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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Toll booths on the way out along Pennsylvania Turnpike as new system moves in
Pennsylvania is on its way to removing all of the toll booths along the Turnpike. The toll road is moving toward what's known as an 'open-road tolling system.' That means instead of stopping at a toll booth, you'll continue at your normal speed, and equipment will read your E-ZPass or license plate. Officials say this will avoid some of the safety and traffic issues at toll booths. 'This will make it easier, traveling just as you would normally,' said Crispin Havener, PA Turnpike assistant press secretary. 'We're able to track your E-ZPass transponder or your toll-by-plate if you don't have an E-ZPass, and be able to collect our toll that way.' Officials say the system has already rolled out smoothly on the eastern half of the state. It's expected to be ready here in Western Pennsylvania by the beginning of 2027. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Oliver's Moon Mammoth rebrand of Erie's minor league baseball team draws record-sized crowd
A minor league baseball team in Western Pennsylvania drew big crowds and lots of attention on Saturday night. The Erie SeaWolves, a Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, became the Erie Moon Mammoths for one day only. This quirky rebrand comes after the team was selected by comedian John Oliver and his team at HBO's Last Week Tonight for the surprise transformation. Mayor Joe Schember even issued a proclamation, declaring July 19, 2025, Moon Mammoth Day, to celebrate the occasion, NBC News affiliate WICU reports. "The inherent eccentricity of minor league baseball is something that we felt a real affinity with," Oliver said. "The more we looked into it the more we thought there might be fun to have. And, once we put out the request for 'who would be down for rebranding,' it was not surprising but edifying to see just how many teams went 'yeah we'd be down for that.'" The SeaWolves had no say on their rebrand name or logo. The Last Week Tonight team dug into Erie's history to pick Moon Mammoths, a name inspired by the 1991 discovery of woolly mammoth remains in a local lake. Oliver threw out the first pitch at the game, which drew a record-setting crowd of more than 7,000 fans. The SeaWolves will don the Mammoths' branding three more times throughout the summer. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Pittsburgh's brief break from the heat and humid weather continues this weekend
Saturday morning begins with another mild morning across Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia under mostly cloudy skies and some patchy areas of fog. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather Photos The stationary front that has been in place across our area for the last 24 hours or so still remains across, draped across Northern West Virginia just south of the I-68 corridor, but will slowly lift back north today. A weak disturbance moving atop this boundary may lead some isolated to widely scattered storms late this morning through the early afternoon--mainly in the Laurel Highlands and Ridges. The rest of our area should be in the region of sinking air between the disturbance to our southeast and another system approaching our region from the Midwest. Highs today will be in the mid-80s. Overnight, the disturbance in the Midwest will start to head our way, and we'll give way to rising motion after sunset. This will lead to a complex of showers and storms rolling in from the west. This should be a weakening complex as it will be moving in at a time of day when instability will be decreasing. Overall trends in the models have been bringing this complex later and later, so it won't be until after midnight through around sunrise for the best chance of storms in Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia. The main threats with storms will be isolated severe wind gusts and generally sub-severe hail. With the relatively faster movement of storms, this should preclude a widespread flash flood threat, but locally heavy rainfall (isolated 1-2" amounts) is still expected. This complex of storms will exit Sunday morning, but the actual cold front doesn't look to pass through our area until 3-7 p.m. Additional isolated to scattered storms are possible with the frontal passage before substantially drier and cooler air moves in Sunday night into Monday morning. The best chance of showers and storms, which won't be that widespread, will generally be in our southern and southwest counties as the front reaches those locations during peak heating. Morning lows on Monday and Tuesday will be refreshing, with most of our area in the upper 50s to low 60s and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, which is closer to normal for this time of year. This will force drier and comfortable air to move in early next week, leading to mostly sunny conditions on Monday and Tuesday and temperatures closer to normal for a change. It will heat up by mid to late next week with more humidity and storm chances by next Thursday, and especially towards Friday. Stay up to date with the KDKA Mobile App – which you can download here!
