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Services for crime victims face funding cuts

Local News June 15, 2026

HARRISBURG — Across Pennsylvania, organizations that provide resources for crime victims are scaling back services, cutting positions, and leaving key roles vacant after the federal fund supporting them has received record-low deposits during President Donald Trump’s second administration. These providers offer no-cost services to people dealing with the aftermath of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other kinds of crimes. “Domestic violence victims who call in the middle of the night, who have been strangled, they try to get them to a shelter so they can feel safe,” ...

Little Steel Strike: How immigration, labor forged Youngstown

Local News June 14, 2026

Editor’s note: At the beginning of the 20th century, America began a period of industrial growth — fueled by the nation’s vast stores of natural resources — that led to victory in two world wars and the nation emerging as a true superpower. One of the cities at the epicenter of that ...

PennDOT: Bedford County resurfacing project to start

Local News June 14, 2026

Bedford County There is a potential for short delays on William Penn Road in Bedford and East St. Clair townships, Bedford County, as work begins on a road resurfacing project. From Monday, June 22, to Friday, July 3, drivers can expect short delays of three to five minutes and lane ...

Forward motion: Penn State Altoona instructor who pioneered dance studies minor retires after 28 years

Local News June 14, 2026

Dance is more than an activity, according to longtime dance artist and educator at Penn State Altoona, KT Huckabee. “I truly believe that if you’re breathing, you’re dancing,” she said. “You are never still. Your heart is beating. You’re breathing.” Bringing the dance ...

Asylum-seeker’s death in Pittsburgh ruled homicide

Local News June 14, 2026

A medical examiner has ruled the death of a Haitian asylum seeker after being released from federal custody a homicide. An attorney representing her family said he expects her relatives to sue Immigration and Customs Enforcement in connection with her death. Daphy Michel, 31, died March 2. ...

Nara Organics recalls baby formula

Local Business June 14, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target stores and online Saturday after a multistate outbreak of infant botulism, federal authorities said. Three babies between 2 and 5 months became ill in April and May in California, Pennsylvania and Washington after consuming Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered infant formula, which is also sold on Nara.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. They were hospitalized and treated with the FDA-approved treatment for infant botulism, the agency said. Infant botulism is a rare but ...