Change your first name to Subway and get free subs for life

Subway’s new Deli Heroes line-up, featuring freshly sliced meats

MIAMI — After elevating its entire menu with freshly sliced meats* and introducing a collection of new Deli Hero subs in U.S. restaurants earlier this summer, Subway is looking to reward its biggest fan with free subs for life if they legally change their first name to Subway**. Since debuting on Subway’s menu on July 11, Americans have gobbled up two million Deli Heroes, and now one lucky fan will eat them free for life.

Between August 1 and August 4, Subway superfans and sandwich lovers can visit SubwayNameChange.com, and enter to win free Subway Deli Heroes for life if they commit to legally change their name. Subway will select one lucky winner to earn free sandwiches and assume an iconic new identity. Subway will provide the winner with money to reimburse them for legal and processing costs for the name change, making it easy and effortless to become Subway and enjoy a lifetime of delicious subs.

Subway brand love and dedication run deep, especially when free sandwiches are up for grabs. In 2022, one superfan camped out for two days to get a footlong tattoo of the Subway Series logo in exchange for free Subway for life. Now, the addition of freshly sliced meats at Subway, showcased on its new Deli Hero subs, is inspiring a whole new level of passion.

The third year of Subway’s multiyear transformation journey is the brand’s latest and biggest update after overhauling its pantry of ingredients in 2021 and unveiling a whole new way to Subway with the Subway Series in 2022. This update is Subway’s most complex, investing more than $80 million to bring deli meat slicers to more than 20,000 U.S. restaurants and installing a slicer every five minutes over the course of nine months to get ready for this summer’s debut. To showcase its new freshly sliced meats, Subway’s culinary team spent over a year crafting the recipes for its Deli Hero subs – Titan Turkey (#15), Grand Slam Ham (#99), Garlic Roast Beef (#17) and The Beast (#30) – also piled high with double cheese.

Rep. Deluzio Marks Six Months Since Norfolk Southern Derailment in East Palestine, Calls for Action on Rail Safety

CARNEGIE, PA — Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released the following video statement to mark six months since the toxic derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio, just over the state line from Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District.

Rep. Chris Deluzio:

 

“It’s been months since Norfolk Southern’s train derailed just across the border from us in Pennsylvania in East Palestine. “So many folks in Beaver County were hurt, have been evacuated, and have been afraid for their health and their livelihoods.

 

“We are working hard to make sure this railroad is held accountable, and most importantly, for my job as your Member of Congress, that we change the law so that freight rail has to be safer.

 

“It is no mystery what we need to do to make freight rail safer, we have bipartisan, commonsense solutions.

 

“I have Republican and Democratic cosponsors for my bill the Railway Safety Act, and our Senators, Casey and Fetterman are working alongside their Ohio counterparts, to pass in the Senate.

 

“That bill has made its way out of committee in the Senate. I’m hopeful that when we come back to Congress in September we will see it pass out of the Senate, and that we can get it done in the House. It’s important.

 

“This railroad, and so many others, for a long, long time have invested in their stock buybacks, their dividends, their profits, over keeping communities like ours safe.

 

“Well, that’s not acceptable to me. I will be fighting every day I can to hold them accountable, and to make them protect our communities to keep all of you safe.” 

Shapiro Administration Invests nearly $4 million to Improve Airports in Western PA

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that nearly $4 million in state funds will be invested in the Pittsburgh International, Allegheny County and Washington County Airports. These investments are part of $10 million in state funding that will be awarded to public use airports for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation and development. Pennsylvania’s robust aviation industry helps bolster economies across the Commonwealth, and supporting safe, reliable infrastructure is a key priority for the Shapiro administration.

“Our airports are gateways to local economies in the Commonwealth, providing Pennsylvania communities with thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in economic benefit each year,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Governor Shapiro knows that investing in infrastructure leads directly to jobs and economic progress. This state support will improve our airports, make our infrastructure more resilient and stimulate regional business.”

The funds will support the following projects:

Allegheny County:

  • Allegheny County Airport – $600,000 of state funds for repairs and upgrades to existing hangars. These repairs include roof repair and replacement of an exterior wall.  An additional $375,000 in state funding will go to repairs and improvements to the airport’s drainage system.
  • Pittsburgh International Airport – $1,875,000 in state funding will go to the initial phase of a watershed restoration project to improve the water quality in two on-airport streams and maintain environmental compliance.

Washington County:

  • Washington County Airport – $1,125,000 in state funds to continue construction of the southside taxiway. This development will provide enhanced airside and landside access to continue to add corporate hangars and aviation businesses.

“The Allegheny County Airport is a great asset to the Mon Valley and surrounding municipalities. This investment of just under $1 million to repair and upgrade the hangers along with the improvements to the drainage system are timely,” said Senator Jim Brewster. “These projects will allow the airport to maintain its first-rate operations for years to come.”

“This funding to continue construction at the Washington County Airport will play a tremendous role in attracting businesses to Southwestern PA and enhancing the local economy,” Senator Camera Bartolotta said. “I look forward to all the good this project will bring to the 46th District.”

Ten projects statewide will be funded by the state Capital Budget through the Aviation Transportation Assistance Program, which is supported by bonds.

“Allegheny County Airport is a unique asset to the communities I represent and I’m happy to see additional funding from Harrisburg being put to work right here in West Mifflin,” said Representative Nick Pisciottano. “The County Airport is a major economic driver for our local businesses and will continue to be a crucial component of our region’s economic strength moving forward.”

For more information on aviation in Pennsylvania visit www.penndot.pa.gov.

No chickens or dumping allowed in Aliquippa

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 3, 2023 8:27 A.M.

