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Millcreek pizzeria Crazy Oven is open on West Lake Road in space formerly home to Yonkers
Crazy Oven pizzeria has opened at 3701 West Lake Road, a spot vacated in February by Yonkers Pizzeria. Their former location, near Sara's at 35 Peninsula Drive, is now the home of Taste Thai. Crazy Oven spokeswoman Elaine Khodzhayan, whose father, Sergey Khodzhayan, owns the business, said they enjoyed their...
Ashville Days Set for Saturday
Ashville will hold their one-day Ashville Days on Saturday. The day will kick-off with a parade in Ashville at 10:00 a.m. Following the parade, visitors will be able to explore a craft show and vendor fair in the heart of the town at the Ashville Commons in addition to town-wide garage sales taking place during the day. Live music and family-friendly activities will be present throughout the day and Ashville Days will culminate with a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. at the Lower Lake Area Men’s Association (LLAMA) Club.
Push to Ban Smoking in Pa., Casinos Underway in Harrisburg
A push to ban smoking inside Pennsylvania casinos is underway in Harrisburg. Democrat State Representative Dan Frankel joined some Pittsburgh casino workers for a rally on the North Shore yesterday as they advocate in favor of an amendment to the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act to end tobacco use at their jobs. Frankel is a co-sponsor of the amendment, saying it is meant to close loopholes in the 2008 law. Rivers Casino currently has designated smoking and non-smoking sections on the gaming floor, while restaurants and some other areas are smoke-free.
St. James Italian Fest is July 20
St. James’ Italian Festival will take place Saturday, July 20. The festival, themed “Catholic Neighbors in Faith,” takes place at 27 Allen Street from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event will feature authentic Italian food, baked goods, Italian dancers, and musical entertainment. Admission and parking is free.
Grape Discovery Center Holding Annual Cruise-In
The event from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. will award dash plaques to the first 100 cars to register. Judging and awards will be presented. Other cars and clubs are welcome to participate. This is a family friendly event featuring music and food. There will be lawn and patio games along...
28th Annual Laurel Run/Walk Taking Place July 20
The event was created by Wayne and Elaine Hotelling in honor of their oldest daughter, who had Down syndrome. The run/walk will offer a variety of ways for people to participate – an 8-kilometer running race, a 5K running race, a 5K awareness walk, a 1K fun walk, children’s runs, and Laurel’s Legacy Lap (for anyone with a disability).
This Year’s Budget Overturns Local Bans on Rodeos. No Pa. Lawmaker Will Take Credit
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth appears to fit this description: Pittsburgh, which more than 30 years ago banned the use of some tools to control animals, including electric prods and spurs. The language is tucked into the nearly 140-page fiscal code, an...
PA investors set to turn Modern Tool Square into new apartment building
A historic downtown building has a new owner after several months of being on the market. We talked with Agresti Real Estate who told us what could be next for Modern Tool Square; it’s 66 apartments and 24 commercial units in a prime location. The owners are ready to...
Attempted Trump assassination has voters thinking about Election Day early
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Political experts say the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump in Butler County, Pennsylvania, has shocked many voters into thinking about Election Day much earlier than they normally would. But reaction is mixed on whether it will actually change who wins the White House.There have been at least 15 assassinations and attempted assassinations on current and former U.S. presidents along with presidential candidates since 1835. "When you look back in 1968 with the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy and suddenly that put Hubert Humphrey on top of the Democrat ticket, and it was an incredibly close election...
New owner of Warner’s Bakery to hold grand re-opening
New owner of Warner’s Bakery, Hilary Hanna, is holding a grand re-opening of the bakery, located at 115 N. Franklin St. in Titusville, on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kathy and Larry Licht were the previous owners of Warner's Bakery and announced their retirement at...
$500 million going towards site development across NEPA
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Governor Josh Shapiro (D) made a stop in Luzerne County Friday to highlight a major investment toward business expansion across the Keystone State. Friday morning, Governor Josh Shapiro joined local lawmakers and business leaders at Production Systems Automation Incorporated, a manufacturing company in Duryea, to discuss the newly signed bipartisan budget […]
State senators announce plans to bring back Flagship Niagara license plates
(WJET/WFXP)— After the announcement of new license plates matching the Commonwealth’s welcome sign, two Pennsylvania state senators will be introducing legislation to bring back a popular license plate. State Senators Dan Laughlin and Wayne Langerholc announced Friday they’ll be introducing the legislation soon, calling now the perfect time...
A Startling 20% Toll Increase Likely Coming to Four Philly-South Jersey Bridges
In this economy, it’s not surprising anymore, but the cost of yet another local toll could be going up… by quite a bit… and soon!. The Delaware River Port Authority is eyeballing rate increases on their four toll bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey this summer. In fact, we could be about two weeks away from the 20% increase at the tolls.
What happens to unclaimed Pennsylvania Lottery winnings?
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A $100,000 Powerball ticket recently expired in Dauphin County. Somebody had the winning ticket, but never cashed it in. So, what happens to that unclaimed money, and how often does this happen in Pennsylvania? This week is Lottery Week, but, every week, the Lottery cheers its winners. There have been close […]
As National Pennsylvania Day Approaches, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned for its historical...
Crozer Health Gets Potential Buyer If State Chips In Up to $500M
Prospect Medical wants state funds to help seal a deal with a potential buyer for Crozer Health. There’s a prospective unnamed buyer for Crozer Health, but Crozer’s owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, wants the state to put up between $100 million and $500 million to finance the deal, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.
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