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Pa. Election 2024: A Complete Guide to the Candidates for Attorney General
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — The race to become Pennsylvania’s next attorney general will be one of the more closely watched contests this fall, as six candidates jockey for the chance to occupy one of the most powerful offices in the state. With a budget of $144 million and a staff of 1,060 prosecutors, attorneys, investigators and other staff, the Office of Attorney General is, at its core, the law firm that represents Pennsylvania’s vast government...
Historic Pa. bridge to close for 3 years: ‘Going to try to save it’ | Today in Pa.
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Send in the Birds: Eliminating Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternflies Through Avian Assistance
As the battle against spotted lanternflies becomes steep, some researchers say that getting native birds to eat these invasive pests is key. The ways to get rid of spotted lanternflies over the past few years have been to step, squish, and squash them. But as the battle against the bugs becomes too steep, some researchers say that getting native birds to eat these invasive pests is key, writes Dino Grandoni for The Washington Post.
Man extradited to Somerset County, facing attempted murder charges
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A California man who is accused of shooting another man twice in January at a Somerset County inn has now been extradited back to the state. Andrew Vega, 33, was extradited back to Pennsylvania and is now being held in the Somerset County Prison. He is facing charges of criminal […]
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 […]
Riots, elections, democracy are the focus of Lancaster filmmaker’s latest documentary
Lancaster filmmaker Mary Haverstick has brought her camera to the frontlines of some of the most tumultuous political and social events of the past four years, starting with the civil unrest in Lancaster after the September 2020 police shooting of 27-year-old Ricardo Muñoz. Two years later, she and her...
One dead after crash in Cambria County
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A crash over the weekend in Cambria County left one dead, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The crash occurred on Saturday, Aug. 31, on Beaver Valley Road at the intersection with Hughstown Road. Marvin Branton, 66, crossed both lanes while taking a left curve turn in his Mitsubishi Outlander, PSP […]
New Sowers Market in Philipsburg Focuses on Fresh, Local Foods
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. PHILIPSBURG — The new Sowers Market recently opened on Tyrone Pike in Philipsburg, though the first plans for the market were for something very different. The original idea, according to owner Earl Rissler, was to open a new market in the Bellefonte area. After a lengthy search that did not yield an appropriate location, however, Rissler became aware of a property available in Philipsburg that might meet his needs. The property was the site of the former Conklin’s Corner Antique and Gift Barn on Tyrone Pike just south of the center of town. Rissler admitted that...
Local racer dies in crash near Gifford Pinchot State Park: York County Coroner
A local racer died Tuesday night after suffering injuries in single-vehicle crash in northern York County, according to the York County Coroner's Office. Kyle Craker, 23, of the 900 block of Siddonsburg Road in Fairview Township died at WellSpan York Hospital from blunt force injuries in the crash, a news release states. The...
DEP to spray pesticides for mosquitos in Huntingdon County
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Residents around Huntingdon County will experience pesticide spraying as officials from the Department of Environmental Protection try to avoid the spread of mosquitos. Residential and recreational areas in Mt. Union Borough will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around 7:45 p.m. Sept. 4, with the work expected to be complete […]
Tim Walz Trolls J.D. Vance by Buying Donuts Like a Normal Human Person
After Republican vice presidential pick J.D. Vance went viral last week for being extraordinarily awkward at a donut shop in Georgia, Democrat Tim Walz had to poke fun at him during a snack stop in Pennsylvania. Pursuing sweets like whoopie pies and donuts at Cherry Hill Orchards in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Walz slid in a joke while speaking to voters. “Look at me, I have no problem picking out donuts.”“Look at me I have no problem picking out donuts.” -- Tim Walz getting pumpkin and chocolate whoopie pies and apple cider donuts at Cherry Hill Orchards in Lancaster Pennsylvania pic.twitter.com/doSyzBNxT9— Howard...
Franklin County Trunk or Treat Event Set for October 29
Franklin County will be hosting its annual Trunk or Treat event, featuring first responders and law enforcement agencies, on Tuesday, October 29 from 6-8 pm at Chambersburg Area Middle School North (CAMS North). The event is an opportunity for community members to interact with public service agencies in a festive and safe environment.
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