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Watch Out: Two of the Most Dangerous U.S. College Campuses in 2024 Are in PA
When you think about going to college, you probably think about fun times, new friends, and a lot of late-night studying. But safety is a major concern on many college campuses across the country, including a couple of schools in Pennsylvania. Two well-known Pennsylvania schools have unfortunately made it onto...
Doctor explains dangerous social media trend "chroming"
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- There's a social media fad called "chroming" that a doctor in Pittsburgh wants parents to know about.The new "huffing" called "chroming" is a dangerous reemerging practice on the rise among the youth. "Chroming" involves using items you probably have in your home right now, and it's hurting kids."That describes kids huffing any available hydrocarbon they can get their hands on," said Dr. Anthony Pizon, chief of medical toxicology at UPMC and emergency medicine professor at the University of Pittsburgh. We're talking everything from permanent markers, paint thinners, and metallic paint to aerosol deodorant, compressed air dusters, and hairspray."Children...
Derry Township district holds students inside due to police incident nearby
Derry Township School District held students inside from recess Friday morning as police dealt with an incident in the surrounding area, according to the district spokesperson. Police activity on nearby streets incited a “hold” for the district out of an abundance of caution at around 9:40 a.m., according to Sarah...
Fired Pittsburgh police can get jobs back, six-figure back pay checks
"It's a complex system, and at times it does cost the city dollars, but we have to weigh costs versus benefits, or costs versus negatives of an officer returning that we feel isn't the right fit for our city,” said Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt. The post Fired Pittsburgh police can get jobs back, six-figure back pay checks appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Athens man sentenced jail time for weapons theft in Bradford County
SMITHFIELD TWP, Pa. (WETM) — A Bradford County man could see a maximum of nearly two years in jail after he was sentenced recently on a theft charge, sentence documents confirm. Ryan C. Elliott, 27, of Athens, was recently sentenced to four months to 23 months in jail for the charge of theft by unlawful […]
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