Annual Brew Bash and Beer Launch. The Brew Bash is taking place on on Friday, July 5 at Lavery Brewing Company. The event will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Friday. The unique collaboration features limited release cans...
Pittsburgh-area contractor repairs family's home for free as 7-year-old daughter battles cancer
PROSPECT, Pa. (KDKA) -- A family hired a local contractor to repair their home, but when he learned that their 7-year-old daughter is battling cancer, he decided their money would be no good.Guardian angels don't always have wings. Some carry tools and swoop in just when you need them. Mark Bowman, aka Man with Tools, was contacted by the Duffy family who needed a lot of repair work done at their home in Butler County. When Bowman found out the Duffy's 7-year-old daughter Lucy...
Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne dubbed ‘Prince and Princess of Pittsburgh’ as MLB star shows off behind-the-scenes snaps
MLB star Paul Skenes surprised his followers with an Instagram photo dump featuring girlfriend Olivia Dunne. Skenes had a month to remember and proudly documented his activities on social media. The pitcher, 22, has been in red-hot form for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball. And he’s also clearly enjoying life with his superstar […]
Feds: FL couple charged in Johnstown real estate scheme; husband jailed, wife on the run
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — We have an update now on a 6 News investigation that began five years ago. In 2019, we reported that several Johnstown real estate investors said they believed they were victims of a plan to take their money. Now, the couple, who the investors say...
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