(Aliquippa, PA) City Code and Zoning Officer Jim Bologna reported Wednesday night  that he got 3 calls asking him if chickens are allowed to be at home within the city limits. He said he told those asking that they are not permitted under the city code. Reports of dumping throughout the city have surfaced, if anyone sees someone dumping, take a picture of the license plate and turn it into police immediately.

City Solicitor Myron R. Sainovich asked the city to draft an ordinance so when the gas company or water authority are digging they don’t want the paved streets torn up in the city.

Shell Chemical asked by Aliquippa to rebuild park

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 3, 2023 8:26 A.M.

(Aliquippa, PA) Mayor Dwan B. Walker reported at Wednesday night’s meeting of council that Shell chemical has been asked to rebuild Morrell Park located on Maratta Road to make it  the  focal point of the city. He said it would be somewhere for the kids to go, with a splash pad, amphitheater for programs, and a basketball court.

A gun buyback program will be held in the city on Sunday, September 3, 2023, this is an attempt by police and council to get guns off the streets.
Aliquippa Police Chief John Lane reported that a recent incident involving a jumper from the West Coast on the Aliquippa-Ambridge Bridge is being investigated.  He said  several agencies responded to the scene and were unable to locate the individual. During National Night Out on Tuesday police and firefighters handed out popsicles to any kids that were outdoors.

Aliquippa City Council heard updates from PA State Police and AEDC Director

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 3, 2023 8:21 A.M.

(Aliquippa, PA) PA State Police Sgt. Joseph Burello reported to council Wednesday night that a saturation patrol was held Tuesday night with the police department during National Night Out. He said, “We’re here to help, we try our best,”  He told council 14 out of 15 homicides in the city have been solved with the efforts of Aliquippa Police and PSP. He also gave a report from January 1st to June 30, 2023  for all incidents that occurred in the city. He said, “We’re here to help, and we communicate with Chief John Lane and Mayor Walker.

AEDC Director Cindy Gormley reported that rededication of the Veterans memorial on Plan 12 is set for Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 2 p.m.  A Purple Heart memorial and a Gulf War Memorial are in place, and the Dough Boy is visible now, and a new flag is now in place at the site. If veterans or their families want a banner to honor them they are asked to call the city building at 724-375-5188. Another AEDC project is the Wayfinder signs that will be installed, Ms. Gormley said they will be white with red lettering.
Mayor Dwan b. Walker reported that street lights are needed on Return Street, he said recently some juveniles have been reported to be in possession of guns. He also reported that the Allegheny Conference needs to know that Aliquippa is 8 minutes from the Pittsburgh International Airport where construction is in progress , and  Aliquippa wasn’t, he said. When asked for  Aliquippa skilled workers , “We have them”.

Burnout, low pay and politics are driving away teachers. Turnover is soaring for educators of color

Philadelphia school district teacher Rhonda Hicks poses for a portrait at her home in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 20, 2023. Hicks loved teaching and loved her students, but other aspects of the job deteriorated. When she retires soon, she will join a disproportionately high number of Black and Hispanic teachers in her state who are leaving the profession. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Teachers are leaving jobs in growing numbers, state reports show. The turnover in some cases is highest among teachers of color. A major culprit is stress — from pandemic-era burnout, low pay and the intrusion of politics into classrooms. But the burdens can be heavier in schools serving high-poverty communities that also have higher numbers of teachers of color. Nationally, about 80% of American public school teachers are white, even though white students no longer represent a majority in public schools.

Trump is due to face a judge in DC over charges he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election

FILE – Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2023, March 4, 2023, at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is due in federal court in Washington, D.C., to answer charges he sought to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. The Republican former president will be facing a judge near the U.S. Capitol building his supporters stormed Jan. 6, 2021, to try to block the peaceful transfer of power to Democrat Joe Biden. In what’s become a familiar but nonetheless stunning ritual, Trump is expected to be processed by law enforcement Thursday. Trump is expected to be taken into custody and enter a not guilty plea in front of a judge before being released. Then Trump can rejoin the 2024 campaign trail as he seeks to reclaim the White House.

Pair killed in shootout with Ohio state troopers following pursuits, kidnapping

Bullet holes to the front windshield of a hijacked semi-truck from London, Ohio, are seen on Airport Access Road in Dayton, Ohio, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. A police pursuit in Ohio eventually led to the kidnapping of a tractor-trailer driver, spurring a lengthy standoff near the Dayton International Airport that culminated in a shootout between two suspects and Ohio state troopers, leaving both suspects mortally wounded. (Marshall Gorby/Dayton Daily News via AP)

VANDALIA, Ohio (AP) — A police pursuit in Ohio eventually led to the kidnapping of a tractor-trailer driver, spurring another pursuit and a lengthy standoff that culminated in a shootout between two suspects and Ohio state troopers, leaving both suspects dead. The initial pursuit began around 1 a.m. Wednesday in London, when a police officer stopped a van. A man and a woman in the van then drove off, eventually stopping at a truck stop where they stole a tractor-trailer cab and took the cab driver hostage. Another pursuit ensued and led to a lengthy standoff before the shootout occurred.

Six months after East Palestine derailment, Congress deadlocked on new rules for train safety

East Palestine Train Derailment (Curtis Walsh)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress responded to the fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio earlier this year with bipartisan alarm at railroad crashes causing potential disasters. Yet six months after life was upended in East Palestine, lawmakers are deadlocked on new safety regulations. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing for new safety regulations on railroads. But they have met hesitance from top GOP leaders in Congress, as well as the railroad industry. Longtime East Palestine resident Jami Wallace says lawmakers would be “fools” if they don’t seize the example of her hometown’s suffering to pass reforms.