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This Beloved Mountain Town Was Named The Poorest City In Pennsylvania, But Locals Say It Is Rich In Charm

A cable car here climbs a hillside so steep that Guinness calls it the steepest vehicular inclined plane in the world. It can carry cars, too. That alone made me look twice. The same city has the only Marvel-approved public art mural on the planet. It also has a downtown...

Johnstown, PA · 5d
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Cambria County to host Veterans Day, Marine Corps celebration

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Veterans Day and Marine Corps Birthday ceremony is set for Nov. 10 at the Cambria County Courthouse Rotunda. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., and the office is located at 200 S. Center St., Ebensburg. The event will honor military veterans for their service and sacrifice […]

Cambria County, PA · 1d

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Johnstown to soon begin demolition of more than 30 blighted properties; more demos planned

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — City officials say some blighted buildings will soon be coming down in Johnstown, with more demolitions to follow. John Rutledge is the director of the city’s Department of Community and Economic Development and says the city put the demolition work out for bids before recently awarding the project to a local contractor.

Johnstown, PA · 2d
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Landlords fined $15,000 for code enforcement violations in Altoona

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Altoona homes and buildings owned by groups from New Jersey were targeted for code violations, leading to $15,000 in fines. According to the City, 15 summary citations were filed by code enforcement for continued noncompliance with rental property violations. On Thursday, Nov. 5, during codes court, Magisterial District Judge Ben Jones […]

Altoona, PA · 2d

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Sheetz announces special Veterans Day free meal and car wash offer

ALTOONA, PA (WVNS) – Sheetz is honoring veterans on Veterans Day with special deals. According to a press release, on Veterans Day, which is Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Sheetz is offering a free half turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink to veterans and active-duty military personnel at any of its more than 850 […]

Altoona, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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Altoona VA to host Veterans Day ceremony, enrollment event

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center will host a Veterans Day ceremony and enrollment event Nov. 10 in Altoona. The event will begin with a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m., followed by an outreach and enrollment event where veterans can learn about VA health care, benefits, and […]

Altoona, PA · 22h

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INDIANA COUNTY TOURIST BUREAU ANNOUNCE DONATION OF TREE FOR DOWNTOWN INDIANA HOLIDAYS

The Indiana County Tourist Bureau has announced the tree has been selected for IRMC Park for the holiday season. (L to R: Don Huey of Don Huey Home Building & Construction, Laura Herrington of the Indiana County Tourist Bureau, Gregg Van Horn of the Indiana County Christmas Tree Growers Association, Musser Forests Foreman Tom Gill, Fred Musser Jr.s son Kevin Musser, Rose Strittmatter and Erin Dougherty of First Commonwealth Bank and David Brocious of Sky Point Crane. Photo by Anthony Frazier.)

Indiana County, PA · 2d

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Cambria, Somerset leaders tout $2M raised for Miracle League field at Roxbury Park

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — On Wednesday morning, Somerset and Cambria County Chamber of Commerce held a strategy session about a Miracle League baseball field at Roxbury Park in Johnstown. Back in July, Pirates Charities surprised the Roxbury Park Miracle League of Cambria County with a $150,000 donation to...

Cambria County, PA · 3d

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New adult day program in Johnstown area offers support for local adults with disabilities

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A new facility is opening in the Johnstown area and is aimed at helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build independence. Career Rehabilitation Building Services celebrated the grand opening of its new adult day program on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony along Ferndale...

Johnstown, PA · 3d

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PIAA DISTRICT 6 CHAIRMAN NAMED IN BISHOP MCCOURT LAWSUIT

Attorneys for Bishop McCort Catholic Academy are asking to add PIAA District 6 Chairman Ralph Cecere’s name to a lawsuit against Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference members and the PIAA. The lawsuit accuses the two sports organizations with religious discrimination, civil conspiracy and violations of constitutional equal protection and religious...

