Martinsburg
Police: Roaring Spring man assaulted woman; held her, other man hostage at Blair Co. hotelWJAC TV1 day ago
Police look to identify person of interest in Blair County theft
WTAJ2 days ago
![WTAJ's avatar](https://i.prt.news/dd62d98f95a2ae026d10b334799e7ded.png)
8-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In Pennsylvania Bedroom, Police Say (Developing)
Daily Voice10 hours ago
![Daily Voice's avatar](https://i.prt.news/t_200_200_25f7a06381618fe2658722c6b4554fae.jpg)
3-year-old girl dies after her grandmother beat her with a large wooden stick just because the child wouldn’t listen and then left her on a bed for days for someone else to find her; grandma arrestedroanokedailymagazine.com18 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
In a rare occurrence, Blair County announces Trick or Treat on Halloween night
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Trick or Treat in Blair County is typically the Thursday before Halloween — a long-standing tradition — but in 2024, it will actually happen on Halloween night. Many in Blair County know officials tend to avoid Halloween night for trick-or-treating. Over the last few years as social media grew, community […]
Severe Storms Expected to Sweep Through Ohio and Pennsylvania Friday
CLEVELAND — Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:46 AM on September 5, 2024. Calm Before the Storm: Today’s Quiet Weather Turns Active on Friday. Residents of north central Ohio, northeast Ohio, northwest Ohio, and northwest Pennsylvania are advised to prepare for potentially severe weather conditions on Friday afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Cleveland, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop, bringing the possibility of damaging wind gusts.
Shapiro’s electricity proposals threaten state’s role in regional transmission, says alliance
Alongside the growing reliance on electricity from Pennsylvania’s PJM Interconnection, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s electricity proposals could further destabilize the PJM grid, which supplies power to 65 million people and more than 20 percent of the U.S. economy, according to a newly released report from Pittsburgh Works Together (PWT). Concurrently, fossil fuel plants are being forced […] The post Shapiro’s electricity proposals threaten state’s role in regional transmission, says alliance appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
SEPTA plans to raise fares to address $222M deficit as it awaits a state funding deal
SEPTA is planning to eliminate fare discounts as the transit agency addresses a $222 million budget deficit. TransPass and TrailPass prices would remain the same, but the cost of most individual Regional Rail rides would rise by about $1.
State Of Pennsylvania Increases Contracts To Black-Owned Businesses By 30%
More minority-owned businesses in Pennsylvania are receiving state contracting dollars. Of the nearly $700 million received under Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis for 2022-23, the state government spent $136 million with Black-owned and Hispanic-owned businesses. That is a 30% increase from the $104 million reported last year. These figures, revealed in a news release, come months after Gov. Shapiro signed an executive order to create the Pennsylvania Advisory Council for Inclusive Procurement (PACIP). The 16-member council advises state agencies on ways to make state contracting opportunities more inclusive. More funding for small and small diverse businesses helps ensure everyone...
Check in with veterans in your life, participate in a candle lighting tradition
Harrisburg, Pa. — According to the latest data from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, suicide is the 13th leading cause of death for veterans overall, and the second leading cause of death among veterans under age 45. On average, 132 U.S. citizens take their own lives every day, and 17 to 22 of them are veterans. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the DMVA is using the occasion to remind Pennsylvanians to check in on the veterans in their lives. For the veterans...
State officials, industry stakeholders applaud implementation of Max Manufacturing Initiative
Pennsylvania Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and several other attendees Sept. 3 celebrated implementation of the enacted Max Manufacturing Initiative Act, which promotes innovation and economic growth by facilitating collaboration between universities and engineering firms. “This new law not only bolsters cooperation between state universities and engineering firms, but it also fosters business partnerships, and drives […] The post State officials, industry stakeholders applaud implementation of Max Manufacturing Initiative appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Support grows for Penn State’s application to lead semiconductor manufacturing hub
Pennsylvania lawmakers serving in both houses of Congress joined a bipartisan group of their colleagues in supporting the Penn State Mid-Atlantic Semiconductor Hub (MASH) Digital Twin Institute (DTI) application in the U.S. Commerce Department’s CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute Competition. Specifically, the group urged U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to fully consider the application submitted by […] The post Support grows for Penn State’s application to lead semiconductor manufacturing hub appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Pennsylvania solar project starts commercial operations
Great Cove Solar, a massive power generation project owned and operated by global energy company AES Corporation, recently began commercial operations at its two solar facilities in Franklin and Fulton counties, Pa. As the largest ... Read More » The post Pennsylvania solar project starts commercial operations appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
SEPTA riders unable to buy new fare cards. Again. | Today in Pa.
Want a say in the news? Email Claudia at todayinpa@pennlive.com to have your thoughts on the stories covered here or on PennLive heard. You can listen to the latest episode of “Today in Pa” on any of your favorite apps including Alexa, Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and YouTube. Episodes are available every weekday on PennLive. Feel free to subscribe, follow or rate “Today in Pa.” as you see fit!
Coaches lament, look ahead in the wake of the Keystone Division’s ‘Big Four’ field hockey teams being separated
Field hockey in the Mid-Penn Conference, particularly in what was the Keystone Division, is renown both statewide and nationwide for its excellence. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Compromise Elusive on Reforming 2016 Law That Led to Higher Water Bills Across Pa.
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our north-central Pa. newsletter, Talk of the Town, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania legislature appears unlikely to address a 2016 law that has led to higher utility bills for communities across the state despite customer frustrations and concerns from the commonwealth’s consumer advocate. Act 12 allows investor-owned utilities to bake the costs of buying public water and wastewater systems into rate increase requests, and it became law with few objections. However, upon implementation, the law has...
See Which Four Private High Schools in Bucks County Ranked Among 50 Best in Pennsylvania for 2023
George School Library. Bucks County is home to four of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a recent report. Bucks County is home to four of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new report published by Niche.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.