WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law that prohibits people subjected to domestic violence restraining orders from having firearms, taking a step back from its recent endorsement of a broad right to possess a gun. The court on an 8-1 vote ruled in favor of the Biden administration, which was defending […]
A new single-lane restriction starts on Washington Pike (Route 50) in Collier Township on Sunday for the ongoing widening project. PennDOT says single-lane restrictions will occur as needed on westbound Washington Pike between the I-79 interchange and Vanadium Road for utility relocation work. The restrictions take place from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night […]
Akron’s ordinance that outlaws performing conversion therapy on minors could soon be amended to include a path to prosecute violators. First, though, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik’s administration wants to discuss the proposed amendment with community organizations that supported the original ordinance. City Council had planned on voting on the amendment’s adoption at Monday night’s meeting, […]
An Interstate 376 (Fort Pitt Bridge) overnight lane restriction will occur Thursday night, April 18, weather permitting. A single-lane restriction will occur on the Fort Pitt Bridge in the westbound direction from 10 p.m. Thursday until 5 a.m. Friday morning. PennDOT crews will conduct deck spall repairs. Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns […]
Inspections of ramps on Route 65 could cause delays for drivers this week. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says the routine inspections are scheduled on Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. During those inspections, PennDOT warns of the following restrictions: Monday, March 11 – A traffic shift will occur on […]
Part of southbound I-79 in Washington County has a lane restriction in place because of a vehicle fire. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says there is a single-lane restriction on southbound I-79 near mile marker 31. The left lane of the roadway is open, but the right lane and shoulder are closed. Drivers are asked […]
Ohio’s Republican-led House voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of a bill that would restrict both transition-related medical care for minors and transgender athletes’ participation on school sports teams. The House voted 65-28 Wednesday, prompting chants of “Shame!” from the House gallery and the House livestream to be temporarily cut. The bill will now […]
‘Slow down’: Speed restriction in place on Mass. Pike, drivers urged to stay off roads as flakes fly There is a speed restriction in place on the Massachusetts Turnpike and drivers are being urged to stay off roads and highways as snow from Sunday’s winter storm piles up. MassDOT Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver told Boston […]