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Long-term road work, closure planned in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Long-term roadwork is set to begin in Altoona, prompting a lane closure with traffic delays and a truck detour. PennDOT announced the road work will begin Monday, June 3. A long-term left lane closure will happen along Sixth Avenue between Seventh Street and Ninth Street and Seventh Street between Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue. Drivers along […]
State Rep. Frank Burns holds annual senior fair in Johnstown
Cambria County senior citizens came together for a one stop event for health and well-being. State Representative Frank Burns hosted his annual senior fair Friday at Bottle Works in Johnstown. More than 30 vendors were there providing information on various services and state-related programs, including healthcare, tax and rent rebates...
Multiple block parties are set for Altoona all summer long
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — As the weather heats up, Altoona will join the party with multiple block parties in the city all summer long. In Mayor Matt Pacifico’s latest newsletter, he announced that six block parties will take place in various Altoona neighborhoods in June, July and August hosted by The Booker T. Washington Revitalization […]
Central Pennsylvania airports receive funding for facility improvements
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced nearly $10 million is being invested into public-use airports, including two in Central Pa. Ten public-use airports are receiving funding for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation and development. Bedford County Airport is receiving $100,000 in state funding to repair an existing hangar floor. The John […]
Over $200k awarded to Central Pennsylvania foodbanks, pantries
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — More than $2 million was awarded to 57 food banks, pantries, shelters and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania, including several in our area. The funding is through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Funded projects include mobile food pantries, expanded cold storage and warehouse space, delivery vehicles, and other […]
Household Chemical Collections in June
In June (PRC) will host three household chemical collection events in western Pennsylvania to enable area residents to conveniently dispose of materials such as cleaners, paints, batteries, automotive fluids, pesticides and e-cigarettes/vapes.
Lakemont Park open for 2024 season: Here’s what to expect
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Lakemont Park is open for the 2024 season and they’ve got a packed schedule of events that will be open to the community. The park includes four full-sized basketball courts, two sand volleyball courts, two 18-hole mini-golf courses, four batting cages, eleven pavilions, two stages, several expansive green spaces, and more […]
'Workforce of the future:' PA Lt. Gov. headlines final day of Aerium Summit
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Thursday was the last day of the Aerium Summit at the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, which featured Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis speaking at the event. Lt. Gov. Davis is also the chair of the Pennsylvania chapter of the Aerospace States Association. Davis says...
County Road 700 closed Tuesday
A portion of County Road 700 in Jackson Township will be closed Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5 for a culvert replacement. The road will be closed overnight. The road will be closed between Township Road 101 and Ohio 42. More specifically between House No. 76 and House No. 63.
Altoona has 26 sections. How many do you know?
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Altoona might not be as big as Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, but it still has 26 sections — neighborhoods — within its city limits. Most people are probably familiar with a handful of neighborhoods — Juniata, Wehnwood, Downtown and The Knick, to name a few. One of the first iconic neighborhood markers […]
Blair County CYF granted temporary license after agreement with DHS
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced that they have negotiated and entered into a settlement with Blair County Children, Youth and Families (BCCYF). Earlier this month, DHS revoked the license of BCCYF following the expiration of the county’s fourth provisional license. DHS and BCCYF immediately began negotiating the terms of this […]
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