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Traveling PennDOT Workers Memorial Coming to Venango County This Month
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Traveling Workers Memorial will be on display in Venango County from July 30 through August 7, according to PennDOT officials. The memorial, hosted at the Venango County...

Men’s Tennis Announces Fall Schedule
Via Stevens Institute of Technology Athletics, 1h ago Hoboken, N.J. – The Stevens Institute of Technology men’s tennis team announced their fall slate of competition on Tuesday afternoon. Stevens opens the fall on Saturday, September 6, when the...

Hot dog spill shuts down Pennsylvania highway
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‘Ordering a laptop off of DoorDash is crazy’: Pennsylvania woman DoorDashes Chromebook from Best Buy. Then she sees what the driver delivered
It’s hard to deny just how much easier our lives became when delivery apps like DoorDash were invented. From McDonald’s cravings and Olive Garden dinners to quick errands at CVS and other essentials, DoorDash can deliver just about anything. Or...

Bassmaster Open reels in tourism dollars for St. Lawrence Co.
WADDINGTON, New York (WWNY) - It’s day 2 of 3 for a big fishing tournament in St. Lawrence County. The Bassmaster Open is underway in Waddington. 145 anglers hit the St. Lawrence River from Whitaker Park Thursday morning. It’s the final stop in...

One Of Amtrak's Most Beautiful Stations Is Also A National Landmark
It's a grand stage that unites history, architecture, and the modern pulse of America — a reminder that even in travels, art dominates and culture stands out. Constructed in Classical and Beaux-Arts styles, and a masterpiece that welcomes...

Celebrate 45 Years of Fantasy at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
(StatePoint) The mirth and merriment of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire returns to Mount Hope Estate & Winery late this summer through mid-fall for its 45th annual season and will be held every weekend between Aug. 16-Oct. 26. Ranked one of the...

Co Armagh students head to US for prestigious Study USA programme
From left: Caoimhe Taylor (Armagh), Abigail Wilson (Craigavon), Kathryn McKittrick (Craigavon), Rebekah Burnside (Craigavon), Andrew Harris (Portadown) and Jamie McShane (Craigavon), are set for a year in the US through the British Council’s Study...
Flooded streets and travel delays as widespread storms move through the Northeast
Widespread storms moving through the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Thursday brought periods of intense rain and flash flooding that swamped streets and subways in New York and snarled air travel across the East Coast. But by early evening, much of...

These PA Vacation Spots Offer Luxury On A Budget, New Ranking Says
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvanians who want a luxury vacation without the sticker shock can find affordable escapes without traveling too far from home, according to a new ranking. The financial media company MarketBeat lists three Pennsylvania...

Four Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Stevens Pass
CHELAN COUNTY — A chain-reaction crash involving four vehicles sent four people to the hospital Monday afternoon on U.S. Highway 2 near milepost 81, according to the Washington State Patrol. Troopers reported that three vehicles were traveling...

Wallace wins ‘U.S. Open’ in Wednesday Travel League
RUSSELL, Pa. — The Wednesday Travel League held the third leg of its grand slam, “The U.S. Open” at Cable Hollow Golf Course. Dave Wallace was the overall winner after a second-hole tiebreaker with Robert Calph, both having tied for the low score...

Historian uncovers evidence of second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders in Pennsylvania who suffered from cholera, violence and xenophobia
When commuters on the R5 SEPTA train that connects suburban Chester County to Philadelphia approach Malvern station, they might spot a square stone monument on the right side in a clearing surrounded by a thick stand of forest. Above it, a sign...

Map Shows US States Most-Overcrowded With Tourists
West Virginia, North Dakota and Delaware are among the states that are most-overcrowded with tourists, according to a new study. The study conducted by tour operator Go2Africa, which analyzed 2024 data from national tourist boards and compared it...

Top 30 Hottest NFL Wives & Girlfriends Of 2025
In the star-studded world of the NFL, the spotlight often shines not only on the guys putting in the work on the gridiron but also on the captivating women who stand by their sides as their main supporters.Welcome to the list where we celebrate...

Gettysburg National Military Park: A Visit to Hallowed Ground
The monuments to the 78th and 102nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiments on Culp's Hill. Photo by Frank Hosek 162 years ago this year, the first three days of July saw the largest battle ever fought in North America. General Lee’s Confederate...

Lawmakers Want to Ban Cell Phones in Pennsylvania Schools
News Plus, the first cannabis lounges open in the region. A stock image of school children using cell phones in the classroom, something that wouldn’t be allowed if a cell phone ban goes through in Pennsylvania. (Getty Images) Check phillymag.com...

Well-drilling truck blows tire, overturns in Pennsylvania
post Home > The Nation > Well-drilling truck blows tire, overturns in Pennsylvania Reading Time: < 1 minute EAST CALICO TOWNSHIP, Penn. — A blown tire on a Pennsylvania highway caused quite the kerfuffle on a state road. On Wednesday at...
Great Lakes beach-off: 6 sandy getaways (beyond Minnesota)
On the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, about two hours northeast of Chicago, the vacation town of Saugatuck lies behind dunes that form some of the region’s most popular beaches. Among six beaches along 12 miles of shore, Oval Beach is the most...

No. 18 WNCC men’s soccer opens season Thursday against No. 9 Salt Lake
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - Western Nebraska Community College first-year head coach Eseah Ingram is excited about the coming soccer season as the Cougars prepare to defend their Region IX championship when they open the season August 21 and 23 in Utah....