Pennsylvania

Spike in COVID-19 cases forces Rivers Casino Pittsburgh to close again

The Rivers Casino in the Pittsburgh area is once again in the dark as the second wave of potentially deadly COVID-19 infections forced local authorities to issue closure orders for all non-essential businesses, including casinos. The Rivers Casino in the Steel City closed its doors just after... read more

Pennsylvania: Imprisonment to Man with HIV for Having Unprotected Sex with 3 Women

On Wednesday, a Pennsylvania man with HIV came to know the consequences of having unprotected sex when he was sentenced 33 to 66 months in jail. This is the second time when he has been sentenced imprisonment for the offense.

The 26-year-old man, Ricky Webster, found guilty for having... read more

NHTSA reports 8th US Death linked to faulty Takata airbag inflator

One more person has died owing to a faulty airbag inflator. This is the eighth US death owing to the inflator, said the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Since April, it is the first reported death and ninth worldwide.

NHTSA has appointed John Buretta, a former official... read more

Pennsylvania Task Force Calls Increase in Preventive Measures against Lyme Disease

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania task force called for an increase in surveillance, education and common sense preventive measures to fight against Lyme disease. The 64-page report by the task force mentioned both mainstream medical practitioners as well as representatives of a group that prodives... read more

American Bald Eagle population bounces back

A great announcement for wildlife lovers, the American Bald Eagle no more faces the danger of extinction and the population has reached a healthy level. The American Bald Eagle, which is native to North America, was named as the first official mascot of the US in 1782.

The bird having... read more

Pennsylvania Girl Hannah Ginion Suffering From Krabbe Disease Passes Away

MyFoxPhilly.com reported that the little Pennsylvania girl after which Gov. Tom Corbett signed 'Hannah's Law' passed away. As per local sources, Hannah Ginion was born with Krabbe disease, a rare genetic disorder in which the protective myelin coating from nerve cells gets stripped.

State... read more

Pennsylvania machinist creates steel-reinforced bullet for 3D-printed guns

According to a recent report published in Wired magazine, a 25-year-old Pennsylvania machinist - named Michael Crumling - has created a steel-reinforced bullet which he claims will give a 3D-printed gun to fire repeatedly without breaking.

The steel-reinforced bullet round which Crumling... read more

Pennsylvania machinist creates steel-reinforced bullet for 3D-printed guns

The steel-reinforced bullet round which Crumling... read more

Pennsylvania ambush suspect captured near Henryville

Pennsylvania State Police has informed that the suspect in killing of Corporal Bryon Dickson, 38, and injuring Trooper Alex Douglass, 31, has been arrested. Eric Matthew Frein, 31, has been on the run for the past seven weeks.

The State police informed that Frein has been taken into... read more

SEPTA Union Workers vote to Authorize Strike

The Union workers for SEPTA's bus, subway and trolley system have voted Sunday to authorize a strike. Until now, there has been no walkout planned for Monday's morning rush hour.

A news conference has been planned for Monday afternoon as Willie Brown, president of Local 234 of the Transit... read more