Erica Mokay

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Erica Mokay

A new piece of legislation is aimed at making Hershey's Kisses the official state candy of Pennsylvania. Earlier this week, House Bill 1030, better known as the Hershey Kiss Bill, passed with overwhelming support. The idea for the bill actually started as a middle school social studies project. Fast forward a few years later and Rep.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Erica Mokay

Several small towns in western Pennsylvania are offering a cash incentive to try and get people to move into the area and call Mercer County home. Hermitage, Greenville, and Sharon are all offering several thousands of dollars in cash to make moving there easy, affordable, and rewarding -- and there also could be additional incentives. Through an online relocation marketplace called "Make My Move," settling into Hermitage means a $5,000 cash incentive right off the top.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Erica Mokay

The Hempfield Area School District board has approved changes to start and dismissal times for students. The board unanimously approved the changes during Monday night's meeting, but not everyone thinks the changes are a good idea. The goal of the change is to make the school day more efficient and adapt to having fewer bus drivers by streamlining how and when students get to and from school. The time changes aren't significant, but middle schoolers will feel the biggest difference.

2 months ago | kvia.com | Erica Mokay |Mike Darnay

By Erica Mokay, Mike DarnayClick here for updates on this story    Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A middle school student in the Upper St. Clair School District is breaking barriers, believed to be the first junior-high adaptive track athlete in all of western Pennsylvania. Holden Schwamberger is doing things his own way, setting an example for others in the district and paving the way for young athletes just like him across the state and beyond.

2 months ago | kesq.com | Erica Mokay |Mike Darnay

By Erica Mokay, Mike DarnayClick here for updates on this story Pennsylvania ( KDKA) - A middle school student in the Upper St. Clair School District is breaking barriers, believed to be the first junior-high adaptive track athlete in all of western Pennsylvania. Holden Schwamberger is doing things his own way, setting an example for others in the district and paving the way for young athletes just like him across the state and beyond.