Courtney Murphy

06/03/2023

HAPPENING TODAY!! Courage for Kiera Foundation is hosting their sixth annual yard and bake sale at Father Kelly Hall in Altoona

ALTOONA, Pa (WTAJ)–The Courage For Kiera Foundation is kicking off its sixth annual yard sale in Altoona this weekend. The Courage for Kiera Foundation was started back in 2017 by Madi Fulchi…

06/02/2023

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!! Altoona Area Library hosting summer programs with the theme "All together Now"

ALTOONA, Pa (WTAJ)– Registration is now open for the Altoona Area Public Library’s summer programs. The 2023 Summer Quest is an eight-week program for all ages. This year’s theme …

06/02/2023

Thank you so much Central PA for two wonderful years. It was a pleasure telling your stories 💕 one final sign off.

06/02/2023

The Learning Lamp initiating new mini-grant system to help tackle to many issues surrounding childcare.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)—The Learning Lamp is taking the lead in trying to resolve the childcare industry through its three-year plan. One part of that program is its mini-grants system. The…

05/31/2023

Early Learning Resource Center offer many programs that can help low-income families save money on their childcare cost.

(WTAJ)–Childcare across the commonwealth is still in high demand and as school approaches the final days, the need grows higher. The Center for Community Action’s Early Learning Resourc…

05/30/2023

Johnstown Police Department unveils their new patrol lights that help officer's visibility and increase public safety.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WTAJ)–The Johnstown Police Department unveiled new patrol lights that they say will help with public safety and increase officer visibility. The department’s nine patrol …

05/25/2023

Anyone who live in Juniata Watershed Area are encouraged to take this survey to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to help rebuild their management plan

(WTAJ)–The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is asking residents from the Juniata Watershed area to participate in a survey to help with their Juniata Watershed Management Plan. This Juniata W…

05/24/2023

The Path of the Flood Trail officially completed after 22 years of construction since the first piece was installed.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)–The Path of the Flood Trail is officially complete 22 years after the first construction phase. The Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority and National…

05/24/2023

Happy belated Birthday to Roxie Thomas!! Thomas celebrated her 100th year of living surrounded by family and friends 🎂

ALTOONA, Pa (WTAJ)–Altoona native Roxie A. (Harris) Thomas is now a part of the 100-year-old club celebrating the landmark Monday surrounded by her friends and family. Thomas was born on May …

05/23/2023

Huntingdon and Mount Union EMTs enrolled 19-week course to become Advanced EMTs. Once completed, they'll become the first Advanced EMTs in Huntingdon County.

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)– For the first time in the county’s history, nine Huntingdon, and Mount Union EMTs are working towards their certifications to become Advanced EMTs. Advance…

05/22/2023

Meet "Bean," the Central PA Humane Society's new mascot. You can meet him at Humane Society events or promoting Greenbean Coffee House's "pup cups" in their drive-thru

ALTOONA, Pa (WTAJ)–The Central PA Humane Society debuted their new mascot “Bean” Friday as they accepted their donation from Greenbean Coffee House. Bean got his name from Greenbe…

05/16/2023

Big improvements are on the way at the Blair Regional YMCA's wellness center!!! See what's in store and how it'll improve the community.

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)–The Blair County Regional YMCA is receiving a much-needed refurbishment to its wellness center after not having regular upgrades since the pandemic. This refurbishment…

05/12/2023

Huntingdon initiating new program to get more students help from traumatic events. Hear more about the Huntingdon Endangered/At-Risk Youth Response Team.

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)– The Huntingdon Borough Police Department is initiating a new program that’ll help detect unreported child trauma victims sooner. This program is called the…

05/12/2023

Coffee on 3rd hosting farmers market every Friday until Mid-September!! See their offerings and how they plan to grow.

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)—From now until September, Coffee on 3rd will host a farmers market every Friday at their location in Duncansville. Owner Ashlyn Dugan opened the shop last fall. She is…

05/11/2023

Students from Somerset County high schools make a difference for Lake Somerset by stocking catfish and building fish habitats to grow the population.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)–The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission hosted Somerset County high school students at Lake Somerset Wednesday for an educational event. This event included five …

05/11/2023

Visit PA named Bedford as Number 1 for best walking and shopping small town in the state!!!

