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Organizers hope new ‘Railroad City Cultural Center’ will strengthen community ties in Altoona
Organizers say a new cultural center in downtown Altoona will offer live music, after school mentorship, and a place for people of different religious and cultural views to talk. 41st Acre, LLC runs the Railroad City Cultural Center, which makes up 65,000 square feet out of the total 155,000 square...
The Law and You — Tips on buying from a private seller
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — With more than 80 years in practice in Altoona, Gieg and Jancula, LLC law firm offers the services of lawyers with a depth of experience. Their firm handles a variety of legal practice areas, including personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, estate planning, and more. Click here to learn more about the law specialties that Gieg and Jacula practice.
‘Liability’ to ‘tremendous asset’: How Johnstown’s Stonycreek River has gone from toxic mine drainage to recreational hub
For Jason Albert, whitewater kayaking is a form of therapy. Albert, 38, of Oak Ridge, N.J., has been kayaking since 2017. This is his first season back on the water following a two-year recovery from a car accident that hurt his back. “There’s a lot of people that have come...
Newest ‘all abilities’ playground and park opens in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Altoona’s newest all-abilities playground and park is officially open. On Wednesday, city officials, parents, and children attended a ceremony to open and dedicate the space. It’s called Garden Heights Park and is located at 205 Lowell Avenue. The planning phase for the project started around 2 years ago. “It’s so worth […]
'Major public safety upgrade,' Cambria county officials introduce new radio system
Cambria County, PA — A major public safety upgrade in our region, according to local officials. The multi-million dollar project celebrated with a ribbon cutting in Cambria county Wednesday. Cambria county commissioners and the Cambria County Department Of Emergency Services tell me they expect the new system they have...
Ex-Somerset County DA gets probation for no-contest plea to charge of assaulting wife
Former Somerset County District Attorney Jeffrey Thomas will serve two years of probation after pleading no contest to a charge that he assaulted his wife in 2021. The probation period will run concurrently with the 2½ -to-7-year prison term Thomas is serving for the sexual assault of a Windber woman, according to Attorney General Michelle Henry.
Get ready for Cow Patty Bingo at Lakemont Park
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — We’re getting closer and closer to the Miracle League of Blair County’s Cow Patty Bingo event on Wednesday, June 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lakemont Park! WTAJ has partnered with Lakemont Park, Thrivent, and the Altoona Curve to host this fundraiser for the Miracle League of Blair County.
Dogs from shelters enjoy day out at ‘Bark in the Park’ in Blair County
NEWRY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Some local shelter dogs got to enjoy a Saturday afternoon outside while meeting new friends — and maybe even a future family — at Bark in the Park in Newry, Blair County. The Newry lions club sponsored the event to benefit the Central PA Humane Society and Mending Hearts. “It really […]
Altoona non-profit Selfless Solutions helps children, people in need in Tanzania
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Studio 814 is highlighting a local non-profit helps more than a thousand people in a developing nation — and it’s all because one man made one trip to Africa that changed his life. Altoona native Patrick Irwin started Selfless Solutions, an organization that...
Weather alert for fog in part of Pennsylvania until Monday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:03 a.m. for fog until 9 a.m. for Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Somerset, Bedford, Fulton and Franklin counties. "Patchy dense valley fog will reduce visibilities to less than a quarter of a mile through the mid morning, prime...
Weather alert issued for gusty showers in Cambria and Somerset counties Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:43 p.m. on Friday for gusty showers until 7:30 p.m. for Cambria and Somerset counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a line of gusty showers along a line extending from...
Lightning Strikes- Myers’ Walk-Off HR Wins for Central Mountain
WINGATE — There are just two 5A softball teams in District 6—Central Mountain and Hollidaysburg. In the championship game Wednesday evening at Bald Eagle Area’s field, Central Mountain had a slight edge with a better record (12-5 to 10-10). The MaxPreps site ranked Central Mountain No. 57 in the state, while Hollidaysburg was listed at No. 214. Computer rankings predicted Central Mountain as a one-run favorite with a 6-5 result.
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