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Voters of Color will play crucial role in who wins White House, especially in Pa.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Hundreds of worshippers gather at Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Center City on any given Sunday. It's the oldest parcel of land owned by Black Americans and home to a crucial voting community heading into the 2024 general election."Black voters are concerned about the same thing that every voter is concerned about. People want to see wages go up," said Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler, lead pastor of Mother Bethel AME Church. "They want to make sure if you buy a home, that the equity in it is going to grow and not go in the...
Kameron Kerle, James Keenen Place at Pinecrest Country Club’s First Ever Rick “Raker” Reitz Junior Open
All photos used by permission – taken from Pinecrest Country Club Facebook page – Above: this year’s participants. The first ever Pinecrest Country Club, Rick “Raker” Reitz Junior Open was held at the Pinecrest links, in Brookville on Wednesday, August 7th. The Open is in memory of Reitz, a longtime member who passed away in August, 2023 at age 74.
IRMC WELCOMES THIRD RESIDENCY CLASS
Indiana Regional Medical Center welcomed its third class of resident doctors at ceremonies at the hospital on Wednesday. (The third class for IRMCs Family Medicine Residency program. Photo by Josh Widdowson) Not only does this mark the third year of the program, the residents that joined the first class of...
Police: One person struck by vehicle in Somerset
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A person was sent to the hospital on Tuesday morning after a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash. Police were called to Plank Road on Aug. 13, on reports that a vehicle had hit a pedestrian, according to the Somerset Borough Police Chief. Initially, the driver had fled the scene but police confirmed that […]
Penn State Gets $25 Million Gift for Beaver Stadium Project
Penn State has received an eight-figure donation toward the $700 million Beaver Stadium renovation project, the athletic department announced on Wednesday. The $25 million gift from longtime supporters the Misitano family and PAM Health is the second largest in the history of Penn State Athletics, behind only the $102 million from Terry and Kim Pegula for the varsity hockey programs and Pegula Ice Arena. “We are so very grateful to the Misitano family and PAM Health for their generous gift to the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project,” Patrick Kraft, vice president for intercollegiate athletics, said in a statement. “The Misitano family has a...
Bobcat Golfers Capture 2024 KSAC Boys Mega Match #1
Photos courtesy of Clarion Coach Jackie Kerle – Above (L-R) Parker, Wyatt, Kameron, Lucas, James, Gabe. The Clarion Area golf team captured the 2024 Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference (KSAC) Mega Match #1, on Tuesday (August 13th, at Hi-Level Golf Course in Kossuth. The Cats carded a 191, with Kameron...
NO SWEET ENDING FOR COOKIE TABLES
NILES, OH — The State College Spikes secured a late comeback victory against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, temporarily rebranded as The Mahoning Valley Cookie Tables, with a 6-4 win on Monday night at Eastwood Field. The Scrappers honored a local wedding tradition by adopting the “Cookie Tables” moniker for...
Pennsylvania murder suspect caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
New website aims to make audit info more accessible for all Pennsylvanians
(WHTM) — A new website has been launched that aims to help Pennsylvanians with their audits. The Pennsylvania Department of Auditor General has created a new website to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find audits in their county, as well as resources to help them better understand audits. “Our new, dynamic website was designed […]
Study finds Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates regardless of race
(WHTM) — A new study is out on traffic stops conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police. Most of them are during the daytime, on weekdays, and when someone is stopped for speeding, they’re usually 20 miles an hour over, among other study findings. “This is so important because traffic stops are the most common ways […]
Minority-owned small businesses in Pennsylvania to receive more state funding in 2024
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania set a record in assisting minority-owned small businesses last year, and more money will be spent in 2024 as part of an aggressive campaign to help those businesses achieve their dreams. Last year, for the first time, Pennsylvania steered nearly $700 million toward minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, including a Pittsburgh-based consulting […]
Presidential, VP candidates from both parties to visit Pennsylvania over next several days
Pennsylvania is again taking center stage in the race for the White House. Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance will be in Westmoreland County on Thursday morning. Former President Donald Trump will host a rally in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. On Sunday, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim...
Another national company set to close Pennsylvania stores due to bankruptcy
(WTAJ) — As companies around the country file for bankruptcy and stores close in many states, another national retailer is joining the list. LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, has filed for bankruptcy in Delaware, saying it is nearly $110 million in long-term debt. The filing comes with the announcement that 94 locations nationwide will be closing, including three in Pennsylvania.
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Coroner called to scene after boy disappears in creek while kayaking
UPDATE: Body of 10-year-old kayaker, missing 4 days, found in central Pa. creek. The coroner was called to the scene of a kayaking accident Wednesday morning, four days after a 10-year-old boy disappeared in the water. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Kids and social media: Pennsylvania doctor weighs in on the impacts of screen time
(WHTM) — In this day and age, it is hard to go without a phone and kids seem to always be on social media, which can lead to impacts on their mental health. Clinical psychologist at UPMC Doctor Melissa Brown says that usually the impacts are negative but there are some positives. “One of the […]
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