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Democrat challenging Pennsylvania progressive launches ad focusing on crime

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10 months ago

February 14, 2024

Democrat challenging Pennsylvania progressive launches ad focusing on crime

A Democratic candidate challenging Congresswoman Summer Lee (D-Pa.) in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District, has launched her first ad focusing on crime.

Laurie MacDonald, the president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Center for Victims, is hitting the airwaves for the first time with an ad released Wednesday.

In the ad, reviewed by The Hill, MacDonald portrays herself as a “law-and-order Democrat” and vows to bring to Congress if elected.

“Hello, I’m Laurie MacDonald,” she says in the ad. “I’m running for Congress against Summer Lee because you deserve better. I’m a law and order Democrat. I’m CEO of the Center for Victims where I fight for victims’ rights, not criminals rights. If you’re sick and tired of all the divisive rhetoric and the ‘us versus them mentality,’ I’m with you. Let’s make this change together.”

The ad is set to run for two weeks, beginning Wednesday, and it will air on CNN and MSNBC, as well as the Pittsburgh Designated Market Area (DMA).

MacDonald declared her candidacy in early January. Along with Lee, who is currently serving her first term in the lower chamber, she will be competing with Edgewood Borough Councilwoman Bhavini Patel.

“It’s time for leaders in Congress to bring us together rather than sow division and distrust,” MacDonald said in a statement provided to The Hill. “I will be a unifying voice in Congress who will work across the political aisle to bring real solutions. I am proud to be the first candidate in this race on TV and we plan to significantly increase our efforts in the coming weeks to show voters that there is an accomplished alternative to the polarizing incumbent.”

Lee, who became the state’s first Black congresswoman upon winning her race in 2022, has received backing from Top House Democratic leaders for her 2024 reelection bid. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Whip Katherine Clark (D-Conn.) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) endorsed Lee in mid-January. More recently, the Allegheny County Democratic Committee endorsed her.

The Hill has reached out to Lee’s campaign for comment.

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Woman walking dog hit, killed by SUV driver in Pennsylvania

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7 hours ago

December 18, 2024

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A woman and her dog were hit and killed by the driver of an SUV in McCandless on Tuesday night.

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When you can celebrate the holidays at Pennsylvania-area theme parks this season

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15 hours ago

December 17, 2024

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When you can celebrate the holidays at Pennsylvania-area theme parks this season

You are roughly a one-tank trip away from spending part of the holidays at Knoebels, Hersheypark or Sesame Place, as each is open throughout the festive season.

Here’s what you need to know before you you go.

Are theme parks open in Pennsylvania on holidays?

These theme parks are open during the holiday season. Several also have end-of-year celebrations worth checking out as well.

Crayola Experience: The Crayola Experience will be open daily through the holiday season, including on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Dutch Winter Wonderland: Dutch Winter Wonderland is open from 3 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28 and 29. Dutch Winter Wonderland will be closed on Christmas Day and will be open on New Year’s Eve.
Hersheypark: Hersheypark will close for the season on New Year’s Day at 9 p.m. Hersheypark will also be closed on Christmas Day, and will be open on New Year’s Eve.
Kennywood: will be open on weekends from 3 to 9 p.m., and on Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m. through January. Kennywood is closed on Christmas Day, and will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Knoebels Amusement Resort: according to its calendar, Knoebels will shut down for the season on New Year’s Eve with the last edition of the “Joy Through the Grove” drive-thru Christmas lights display. Knoebels will also be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Sesame Place Philadelphia: Sesame Place will close out its holiday season with the last run of “A Very Furry Christmas Celebration” on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Sesame Place will be open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Six Flags Great Adventure: Six Flags Great Adventure will close for the season at 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day with the last running of “Holiday in the Park” showcase. Six Flags Great Adventure will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but will be open on New Year’s Eve.

Which them parks are now closed for the season?

It stands to reason that most water-based parks would are already closed for the season.

DelGrosso’s Park & Laguna Splash, Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom and Waldameer & Water World are currently closed for the season, and will reopen in late spring/early summer.

Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.

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Luigi Mangione Will Be Back in Pennsylvania Court This Week

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23 hours ago

December 17, 2024

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Luigi Mangione Will Be Back in Pennsylvania Court This Week

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal Midtown Manhattan shooting of a top UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive, will appear in court Thursday in Pennsylvania.

A judge in Blair County, Pennsylvania, set a preliminary hearing on charges accusing Magione of possessing an illegal gun and showing police false identification when he was arrested Dec. 9 at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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