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Sheetz set to reopen popular Blair County location
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Sheetz is set to reopen an Altoona store that closed for renovations in February. The store at the corner of 6th Avenue and 58th Street, across from a newly built Dollar General, was closed Feb. 9 for renovations. The store will reopen to the public on Friday, May 3, at 8 […]
Portion of State Route 53 reopens after stormwater repairs
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has reopened State Route 53 between Portage and Lilly in Cambria County. The road had been closed since April 3, when heavy rain and stormwater eroded the soil under the road, causing portions of the shoulder to fall away. The damaged section of the […]
Stamp Out Hunger annual food drive takes place across US
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America collect the goodness and compassion of their postal customers, who participate in the NALC Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive. This is the largest one-day food drive in the nation. Led by letter carriers represented […]
Altoona to host clean up days throughout May
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Altoona will be hosting its annual clean- up days this year, which will take place every Wednesday in May. The clean-up will take place from 4-8 p.m. each Wednesday. This year, volunteers are welcome to help clean up trash, paint, mulch and work on minor repair projects around the city. […]
Fort Roberdeau opens for 2024 season with historic anniversary
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — If you’ve been looking forward to Fort Roberdeau opening for their 2024 tour season, then you don’t need to wait any longer. On Wednesday, the Revolutionary War Fort opened for the season. “We always open May 1st, and it’s especially exciting this year because it’s the 50th anniversary of Fort Robredo […]
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