Altoona, PA · 2d

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'So excited:' Johnstown Christmas Tree returns to newly renovated Central Park

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Johnstown Christmas Tree is back in the newly renovated Central Park in downtown Johnstown after a one-year hiatus. Last year, the tree was relocated to People's Natural Gas Park due to the renovations at Central Park. On Friday, volunteers were putting up what they...

Johnstown, PA · 1d

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Veteran fighting for memorial honoring soldiers who died in lesser-known military tragedy

As years go by, some stories fade with time. However, one Altoona veteran is trying to honor his fellow lost service members who died in lesser-known military tragedies in the 1970’s. The event has since been called "The Forgotten 49."

Altoona, PA · 23h

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Williamsport ranks second in Pa. cities where young adults want to build careers at home

Williamsport, Pa. — More than half of young Pennsylvanians say they want to stay in or return to their hometowns to build careers, according to a new survey, with Williamsport ranking second statewide among cities where that commitment is strongest. A resume.io survey of 3,052 adults ages 18–35 found that 51% of young Pennsylvanians are committed to putting down professional roots in their hometowns. Family ties and lower costs of living topped the list of reasons, and those willing to accept lower pay to stay local said they would take an average 10.5% salary cut. The survey ranked cities by the number of respondents who said they planned to stay or return, with a minimum of 50 responses per city. The top three Pennsylvania cities were: ErieWilliamsportAltoona In Williamsport, technical education and manufacturing support skilled careers in the region. UPMC Williamsport is Lycoming County’s largest employer. Pennsylvania College of Technology trains workers for fields ranging from advanced manufacturing to healthcare, while companies such as West Pharmaceutical Services and ANDRITZ offer additional specialist roles. That mix of education and local employment creates pathways that do not automatically require leaving the Susquehanna Valley. Erie ranked first, citing a mix of manufacturing, healthcare,

Williamsport, PA · 1d

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This Drive-Through Holiday Light Show Glows Along A Pennsylvania Lake, With A Train Display At The End

Your car radio becomes the soundtrack, and the grand finale is a model train layout waiting indoors. That’s how one of the most beloved holiday drives in Pennsylvania wraps up its evening. The route loops through a historic amusement park property. Lights stretch along the shoreline of a lake,...

Altoona, PA · 2d

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Johnstown unveils proposed 2027 budget, taps reserves to fund capital projects

Johnstown’s first look at its proposed 2027 budget shows a plan that balances the city’s general fund at about $17.1 million, while also relying on existing fund balances to help cover spending and pay for major projects. City officials held a public hearing to review the proposal, which...

Johnstown, PA · 2d

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Docs: Bishop McCort aims to revise lawsuit against LHAC as PIAA & 6 schools push back

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Bishop McCort Catholic Academy is asking to revise its lawsuit against schools in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference and the PIAA as the PIAA and six school districts are pushing back. The filings mark another procedural step in the case. A judge gave the defendants...

Johnstown, PA · 1d

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INDIANA COUNTY NAACP ANNOUNCES DETAILS ON 2026 FREEDOM FUND BANQUET

The Indiana County Chapter of the NAACP has announced its 39th annual Freedom Fund Banquet. The theme for this year’s event is “We The People: Reimagined”, which has been described by the group in its news release as “a movement toward mental well-being and a renewed vision of freedom and justice that includes us all.” The guest speaker for this year’s event will be Dr. Miko Rose, the founding Dean of IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Indiana County, PA · 2d

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INDIANA COUNTY IN LOW FIRE DANGER, BUT PEOPLE ADVISED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN BURNING

Fire Departments and other groups are warning people to be careful about burining. While we have had some rain recently and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources lists the county in the “low fire danger” category, people are being asked to take care when it comes to controlled burns. Autumn is one of the prime times for wildfires with leaves falling and drying, creating a “deep, fluffy layer” that creates a fire hazard.

Indiana County, PA · 11h

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Burning mountain of coal waste leaves Pa. town submerged in smoke

Pennsylvania · 2d