Biden hits campaign trail, blames Trump for city violence
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE, JONATHAN LEMIRE and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Biden is forcefully condemning the violence at recent protests while also blaming President Donald Trump for fomenting the divide that’s sparking it. He’s dismissing his presidential opponent as incapable of tackling the violence himself. Biden said Monday in Pittsburgh that Trump can’t stop the violence “because for years he’s fomented it.” Trump says Biden won’t condemn the violence, but Biden said Monday, “It’s lawlessness, plain and simple. And those who do it should be prosecuted,.”

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing seal coating operations on various roadways in Beaver County will occur Monday through Friday, August 31-September 4 weather permitting.

Lane restrictions will occur during the mobile seal coating operations. Work will occur from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following roadways:

• Route 251 (Blackhawk Road) in South Beaver and Chippewa townships
• Route 168 (Salem Church Road) in South Beaver Township and Ohioville Borough
• Route 4029 (Old Blackhawk Road) in South Beaver Township
• Route 4022 (Lisbon Road) in South Beaver Township and Ohioville Borough

Each year, PennDOT’s maintenance crews perform numerous operations designed to maintain the integrity of the road surface and preserve its life. Seal coating, or more commonly referred to as “tar and chips”, is essential in preserving the life of a road surface because it prevents moisture from entering the pavement through surface cracks and oxidized asphalt surfaces.

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) PA State Police reported this morning that   an alleged sexual assault of a 13 year-old girl on Superior Avenue  in Aliquippa is being investigated  The alleged  incident was reported to Aliquippa Police last Monday  afternoon and they turned it over to  the state police, according to Aliquippa Police Chief John Lane.

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano 

(Aliquippa, Pa.) PA State  Police are investigating an  aggravated assault involving a weapon  on Main Street in Aliquippa that occurred last Monday. The incident involved an unidentified  49 year-old female,  and a 19 year old male from Rochester who was not identified.. The press release   was issued Monday August 31, 2020

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Girodano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021  is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  at the Aliquippa Elementary School.. The child, who must be 5 before September 1 need not be present The district is asking that you don’t bring extra people with you..  The child’s birth certificate , current immunization,records, two proofs of residency (deed, mortgage, tax bill, lease, and  or utility bill for the residence that’s in your name..

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Elevated levels of lead were found  in some homes   after  drinking water tap samples were taken .According to the report issued by the authority, elevated levels of lead can cause serious  health problems , especially for pregnant women and young children.

Pittsburgh International Airport Provides Online Art and Aviation Learning Opportunities for Back-to-School Season

 Airport hosting student art contest, offering free downloadable activity book with aviation-inspired puzzles and games for all ages

PITTSBURGH — With summer travel plans on hold and the start of the school year anything but typical, Pittsburgh International Airport is providing new opportunities for children and families to engage in creativity and learning.

One of those opportunities is a Student Art Exhibit open to schoolchildren in Allegheny, Beaver and Butler counties. Beginning Sept. 1, children ages 6-18 will be able to submit original artwork to the airport with the theme of “Nobody Owns the Sky,” the title of a children’s book about Bessie Coleman who became the first African-American licensed aviator in 1921.

Winners will be chosen from three age groups, and digital images of their work will be displayed throughout the airport and on its website, FlyPittsburgh.com. All types of artwork media will be accepted until Oct. 1.

Details on how to submit artwork and other rules can be found on the FlyPittsburgh.com website.

The airport has also partnered with Pittsburgh artists and previous airport artists-in-residence to create a free activity book for families to download that contains aviation-themed puzzles, games and other entertaining pastimes appropriate for all ages.

The PIT Safe Travels @Home activity book features local artists including Toby Fraley, Tereneh Idia, and Blaine Siegel, along with artist-designed activities showcasing passenger favorites like the Fraley’s Robot Repair Shop exhibit in Concourse A.

The activity book can be downloaded from the FlyPittsburgh.com website.

“Our vision is to reflect and serve our community especially during this difficult time,” said Rachel Saul Rearick, Arts & Culture Manager. “Our team is pleased to have collaborated with local artists to offer these opportunities that help children catalyze their energy and creativity, and learn about art and aviation in the process.”

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Labor Day Holiday

Harrisburg, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, September 5, through Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov.     Customer may continue to complete various transactions and access multiple resources online at www.dmv.pa.gov. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week and include driver’s license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services.

A complete listing of PennDOT driver and photo license center closings in 2020 is available on the website by clicking on PennDOT Service Center Holiday Closings under the “Pressroom” link at the bottom of the page.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 950 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PennDOTNews and like the department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaDepartmentofTransportation and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot/.

Additionally, COVID-19 information is available at www.health.pa.gov. For more information, visit www.dmv.pa.gov or www.PennDOT.gov