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Novotney: This is Our America
A millimeter to the left, and Donald J. Trump would have been shot in the face and a former U.S. President would have been assassinated. That’s the reality of it all because that was the intention of a 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, a man from a community just one hour from downtown Wheeling. Not in New York City, or Chicago, or Los Angeles, but just up interstates 70 and 79. Just up by South Hills Village. In Bethel Park, a borough of more than 30,000 people where Peter’s Township and Mount Lebanon are nearby neighborhoods.
The Chosen One: Franklin Regional grad, local wrestling prodigy Spencer Lee heading to Paris in pursuit of lifelong dream with Olympic gold medal in sight
For as long as he can remember, Spencer Lee has always been “the chosen one.”. A three-time PIAA champion at Franklin Regional, a three-time NCAA champion at the University of Iowa and a three-time age-level World champion during his scholastic career, Lee is a certified wrestling wunderkind and a prodigy of the highest order. Yet every time he has appeared to be on the brink of a historic milestone, Lee has run into an obstacle that derailed his quest for greatness. One might even compare his career arc to that of a comic book superhero, albeit one who has yet to fulfill his near-limitless potential.
Local Vets Thanked with Quilts
Local veterans got an extra thank you on Sunday in the form of quilts. The Happy Scrappers Quilt Guild from Union City presented eighteen quilts to veterans during a dinner and event on Sunday. The afternoon event happened at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. The local chapter is part...
Pirates select high school shortstop Konnor Griffin with 9th overall pick
After 8 straight college players were selected in the MLB draft Sunday, the Pirates decided to switch it up by drafting the number one high school prospect in this years draft, when they selected Konnor Griffin from Jackson Prep High School.
Gov. Shapiro to tout $500M Pa. development program with visit to old Bethlehem Steel HQ
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro will promote the new 2024-25 state budget with a visit to Southside Bethlehem on Tuesday morning, highlighting his new $500 million site development program. Shapiro is due to appear at the former Bethlehem Steel Headquarters, also known as the Steel General Office Building,...
Indiana Fever Fans In Disbelief Over Caitlin Clark Pass Vs. Lynx
Indiana Fever fans went crazy after Caitlin Clark pulled off what could very well be the Assist of the Year against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. With less than 90 seconds remaining in the first quarter, Clark found some space in the middle of the Lynx defense. After seeing Lexie Hull move towards ...
Scammers try to trick drivers into sharing financial information to settle outstanding tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is warning, again, about a scam targeting drivers.PTC says a smishing scam is being sent to random individuals, aiming to trick them into sharing their personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts.The video featured is from an earlier report.In April, PTC also warned of a similar E-ZPass phishing scam.The texts purport to be from "Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services," and urges people to settle their overdue balances or face additional charges."I'm sure if you look at it without thinking, you could potentially look at that like, 'Oh my God, I have to go pay this...
Gov. Youngkin issues flag order to honor life of former firefighter killed at Trump rally
RICHMOND (DC News Now) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in honor of the former Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighter who was killed during a Trump rally shooting over the weekend. Gov. Youngkin said he issued this order to remember the life of Corey Comperatore, who died while shielding his family. At noon […]
Heat advisory in effect across Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — The heat wave continues for northeast and central Pennsylvania with highs reaching the low and mid-90s Tuesday afternoon. Heat Advisories remain in place until Tuesday evening, when heat index values can reach between 95-100 degrees at times. Take extra precautions if you plan to be outdoors for an extended period of […]
Local Lawmakers Praise Education Funding in New Budget | WDIY Local News
On Thursday, nearly two weeks after the deadline, the state legislature presented a budget to Governor Shapiro. That budget includes historic investments in education, economic development, affordable housing, public transit, and more. Education funding was a top priority after a 2023 court ruling determined Pennsylvania’s funding of public schools to...
Local governments could save millions if public notice requirements change. Newspapers oppose the move.
Pennsylvania township and borough associations want the legislature to let them publish public notices online, but lobbyists for newspapers say voters prefer the status quo. 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.
Pa. state senator Christine Tartaglione faces challenges in wheelchair
Public meetings and rallies are often held on the state Capitol building’s front steps, offering a memorable view of the building’s Beaux-Arts architecture and providing a convenient location for most lawmakers to reach between meetings. Eight public events occurred there in the first week of June, including a...
Update: Air quality alert for Southeast Pa. Wednesday
On Monday at 3:45 p.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until Wednesday at midnight for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air...
Blowtorch Weather Next Three Days Brutal Heat Humidity & Severe Weather Risks
Blowtorch Weather Next Three Days Brutal Heat Humidity & Severe Weather Risks. Blowtorch Weather Next Three Days Brutal Heat Humidity & Severe Weather Risks. We are in the throws of a very hot, very humid air mass setting up across much of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic states. The next three days we will see high temperatures well up into the 90s and some places will probably break 100 degrees. The best chances for that will be in Southern Pennsylvania, Central & South Jersey (away from the ocean) south to Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Highs will be mostly in the low to middle upper 90s from NYC north and east. Humidity levels remain off the wall high with dew points near 70. We will watch for the possibility of thunderstorms popping up this afternoon and evening in some places though most of the area probably won’t see much of anything. Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings are up and are likely to stay up through Wednesday.
Pa. independents could sway the presidential election; here’s what they have to say about it
The skyrocketing concern among Pennsylvania voters over the two major party choices for president after the first debate was no surprise to independent voter Jennifer Bullock. “In a way, this might sound strange given the dystopian landscape we’re in, but in a way fellow independents are like, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh, you’re totally horrified by the two choices? Because that’s been my life for a long time,’” said Bullock, a Montgomery County resident and coordinator of the group Independent Pennsylvanians.
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