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Pa.’s first case this year of possibly severe tickborne disease put a child in the hospital
Health officials have revealed that Pennsylvania’s first case this year of a potentially serious tickborne disease has been identified in a child who was hospitalized from it. The Allegheny County Health Department said Tuesday that the child, who is now recovering at home, tested positive for the Powassan virus,...
Pennsylvania's presidential calendar: Rallies and possible debates
Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning in Pennsylvania again this week — putting the Keystone State back in the national spotlight. Why it matters: Both campaigns are all-in on Pennsylvania, the most important battleground state that'll decide who occupies the White House. Driving the news: Democratic...
ARCH2 award invites a new Appalachian era of extraction, pollution and false promises
On the last day of July, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) would receive $30 million to fund phase one activities in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. This announcement comes less than a year after the DOE revealed their selections for award negotiations for the Regional “Clean” Hydrogen […]
$213 Million Powerball Jackpot Winning Ticket Sold in Allegheny County
MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Allegheny County sold a Powerball ticket worth $213.8 million for the drawing on Monday, August 12. The winning ticket, purchased at AJ’s…
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the wide receivers
Aug. 15—TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top wide receivers for the 2024 season. 1. Scoop Smith Woodland Hills Junior, 5-7, 150 Smith's speed and big-play ability make him a concern for opposing defenses. The reigning WPIAL 100-meter dash champion scored three touchdowns longer than 80 yards last season, including a ...
Potential strike in Pa. could disrupt U.S. supply chains | Today in Pa.
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Pa. Meteorologist predicts another hurricane is coming to the East Coast region in the next couple of days
Aired; August 14th, 2024. Heading into the month of September, we are heading into the peak of hurricane season. The Central Pennsylvania region just experienced remnants of Hurricane Debbie in the past week. ABC 27’s Meteorologist Dan Tomaso, says hurricane season is roughly between August though September. “Most of...
C&N Recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley for Achieving CCXP Certification
C&N recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley, who has successfully earned the Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) certification. C&N, the region’s leading financial services company, recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley, AVP/Customer Experience Coordinator, who has successfully earned the Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) certification. Administered by the Customer Experience Professionals Association™, a...
Vote: Which YAIAA school mascot is No. 1 in the league?
It's a proven method of picking a winner (we are only being slightly sarcastic). When two teams go head-to-head, so do their mascots. And there are many people that make picks based off that matchup (NCAA tourney bracket, anyone??) Who wins when a Panther takes on a Lion? A Squire and a...
KU Professor Appointed to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Governor Josh Shapiro has appointed Kutztown University’s Dr. Jonathan Kremser to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Kremser, a professor and department chair in KU’s criminal justice department, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role on the committee. Established by law in 1978, the...
Pa. woman shares insights on her 98-day hike across the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
A Pennsylvania woman had her two daughters drive her to Georgia and let her off on a trail. She willingly solo-hiked all the way back to the Keystone State, and then kept on going north into Maine. It was part of a Somerset County woman’s quest to hike all 2,197 miles of the...
Rep. Matzie joins Pa. lawmakers relaunching Nuclear Energy Caucus to buoy industry
A Harrisburg lawmaker from Beaver County is at the helm of renewed efforts to fortify the nuclear energy industry – Pennsylvania’s second-largest source of electricity after natural gas. State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-16, Harmony Township, has joined state Rep. Tom Mehaffie, R-106, Dauphin County, and state Sens. John...
Meet PennLive’s 2024 Preseason Mid-Penn Capital Football All-Star Team
Just like that, high school football is back in Pennsylvania. And in order to pass the time between now and kickoff on Aug. 23, PennLive fielded preseason All-Star teams for every division in the Mid-Penn Conference. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you...
Educational Resources Heading into the School Year
It is almost that time of year again when the kids are back in the classrooms and preparing for a full year of education. "They have fresh minds, they are excited and it is an exciting time to be a teacher this time of year," said State Representative Bob Merski.
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