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NewsOver $14K awarded to local Blair County organizations through community grants
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Over $14,000 in grants have been awarded to nine local organizations, the Rotary Club of Altoona announced Friday, through proceeds from its annual Grapes for Good fundraiser.
Roger Federer on Tonight’s Star-Studded Exhibition, His Hall-of-Fame Career—and the Matches He’d Do Over
Ahead of a starry exhibition match at Arthur Ashe, Federer chats with Vogue about his Tennis Hall of Fame induction, his own estimation of his legendary career, the state of tennis today.
Visit site ↗ NewsTeen hospitalized after Altoona hit-and-run, police searching for driver
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A family and Altoona police are searching for the driver of a red SUV after a hit-and-run on Aug. 31. left a 17-year-old hospitalized. Nathaniel Diehl was riding his bike to ...
Hailey Bieber Confirms: The Lace Camisole Is Fall’s New Date Night Essential
Lingerie dressing at its finest.
Visit site ↗ NewsKonnor Griffin to begin rehab stint with Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) – Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin is returning to Altoona. Griffin is beginning a rehab stint on Sunday with the Altoona Curve. The Pirates rookie has been out since July ...
A Plus Air Services: Cleaner Air, Healthier Homes, Safer Living
Beyond heating and cooling, the unseen network of air ducts and vents plays a crucial role in home health. A Plus Air Services offers comprehensive cleaning and maintenance for a truly fresh and efficient indoor environment across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
NewsAltoona VA offering education and support through Overdose Awareness Day ceremony
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Honoring those who have lost their lives to overdose and raising awareness about prevention, the Altoona VA Medical Center is holding a special ceremony for Overdose Awareness ...
Mike King of Diamonds: Лабораторные бриллианты — красота по разумной цене
CityTodayNexus беседует с Михаилом, специалистом с 20-летним опытом в сфере бриллиантов, о лабораторно выращенных камнях, их преимуществах и важности доверия в ювелирном деле.
NewsAltoona city employee fired from job over racist social media comment, violations
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A racist comment by a City of Altoona employee on social media sparked outrage that soon led to an investigation by city officials. Altoona City officials stated that Scott ...
Everything I Learned at the Girlboss Convention
At Camp FFF in the Hamptons, women behind some of today’s most influential companies gathered to rethink the future of female entrepreneurship.
Visit site ↗ NewsTrial begins for Altoona man accused in overdose death
A Blair County jury heard testimony from a number of witnesses Tuesday during the first day of trial for the city man accused of providing the drugs that led to the overdose death of 40-year-old ...
He turned a side hustle into a video game resale business that's brought in $4 million this year
Caleb Ashton said he used $500 worth of birthday and Christmas money to launch QuickFlips, a video game resale platform that now makes millions.
Visit site ↗ NewsDowntown Altoona Art Walk celebrates newest murals, paintings at local museum
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — If you’ve driven through downtown Altoona recently, you’ve likely noticed the colorful new murals taking shape on the former Gable’s building. The public will get a chance to ...
He Started a Business at 26 and Was Rejected by Every Bank and Investor. Now It's Passed $1 Billion in Sales: ‘People Thought I Was Crazy’
Michael Browning Jr. built the first Urban Air Adventure Park by hand with his father.
Visit site ↗ NewsDriver of 2024 Altoona crash that killed student athlete sentenced after pleading guilty
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man involved in a DUI crash that killed an Altoona student-athlete in 2024 pleaded guilty and was sentenced in court Friday afternoon. Jared Paul Detwiler, 21, of Altoona ...
Serving Without Borders: Elizabeth Badaratskaya's Journey of Faith
From Ukraine to New York and beyond, Elizabeth (Raisa) Badaratskaya shares her two-decade journey in Christian ministry, helping people through prayer, healing, and overcoming addiction.
NewsAltoona RR Museum preps for Civil War reenactment event
WJAC provides news, weather and sports information for Johnstown, Altoona, State College and DuBois, Pennsylvania. Our coverage area includes Bedford, Everett, Somerset, Meyersdale, Ebensburg, Windber ...
Maria Popovych: More Freedom, More Possibilities Through Travel
For the Philadelphia-based entrepreneur, the appeal of Travorium is not simply cheaper travel. It is the possibility of turning a passion for travel into a flexible business.
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