Uniontown Travelers Face Layton-Area Stoppages Through October
Uniontown travelers should expect blasting-related stoppages of up to 15 minutes on Layton Road, Tunnel Road and the GAP trail through October.
Pennsylvania
-
-
I-79 lane restrictions near Masontown continue through late August
PennDOT says single-lane I-79 restrictions between the Masontown/Waynesburg and Marianna/Prosperity interchanges will continue through late August.
-
Latrobe bridge project advances, but construction timing remains unsettled
The New Steele Bridge project serving Latrobe and Derry Township is moving toward construction, but PennDOT and Westmoreland County list different timelines.
-
Pennsylvania Missed Its Felony-Murder Sentencing Deadline. What Happens Next?
Pennsylvania lawmakers did not enact a replacement sentencing law before the state Supreme Court’s July 24 deadline, leaving county judges to make individualized decisions in pending and future second-degree murder cases.
-
Hazleton waste-transfer proposal faces new DEP review questions
Hazleton’s proposed waste-transfer facility remains unapproved after DEP cited application deficiencies and gave North East Waste Systems 60 days to respond.
-
State College Area Connector Surveys Advance PennDOT Review
PennDOT’s State College Area Connector surveys are underway through August, helping review underground conditions without starting construction or approving a final route.
-
Kittanning-area drivers face two Route 422 ramp closures
Two ramps serving Kittanning-area traffic are scheduled to close August 3 and 4 for high-friction pavement work, with weather backup dates possible.
-
Vandergrift residents can seek free lead-line replacement, but funding is limited
Vandergrift property owners with known lead or galvanized service lines can submit an agreement for a free replacement, but funding will not cover every eligible line.
-
Pittston Area holds taxes flat as state aid outlook remains unsettled
Pittston Area approved a no-tax-increase budget, but its projected $921,210 shortfall still depends partly on final Pennsylvania education funding.
-
Altoona flood assistance: SBA loans and DRAP grants have deadlines
Altoona flood survivors have two assistance paths after the July 5-6 damage: SBA loan applications are due Sept. 21, while DRAP grants are due Oct. 21.
-
Jenkintown Names New Superintendent Ahead of 2026-27 School Year
Dr. Brea D’Angelo takes over the Jenkintown School District after Jill Takacs’s early departure, putting communication and operations in focus.
-
Harrisburg’s $6.8M William Penn demolition enters next phase
The former William Penn High School demolition process began with staging July 28, while asbestos work, air testing and dust controls continue.
-
ICE detention plans end for warehouses in Berks and Schuylkill counties
DHS withdrew appeals tied to two proposed Pennsylvania ICE detention sites, but DEP orders, inspections and local infrastructure questions remain.
-
Pittsburgh Parkway East reopens early as local closures remain
Parkway East reopened July 27 after a 17-day Commercial Street Bridge closure, but Commercial Street and the Nine Mile Run Trail are expected to stay closed through early August.
-
Philadelphia SEPTA riders face another funding cliff after strong summer ridership
Philadelphia riders face no immediate SEPTA fare hike or service cut, but a temporary $394 million funding fix expires in July 2027 without recurring state support.
-
Lancaster County remains at center of Pennsylvania measles surge
Pennsylvania had 142 measles cases through July 27. Lancaster County accounted for roughly 60%, while officials urged residents to check records and watch symptoms.
-
Modesto begins environmental review for proposed east-side Walmart
Modesto CA – Environmental review is open for a proposed Walmart and retail project near Oakdale Road, with public comments due August 3, 2026.
-
Little Elm Reviews Short-Term Rental Rules After Birthday-Party Shooting
Little Elm officials are reviewing possible short-term-rental enforcement after a minor was injured in a July 17 birthday-party shooting near White Oak Drive.
-
Church Road resurfacing starts in Wyncote as PennDOT work continues
Church Road resurfacing began July 27 in Wyncote, with overnight paving, daytime utility work, lane restrictions and delays near an active PennDOT project.
-
State College awaits final share of Pennsylvania budget funding
Pennsylvania’s new budget boosts education funding, but State College schools still need a confirmed local allocation while Penn State expects new performance-based aid.
-
Ford City Road Bids Reach Deadline; Contract Details Still Pending
Ford City Borough’s July 24 bid deadline has passed for two road projects, but streets, bidders, costs, schedules and traffic plans remain undisclosed.
-
DOJ charges two men in alleged $52.7 million tax-credit scheme
A July 21 indictment alleges two men filed 290 false pandemic tax-credit returns, while GAO warns about IRS controls and improper-payment risks.