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Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles With Split Rock Resort Over Consumer Rights Violations
BLAKESLEE, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement in a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort, addressing alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare purchases.…
Pennsylvania’s Inconsistent Property Tax System
Pennsylvania’s property tax system faces significant challenges due to the lack of mandatory, regular property reassessments. Unlike other states, Pennsylvania allows counties to decide when to reassess properties, leading to some counties delaying reassessments for decades. This results in a “lopsided tax system” where property taxes are not uniformly assessed, causing discrepancies and economic stagnation.
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is ‘huge win’ for PA
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McDonald’s Suing Town of Ellicott Over Assessment
McDonald’s is suing the town of Ellicott over its assessment on Fairmount Avenue. McDonald’s Corporation #324 filed a suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court saying the property’s assessment is excessive. The property has been assessed at $1.2 million with the corporation arguing that the assessment should...
Buffalo Man Indicted in Execution-Style Shooting Death in Jamestown
A Buffalo man has been indicted by a Grand Jury in the shooting death of a Buffalo man in Jamestown. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 33-year old Darius Kadenhead of Buffalo was indicted and arraigned Tuesday, July 16 on a Second Degree Murder charge. Kadenhead is accused...
Erie's Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe open after doubling in size, adding room for treats and seats
The expansion allows owner Kelli Graham and staff to display more baked goods, take bigger orders and even offer decorating classes. When Kelli Graham, owner of Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe, bought the downtown Erie bakery five years ago, she already knew she wanted to expand. "People have home kitchens that...
Couple looking for help, answers after unprompted dog attack
A Pittsburgh area couple is looking for answers their dog was attacked Wednesday afternoon on the South Side Flats Julianna Fearon tells KDKA Radio her sheltie Austin was attacked by a dog off-leash near Armstrong Park.
Pittsburgh's Mason Miller throws hardest recorded pitch in MLB All-Star Game history
ARLINGTON (KDKA) - All eyes were focused on Texas on Tuesday night as the Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes began the night as the National League's starting pitcher in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. In the 94th Midsummer Classic, Skenes was able to toss a scoreless first inning, facing four batters, and showing off his triple-digit skills, topping out at 100.1 mph. His first batter was the Guardians' Steven Kwan who hit into a pop-fly for the first out, followed by a comebacker from Gunnar Henderson of the Orioles. Skenes then walked the Yankees Juan Soto but it led to the matchup everyone...
Culvert Work To Help Protect UPMC Chautauqua Neighborhood
Culvert work in the City of Jamestown will help protect the neighborhood near UPMC Chautauqua Hospital. The City was awarded $1.5 million as part of the 2024 Bridge NY Awards for the Minnow Brook Culvert Rehabilitation project. The project focuses on replacing a rusted, perforated, and high-maintenance culvert. The city...
Pennsylvania Invests in Job Training for People with Disabilities
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced a significant new investment aimed at enhancing job opportunities for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. On Wednesday, Secretary Rick Siger revealed that the Shapiro Administration is allocating $200,000 to the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program. This initiative aims to equip individuals with disabilities with the skills needed to secure employment in local manufacturing sectors.
3 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help urban gardeners own the land they steward
The law lowers the bar for “adverse possession.” It’s part of recent moves to improve garden land security. Many of Philadelphia’s community gardens are at risk of being lost to development. However, a new state law could give gardeners who steward land they don’t own a...
BMW Labor Deal to Keep Pennsylvania Parts Pipeline Flowing
The July labor deal reached by union workers at BMW’s Northeast distribution center will help ensure a continued steady supply of OEM parts and happy customers, BMW-certified repair shop executives told Autobody News. United Auto Workers (UAW) voted to ratify a contract that will raise pay up to 33%,...
City Council Hears from Public Regarding Cable Franchise Agreement Renewal with Breezeline
WARREN, Pa. – A half dozen people voiced their displeasure with the service provided by Breezeline during a public hearing on Monday regarding the renewal of the City of Warren Cable Franchise Agreement with the company. Mayor Dave Wortman briefly explained how the city benefits from a cable franchise...
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