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Construction starting soon to rebuild Elizabeth Forward High School after devastating fire
Nearly a year and a half after flames and smoke caused significant damage to Elizabeth Forward High School, construction is set to begin to rebuild the damaged structure and make improvements throughout the building.
Pittsburgh travelers react to Southwest Airlines ending open seating for the first time in its history
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - For the first time in the history of Southwest Airlines, the company announced Thursday it's going to start assigning seats, similar to its competitors. Travelers at Pittsburgh International Airport said they have mixed feelings."I can get my seat when I go on," Farah Middleton, who lives in Pittsburgh, said.This has remained the Southwest model for more than 50 years. You pick your seat on the plane and get the better choice, based on your boarding position and the earlier you check in.While Middleton doesn't mind it, others feel there's always a rush that comes with flying the...
Look for two PA natives when team USA men's swimming takes center stage
PARIS, IDF — Two Pennsylvania natives Chris Guiliano and Josh Matheny will take center stage at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris this weekend when they compete in Team USA men's swimming. Guiliano is a Douglassville, Berks County native who specializes in sprint freestyle. He is an ACC champion...
Art's Bakery Officially Opens Second Location in Harborcreek Township
Fans of Art's Bakery, a longtime bakery in Millcreek Township near the airport, now have a new location on the other side of Erie County. The business on Wednesday celebrated the grand opening of its second location on Buffalo Rd., just east of Nagle Rd., in Harborcreek. The bakery already...
Erie Zoo Working Toward Reaccreditation, Adding Veterinary Care Center
The Erie Zoo is making great strides toward regaining its Association of Zoos & Aquariums accreditation. Zoo officials say most of the work involves updating older exhibits to align with the latest AZA standards. Part of the process also includes plans to build a complete veterinary care center on the...
Golf Tournament to Raise Money to Train Shelter Dog to Become a Service Dog
The Erie Humane Society is gearing up for a big golf tournament this week. Paws for Patriots is Friday at Riverside Golf Course in Cambridge Springs. The tournament benefits their Shelter to Service program in which a shelter dog is trained to be a service dog. The training costs about...
AHN Doctor Receives Statewide Award
A local doctor received statewide recognition for her work. Doctor Laura Gephart is a urogynecologist at AHN St. Vincent. She's a pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery specialist, and she also helps med school students and residents learn more about the field. She was awarded the state medical society's everyday hero...
Banking Shake-Up: 235-Branch Chain to Close Multiple Locations Unexpectedly
MJP – A network of 235 bank branches has recently surprised customers by announcing sudden closures, justifying their decision as a ‘vital’ step. In the upcoming months, Fulton Bank, a prominent regional financial institution, will be closing down more than twelve branches, forcing clients to travel further to reach their closest office.
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