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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Johnstown Polkafest returns with bands, dancing and food for 27th year
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Thousands are expected to turn out for one of Johnstown's most rhythmic and lively traditions when the 27th annual PolkaFest returns to Peoples Natural Gas Park from May 30 through June 1. The three-day event promises a high-energy lineup of nationally recognized polka performers, local and regional favorites, and a variety of musical styles from Polish and Slovenian to German and even rock. With Grammy-nominated musicians and alternating sets, Polkafest has become one of the few festivals in the country to blend tradition and modern polka styles seamlessly. The 2025 lineup includes the Don Wojtila Band, The Polka Family Band, Tony Blazonczyk's New Phaze, Michael Costa & The Beat, The Zolkas, Buffalo Concertina All Stars, John Stevens Doubleshot, and Johnstown Button Box. Beyond music, attendees can enjoy ethnic foods, craft vendors, and plenty of space for dancing. Admission is $5 on Friday and Saturday, while Sunday is free. All minors accompanied by an adult get in free on any day. Traditionally held on the weekend after Memorial Day, the festival draws an estimated 10,000 visitors annually and delivers a boost to the local economy through hotel stays, dining, and tourism spending. For more information, attendees can contact Lisa Rager, executive director at Visit Johnstown, at 814-536-7993 ext. 101 or by email at lrager@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Sky News AU
5 days ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
Albanese had ‘no choice' but to give WA gas project the green light
Former NSW Labor treasurer Michael Costa says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had 'no choice' but to extend the life of the North West Shelf gas project. Labor has approved a bid by major Australian oil and gas company Woodside to extend the life of the North West Shelf gas project until 2070. 'It's been a fiasco over the last few three or four years on this issue,' Mr Costa said. 'That's really the pressure from Western Australia, they want to get on with it, and the unions, I might add.'
Sky News AU
5 days ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
Anthony Albanese trying to ‘play the centre' in second term
Former NSW Labor treasurer Michael Costa says Anthony Albanese is trying to 'play the centre' in his second term as prime minister. Labor has approved a bid by major Australian oil and gas company Woodside to extend the life of the North West Shelf gas project until 2070. 'It's early days, I think you are being a bit optimistic,' Mr Costa told Sky News host Andrew Bolt.
Sky News AU
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Dilettante' Coalition are in ‘crisis-mode'
Former NSW Labor treasurer Michael Costa slams Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor for being 'lazy' and calls the whole Liberal Party 'dilettante'. 'He's probably the best choice as a holding leader,' Mr Costa told Sky News host Andrew Bolt. 'They're in crisis mode and they're seeking to analyse the problem, in the way they always do, which is to blame the other faction for the policy failures, rather than the fact that they weren't consistent. 'I don't think the next Liberal prime minister is in the parliament at the moment.'
Sky News AU
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Incompetent': Coalition's ‘backflips' were ‘appalling'
Former NSW Labor treasurer Michael Costa claims the Coalition's policies were a 'disaster' in the lead up to the federal election. 'I think the Liberals have got to realise that you've got to stick to your values,' Mr Costa told Sky News host Andrew Bolt. 'If they think the lesson of this is to move back to the so-called centre … they're kidding themselves, they'll have no chance at winning any of those seats back. 'The backflips were appalling, showing how incompetent they were. 'They didn't do the hard work, no policies, pulling them out of the bottom drawer.'
