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Arts and music set for Clarion Summer Fest’s third weekend
Clarion Summer Fest’s Arts and Music weekend, organized by The Local Clarion County, will run from Friday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 4. The event features the Glassblowers Village in Memorial Park, showcasing crafts from glassblowers across the Northeast, and an art glass exhibit by Dominick Labino at the Clarion County Historical Society. Activities include Lost Wax Metal Casting workshops, Pop-Up Shops, street musicians, food vendors, a chalk art competition, and a Big Marble Hunt. Additional highlights are the Brewery 5K Run, pig-themed activities in the Kids Zone, a yoga class, and live music at Mechanistic Brewing Company. For more information about The Local Clarion Summer Fest, follow Clarion Summer Fest on Facebook, email thelocalclarioncounty@gmail.com or call Event Producer Jacqueline Griebel at 814-657-5728.
Bridge Lit Fest to enjoy new space for its second year
The Bridge Lit Fest, previously known as the Wildcat Lit Fest, will take place on August 10 at the newly acquired Venango Campus, thanks to the Oil Region Alliance (ORA). This year’s festival will include expanded activities and staff, with writing workshops led by published professionals for writers aged 18 and older. New workshop genres like multi-genre and science fiction and fantasy worldbuilding will be introduced, alongside returning genres such as fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. The event will also feature book vendors, a book sale, meals, a plein air hike or bike ride, and an open mic session. Organizers hope to expand the festival into a two-day event in the future. Registration costs $65, with a reduced fee of $30 for college and trade school students.
PennWest Presidential Transition Committee Announced
CLARION, Pa. — After announcing the formation of a presidential transition committee in June, President Jon Anderson announced members of the committee on Tuesday, July 16, just one month into his tenure as leader of Pennsylvania Western University. The committee will play a key role in advancing engagement and...
Area Man Falls Asleep at the Wheel, Crashes into 500-Gallon Propane Tank
TIONESTA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Marienville say an area man was involved in a one-vehicle crash after falling asleep at the wheel. According to PSP Marienville, the crash happened at 5:07 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, on Route 36, just south of Jameson Run Road, in Tionesta Township, Forest County.
Trump shooter’s gun club defends its culture: ‘That’s not us’
A gun club nestled in heavy woods on the outskirts of Pittsburgh was thrust into the national spotlight after one of its members tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday. Clairton Sportsmen’s Club denounced the "senseless act of violence" in a statement Sunday, acknowledging that the shooter, Thomas...
Pittsburgh schools earmark $52,000 to address racism in math
(The Center Square) - The School District of Pittsburgh will hire a consultant to put on a series of virtual workshops addressing racism in math. The district is paying $52,000 to Nth Education Partners for a series of eight, two-hour long virtual workshops where “participants will reflect on the instruction and pedagogy that supports schools in moving toward justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in math classrooms,” according to the district. ...
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Pirates Find a New Home
On July 16, 1970, the Pittsburgh Pirates played their first game at their new home: Three Rivers Stadium. The Pirates lost the game 3-2 to the Cincinnati Reds, the same team they’d lose to in the National League Championship Series. They ended the season with a 89-73 record, giving them their first National League East title.
Casa San José connects, supports, and advocates for Latino community
A trustworthy, go-to-resource for underserved Latinos, Casa San José (House of Joseph) was founded in 2013 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden. They were inspired to open a welcome center that would support the tireless work of Sister Janice Vanderneck, who’s cared for Pittsburgh Latinos for more than two decades. Headquartered in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood, Casa San José depends on a dedicated staff of employees, sisters, and volunteers to provide services and programs, including:
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library coming to Beaver County next month
NEW BRIGHTON ― A new program promoted by a country music icon is bringing books to Beaver County children starting in August. Representatives for the Beaver County Department of Human Services and The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Beaver County have announced they will officially launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program for children across the region. A part of the Dollywood Foundation nonprofit, the program provides books to young children each month.
Allegheny County District Attorney's Office experiences limited communication due to cyberattack
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A cyberattack has impacted communications for the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office as of this morning. According to their website, their computer servers are shut down at this time. They also added that they have limited access to email and their desk phones are up and running, but they do not have voicemail capabilities. Anyone who has to contact the office can do so by calling one of two numbers: 412-915-6914 or 412-879-7548. People can also contact the general email address, inquiry@alleghenycountyda.us, or email the individual directly. This a developing story, stick with KDKA.com for the latest
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