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Pennsylvania Legislature Approves Automatic Return of Unclaimed Property
Treasurer Stacy Garrity praised the General Assembly for unanimously approving legislation to enact Pennsylvania Money Match, which will allow the Pennsylvania Treasury Department to automatically return unclaimed property to its rightful owners. Senate Bill 24, sponsored by Sen. John DiSanto (R-15), has been sent to Governor Josh Shapiro for his...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of July 15, 2024
Penn Hills School District is looking to fill the position of assistant to the superintendent for technology, innovation, safety and security. Brian Brown, who served in that capacity since February, recently was hired as an assistant superintendent for the Shaler Area School District. Brown became Penn Hills’ director of technology...
Baby penguin at Pittsburgh Zoo adopted by parents of different species
After a marcaroni penguin egg was discarded by its parents at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, the chick has found a new home with a family of gentoo penguins, making it the first multi-species family at the zoo.
'It's a long time coming': An inside look into the most decorated amateur boxing gym in all of Pennsylvania
Lancaster City Boxing Academy has the most amateur national boxing champs statewide. Their success stems from passion, a sense of family and a drive to be great.
Butler Track & Field Teams Notch 9th Nationally for GPA
The Butler men’s and women’s track and field teams were recognized for their continued accomplishments in the classroom, earning NCAA Division I Track & Field USTFCCCA All-Academic Team recognition. The honorees were announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Monday. When combining the men’s and women’s GPAs, Butler’s program ranked ninth nationally for the 2023-24 season. Butler’s combined GPA has been among the nation’s Top 10 for seven consecutive years. The women’s team cumulative GPA of 3.722 ranked sixth nationally, while the men’s team cumulative grade point average of 3.447 was 31st in all of…
Evergreen Raceway to host Saturday and Sunday action July 20-21.2-Seater Ride-Along Saturday/Racing on Sunday
(Butler Township, PA 7-14-24): Evergreen Raceway moves into the mid-point of the season with activities taking place this Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21. Saturday afternoon, the Evergreen Raceway 2-Seater Ride-along will be on track. This program is an amazing opportunity for fans to get buckled into an authentic Late Model race car as a passenger and experience real race conditions against other cars.
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to insider trading of Dick’s Sporting Goods securities
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania man who profited over $800,000 from insider trading pleaded guilty in federal court. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced on July 11 that 62-year-old Frank T. Poerio Jr., of Gibsonia, pleaded guilty to four counts of securities fraud. In connection with the guilty plea, Poerio used sensitive, material non-public information […]
Kid Rock Makes 5-Figure Donation to Family of Slain Firefighter
Following the incident at Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania campaign that left two people injured and another dead, Kid Rock has donated $50,000 to the individuals and families who were affected. Two GoFundMe fundraisers were set up for the victims. One fundraiser is for the family of the man who died...
4-year-old boy in grave condition after being struck by vehicle in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — A 4-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in grave condition after being struck by a vehicle in Pittsburgh’s Crafton Heights neighborhood. The incident happened at around 8:30 p.m. Sunday on the 900 block of Woodlow Street. Pittsburgh Public Safety said first responders were told the...
Motorcyclist dead after crash in Downtown Pittsburgh
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash Sunday morning in Downtown Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh police said they were dispatched to Grant Street and Boulevard of the Allies at 8:45 a.m. after receiving reports of a collision between a vehicle and motorcycle. After arriving on the scene, police said the man operating the motorcycle was found on the down ramp of the Boulevard of the Allies.
Part of Pennsylvania Turnpike reopens after live power lines come down
Part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in the North Hills region has reopened Monday evening after live high-tension power lines came down across all road lanes. The communications team for the Turnpike said around 8 p.m. that the lanes in both directions between the Cranberry (Exit 28) and Butler Valley (Exit 39) interchanges were closed. The wires came down near mile marker 36, where Route 910 crosses the Turnpike.
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