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7 hours ago · Today, Altoona boasts a population of 43,821 as of 2022 with a median age of 39.7, according to DataUSA. Altoona’s latest population was during the height of the railroad, reaching roughly 82,000 in 1930, city history shows. After World War II, the need for steam engines shifted to diesel and electric locomotives.
7 hours ago · ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — As the weather heats up, Altoona will join the party with multiple block parties in the city all summer long. In Mayor Matt Pacifico’s latest newsletter, he announced that six block parties will take place in various Altoona neighborhoods in June, July and August hosted by The Booker T. Washington Revitalization […]
5 hours ago · Updated: May 31, 2024 / 12:46 PM EDT. ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Long-term roadwork is set to begin in Altoona, prompting a lane closure with traffic delays and a truck detour. PennDOT announced the road work will begin Monday, June 3. A long-term left lane closure will happen along Sixth Avenue between Seventh Street and Ninth Street and Seventh ...
2 hours ago · BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Bedford County Development Association is celebrating the opening of a brand new business center. On Friday, May 31 they held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new building, which is now located along Enterprise Lane. It’s the result of a $6 million investment to provide space for economic growth in Bedford ...
2 hours ago · Updated: May 31, 2024 / 04:16 PM EDT. HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Bringing high-speed internet across the area at a fraction of its cost is what provider Crows Nest promised to Blair County residents on Friday. The broadband company presented its latest wireless technology and discussed building more towers alongside Congressman John Joyce.
5 hours ago · PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Playoff high school baseball is here and Central Pennsylvania has a handful of teams looking to win a title. In our area, 12 teams are in the state playoffs with the first round starting on June 3. Tickets to all games are $8 plus a processing fee. They can be ordered online. Below is a chart of our when our local teams ...
7 hours ago · Updated: May 31, 2024 / 11:11 AM EDT. SUMY REGION, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners of war on Friday, each sending back 75 POWs in the first such swap in the past three months, officials said. The Ukrainian POWs, including four civilians, were returned on several buses that drove into the northern Sumy region.
