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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tickets now available Erie Zoo's centennial Mane Event
(WJET/WFXP) — Tickets are now on sale for the biggest event in the Erie Zoo's celebration of 100 years of education and family fun in the community. Tickets went on sale Friday morning for the Erie Zoo's Mane Event celebration, with this year's celebration set to include plenty of high-energy festivities set against the backdrop of their Glow Wild Chinese lantern festival. PennDOT planning to demolish Girard bridge over I-90 Attendees can enjoy live music from local artists, including First to Eleven, food from Cali's West, unlimited drinks from six bars, 100 silent auctions for each year of the zoo, and of course, live encounters with some of the zoo's animal residents. Tickets will cost $155 for zoo members and $205 for non-members, with all proceeds from the event going to the zoo's work towards education, conservation, and community enrichment. PA Game Commission breaks ground on new learning center 'This is truly the Mane Event of the season,' said Roo Kojancie, president and CEO of the Erie Zoo. 'Whether you're a long-time supporter or a first-time visitor, we promise an unforgettable night that showcases everything people love about the Erie Zoo.' Tickets to the event are available online here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
a day ago
- General
- CBS News
New text message scam claiming to be PennDOT puts drivers on alert, "Do not click on any of it."
Another day, another scam to be worried about, and once again, it's coming in by text message, claiming to be from PennDOT. The "warning" from the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles is dire: pay by today or else. "All of those texts are not from PennDOT, and they are a scam," said PennDOT's Aimee Inama. She said, despite the text message claiming that you have an outstanding ticket, and if you don't pay the balance, your vehicle registration will be suspended, your driver's license will be suspended for a month, and even more, know that PennDOT doesn't send texts about traffic violations or fines. Screenshot of the PennDOT text message scam KDKA So, if you get the text, drive happily on your way, and ignore the threat that you will be prosecuted. "Do not click on any of the links and just report it as spam," Inama said. "Just delete it, get rid of it, and just know that it didn't come from PennDOT." The text even claims that your credit score will be affected. While it sounds very intimidating and authentic, there is one tell above all to be on the lookout for showing that it's a scam. The message not only claims to be from PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, but also the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles. There is no such department in Pennsylvania. The closest thing is the PennDOT Division of Drivers and Vehicle Services. If you've received this message, you can report it to PennDOT on their website right here.
CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Parkway East construction causing headaches and backups, how long will it last?
The mess on the Parkway East over the last couple of days has prompted the question: How long will this last? That question has many answers, but let's just deal with the here and now. Tuesday morning when PennDOT's contract first put the lane restriction into the Squirrel Hill Tunnel into place, it created a monster backup. "That is a very highly-traveled corridor," said John Myler, PennDOT's Senior Assistant Construction Engineer. "Traffic volumes are 100,000 vehicles per day, so I think that's to be expected." Myler said by contract, the contractor could do this for up to 35 days, but that doesn't mean a month-plus straight of single-lane restrictions through the outbound tunnel. "What we're definitely saying right now is for the remainder of this week and next week, we will have this in place," Myler said. To improve the flow at the merge point outside of the tunnel and stop the weaving, Myler explained they're going to look to close the Squirrel Hill ramp to the outbound, eastbound Parkway. Further out on the Parkway, the steel is in place for the outbound bridge over Old William Penn Highway. "By late July, we should be opening that structure up, switching traffic over onto it, and then continuing the second half of the bridge for the remainder of the year," he said. They're also going to be shifting around the lanes out there next week, but that's nothing more than a subtle change. Also, if you're coming to Pittsburgh or you're in Pittsburgh and worried about getting to the U.S. Open later this summer, worry not, they're putting all projects on hold that week. However, remember, this is only the beginning. The new bridge comes next summer, and that project won't conclude until summer 2027.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Aerium Summit looks to bridge workforce gap in aviation industry
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 2025 Aerium Summit in Johnstown is bringing aviation and government leaders together to bridge the gap in the aviation workforce. 'PennDOT, FAA personnel, leaders in aerospace and aviation, leaders in education. This actually is a world-class group of people right here in Johnstown,' John Eberhardt, Managing Director of ATA Aviation, said. The summit is taking place at the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport. Leon Haynes, III, is a Board Member for Aerium and the Founding CEO of Hosanna House. He spoke with WTAJ about the state of workforce development. 'When I think about workforce development, I think about all the areas, whether there's a shortage of pilots or whether it's a shortage of traffic control, maintenance, all of the things that we're saying, what are the things that are going to keep the industry moving. And so people who are aging out of that industry, too, as well,' Haynes said. Cambria County celebrates success of mental health treatment court That's where programs like the one the AOPA Foundation has come in. AOPA stands for Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. They give students the tools they need to succeed in the industry. 'Two rural communities, in fact, rural communities, have really embraced this program. We wanted to create it to make sure that there were opportunities for folks who might not otherwise have them. And so we made the program completely free, and that has made it really appealing to schools and smaller districts,' Elizabeth Tennyson, Senior Vice President at AOPA Foundation and Programs, said. The Summit includes information about new initiatives like the one launching in Cambria County next week. 'We're actually right on schedule. So next week, the week of June 2nd, we're going to be conducting test flights in Westmont and Southmont. So if you see a drone with medical supplies, don't panic. It's us. And then we're going to use that information to finalize any procedures to get the rest of the sensors installed and be up and flying in July and August,' Eberhardt said. The Aerium Summit ends on Thursday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Erie students create their own cooking shows highlighting regional food
Students in Erie public schools have been participating in hands-on nutrition lessons through cooking shows, with the public invited to vote on their favorite recipes. Each month, students from different schools create child-friendly, healthy recipes featuring seasonal harvest items. PennDOT considering 12-month Bayfront Pkwy. closure to avoid project delays 'It combines some life skills like cooking and public speaking with the nutrition education,' said Kaitlyn Falk, District Wellness Manager for Erie's Public Schools. The cooking shows feature a variety of recipes, such as cabbage hashbrowns and butternut squash mac 'n cheese, encouraging students to explore new foods and cooking techniques. Students also share fun facts about the fruits and vegetables used in their recipes. For example, asparagus supports blood health with folate needed for red cell formation. The initiative has seen students become more willing to try fruits and vegetables, especially when they are involved in the cooking process. A link to YouTube videos of the cooking shows is now available, allowing Erie County residents to vote for their favorite recipes. This interactive element aims to engage the community and promote healthy eating habits. U.S. HUD Secretary views Opportunity Zones, partnering with Rep. Kelly for legislation The hope is that students will continue to try new foods and form lifelong healthy habits, as they become more open to tasting their own creations. You can watch the videos and vote for your favorite All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by WJET/WFXP. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by WJET/WFXP staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
