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Settlement Reached in Split Rock Resort Timeshare Lawsuit
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a legal settlement with Split Rock Resort’s owners, Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC, for alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare sales. The lawsuit, filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, accused the resort of violating state Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Laws by denying timeshare owners property access and imposing excessive fees.
Penn College sees unexpected increase in state budget
Williamsport, Pa. — On July 11, Gov. Josh Shapiro approved the 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget, which includes a $4 million increase in state appropriations for Penn College — a 13% increase compared to last year. In the College's 2024-25 budget, approved by the Board of Directors on June 27, the Board only anticipated a 5% increase. This brings the College's state appropriation funding to a total of $33,971,000. ...
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is ‘huge win’ for PA
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11 Investigates Exclusive: Pittsburgh police ramp up patrols near downtown shooting scene
After a shooting downtown in broad daylight Tuesday afternoon, Pittsburgh police put out the call for officers from the zones to ramp up patrols in that area of downtown.
Pitt and basketball coach Jeff Capel agree to an extension through at least the 2029-30 season
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh and men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel have agreed to a contract extension that runs through at least the 2029-30 season. Financial details of the extension, announced Wednesday, were not disclosed. Capel has a 97-92 record in six years with the Panthers, leading the program...
Judge limits taxpayer funds for father's death penalty defense in New Kensington slaying
A Westmoreland County judge said she will limit defense spending of taxpayer funds for the pending trial of a Brackenridge man who faces a potential death sentence in connection with the alleged killing of his 9-year-old son. Common Pleas Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio said Wednesday excessive costs incurred by public defenders...
Duquesne’s Jakub Necas Leads Czechia to Upset in European Championships
On Wednesday, Duquesne rising sophomore Jakub Necas continued his elite play in Poland, representing Czechia in the U20 European Championships. Necas once again turned in a strong stat line, leading the team with 20 points. He also grabbed 11 rebounds in the win over No. 2 Serbia in the Round of 16. This big win comes after Czechia struggled in the first three games of group play, going 0-3 overall prior to Wednesday.
Interdisciplinary Artist Alisha B. Wormsley Breaks Down Matriarchal Survival Strategies, Decolonizing Time And Her New Film
Interdisciplinary Pittsburgh artist Alisha B. Wormsley talks about matriarchal survival strategies, decolonizing time, and her new film. The post Interdisciplinary Artist Alisha B. Wormsley Breaks Down Matriarchal Survival Strategies, Decolonizing Time And Her New Film appeared first on NewsOne.
Russell Wilson Bottom Tier Placement by CBS Sports Amid Steelers Contract and Strong 2023 Performance Comparison
CBS Sports' Will Brinson ranks NFL starting quarterbacks into tiers, with Russell Wilson dropping to the bottom tier for 2024, alongside Daniel Jones and Deshaun Watson, despite solid performance metrics. Russell Wilson: 15 starts, 66.4% completion, 3,070 passing yards, 29 total TDs, 8 interceptions. Bryce Young: 16 starts, 59.8% completion,...
Penn vice president for University Communications steps down, predecessor returns in interim
Penn Vice President for University Communications Anna Cowenhoven will resign from her position effective Aug. 1, and her predecessor, Stephen MacCarthy, will return to the University in the interim. Cowenhoven, appointed by former Penn President Liz Magill, resigned less than a year into her tenure, which began last August. MacCarthy...
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. ...
Pittsburgh Man Wounded in Road Rage Shooting, Police Seek Silver Dodge Charger as Violence Disrupts Downtown Harmony
A recent bout of road rage in Pittsburgh escalated into violence, leaving one man wounded downtown. The incident occurred on Smithfield Street on the afternoon of July 16, when emergency responders were called to the scene just before 4:15 p.m., according to a public statement by the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department.
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