Baylee Wojcik

3 weeks ago | wjactv.com | Baylee Wojcik

Earlier this year, we reported that a children’s musical, composed by an Altoona native, was abruptly canceled at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.Now, the show’s composer and musical director says the story might just have a happy ending. In February, Michael Kooman, a 2002 graduate of Altoona Area High School said that his new Kennedy Center musical, “Finn,” was cancelled when the center went under new leadership. But this week, WorldPride D.C. is breathing new life into the show.

3 weeks ago | wjactv.com | Baylee Wojcik

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A new charitable volunteer center has opened its doors in downtown Johnstown, offering a place for traveling volunteer groups to stay while serving the community. The center, located on the third floor of the Helping Hands Building, celebrated its first day of operation on Sunday. Back in April, the WJAC team helped Hosanna Industries with renovations as part of the Sinclair Day of Service.

1 month ago | wjactv.com | Baylee Wojcik

If you’re planning to buy fireworks this summer, you might want to act fast. That’s what local business owners are saying ahead of their busiest season of the year. Around 96% of our fireworks in the U.S. come from China. That’s according to Census trade data, which highlights the statistic after heavy tariffs were imposed on the country by the trump administration. While local firework business owners say their prices are still where they normally are, they say that things could soon skyrocket.

1 month ago | wjactv.com | Baylee Wojcik

While many children across the region are eagerly awaiting the freedom, fun, and relaxation of summer break, for some, it’s a time of fear, insecurity, and hunger. However, several groups across the region are looking to fight that fear with upcoming programs. Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation. That’s a difficult reality for over 25 thousand children who struggle with food insecurity across our coverage area according to Feeding America.

1 month ago | wjactv.com | Baylee Wojcik

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — As warmer weather approaches and families flock to local water attractions, experts are emphasizing the importance of water safety to prevent potential tragedies. Rickey Price, team leader of the Cambria County Swift Water Rescue, highlighted the alarming statistics, stating, "In the United States, it's 11 drownings per day. Worldwide it's 40 an hour." He noted that drowning is currently the leading cause of death among young children.