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2 pleasant days and 1 stinker in the forecast this Labor Day Weekend
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- August 2024 ends with partly cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures in the mid-80s around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.As the Philadelphia region gets into Labor Day weekend, two of the days will be pleasant and one will be a stinker. We have two low-end risks of severe weather to get through before Monday, the highlight of the holiday weekend.A warm front will sweep past Saturday, turning skies partly cloudy and ushering in warmer air in the mid-80s. You're clear to get some morning and afternoon beach time, but maybe no late-night pool parties in the hotel or...
DNC unveils billboards in Pennsylvania claiming Trump threatens IVF access
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) unveiled billboards Friday in Pennsylvania claiming that former President Trump threatens access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), ahead of his rally in the Keystone State. In a statement exclusively sent to The Hill, the DNC argued Trump has lied about his position on IVF and wants to ban the procedure.…
Key Takeaways From Penn State’s Blowout Win at West Virginia
The rain fell hard as lightning strikes scattered the Appalachian landscape. It was a season opener that was both partially headlined by Penn State’s strong offensive performance and a weather delay that lasted over two hours. Despite the extended halftime, the fans stuck around and were there to celebrate as the Nittany Lions completed a 34-12 victory at West Virginia. Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durant soaked in the postgame energy with his teammates, coaches and the surprising amount of fans in blue and white who outlasted the storm. “Look how many people there are, man,” Durant said as he walked...
Public voices often ignored in states’ opioid settlement money decisions
The conversation wasn’t sounding good for Kensington residents on June 20. The Philadelphia neighborhood is a critical center of the nation’s opioid crisis, and the city had decided to spend $7.5 million in opioid settlement money to improve the quality of life there. But on that day, a Pennsylvania oversight board was about to vote […]
Did Penn State QB Drew Allar Turn a Corner in Dominant Win at West Virginia?
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Drew Allar extended his left arm and pushed back the head of the West Virginia linebacker running toward him. He picked up the first down and turned to the linebacker, yelling in his face before Penn State scored its final touchdown in a 34-12 season-opening victory on Saturday. There appears to be a new Allar in the making: confident, aggressive and filled with emotion. Allar completed 11-of-17 pass attempts for 216 yards and three touchdowns. He also eluded pass rushers for four first downs on the ground, and wasn’t sacked a single time. It was one of Allar’s...
Can Harris campaign get voter turnout in PA environmental justice community?
Chester, Pennsylvania — At a recent Harris-Walz campaign rally in Chester, environmental advocate Zulene Mayfield called for action from the crowd of a few hundred residents. "We are the masters of our fate," she said, urging them "to mobilize this community in a way that has never happened."Chester is what climate activists call an "environmental justice community," a place where climate change and pollution disproportionately affect underserved populations. A 1995 EPA study found levels of lead in blood and cancer risks in the city to be "exceedingly high" and its rate of childhood asthma 20% higher than the national average. Chester is...
Betting Guide: Do’s and Don’ts for Week One
Our first full Saturday slate of the college football season is finally here! Since the Buffs played on Thursday, this is a perfect week to do some side-betting to spice up your game day and keep you invested! We at Ralphie Report are here to give you our biggest dos and don’ts before submitting your bet slip for week one.
The OFFICIAL WVU Football Depth Chart for the 2024 season opener
The 2024 season is here and..... finally, so is the WVU Football depth chart. About two hours before kick, a flip card with a two-deep was passed around the press box, and here's what it shows for the Mountaineers as they open the season against No. 8 Penn State.
Penn State football’s first big test of 2024 is here ... and it’s still August
Is James Franklin’s team ready for a season opener against a foe that won nine games a year ago?. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Penn State’s Six for Saturday: A Lions’ ‘D’ that will sizzle again, Andy Kotelnicki’s debut, more
Penn State’s 2024 season begins to take shape today in Morgantown. James Franklin’s Nittany Lions don’t have the luxury of easing into their schedule, not with a spot in the national college playoff at stake. PSU has owned its series with West Virginia, but these Mountaineers have...
Spikes fall to Trenton despite Peaden's strong start
TRENTON, N.J. – Jacob Peaden made another solid start on the mound for the State College Spikes on Friday night, but Jacob Denner and the Trenton Thunder kept the State College Spikes’ bats at bay for much of the game to take the series opener, 7-3, on Friday night at Trenton Thunder Ballpark.
Eddie Corkery tosses six touchdowns as State College dismantles Altoona
What a night for State College quarterback Eddie Corkery in the Little Lions’ 51-0 blowout of Altoona. Corkery only needed nine completions to throw six touchdowns as he finished 9-for-14 with 227 passing yards. Wide receiver Ty Salazar was Corkery’s main beneficiary catching five passes for 143 yards and four touchdowns. Fellow wide receiver Michael Gaul finished with three receptions, 56 yards and a score.
Penn State biology department remembers professor Eric Crandall
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State Eberly College of Science community is mourning the loss of Eric Crandall, assistant research professor of biology, who died on Aug. 17. Crandall joined the Department of Biology in 2021, studying the ecological and evolutionary consequences of larval disposal for marine populations...
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