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New Pennsylvania law will return some unclaimed money without a claim
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 — Starting next year, Pennsylvania will return some unclaimed money directly to the people it belongs to instead of requiring them to first file a claim with the state Treasury. A bill to allow the change passed the...
White Township manager appointed as emergency authority representative
White Township supervisors on Wednesday unanimously appointed township manager Chris Anderson to serve as the township’s representative for a prospective county-wide emergency authority. For months, township supervisors remained on the fence about committing to the Indiana County Commissioners’ prospective emergency authority, led by commissioner Michael Keith. The county-wide...
Sen. Bob Casey and other congressional leaders call on Biden Administration to declare Marc Fogel as "wrongfully detained"
WASHINGTON (KDKA) - One Pennsylvania senator is gathering the support of fellow congressional leaders to encourage U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to do everything he can to bring home a local man from a Russian prison. Butler County native and teacher Marc Fogel is currently serving a 14-year sentence in Russia for possessing medical marijuana. He was not part of the United States' most recent prisoner swap with Russia. Senator Bob Casey was joined by Senators John Fetterman, Jon Tester (D-MT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and U.S. Representatives Madeline Dean (D-PA-4), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6), Susan Wild...
Horesthief Days pays homage to history while celebrating present
The Knox Horsethief Days festival celebrates the local legend Sebastian “Boss” Buck, a notorious horse thief and counterfeiter. Despite its origins, the event now focuses on community celebration rather than crime, and is a lively gathering that honors Knox’s unique history while bringing the community together. The highlight of the festival so far was the lawnmower races, with Dave Weaver and Trey Bauer winning in their respective divisions.
Keystone School District Education Foundation Announces Inaugural 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
KNOX, Pa. — The Keystone School District Education Foundation Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce the inaugural class of the Keystone Senior/Junior High School Hall of Fame inductees. This will be an annual event with a new class of inductees every year. We are proud to introduce...
Pittsburgh Mayor Gainey writes praises of director who resigned after signing petition, but walks away from talking with reporters
PITTSBURGH — Mayor Ed Gainey released a written statement Thursday praising his former communications director, Maria Montano, who resigned after she had signed a controversial referendum petition seeking a city boycott of Israel and those who do business in or with Israel until the war in Gaza ends. Local...
Update from Oakmont Carnegie Library
Our Makerspace is a community space where you can make, create, design, and build! Located on our Lower Level, we have a 3D printer, a Cricut vinyl cutting machine, a Brother sewing and embroidery machine, and a music station with midi keyboards, a microphone, and recording software! We also have art and crafts supplies, Snap Circuits, VR goggles, a button maker, two Makey Makey keyboard controllers, and more.
‘This Is Weird’: Russell Wilson Accused of Taking Another Jab at Ciara’s Ex Future After Pledging to ‘Counsel’ Stepson Future
Once again, Russell Wilson publicly showing love to his stepson, Future Zahir Wilbourn, has social media users comparing the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback to the boy’s […] ‘This Is Weird’: Russell Wilson Accused of Taking Another Jab at Ciara’s Ex Future After Pledging to ‘Counsel’ Stepson Future
Surveillance video shows bystanders stop carjacking at Pittsburgh shopping plaza
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man is charged with leading a sheriff deputy on a chase, crashing on Banksville Road then trying to carjack an elderly man. Headlights and front-end fragments from a car crash can be found at the intersection of McMonagle Ave and Banksville Road. Video from Kuhn's Market captures the moment the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office said 22-year-old Tyler Stewart T-boned someone on Wednesday night."He was speeding down Banksville Road, he ran a red light, ended up t-boning someone," said Phill C, who was working at Banksville Plaza when the crash happened. "The guy who was running fled into...
Highlands' veteran defensive backfield looks to create 'No Fly Zone' over Natrona Heights
Aug. 15—Highlands' move into the Class 3A Allegheny 7 Conference brought about some exciting rivalry matchups with nearby A-K Valley foes such as Burrell, Deer Lakes, Freeport and Valley. It also likely will lead to some sleepless nights for those teams' coaches, quarterbacks and wide receivers. The Golden Rams will field an all-star team's worth of veteran cornerbacks and safeties this ...
Renfrew Council confronts Ma-te-Way expansion issues: What’s next?
Renfrew Town Council has received their third and final report on the Ma-te-Way Expansion. Now what?. Council met with WCSC Consulting on Tuesday night to discuss the 142-page document, which looks at many of the project’s difficulties and setbacks, including budget discrepancies, oversight challenges, contract management, and procurement practices.
PPS president, Carrick residents comment on study recommending closure of more than a dozen buildings
PITTSBURGH — A consultant is recommending Pittsburgh Public Schoolscut its total number of school buildings from 54 to 40. That would mean closing 16 schools and opening two new ones. "I think the most important thing to know is that it is just a proposal. It is really the...
Arts funding in Pittsburgh has remained racially inequitable for nearly two decades
When Pittsburgh-based artist, educator and arts administrator Amber Epps started applying for jobs, she saved her rejection emails. “This will become art at some point,” she remembers thinking. “When you apply for 150 jobs and get four interviews — this is some sort of weird-ass art here.”
Verona increases police pay rate in effort to attract new officers
As part of a continuing retention and recruitment effort, police officers in Verona soon will be making more money than ever before. Verona Council voted Aug. 13 to raise the pay rate by 15% for all of the department’s current and future police officers. The borough is looking to...
Reclamation Community Center in Monroeville seeks to expand access to wellness
MONROEVILLE (KDKA) - Expanding access to wellness and social services is the goal of a new center in Monroeville. The Reclamation Community Center is a hub for a variety of services and resources to help people get by and improve their lives.Michelle Synan couldn't imagine her life without the food pantry at the center. For some time she was scraping by. "Reaching out to churches and a lot of them tend to turn you away," Synan said. Then she learned about the new service in Monroeville. "I was very happy. It brought tears to my eyes, especially at Thanksgiving time,...
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