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5 high school football players shot, 1 dead in Philly: Police

Tuesday, September 27 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- A 14-year-old is dead and four other high school football players were wounded after gunfire erupted behind a Philadelphia high school Tuesday afternoon, police said. The five unidentified victims were walking off the field after a scrimmage at Roxborough High School around 4:41... Read More.

Some school uniforms were found to have high levels of potentially harmful PFAS chemicals

Friday, September 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- High levels of chemicals called per-and polyfluoroalky substances (PFAS) were detected in water-proof or stain-resistant school uniforms in the United States and Canada, according to a new study published Wednesday in the Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. PFAS chemicals, often called... Read More.

Heating bills to reach 10-year high this upcoming winter: NEADA report

Thursday, September 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Heating costs for the upcoming winter season are expected to increase by 17%, mainly impacting lower-income families, according to a new report from National Energy Assistance Directors Association. Costs are expected to reach above $1,200 in 2022-2023, up from $1,025 in 2021-2022,... Read More.

New traffic pattern in place on two Interstate 80 bridges in Clearfield County

Tuesday, September 20 by Louise Bennett

Clearfield - As preservation work continues a new traffic pattern is in place on a pair of Interstate 80 bridges in Clearfield County. PennDOT says the left lane of both bridges which span Anderson Creek a few miles east of DuBois is closed in each... Read More.

Four blood drives are being held in our area today and tomorrow

Thursday, September 15 by Louise Bennett

DuBois - Blood supply levels are severely low in the Tri-County area, but the need for blood remains high. If you would like to give the gift of life by donating blood, there are four opportunities nearby today and Friday. The Red Cross is having a... Read More.

Here’s why food prices are so high and what you can do about it

Wednesday, September 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Americans may be getting some relief at the gas pump, but they are not finding that relief at the grocery store. Gasoline prices nationwide are down 10.6% from their record high of $5 a gallon in June. According to the American Automobile Association,... Read More.

CPI rises 8.3% in August, consumers still squeezed by high prices

Tuesday, September 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Inflation data released on Tuesday revealed that prices rose slightly in August, worsening the cost woes for U.S. households as the Federal Reserve readies to decide on another interest rate hike next week. The data calls into question whether inflation has peaked. On a... Read More.

‘Cruel prank’ at high school causes mass panic and culprits should be expelled, police say

Tuesday, September 13 by ABC News

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.) -- A “cruel prank” at a high school in Florida that created a panic in the cafeteria just a day after threatening graffiti was discovered in a bathroom stall has led authorities to press charges against the “pranksters” and recommend expulsion... Read More.

American Red Cross offers four opportunities in our area to donate blood this week

Tuesday, September 13 by Louise Bennett

DuBois - Blood supply levels are severely low in the Tri-County area, but the need for blood remains high. If you would like to give the gift of life by donating blood, there are four opportunities nearby on Thursday and Friday. The Red Cross is having a... Read More.

High school softball team comes from behind to win first championship in 27 years

Tuesday, September 6 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- It's been a long time in the making -- 27 years to be exact -- but the girls' softball team at James A. Garfield Senior High School in East Los Angeles brought home a championship trophy and plaque for the first... Read More.

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