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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 · 4d
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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 · 1d

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New natural wellness center opens in Bedford County

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A ribbon cutting was held Friday morning for a business that focuses on natural wellness in Bedford County. Southern Salts began as a vision to create a space that focuses on health, healing and relaxation. The business offers different types of services including red...

Bedford County, PA · 8h
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Only In Your State

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The Legend Behind Pennsylvania's Most Chilling Bridge

Covered bridges are typically visited for their scenic beauty, but that’s not the case with Herline Covered Bridge, one of the most allegedly haunted places in Pennsylvania. In fact, this particular destination has been associated with a haunted legend for over 150 years. And while the bridge is certainly picturesque, what inspires lore is the […]

Bedford County, PA · 11h

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Short Line Center Awarded a $5.625 Million Grant

WASHINGTON — The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association has received a $5.625 million grant to expand the Short Line Training Center. The association announced the award on October 20. Its own 25 percent match brings the project to $7.5 million. The money runs for six years. Everett...

Sproul, PA · 3d

WTAJ

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Ebensburg ‘Christmas 1776’ parade seeking greater float, vehicle, participant entries

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Ebensburg annual Christmas parade is seeking participants for this year’s event, which is themed “Christmas 1776,” on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. Parade entrants can include vehicles, floats, first responder vehicles, dance and/or walking groups and more. Monetary prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place […]

Ebensburg, PA · 3d

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Road work scheduled for next two weeks on area highway

WARFORDSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Road work is continuing on an area highway this week and next. PennDOT said a contractor began pipe repairs on Interstate 70 westbound between mileposts 162 and 159.5 in Fulton County on Monday. That work will last until Friday. Also this week, crews are installing recessed black and white tape on […]

Fulton County, PA · 2d

The Daily American

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Somerset County Commissioners approve contracts and agreements

Somerset County Commissioners Nov. 3 approved a bid award, contract and agreement. The commissioners entered into an agreement with Claire Deist as an independent contractor assisting the county's Prothonotary Office and its Records Improvement Committee with records verification, retention and preservation, at a rate of $15 per hour for no more than 7.5 hours per week, effective through May 1. A contract for the Children and Youth Service office improvement project went to Chose Construction, at $15,180 for general construction, and to K&K Plumbing at $45,987 for plumbing. The bid from the Oct. 14 bid opening was reviewed by APEX Engineering, and the work is grant funded. More: Public hearing allowed residents to voice concerns about data centers The commissioner approved a contract for the 911 Center with GateKeeper, a system which provides dispatchers with an FBI compliant program to access criminal justice information when dispatching law enforcement personnel. The cost is an initial $2,700 with an annual reoccurring fee of $240. The contract is PEMA funded. Also approved was a resolution requesting a Statewide Local Share grant of $88,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used to purchase a generator for the Area Agency on Aging of Somerset

Somerset County, PA · 1d

NorthcentralPA.com

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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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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 · 2d

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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

WJAC TV

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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 · 1d

WTAJ

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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 · 11h

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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 · 1d

WTAJ

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LIST: 2026 meal deals, discounts for Veterans Day across Central Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and businesses across the country are recognizing veterans and active-duty military members with free meals, discounts, and special offers. Here are some of the deals veterans and military members can find throughout Central Pennsylvania. Restaurants: Retail discounts: Personal care: Other Veterans Day offers: Veterans should […]

South Central Pennsylvania, PA · 9h

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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 · 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 · 9h

WSPA 7News

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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 · 7h

WTAJ

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Bedford County American Legion hosts Vietnam exhibit

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — With Veterans Day just one week away, the Bedford County American Legion is giving students a chance to learn about the Vietnam War firsthand. The Legion’s Vietnam exhibit features items brought in by local Vietnam veterans, offering visitors a closer look at what life was like during the war. On […]

Bedford County, PA · 1d