Salt Shortages Causing Concern As 11th Winter Storm Approaches
It is in higher demand this Valentine's Day than jewelry. It won't melt your heart, but it will melt the snow on streets and sidewalks.
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It is in higher demand this Valentine's Day than jewelry. It won't melt your heart, but it will melt the snow on streets and sidewalks.
This storm will have all the hallmarks of a true nor'easter - howling winds, heavy snow, strong waves along the coast, and unlike the storms we dealt with in January that were all snow and high-ratio snow at that, this one will have mixing issues.
A woman charged with selling heroin hidden in Happy Meals when she worked for a Pittsburgh McDonalds is "emotionally crushed" by the charges.
Rep. Sam Smith, a Republican from Punxsutawney, indicates he will step down at the end of the current session, in November, after four years as speaker.
But yes, a large storm looms on the horizon. Winter Storm Watches are already slated to take effect late Wednesday night, a sign there's high confidence that this storm will significantly impact our region.
This is one big storm that will impact millions of people. Snow and sleet are already falling in the deep south.
Now, attention is shifting to our next winter storm.
Breyers, Ben & Jerry's, Edy's and Yuengling's: Which thing is not like the others? Trick question. They all make ice cream.
A tour bus going too fast on a snow-covered road crashed in southwestern Pennsylvania Sunday, sending more than 20 passengers to the hospital with minor injuries, officials said.
Governor Corbett is relying on rosy economic projections to support the budget proposal he rolled out this past week.
Pennsylvania Democrats will have an open primary for governor in May, after a meeting of the state party Saturday in Hershey.
The purpose of the investigation is not to point the finger, but to see if any improvements can be made predicting or handling power outages.
Attorney General Kathleen Kane is defending the length of her investigation into Tom Corbett's probe of Jerry Sandusky. She issued a statement this week explaining delays.
City councilman Jim Kenney has a long list of concerns about how the Streets Department uses salt during snowstorms. Topping the list is whether road salt poses serious health hazards to dogs or small children.
From driving snow that crippled traffic and caused accidents, to an ice storm that left more than a half million people in our region in the dark, the cost of this winter could be tallied in varied ways including serious inconveniences.
