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Pennsylvania school district’s decision to cut song from student concert raises concerns
ROARING SPRING, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania school district’s decision to remove a song from a recent student choral concert has divided the community and spurred a review by a civil rights group. “ Lift Every Voice And Sing,” a late-19th century hymn sometimes referred to as the...
Pennsylvania school district’s decision to cut song from student concert raises concerns
A Pennsylvania school district’s decision to remove a song from a recent student choral concert has divided the community and spurred a review by a civil rights group. “ Lift Every Voice And Sing,” a late-19th century hymn sometimes referred to as the Black national anthem, was among several songs that were to be performed during the May 7 show by the Spring Cove Middle School chorus. The Altoona Mirror reported that district officials cut the song the day before the concert, saying students had voiced concerns about the song and the “divisiveness and controversy in the nation.”
Cambria County Firemen’s Club receives grant for building repairs
EBENSBURG, Pa (WTAJ) — The Brownstown Volunteer Firemen’s Club has received a state grant for much-needed foundation and roof repairs. State Rep. Frank Burns (D-Cambria) announced Friday that $50,000 is heading to the club that needed to repair its building. “They contacted our office for help to repair their building,” Burns said, “And we got […]
State revokes Blair County children, youth license for not meeting minimum standards
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Officials are appealing after the state revoked Blair County Children, Youth and Families (BCCYF) provisional license for allegedly failing to meet minimum standards. According to the PA Department of Human Services (DHS), BCCYF failed to follow policy, file proper documents, and even failed to do the needed checks on homes […]
Armed Forces Day celebration brings generations together
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center honored veterans during Armed Forces Day while also celebrating a young face entering the military. Vietnam Veteran and former Pa. Secretary of Agriculture Sam Hayes Jr. spoke to the crowd about his time in the service and why it is important to thank […]
Comcast receives over $61 million to expand internet in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Comcast has been awarded more than $61 million to expand its network to more homes and businesses across Pennsylvania, including in Blair and Cambria Counties. Comcast was selected by the state, as part of the Broadband Infrastructure Program funded by the Capital Projects Fund (CPF), to expand its network across 158 […]
Altoona group needs your help to ‘take out the trash’ and clean up the city
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Redd Up Altoona Foundation is kicking off the ‘Redd Up season’ with a community clean-up event. The second annual “BIGGIN‘” Altoona cleanup will take place Saturday, May 11. It kicks off at 9 a.m. at Heritage Plaza in downtown. From there, volunteers will move out and clean up the city. […]
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