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IUP men’s golf lands four on 2023-24 GCAA DII Cobalt All-America Scholars listing
NORMAN, Okla. – Four student-athletes from the IUP men's golf program were named 2023-24 Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) Division II Cobalt All-America Scholars, announced by the organization this week. Shaun Fedor, Cameron Gerue, Guillermo Salazar and Alex Swinnerton are among the honorees for the Crimson Hawks. To...
Caitlin Clark’s Impressive Stats and Upcoming Indiana Fever Game Schedule
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, excelling in her debut professional season, was not selected for the Team USA roster for the Paris Olympics, following an impressive performance in the WNBA, including an All-Star nod. Clark will have a break until the Fever's next game on August 16 against the Phoenix Mercury after the Olympics pause WNBA games. Indiana, currently 7th in the standings, aims to leverage Clark's strong form for a playoff push.
Two ICOPD measures affect Indiana Borough
The Indiana County Board of Commissioners approved five resolutions on behalf of the Indiana County Office of Planning & Development, including two measures that affect Indiana Borough. One, Deputy Director for Community Development and Housing David Morrow said, was for a $212,212 contract with Kukurin Contracting Inc. of Export for...
Excellent Indiana Football Facilities are Top Notch
Excellent Indiana football facilities will turn your head. Why do I mention that? Two reasons. First, Indiana is my alma mater. Second, the money involved in the business side of college football is so serious that even a school that does not have a lot of success on the field needs to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to exist.
Alec Stopperich shoots 63 to rally, win WPGA Open
Alec Stopperich began the final round of the 121st Western Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Open Championship trailing the leader by Mike Van Sickle by six shots. Then he went out and shot his best round ever and rallied to win the title Wednesday at Indiana Country Club. Stopperich, 26, shot...
PA's new app helps families of children with disabilities find parks that meet their child's needs
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new app is helping families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their child's needs as July marks a major milestone in the U.S.This month celebrates 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law protecting people with disabilities from discrimination.The state's new app, Park Finder, details playgrounds and parks and lists all they offer the community, and is currently available online.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans with disabilities are the largest ranked minority group in the U.S., with about one in six children having a developmental disability.According to a release from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society's Good for You initiative, "Children with disabilities can have different needs for their play, such as more or less sensory input; however, playground play is critical for all children's cognitive and physical development, supporting socialization, creativity, and community building." With this in mind, multiple parks across Pennsylvania are tailoring their playground designs to children of all abilities and implementing special features like an interactive sensory green garden or an Augmented and Alternative Communication tool that uses pictures and symbols to help children with nonverbal communication.
Gov. Shapiro’s Democracy Summer Camp raises questions for GOP lawmaker
Gov. Josh Shapiro took a break on Thursday from traveling around the state ducking questions about the veepstakes and promoting legislative accomplishments, to participate in a Democracy Summer Camp bearing his name. The low-profile, invitation-only camp designed for digital content creators and held at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, is...
Pennsylvania teacher's charges weren't reported to district, superintendent says
HAVERTOWN, Pa. (CBS) — How did a Delaware County teacher continue to teach for months after he was arrested — twice — for allegedly exposing himself in public? According to officials in the Haverford Township School District, the Pennsylvania Department of Education might be to blame.The district says it just learned this week of multiple criminal cases against 47-year-old Matthew Gagat, who has been suspended from his job as a fifth-grade teacher at Lynnewood Elementary.Gagat was charged in Horsham, Montgomery County, in March 2024 for allegedly exposing himself in public, and was charged again in June 2024 after allegedly exposing...
Shapiro’s position on Gaza tests close bonds with Arab, Muslim community
For years, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was able to execute a balancing act that eludes many Jewish politicians: vocally supporting Israel while maintaining close ties with Arab and Muslim voters. After Shapiro became attorney general in 2017, he helped lead opposition to the Trump administration’s travel ban targeting Muslims. A longtime state representative, he...
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.55 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.57 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $3.18 on Jan. 15,...
Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen
Thanks to federal dollars, Pennsylvania is passing new energy bills that require bipartisan compromise. Carbon capture, solar investments, and more are on the table. 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.
Celebrity app ‘Cameo’ settles lawsuit with Pennsylvania, other states
(WTAJ) — A popular app that allows people to get custom videos from celebrities and other figures has settled a lawsuit with 30 states over issues with paid endorsements, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced. Baron Inc., which owns and operates the celebrity app Cameo, agreed to settle with Pennsylvania and 29 other states that joined […]
America250PA observes its fourth annual Pennsylvania Day Initiative in support of Feeding Pennsylvania and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) kicks off its fourth annual Pennsylvania Day initiative on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 in support of Feeding Pennsylvania and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. July 20th is recognized as National Pennsylvania Day, and America250PA has dedicated this day to encouraging...
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