Windber
LATEST NEWS
Broadband authority OKs $20M for laptops
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority voted Thursday to spend $20 million on more than 14,000 laptops to grow internet access in the commonwealth. The unanimous vote allows the Authority to award between 20 and 200 laptops to libraries, schools, municipalities and other groups. So far, 130 groups have applied to the program and applications are open through August 19, said Julia Brinjac, digital equity program manager...
Pennsylvania Based Fulton Bank Closing Branches In PA, NY, NJ
The closures at the following Fulton Bank branches will happen on or around November 22, 2024:. 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA. 1220 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. 8000 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 2100 Street Road, Bensalem, PA. 1460 East Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ. 514 North Kings Highway,...
Trump keeps battleground state lead
Former President Donald Trump is maintaining his edge in key battleground states despite concerns from his own pollster that the replacement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the likely Democratic nominee would knock him out of the lead. In the just-released Emerson College Polling-Hill newspaper survey, Trump lost a little ground but still leads the […]
Reforming juvenile justice system benefits kids, communities
We are youth advocates who were incarcerated at the ages of 14 and 15. We don’t want the juvenile legal system to do to others what it did to us and our peers. When a juvenile under 18 comes into the justice system, the juvenile must be treated not as adult, but as a child, a kid.
Former Penn Cambria Baseball Boosters president charged with forgery, police say
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The former president of the Penn Cambria Baseball Boosters is facing numerous charges for allegedly forging checks over the past year. Police allege that 47-year-old Jeramie Yeoman of Lilly forged more than 70 checks from booster accounts between April 2022 and July 2023. Authorities...
City of Meadville's Treasurer's Office Unable to Process Payments on Friday, July 29 Due to Significant Update
The City of Meadville's Treasurer's Office will be unable to process payments on Friday, July 26 due to a significant update to the city's financial software. The Treasurer's Office will still be open on Friday to answer any questions. The City recommends making payments before Friday. Payments are anticipated to...
Saint Francis Women's Lacrosse Earns IWLCA Academic Recognition
LORETTO, Pa. – The Saint Francis University women's lacrosse team has been named to the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Squad. The team has been named to the Honor Squad for the ninth straight year and 14th in the last 16 years. In addition, Olivia Baldini...
Spike Island grabs 4-2 win over Howard
PHILIPSBURG — Spike Island pitcher Ryan Whitehead threw a one-hitter, and catcher Keegan Soltis hit a two-run, go-ahead triple to lead the Pirates to a 4-2 victory over Howard on Sunday, July 21, in Philipsburg. Playing in the first game of the 2024 Centre County Baseball League final series,...
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Earn Multiple ITA Academic Awards
LORETTO, Pa. - The Red Flash had 12 total student-athletes named ITA Scholar-Athletes and both the men's and women's programs were named an ITA All-Academic Team. In order to be named an ITA Scholar-Athlete, student-athletes must have maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average for the academic year. A program must have a team-average grade point average of 3.2 for the academic year in order to be eligible for an All-Academic Team recognition. The men's and women's teams each had six student-athletes named ITA Scholar-Athletes. For the men's team, Marc Fuste, Alan Gonzalez, Matthew Kozar, Kevin Kruzel, Patrick Reese...
FLEX Ice Cream Social to Be Held Today in Central Avenue Plaza
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Future Leaders’ and Entrepreneurs’ Exchange (FLEX) is once again hosting the ice cream social during Oil Heritage Festival. The event will be held in Central Avenue Plaza between Christ Episcopal Church and the Oil City Library from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25.
Bakery Square expansion vote pushed back
Google’s Pittsburgh office in Bakery Square. (Photo by Justin Hayhurst/100 Days in Appalachia) Despite neighborhood support for Walnut Capital’s plans for more retail and housing in the East End complex, the City Planning Commission has concerns about sidewalks and parking. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the...
HomeBuyers of Pittsburgh: Sell your house as-is, without hassles or fees, and choose your closing date
HomeBuyers of Pittsburgh often works with sellers who are looking to make their transition as easy as possible. Whether they’re looking to move into an assisted living facility or downsize, or they’re in a financially or emotionally stressful situation — oftentimes the HomeBuyers of Pittsburgh team can help.
Hill District residents impatient over 'empty promises' of neighborhood improvement
Marimba Milliones was among the Hill District residents who on Thursday told local leaders they’re getting impatient after years of waiting for investment in their neighborhood. A major redevelopment is underway in the Lower Hill District at the site of the former Civic Arena. It’s set to include a...
Crews battle Lancaster County house fire
Firefighters are battling a house fire in Lancaster County Thursday morning. Lititz Fire Company made a Facebook post around 6:30 a.m. telling drivers to avoid the house fire located at the first block of West Orange Street, Lititz. The roads are closed between Broad and Spruce Streets due to a first alarm fire, firefighters said.
What’s Going Around: Strep, adenovirus, roseola
WellSpan Community Pediatrics is seeing insect bites, seasonal allergies, stomach bugs and colds this week. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove say they are seeing viral syndrome this week, which has symptoms including cough, congestion, fatigue, red eyes and fever. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports that strep throat […]
Wa-womp at the pump: Pa. drivers served bad gas | Today in Pa.
Want a say in the news? Email Claudia at todayinpa@pennlive.com to have your thoughts on the stories covered here or on PennLive heard. You can listen to the latest episode of “Today in Pa” on any of your favorite apps including Alexa, Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and YouTube. Episodes are available every weekday on PennLive. Feel free to subscribe, follow or rate “Today in Pa.” as you see fit!
Changes to vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania could be coming
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Changes could be coming for vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania, including making it part of your yearly state inspection. Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) plans to introduce legislation to combat vehicle window tint that is too dark and blocks too much light. Currently, in Pennsylvania, Visible Light Transmission (VLT) needs to be […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.