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Inside A Pennsylvania Mountain, This Old Coal Mine Takes Visitors 1,800 Feet Underground By Rail Car

An open mine car rolls 1,800 feet straight into the side of a mountain, and you get to ride in it. The air inside stays around 48 to 52 degrees all year long. Even in July, a jacket is the smartest thing you can pack. The tunnel was a working...

Ashland, PA · 12d
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PA Turnpike Commission Celebrates Completion of New Sections of Mon/Fayette Expressway

JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. — With construction crews putting the finishing touches on the new roadway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (Commission) celebrated the upcoming opening of the first two sections of the southern half of the Mon/Fayette Expressway PA Route 51 to I-376 Project today with local and state leaders.

Pennsylvania · 12d
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Uber and REFORM Alliance Team Up to Provide Easier Access to Employment and Training Opportunities

Uber is teaming up with REFORM Alliance, the probation and parole reform non-profit co-founded by Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, and others, to offer rides to individuals on probation and parole in Pennsylvania and Virginia to skilled-trades training, career opportunities, and union apprenticeships. The partnership, announced Thursday (Oct. 29), covers...

Virginia · 10d
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Driver finds metal shard in tire after traveling on Route 28

A driver who recently discovered a metal shard lodged in her tire is raising concerns about a possible return of the road hazard that damaged vehicles across the Alle-Kiski Valley earlier this year. Brittany Kristophel noticed her back passenger-side tire losing air while driving to work on Route 28. At...

Pennsylvania · 12d
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CSX expands Chambersburg, Pa., intermodal terminal

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Reflecting growing freight volume, CSX has made moves to increase capacity at its Chambersburg Intermodal Terminal. The railroad said last week that it has added a rubber-tired gantry crane and two reach stackers, along with additional parking for containers, chassis, and employees. Expansion of the terminal’s maintenance facility is also under way, [...] Read More...

Chambersburg, PA · 14d

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SEPTA updates work on railcars purchased from Montreal

PHILADELPHIA — The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is continuing work to modify 24 commuter railcars purchased from Montreal’s Exo and expects the equipment to be ready for operation in early 2027. SEPTA recently showed off the 30-year-old, Bombardier-built Comet II cars purchased from Exo for $8.58 million earlier this year [see “SEPTA buys railcars …,” [...] Read More...

Pennsylvania · 12d

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I-81 roadwork: Route 11/15 interchange reopens; Bridge inspection planned

(WHTM) -- PennDOT announced a slew of roadwork updates for I-81 in the Midstate on Wednesday. The biggest? The reopening of the interchange at Route 11/15. Exit 65 in Cumberland County reopened Wednesday afternoon, following multiple improvements to the area, including concrete patching, bituminous overlay, highway lighting, drainage, guide rail updates, pavement markings, sign updates and other miscellaneous construction.

Cumberland County, PA · 11d

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New PA bill increases required school bus stopping distance for drivers

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed legislation into law that aims to improve school bus safety by increasing the required stopping distance for drivers. Senate Bill 65, now Act 89 of 2026, strengthens Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law by increasing the required stopping distance from 10 feet to 15 feet when a […]

Pennsylvania · 12d

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Clinton County road maintenance set for week of Oct. 26

Lock Haven, Pa. — PennDOT will patch Route 144 and replace and clean pipes on two Clinton County roads from Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30. Flaggers will control traffic during daylight hours at each site and may use a pilot vehicle. When drivers meet a pilot vehicle with a "Pilot Car Follow Me" sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, they "must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass," according to PennDOT. Patching Route 144 between Sandy Run Road in Leidy Township and Stoney Run Road in Noyes Township, Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30. Pipe replacing and cleaning Route 2020 (Lusk Run Road) between Fair Point Road in Bald Eagle Township and Route 150 in the City of Lock Haven, Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30.All of Route 2022 (Sugar Run Road), Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30. "Controlling water flow is one of the most important aspects of maintaining pavements," PennDOT said in its release. Uncontrolled water flow damages both the pavement surface and the area under it. The schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies or other unforeseen interruptions. Drivers can

Clinton County, PA · 14d

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Johnstown Inclined Plane extends free rides through holiday season

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) —The Cambria County Transit Authority (CamTran) Board of Directors has approved extending free rides on the Johnstown Inclined Plane through Dec. 31. The extension continues a complimentary ride period that lasted 30 days and was scheduled to end Oct. 31. Since returning to service on Sept. 10, following an extensive rehabilitation project, […]

Johnstown, PA · 12d

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12 Pennsylvania Fall Train Rides With Views You Won’t Want To Miss

One railroad here has been carrying passengers since the 1830s, and its oldest-in-America title still holds today. Another runs on rails just three feet apart, built narrow on purpose for steep mountain country. I love that detail. Those old lines still haul people through creek valleys, gorges, and farm fields...

Pennsylvania · 15d

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Road work begins on Mifflin County bridge this week

LEWISTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — Drivers on Route 522 in part of our area should expect delays because of road work beginning this week. PennDOT crews will be out working to restore the approaches to a bridge carrying Route 522 over the Kishacoquillas Creek in Lewistown beginning Monday, Oct. 26. Drivers should expect flaggers in the […]

Lewistown, PA · 16d

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Stop Hopper Offers $2 Rides in Chambersburg and Fayetteville

Rabbittransit’s Stop Hopper on-demand ride service is available to the public in designated service areas around Chambersburg and Fayetteville, according to Franklin County. The service operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Riders can book trips through the Stop Hopper app or by calling 1-800-632-9063. Rides...

Chambersburg, PA · 21d

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Road closure, detour expected in Centre County for drainage improvement project

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Drivers can expect a road closure and detour for a drainage improvement project on Locust Street in Centre Hall Borough beginning Monday, Oct. 19. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said East Locust Street between Route 144 and Colyer Avenue will be closed while crews’ complete improvements intended to prevent […]

Centre County, PA · 16d

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NS train derails in Altoona, Pa.

UPDATE | According to an Amtrak spokesperson, today’s train derailment in Altoona is greatly impacting its services between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. WHAT WE KNOW —> https://t.co/J1wj2arBXE https://t.co/c3MGuEigo9 — 6 News (@WJACTV) October 23, 2026 ALTOONA, Pa. — At least 11 cars of a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Altoona today (Friday, Oct. 23), disrupting operations [...] Read More...

Altoona, PA · 16d

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Roundabout plans shared, subject of upcoming public meeting

LEWISTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — State officials are considering adding a roundabout in a local community, and a presentation has been scheduled for residents to hear about it and offer feedback. PennDOT is eyeing a project to replace the ramp from Business 22/South Juniata Street to East Charles Street with a roundabout. Right now, the ramp […]

Lewistown, PA · 16d

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Pa. school bus drivers, districts struggle with high diesel prices, fear future of small companies

Near record-high diesel prices have some school bus drivers questioning how long the wheels will still go 'round. Diesel costs almost $3 more per gallon than one year ago. That means it costs $36 more for fuel to drive 100 miles than it did last year. Buses travel about seven miles on one gallon of diesel. Depending on the contract with a school district, the driver or company may be responsible for paying the increase.

Pennsylvania · 15d

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Jefferson County Student Takes Third Place in Pennsylvania School Bus Safety Contest

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recognizes young artists along with school bus drivers who won the statewide 2026 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and Driver Safety competitions. The ten winners of the poster contest are from schools in Allegheny, Bucks, Centre, Jefferson, Monroe, and Northampton counties, while winners of the school bus driving competition are from Berks, Chester, and Lancaster counties.

Pennsylvania · 17d

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Delays possible during Altoona traffic light replacement. What to know

Altoona, PA · 13d