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Interstate 79 Crash Claims Life of Teen Driver
File photo. PLAIN GROVE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A 19-year-old man from Huntingdon was killed in a two-vehicle crash Sunday night on Interstate 79 in Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County, according to Pennsylvania State Police in Mercer. The crash...

Biden’s ex-press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre: ‘Why are Democrats not fighting back?’
When CJ Cregg exits the White House for the last time, a passing tourist asks her if she works there. “No,” she replies in the final episode of The West Wing, “No, I’m sorry I don’t.” The former press secretary casts a wistful glance back at 1600...

PSP: 20-year-old Ridgway man dies in crash Monday
RIDGWAY — A 20-year-old Ridgway man died in a single-vehicle crash Monday, according to Pennsylvania State Police. State police in Ridgway reported Mason J. Neureiter died in a crash on Grant Road in Ridgway Township around 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 20....

This zoo’s holiday light show has a giant penguin, flamingo tree, and now a 110-foot ferris wheel
For the first time in its more than 150-year history, this Pennsylvania zoo is adding a feature that will give guests a bird’s-eye view of not only its holiday show but also America’s 250th birthday next year. The Philadelphia Zoo will debut a...

From Pennsylvania to the Rockies: Local men take their chainsaws to Idaho
When Nate Blakeslee, of Spartansburg, first heard about the logging competition at Deary Days in Idaho, it seemed like one of those dreams that would stay on the bucket list forever. But last summer, after years of talking about it, he and his...

Pennsylvania Focuses on Attracting, Keeping Workers
As waves of retirements loom, Pennsylvania government is trying to recruit new workers. One way to expand the hiring pool: reconsider whether applicants really need four-year college degrees or recommendations. Pennsylvania is also working to...

No Kings protest today: Road closures and parking restrictions you need to track if you are travelling
No Kings protest is taking over city centers across America today, with thousands of demonstrators filling the streets of Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New Jersey. The marches, described as one of the largest political movements of the year,...

Pennsylvania: Leading The Charge
Under Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration, since January 2023 Pennsylvania has secured more than $25.2 billion in private sector investment and created nearly 11,000 new jobs. One significant milestone was in June, when Amazon announced a $20...

Trump’s $100k visa fee could worsen doctor shortages in rural Pa.
Rural Pennsylvania could face new challenges in filling critical healthcare staffing as a result of a new $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, a program that allows educated foreign workers to fill labor shortages in the United States. President Donald...

Pennsylvania airport system hijacked by hacker who aired anti-Trump message
A public address system at the Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania was hacked this week and a 10-minute political message was aired. The hacker who came over the system was heard saying “F— Netanyahu and Trump” and “Free Palestine,”...

Pennsylvania High School Football Team Unfairly Punished For Controversial Brawl Gets New Life
iStockphoto Lincoln High School in Pennsylvania will be allowed to continue its high school football season. The Philadelphia School District overturned its controversial ruling for a brawl started by opposing parents. It was an unfair punishment...

Aroostook woman completes dream of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail
HOULTON, Maine — Six months, 14 states and five pairs of shoes after she set off from Springer Mountain, Georgia, a Houlton woman completed the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail thru-hike to Katahdin earlier this month. Haven Rhoda, 28, made it to her...

Pennsylvania Airport Speakers Blast ‘F**k Netanyahu And Trump,’ Authorities Search Plane
A hacker hijacked Harrisburg International Airport’s loudspeaker system Tuesday night and broadcast profanity-laced political messages for 10 minutes, prompting authorities to search a Delta flight before takeoff. The unauthorized broadcast...

Pennsylvania airport speakers hijacked by hacker who aired anti-Trump message
WASHINGTON (TNND) — A public address system at the Harrisburg International Airport was hacked on Tuesday and broadcasted a 10 minute message. The hacker who came over the system was heard saying “F*** Netanyahu and Trump” and “Free Palestine,”...

Travelers expected boarding calls. They got hacked political rants instead.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said an investigation is underway after several airport intercom systems were hacked, including one in Pennsylvania. Video posted to social media shows an announcement at Harrisburg International Airport in...

Home Care Employers on the Hook for Travel Time Between Clients
On October 7, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in a case challenging whether home health aides must be paid for time spent traveling between clients’ homes. The court’s denial of certiorari leaves in place a Third Circuit...

44 dogs found living in unsanitary conditions inside RV traveling through Reading
Inside the RV, the Animal Rescue League of Berks County found 44 dogs living in unsanitary conditions, some of which were extremely matted. Dozens of dogs have been rescued from inside an RV that was traveling through Berks County Thursday night....

Oregon travels to Rutgers Saturday and, after coaching change, OSU looks to earn its first win
The Ducks travel to New Jersey for their first-ever game against Rutgers this weekend. Despite a home loss to Indiana last weekend, No. 8 Oregon leads the nation with its nine game road winning streak, and looks to keep that going against the...

From Maui to Japan: National Geographic’s best places to visit in 2026
View the solar eclipse in a historic Spanish city. Immerse yourself in one of the oldest living cultures in an Australian national park. Visit the world's first sperm whale reserve in an underrated Caribbean destination. These are the types of...

44 dogs seized from RV traveling through Berks
Dozens of small-breed dogs were seized after officials with the Animal Rescue League of Berks County were tipped off Thursday to an RV crammed with pooches traveling through the Reading area. During a welfare check, a total of 44 dogs were removed...