Globe and Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Western Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Attorneys at Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. Address Retaliation for Workplace Injury Claims
Retaliation against injured workers who file for benefits remains a persistent and unlawful problem in Pennsylvania workplaces. The Western Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorneys at Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. ( are calling attention to this critical issue and encouraging injured employees to understand and assert their legal rights when faced with wrongful treatment. For many injured workers, seeking compensation is not just a financial necessity—it's a legally protected right. However, some employers respond with demotion, job reassignment, or even termination, sparking concern and confusion among employees already struggling with injury. The Western Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorneys at Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. are committed to helping workers understand that the law is on their side, and retaliation for filing a claim is prohibited. Pennsylvania law provides clear protections for employees who report job-related injuries or file workers' compensation claims. The Western Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorneys at Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. emphasize that retaliation—whether blatant or subtle—violates public policy and specific state statutes. 'The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has made it clear that the Workers' Compensation Act reflects a strong and unmistakable public policy: protecting injured workers and providing them with a path to compensation and medical care,' the firm notes in its recent guidance. At-will employment, which allows employers to terminate staff without warning, does not override these rights. In Pennsylvania, this legal framework is counterbalanced by the public policy exception. This means that while employers can make decisions about staffing, they cannot fire someone simply for asserting their legal rights, such as filing for workers' compensation after a workplace injury. Courts look at the timing and context of a firing to determine whether it was retaliatory. Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. explains that Pennsylvania's anti-retaliation statute—Title 43 P.S. § 933.10—gives injured workers powerful tools to defend their rights. The statute prohibits employers from discriminating or taking adverse action against employees for exercising their legal rights under the Workers' Compensation Act. This includes filing a claim, making a complaint about noncompliance, or simply informing coworkers about their rights. The statute even protects workers who raise concerns in good faith, even if those concerns are later found unsubstantiated. 'Retaliation after filing a workers' compensation claim is not always dramatic or immediate,' notes Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. 'In many cases, it unfolds gradually, masked as everyday management decisions or subtle changes in working conditions.' This could include reduced hours, denial of benefits, increased scrutiny, or being transferred to less desirable roles. These forms of retaliation, while harder to detect, are just as illegal. The firm also highlights a key legal provision that supports retaliation claims: if an employer takes adverse action within 90 days of an employee filing or reporting a claim, the law presumes the action was retaliatory. This 'rebuttable presumption' shifts the burden to the employer to prove a legitimate reason for the adverse action, giving workers a significant advantage in proving their case. Another common concern is whether workers' compensation benefits continue if an employee is fired. According to Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C, benefits should not automatically stop if the employee is already receiving them. However, employers may attempt to challenge ongoing payments by alleging misconduct or insubordination as grounds for termination. In these situations, the workers' compensation judge evaluates whether the injury still limits the employee's ability to work and whether the termination was justified. The firm also clarifies the difference between a workers' compensation claim and a retaliation lawsuit. While the former addresses the injury and related benefits, the latter is a separate legal action aimed at holding employers accountable for retaliatory conduct. Retaliation lawsuits may result in compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and even punitive damages, depending on the severity of the employer's actions. For employees who have experienced job loss, demotion, or harassment after reporting a workplace injury, legal remedies may be available. Damages in a retaliation lawsuit can include back pay, front pay if reinstatement isn't possible, compensation for emotional distress, and attorney's fees. In serious cases, courts may also award punitive damages to deter future misconduct. Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. encourages any worker in Pennsylvania who suspects retaliation to document incidents, gather records, and seek legal guidance immediately. Acting quickly can help preserve evidence and ensure legal protections are upheld. Retaliation after a workplace injury isn't just unfair—it's against the law. The legal team at Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. continues to defend workers across Western Pennsylvania who are treated unfairly after filing a legitimate claim. Their approach ensures that injured employees don't face additional harm simply for standing up for their rights. Employees who believe they've been targeted after reporting a work injury are encouraged to reach out to Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. for help navigating the legal process and protecting their rights. About Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C.: Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. is a team of Western Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorneys committed to standing up for injured workers. With a focus on workplace injury claims and related retaliation cases, the firm helps clients understand their rights and take action when those rights are violated. Embeds: Youtube Video: GMB: Email and website Email: lmkelly@ Website: Media Contact Company Name: Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. Contact Person: Lauren Kelly Gielarowski Email: Send Email Phone: (724) 658-8535 Address: 315 N Mercer St City: New Castle State: Pennsylvania 16101 Country: United States Website:
Fox News
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
US Open's unforgiving Oakmont conditions prompt expletive-laden outburst from Shane Lowry after missed putt
Oakmont Country Club is snatching the souls of some of the game's best. Ahead of this weekend's U.S. Open, the course's conditions - most notably the insanely thick rough - was going viral. From the jump, Shane Lowry struggled in the western Pennsylvania golf course. He shot a nine-over 79 in his first round and followed up with a 78 on Friday, missing the cut. But during his second round, he let his true feelings about the course be known. While at 13-over for the tournament on the par-five fourth on Friday, Lowry missed a short putt for par, lipping the right edge. He then let some anger out. "F--k this place," he said. It wasn't the only time Lowry was visibly upset on the course this weekend. During his first round, after failing to get the golf ball out of the rough, the Irish golfer ended up taking out his frustrations on a microphone. The piece of audio equipment fell to the ground after Lowry knocked it down. Some have raised concerns about the difficulties the golf course presents for competitors. Rory McIlroy, who won the Masters in April, said the course "felt impossible." Sam Burns owns the solo lead entering Saturday at just three-under par. J.J. Spaun is one shot behind him, with Viktor Hovland in solo-third at -1. Ben Griffin and Adam Scott are both tied for fourth at even, and plenty of others, although being over-par for the tournament, are well in contention on a rainy moving day. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
