LATEST NEWS
3 tornadoes hit Pa. early Wednesday; more possible Thursday: weather service
Three tornadoes hit western Pennsylvania early Wednesday morning during severe thunderstorms that crossed the region, including one near Pittsburgh International Airport. According to the National Weather Service in Moon Township, Allegheny County, the tornado that touched down in Findlay Township southwest of the airport was an EF-1 with maximum winds of 105 mph.
Pa. inmates are ‘malnourished,’ often go hungry, and are fed abysmal food: report
The food served in Pennsylvania state prisons is contributing to the malnourishment of inmates, with meals failing to meet basic nutritional needs, leaving the vast majority of inmates hungry and predisposed to chronic illness as a result of the poor quality of food. Those are among the findings contained in...
‘The most democratic of the haunted places’: Pennsylvania’s Mystery Mile
Tom White, an archivist and curator of special collections at Duquesne University, thinks there’s a very good reason why almost every town and city seems to have its own legend of a haunted road. “They’re the most democratic of the haunted places,” White said. “You don’t need special permission...
PA Mom Fatally Hits Toddler Daughter With Car: Police (Updated)
The 31-year-old woman was driving a Chevrolet Traverse when she struck the 2-year-old girl in the 200 block of Comly Street around 5:30 p.m., PPD explained. The toddler was taken to Einstein Hospital in critical condition and later died, according to police. An investigation into this deadly incident is ongoing.
Are you ready for another round of Pa. budget drama? | John Baer
I’ve long advised preparing for disappointment. That way one’s rarely disappointed. And, since I’ve written about Pennsylvania politics for decades, it’s easy to see where I’m coming from. A good example is the annual ritual of enacting a state budget. Political theater played out in...
$2.6 million Pennsylvania Lottery jackpot hit
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket was sold for the Wednesday Cash 5 drawing. The Cash 5 with Quick Cash worth $2,628,337 matched all five balls drawn on May 8: 14 22 33 35 38 In other Lottery news, Saturday night’s Powerball is worth an estimated $36 million. Mega Millions on Friday is worth an estimated […]
First responders may soon get workers comp for PTSD
(The Center Square) – First responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder may soon qualify for workers' compensation benefits in Pennsylvania. The state House of Representatives approved a proposal on Wednesday to expand the program to cover those living with the condition. Twenty-five other states have already done so, according to prime sponsor Rep. Jenn O’Mara, D-Springfield. O’Mara said her father, a Philadelphia firefighter whom she called her hero, died by...
The Susquehanna Seal: Does a legendary water creature roam Pennsylvania's river?
Williamsport, Pa. — Out of all the types of cryptids, water creatures are some of the most interesting. There are stories of snaky monsters living hidden in lakes and oceans everywhere. The most famous, of course, is the Loch Ness Monster, but there’s also Raystown Ray, Chessie, South Bay Bessie, and the Gloucester Sea Serpent. And, in the middle of Pennsylvania, there’s the Susquehanna Seal. The Susquehanna Seal was also...
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.