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Moraine State Park Holding Wetlands and Wildlife Paddle
The public is invited to enjoy an outdoor activity at Moraine State Park later this week. A kayaking adventure called Wetlands and Wildlife Paddle will be presented on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Old 422 Launch by the Region 2 Office. Participants on this nature-based paddle will...
Weekend storms cause flooding and damage
Flooding, trees down and damages to buildings were reported across our coverage area after storms on Saturday. Some areas that received damage and flooding from the storms Saturday include:. Somerset received multiple reports of downed trees, flooding and wind damage. Windber received reports of flooding, downed trees as well as...
Lingering clouds in Pittsburgh clear up on Sunday ahead of a comfortable Labor Day
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and strong winds to portions of Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia on Saturday. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosThere were several reports of downed trees and powerlines in Greene, Fayette, Somerset, and Monongalia counties. In addition to the wind damage reports, in Allegheny County, there were reports of flash flooding in the Baldwin and South Park Township areas.In the wake of yesterday's storms, Sunday morning begins muggy and cloudy with some areas of dense fog across our region. Temperatures this afternoon will reach the upper...
Miami Dolphins cut ties with explosive former Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland was released from the Miami Dolphins practice squad just one day after he was signed to it after the Dolphins cut him following cut-down day. McFarland, the 2020 fourth-round pick by the Steelers out of Maryland, joined the Dolphins after a standout UFL...
One injured during crash on Youngstown's Westside
One person was injured in a two-car crash on Youngstown’s Westside early Monday. Police told 21 News it happened just after 1:30 a.m. at Mahoning Avenue and North Evanston Avenue. The one victim who was taken to a hospital was not seriously injured according to police. The accident remains...
Canfield Fair: Monday events and judging schedule
Labor Day is here, the unofficial end of summer and the final day of the 178th Canfield Fair. Tonight’s big event at the Grandstand is rock band Daughtry, along with rock bands Buckcherry and Hinder. SPECIAL EVENTS. 8:00AM: 4-H Saddle Horse Fun Show – Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Ring...
A Montgomery County Trail Was Crowned Pennsylvania’s Most Beautiful Trail
The Schuylkill River Trail has been rated one of the most beautiful trails in the state. The Schuylkill River Trail, which runs through Montgomery County, took the top spot among 16 trails in Pennsylvania that Visit PA claims will leave you breathless, writes Greg Williams for The Sentinel. “When is...
Former Steelers player criticizes team after being cut: ‘No opportunity’
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Jacob Copeland, who the team cut during their first wave of cuts on Monday after their game against the Detroit Lions, wants another chance in the NFL. He joined the team in June after mandatory minicamp, and during training camp, he had some flashy plays, which he posted to his X account.
Soccer Game Preview: GlenOak Plays at Home
The GlenOak Golden Eagles will square off against the Hoover Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. GlenOak will be coming into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line. Hoover better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if last week is any indication, that's when GlenOak really get things going. GlenOak put the hurt on Howland with a sharp 6-1 win on Saturday. The result was nothing new for the Golden Eagles, who have now won three matches by five goals or more so far this season.
New Jersey Drivers to Pay More to Cross Into PA
Bad news for anyone who plans to drive into Pennsylvania. The Delaware River Port Authority has raised the cost of tolls on 4 major bridges into the Keystone State. Effective immediately, the cost to cross the Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross, and Commodore Barry Bridges will rise twenty percent, from five dollars to six.
Inflation explained: It seems everything is more expensive than 5 years ago. Here's why.
Sep. 1—As she walked the aisles of Walmart in Frazer, Ashley Williams of Pittsburgh's Morningside neighborhood wanted to know the "mathematics behind" the rising cost of milk, eggs and other staples. Terry Riehle of Greensburg struggled to understand why Land O'Lakes cheese costs more per pound than most cuts of meat at Shop 'n Save in Greensburg. Jennifer Vislosky of Verona wondered aloud how ...
These Five Chester County High Schools Made the Top 20 in Pennsylvania
Five Chester County high schools are in the top 20 in PA, according to the Best High Schools list from U.S. News & World Report. Five Chester County high schools are in the top 20 in The Keystone State, according to the 2023-2024 Best High Schools list from U.S. News & World Report.
Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis pitches state contracting to Black-owned businesses, touts 30% jump as progress
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Pennsylvania state agencies were encouraged to spend more taxpayer money with minority-owned and veteran-owned small businesses over the past two years and did just that, government contracting data shows.
WSFS Bank Donates $50,000 to Nonprofit Organizing 250th Birthday Celebrations for Navy, Marine Corps
From left: Homecoming 250 Vice President Monica Hallman and President George Leone; Rodger Levenson, CEO of WSFS Bank; and Steve Klammer, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Bryn Mawr Trust. WSFS Bank has donated $50,000 to Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, a nonprofit organizing 250th birthday celebrations for the...
PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Over at PennDOT, it’s somebody’s job to check the thousands of vanity license plate applications annually and pull out the bad...
Women’s Soccer Blanked at Youngstown State, 1-0
YOUNGSTOWN, Oh. – Despite creating multiple opportunities on the offensive end, the George Washington women's soccer team could not register a goal, falling to Youngstown State, 1-0. The Revolutionaries drop to 1-3-1 on the season with two matches left in the non-conference slate. HOW IT HAPPENED. 30th Minute: The...
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