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Listen to the radio adaptation of ‘Between Hevan and Eartha’
Six very different people find themselves thrown together during a storm for a focus group on climate change in Pennsylvania. Can they stop talking and start listening?. Between Hevan and Eartha: A Not-So-Tall Tale about Climate Change is an original work from Sankofa African American Theatre Company inspired by and written for Climate Solutions, a collaboration in Central Pa. supported by Solutions Journalism Network.
Red Cross Urges Pennsylvanians to Donate Blood Amid National Crisis
In response to a critical nationwide blood shortage, the American Red Cross is urgently appealing to residents of Pennsylvania to participate in blood donations. The call to action comes as severe weather events, including Hurricane Debby, have disrupted blood drive operations across the country, further intensifying the demand for blood.
Bristol Township School District Reaps the Benefits of Pennsylvania’s Historic, New Education Funding
Nothing says Welcome Back to School like a $1.1 billion increase in the education budget. One of the municipalities singled out for additional funding is close to home, as the new budget guarantees the people of one Bucks County community relief from years of onerous taxation. Bristol Township School District has long struggled to provide an adequate education with limited resources. But now, Democratic leadership has moved to put an end to that.
Pa. guide lists the start, Sundays and rules for hunting season
For a fifth straight autumn this year, Pennsylvania permits hunting for game on three Sundays. For hunters, these days and others are probably already committed to memory or marked on the calendar. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
How a Pa. man started an imaginary country in Antarctica and got 2,300 people to join him
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Pennsylvania court says counties cannot throw out misdated mail-in votes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The two most populous counties of the battleground state of Pennsylvania will not be able to throw out mail-in votes over incorrect envelope dates, according to a Friday decision by a state court.
Urgent Powerball warning as $100,000 prize to expire in weeks – officials issue warning to players about future of cash
TIME is running out for a lucky lottery winner who has yet to claim their $100,000 Powerball prize. The winning ticket, purchased last year, matched four of the five white balls at 9, 35, 54, 63, and 64 with the correct red Powerball guess at 1. The ticket was purchased at a Rite Aid in […]
Vigil pays tribute to man killed in Clairton during violent Labor Day weekend in Allegheny County
A violent Labor Day weekend in Allegheny County culminated in a vigil paying tribute to one of four men shot and killed in just three days. “Put the guns down. Love each other, you know?” said Roberta Rodman, who gathered with many others Monday night in McKeesport to release green and white balloons into the evening sky in memory of Derrick Davis. The 28-year-old from McKeesport was killed early Sunday morning in Clairton. RELATED COVERAGE >>> Man killed, 2 people hurt in early morning Clairton shooting
Belle Vernon native Eric McElvenny earns ninth-place triathlon finish at 2024 Paralympics
PARIS (KDKA) -- Belle Vernon native and retired Marine officer Eric McElvenny was in action on Monday for Team USA at the Paralympics. McElvenny participated in the triathlon, securing ninth place.McElvenny lost part of his right leg due to an IED while serving in Afghanistan.He now lives in Bethel Park.
Trump: ‘I’d like to think that God thinks that I’m going to straighten out our country’
Former President Trump said in a new interview that he thinks God believes he will “straighten out” the country after he survived an assassination attempt in July. Fox News host Mark Levin asked the former president whether he believes in God more following the attempted assassination of him during a Pennsylvania rally on July 13.…
Fayette County businesses asking for public's help to find vandalism suspects
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) -- A Fayette County pizzeria is offering a monetary reward for any information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons that broke their restaurant's window last Friday morning.O.A.K Pizza in Uniontown is offering $500 in cash and a $500 restaurant gift card for a breakthrough.Manager Cory Lyons says that this wasn't a robbery. It was a person or people looking to do damage by breaking their window, which left O.A.K Pizza with almost $2,000 in clean-up and repairs.Lyons says it wasn't the first time."It was around 2:45 in the morning," said Lyons. "We...
Pa. attorney pleads guilty to multiple charges of failing to pay income taxes
Scranton, Pa. — A Pennsylvania attorney who failed to pay taxes for three years pleaded guilty in federal district court this week. Jill Moran, 55, was the owner and operator of The Powell Law Group, a Luzerne County-based law firm, and a member of the Trust Advisory Committee for mass tort litigation. As the owner of the law firm, she earned substantial legal fees, the US Attorney's office said in a press release. ...
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