Altoona, PA (WJAC) — Altoona will once again be hosting the African American Heritage Festival, in downtown Altoona.
The event will take place on July 29th and 30th, at Heritage Plaza on 11th Avenue.
Attendees will have the opportunity to experience African music and dance, food, educational presentations, arts, and children’s activities.
Organizers say that it’s a festival for everyone.
“It’s a chance to learn about the history of Blair County. Read More...
The Bellefonte boys lacrosse team played in a playoff game on Tuesday, just three days after one of their teammates passed away. Head Coach Rick Johnson says the game took on a bigger meaning.
Although the Bellefonte boys lacrosse team lost to Selinsgrove on Tuesday in their district playoff matchup, coach Johnson says he is so proud of this team, and how they’ve rallied around each other following the passing of their teammate, 16-year-old Nathan Dan, on Saturday night. Read More...
WASHINGTON (SOA) — There's been a lot of talk about the push and pull factors of global mass migration, especially in the region that has now become the busiest one in the country: Tucson, Arizona.
Tuscon has seen a 134% increase year over year in undocumented migrants encountered, most looking to claim asylum.
We met 19-year-old Lydia from Chiapas, Mexico who had just arrived in Tucson and told us in her country people are killing others without consequences. Read More...