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)–Visit Pennsylvania recently named Bedford as the number one small town for walking and shopping in the state. The article published on May 3, highlighted 30 small to…

05/05/2023

See the winners of Bedford County's What's So Cool About Manufacturing first season

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa –Bedford County finished a successful first year for its “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” video project. These projects involved six schools doing vid…

05/04/2023

Farmers can receive additional help with the new Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program. See the purpose of the programs and how it helps farmers.

(WTAJ)–The Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program is a new program that helps farmers implement better management practices to reduce what goes into the waterways. This program was creat…

05/04/2023

Governor Shapiro helped break ground on the future Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)–Governor Josh Shapiro stopped in Duncansville Tuesday afternoon to help with the groundbreaking of the new Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. The Hollidaysburg Veterans Home…

04/28/2023

This week is National Library Week📚
Libraries are a lot more than meets the eye. They offer programs, classes, and sometimes free produce boxes.

(WTAJ)–This week is National Library Week and the country is recognizing the importance of these valuable buildings. The American Library Association declared the 2023 theme for this week as …

04/27/2023

Everett Area School District moving forward with the closure of Breezewood Elementary School. Beginning next year, all kindergartners will attend Everett Elementary.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)–Everett Area School District is tentatively moving forward with the closure of Breezewood Elementary by the end of the 2023-2024 school year. This change comes as th…

04/27/2023

The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies awards $215,000 in grants to eight Cambria and Somerset county childcare centers

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WTAJ)—The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies announced eight grants Monday, April 24 to different Somerset and Cambria childhood services. These grants totaled $215,000. …

04/21/2023

The all-girls boarding school celebrating 170 years of teaching the arts, riding, and advanced coursework to girls from 30 countries and 28 states

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)– The Grier School crossed a milestone marker by providing 170 years of dedicated academics and the arts. The all-girls boarding school is located in Birmingham in…

04/21/2023

Everett High School students designed a mural for the North Midway Service Plaza which includes multiple Bedford County landmarks.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)–Around 50 Everett Area High School students helped create a mural for the North Midway Service Plaza. This artwork is the tenth piece of artwork through the Art Spar…

04/20/2023

Juniata College receives $1.2 million from the National Science Foundation to help increase STEM teaching in rural schools

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)–Juniata College received $1,200,000 in funding to help increase stem teaching in rural areas. That funding is through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program…

04/15/2023

911 centers are seeing improvements in their staffing compared to one year ago. These counties say it's cause of higher recruitment effort.

(WTAJ)–The second week of April marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. That recognizes the services done by 9-1-1 call center workers. 9-1-1 call workers are some of the most es…

04/14/2023

Some farm favorite treats may come earlier this season. Hear what one farmer says the weather is doing for this year's crops.

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)–Some farm favorites treats might be coming a little earlier than usual this year. Way Fruit Farms Owner Jason Coopey said he’s planting corn nearly 10 to 14 day…

04/13/2023

Blair County adding new flights to Philadelphia during the summer. Airport management recommends booking early to avoid high prices.

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)–Blair County Airport will soon provide 14 weekly flights to Philadelphia beginning in May. Contour Airlines will now offer early flights to their Tuesday and Saturday …

04/11/2023

Huntingdon Borough is soon to have digital parking meters, meaning you can pay for parking on your phone. Visitors will still have the option to place change into the meters.

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)– Huntingdon Borough will soon be implementing digital parking meters in their downtown area. The borough will introduce the new ParkMobile app beginning this mont…

04/11/2023

Evan Thomas and Nathaniel Denault built a pavilion and picnic table set to provide an eating area during sporting events and provide an outdoor classroom.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WTAJ)– Two friends from Conemaugh Township Middle-Senior High School are taking on an ambitious task for their Eagle Scout project. Evan Thomas and Nathaniel Denault deci…