The Johnstown Flood Remembered In New Novel Of Love, Loss And Cataclysm
Saturday marks the 125th anniversary of the epic 1889 flood in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and a Pittsburgh University professor's new novel brings it to life.
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Saturday marks the 125th anniversary of the epic 1889 flood in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and a Pittsburgh University professor's new novel brings it to life.
Governor Corbett has met with the man hired by the attorney general to probe why Corbett's investigation of Jerry Sandusky took as long as it did.
May will not be remembered for sunshine, there were only three sunny days the entire month!
American Traffic Solutions had installed more than 100 red-light cameras at more than two dozen locations around the city, but the Parking Authority last year decided to award a new contract to Xerox.
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Riders who have dealt with the headache on Fridays and weekends since February will now have them 24/7, through the end of July.
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Police in Whitpain Township said crews captured a black bear that was spotted in the area.
South Jersey farmers are assessing major crop losses after a devastating cold snap last month wiped out large portions of their fruit harvests.
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The Roebling Carnival in Florence Township has been canceled after a police officer was injured when several fights broke out Wednesday night.
Crews at Stockton University are getting the world class facility ready for Haiti's national soccer team.
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Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
Cristopher Sánchez made Phillies history and extended his scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings in a 3-0 win on Wednesday against the Padres for a three-game sweep.
A.J. Brown was absent from the Philadelphia Eagles' OTAs on Wednesday ahead of a potential trade next week.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez broke Grover Cleveland Alexander's franchise scoreless inning streak set in 1911 Wednesday.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
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Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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