PHILADELPHIA — The Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia, a federal appeals court panel said Thursday, striking down a lower court’s injunction that required the National Park Service to reinstall the interpretive panels. The ...
Companies using artificial intelligence in advertising would need to disclose the use of AI-generated imagery in advertising under legislation approved Wednesday by the state House. House Bill 95 was approved with bipartisan support — 124-78 — and now goes to the Senate. The House passed similar legislation two years ago only to see that measure die in the Senate, said Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, the prime sponsor of HB 95. Two years ago, the legislation was “proactive,” he said. “Now, we’re playing catch-up with technology on AI regulation, and it’s only getting more ...
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County is hiring a contractor for masonry tasks in front of the courthouse. Commissioners on Thursday approved Smith Masonry, Hollidaysburg, at $13,439, for the work that is expected to address cracks, missing mortar and openings around the steps, lights and on the handicapped ramp. The job is also expected to remove spray foam the county used as a temporary measure to prohibit further damage. Director of Public Works Nick Burket told commissioners that the department now uses a different type of ice melt to avoid this kind of damage. The repair work is also ...
Allegheny Trade Co. owner Ken Westover doesn’t play skill games and hasn’t had them in his store for long, but he questions the basis of Monday’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that the games don’t actually require significant skill. “Something’s going on (in the realm of ...
Jharell Young (right), 14, and Brody Morrison, 15, both of Altoona, work their way along 11th Street offering lawn care services on Wednesday. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
HOLLIDAYSBURG — By a 5-4 vote, the Hollidaysburg Area School Board adopted the final 2026-27 general fund budget with no tax increase, leaving the district with a deficit of about $4.2 million. Prior to adopting the final budget, the board struck down, by a 4-5 vote, a motion made by Joseph ...
