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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
City of McKeesport Receives Grant for Lead Service Line Replacement
The City of McKeesport has received a grant to replace lead service lines, an important step for drinking water safety.
Today's Sections
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →Philadelphia Police Arrest Man in String of Armed Robberies Across Kensington
A 47-year-old man arrested Monday in Philadelphia has admitted to three armed robberies that occurred over three days, including one that ended in gunfire. The arrest marks a significant break in a violent crime spree that has plagued the Kensington neighborhood and surrounding areas.
Apr 28
NY Driver Faces Homicide Charges After Court in Berks Crash Killing 2 Firefighters
Apr 28
Community Sports
Read Section →Penguins Dominate Islanders in Key Playoff Push at PPG Paints
The Pittsburgh Penguins delivered their biggest win of the season, crushing the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena and boosting their fading playoff hopes. Sidney Crosby notched his 1,100th career assist amid a thrilling matchup that electrified Steel City fans. With the postseason race tightening, this victory keeps Pennsylvania's hockey faithful dreaming of another deep run.
Apr 28
Pirates Defeat Dodgers 10-6 Behind Offensive Outburst
Apr 28
Cubs Defeat Mets in 10 Innings, Extending Losing Streak
Apr 28
Yankees Sweep Red Sox in Boston
Apr 28
Tahaad Pettiford to Return to Auburn for Junior Season
Apr 28
Local Business
Read Section →Hershey's $300M Plant Upgrade Powers PA Chocolate Legacy
The Hershey Company has unveiled the world's most advanced chocolate factory in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with a massive $300 million investment. This flagship expansion at the West Hershey plant boosts production of iconic treats like Hershey's Kisses and promises over $1 billion in economic impact. Local jobs and innovation keep the Sweetest Place on Earth thriving for the next century.
Apr 28
PA Allegheny Trails Fuel Record Tourism Boom
Apr 28
PA Unemployment Hits 3-Year Low at 4.2%, Fuels Job Boom
Apr 28
FIFA Frees 2,000 Philly Hotel Rooms as World Cup Nears
Apr 28
Skyrocketing Gas Prices Squeeze Philly Trucking, Aviation Firms
Apr 28
Schools & Kids
Read Section →Meuser Brings $250K to Penn College's Forest Products Training
U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser has secured $250,000 in federal funding for Pennsylvania College of Technology's Forest Products Training Center, supporting facility upgrades and equipment that will prepare students and workers for careers in timber production management. The investment through Interior and Environment appropriations will modernize the center's capabilities across the Lycoming County campus.
Apr 28
Top 25 College Football Teams: Strengths and Weaknesses Overview
Apr 28
Health & Wellness
Read Section →Shapiro's $50M Push Targets Rural PA Mental Health Crisis
Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled a $50 million initiative to bolster mental health services in Pennsylvania's underserved rural counties, where access lags far behind urban areas. The program builds on bipartisan budget wins and federal funding to bring crisis care closer to home for 26% of Pennsylvanians living rurally. From Altoona to the Northern Tier, it's a lifeline amid rising behavioral health needs.
Apr 28
CDC Provides Update on Novel Coronavirus Response
Apr 28
Daily Fun
Read Section →Unlock the Universe: The Fibonacci Sequence in Your Everyday Life
Ever notice how nature seems to follow a secret code? Prepare to be amazed as we uncover the magical Fibonacci sequence and its surprising presence all around us.
Apr 28
Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Strategies for Maximum Impact
Apr 28
The Streaming Sea: Navigating the Ever-Shifting Tides of Content
Apr 28
Streaming Services: A New Dimension of Binge-Watching
Apr 28
Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Harmony in a Disconnected World
Apr 28
State News
Read Section →Get the Homestead Exemption
Philadelphia homeowners living in their primary residence are eligible for the Homestead Exemption, which reduces the taxable portion of their property's assessed value.
Apr 28
Philadelphia Homeowners Eligible for Real Estate Tax Homestead Exemption
Apr 28
Fairfield County Celebrates Administrative Professionals Day and Week
Apr 28
Water and Tax Services Available In-Person at Municipal Centers
Apr 28
In-Person Water and Tax Services Available at Philadelphia Municipal Centers
Apr 28
National
Read Section →
NASA Grounds Mars Mission After Critical Safety System Failure
NASA has halted its next crewed Mars mission after discovering a critical malfunction in the rocket's flight termination system during final pre-launch testing. The safety system failure, which would have automatically destroyed the rocket if it veered off course, forced mission control into a no-go status just minutes before the scheduled launch window.
Apr 28
California's Parched Lands Spark New Drought Alarms
Apr 28
FBI Nabs 2 Hackers in Crackas With Attitude Cyber Plot on U.S. Officials
Apr 28
CDC Tracks 'Cicada' COVID Variant in 25 States Amid Immune Escape Fears
Apr 28
Supreme Court Weighs Abortion Case That Could Redefine Post-Roe Era
Apr 28
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