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Real ID deadline is looming — here’s how to get one before you’re banned from flying

The Real ID deadline is coming in a few short months, so Pennsylvanians who haven’t gotten one yet might want to get their plans - and documents - in order. Here’s what you’ll need to get your Pennsylvania driver’s license updated to meet the new federal security standards. What is Real ID? Real ID is an added security measure going into effect through federal law. Anyone boarding a commercial airline flight, or entering a federal building or military installation, will need a Real ID-compliant form of identification. PennDOT can update your Pennsylvania driver’s license ...

Foundation welcomes 2 new members to board

The Clinton County Community Foundation board of directors recently recognized two outgoing board members for their years of service, according to a news release. Stuart Hall, Esq., served on the board as an appointee of the Clinton County Bar Association. His term expired on Dec. 31, ...

Altoona woman has set foot on every continent in her 93 years

Delphine Shannon, 93, of Altoona counts herself among the less than 1% of the population who has traveled to the seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia. A Pittsburgh native who moved to Altoona as a child, Shannon’s travels have taken her across the world and started when she took a trip to Israel in 1979 with a church group. For the next 34 years, Delphine took a trip to far away places about every other year. Sometimes, she went with tour groups where she didn’t know any of the other participants. More often, she asked a ...

Houseplants that don’t require soil and can be displayed any which way

If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s as unique as it is low-maintenance, let me introduce you to air plants, members of the Tillandsia genus in the Bromeliad family. I first became acquainted with Tillandsia circa 2007, when I was invited to tour the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival ...

After lengthy renovations, the Edythe Hoye Bossert Gallery at the Annie Halenbake Ross Library has opened its new doors to reveal a beautiful new space for local artists. “The gallery is free to rent on a monthly basis if you’re just showing your work; if you sell your art there is a $50 or 10 percent of the art sold fee to the Library, whichever is higher,” a news release said. “This month, featured artists are Joe Bitner, Karen Elias and Peg Johnston.” “We welcome all artists to come down and display their pieces in any medium, including painting, photography, ...

Tour previews 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently led Pennsylvania media on a tour of exhibits, special guests, new events and food to be featured during the 2025 PA Farm Show. “The importance of the Pennsylvania Farm Show goes far beyond being the nation’s only mid-winter State Fair,” ...