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1 person hospitalized after crash in Rostraver Township
ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- One person was sent to the hospital in Westmoreland County on Saturday after two vehicles appeared to collide head-on.The Rostraver Central Fire Department posted pictures on social media of the incident, which took place on Route 981.The condition of the person injured is unknown at this time.An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Southwest Pa. early Sunday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:49 a.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 a.m. for Armstrong, Westmoreland and Indiana counties. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 4:49 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Plum, or near Monroeville, moving east...
Morning showers then sunshine returns
PITTSBURGH — It is a humid start to the day. Isolated showers will pop up before noon, especially for Pittsburgh and areas to the southeast. The Laurel Highlands and West Virginia may hear a rumble of thunder. Skies will clear, the humidity will drop, and temperatures will turn rather pleasant this afternoon.
Western Pennsylvania Faces Rain Chance on Fourth of July
Pittsburgh, PA – Residents of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas should brace for potential rain on the Fourth of July, according to the National Weather Service. A marginal risk for severe weather is predicted for today, with a higher likelihood of rain later in the week, including Independence Day on Thursday.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for parts of NEPA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) announced Sunday a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for multiple parts of Pennsylvania. According to the NWS, there is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect on Sunday for multiple counties in the Keystone State until 7:00 p.m. The counties under the severe thunderstorm watch in […]
A big education fight stands in the way of a Pa. budget deal
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — How much money to spend on Pennsylvania’s public education system has become a key barrier to a budget deal as lawmakers launch a barrage of talks ahead of the June 30 deadline. Leaders in the split...
Pennsylvanians urged to follow firework safety tips during Fourth of July
HANOVER, Pa. (WTAJ) — State leaders gathered Friday in Codorus State Park to urge Pennsylvanians to be safe and responsible while celebrating the Fourth of July. The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation, Conservation and Natural Resources, Drug and Alcohol Programs and Health, along with Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the Office of […]
PennDOT license and photo centers to close for Independence Day
Harrisburg, Pa. — PennDOT is reminding all Pennsylvanians that driver's license and photo centers, including the full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Many of PennDOT's products and services including forms, publications, and training manuals are available on the DMV website: www.dmv.pa.gov. Online services are available at all times and include license, ID, and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver's license and vehicle registration restoration letters; fee payments; ordering license and photo ID duplicates; REAL ID pre-verification; and driving exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services. A full listing of planned PennDOT license center closures is available online.
Pennsylvania election officials discuss trust in upcoming elections
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania will play a big role in choosing the next president. In a special edition of This Week in Pennsylvania, Dennis Owens sits down with election directors to discuss the election process. They talked about why they want voters to trust the system. “The elections are run by your neighbors,” said Sean Drasher, […]
Scam alert: Be careful when purchasing an annuity
Harrisburg, Pa. — Annuities are often used by people who are managing their retirement income, and unfortunately they're also subject to unfair business practices. In observance of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner has issued a warning to older adults to be wary when purchasing an annuity. “An annuity should always be a purchase made in the best interest of the buyer — not the agent,” said Pennsylvania...
Pennsylvania LGBTQ center hires new executive director
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Central Pennsylvania LGBTQ Center has a new executive director. Amber Roadcap, of Harrisburg, has been hired as the Center’s newest executive director. A graduate of Penn State University, Roadcap brings more than a decade of experience advocating for LGBTQ people across Pennsylvania, including...
Drivers killed fewer pedestrians in 2023, except in Pennsylvania
The Center Square — Pedestrian deaths are finally starting to drop across America to pre-pandemic levels. Pennsylvania, however, bucked the national trend. Drivers killed 192 pedestrians in 2023, eight more than in 2022, and 25% more than in 2019, according to an analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Administration. The report found that, across the country, drivers struck and killed more than 7,300 people in 2023. In total, it’s a...
Pennsylvania Has 2 Of The Worst Olive Garden Restaurants In US, Study Says
That's according to price-monitoring website Pricelisto, which analyzed TripAdvisor and Google reviews for 882 locations across the country. The Bala Cynwyd and Willow Grove Olive Gardens are the third- and fourth-worst-rated franchises on the list, with only 46.83 percent and 46.89 percent of diners leaving "excellent" reviews, respectively. The only...
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