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Suicide Prevention concert fundraiser held in Somerset County
The Somerset County Suicide Prevention Taskforce welcomed visitors to the Jennerstown Speedway Complex today for their Good Vibes Save Lives concert fundraiser. → Read More
‘Out of the Darkness Walk’ held in Altoona
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ) — The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Eastern Pa Chapter held its annual "Out of the Darkness Walk" to help fight Suicide in Altoona. → Read More
Johnstown celebrates history at the annual Cambria City Ethnic Festival
Johnstown residents celebrated their heritage at the annual Cambria City Ethnic Festival → Read More
The Central PA Autism Community holds expo/walk
The Central PA Autism Community held their biggest fundraiser of the year in the form of a expo/walk at the Blair County Convention Center this afternoon. → Read More
Fifteenth annual Blair County Antique Car Cruise-In fills downtown Altoona
Blair County residents gathered filled downtown Altoona for the fifteenth annual Blair County Antique Car Cruise-In. → Read More
Altoona Benefiting THON holds fundraising car wash
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ) — The Penn State group Altoona Benefiting THON hosted a car wash fundraiser Saturday. The car wash took place at Professional’s Auto Body in Duncansville from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Residents were able to stop by the free carwash and were able to donate as much as they were willing […] → Read More
Autocross race returns to Altoona after four decades
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ)– Altoona’s streak of going four decades without an autocross racing event ended this weekend. The Allegheny Highlands Region – Sports Car Club of America held an autocross event today at the Jaffa Shrine located at 2200 Broad Avenue, and the public was invited. They will be holding a similar event tomorrow as […] → Read More
Car show, wings and beds bring community together in downtown Bedford
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ)– Downtown Bedford Incorporated hosted their first bed race, car show and wing off in two years Saturday. Racers got their cars ready to take on the race, but these vehicles were a bit different. The “beds” are equipped with a metal frame and wheels to hold the racer while their teams used […] → Read More
Centre County Grange Fair right around the corner
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ) — It’s that time again, the Centre County Grange Fair kicks off Friday running through Aug. 27. Admission is $8 daily and $25 for the week. Children 11 and under are free. Parking will be $7 daily and $25 for the week except on Aug. 24, where parking will be free […] → Read More
University Wine Company hosts art and wine festival
University Wine Company in State College hosted their Art in the Vineyard Festival Sunday afternoon. → Read More
Altoona City Planning Commission hears proposal to construct new apartment building
Altoona Planning Commission hears proposal to build a five story building. → Read More
Protest against abortion held in front of Blair County Courthouse
More than two hundred and fifty people from all over the area gathered in front of the Blair County Courthouse Sunday afternoon to protest abortion laws in Pennsylvania. → Read More
Democratic Lieutenant Governor Candidate Austin Davis kicks off canvassing in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Austin Davis kicked off his canvassing campaign Saturday by making an appearance in Johnstown. → Read More
Altoona man uses new app to rent out his pool
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Robert Gootz and his fiancé Danielle bought their home last year and got the pool renovated just this June. Now, with it in pristine condition for the summer months, he's found a new app to help share the fun. → Read More
Quecreek mine rescue 20th anniversary – miners, rescuers recount the events as they revisit the site
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- The nine miners who were rescued and people that helped rescued them are revisiting the Quecreek Mine site 20 years after the miners were trapped inside after the mine had flooded. → Read More
Revolutionary War Days starts at Fort Roberdeau
Revoltuionary War Days is underway this weekend at Fort Roberdeau. → Read More
Pixie Dust Wishes to grant 19th wish in honor of their second recipient
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ) – Pixie Dust Wishes granted their nineteenth wish Saturday morning, selecting six-year-old Nathan Kost of Tyrone. The non-profit organization grants Disney wishes to individuals with special needs/disabilities and their families. This wish was presented in honor of Pixie Dust Wishes second recipient, Eddie Coltabaugh. Eddie Coltabaugh was born with a genetic […] → Read More
Robertsdale elementary renovation project rejuvenated
Wood township supervisors and the Center for Community action will be submitting an application for funding to convert the former Robertsdale Elementary School to senior housing. → Read More
Contour Airlines CEO visits Altoona-Blair County Airport ahead of change in air traffic controlling
Contour Airlines CEO Matt Chaifetz visited Altoona-Blair County Airport today in a thirty-passenger jet that will become the standard for the airport when Contour takes over its air traffic controls beginning on October 1. → Read More
Local golf courses see more players as national surge continues
Area golf courses have seen more players as the national trend continues to surge. → Read More