The Altoona City Council held an informational meeting about adding sidewalks to Pamona and Skyview Drive. The problem people have is that their neighborhood has been without sidewalks for nearly 40 years.

The City of Altoona may add a commuter tax soon to its array of revenue-raising tools, depending on recommendations of a coordinator the state will hire to draw up a distress recovery plan for the financially troubled municipality.

Pennsylvania has determined that the City of Altoona is "financially distressed" under the provisions of Pennsylvania's Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, or Act 47.

With the summer travel season coming up fast,   an effort is underway to encourage the use of seatbelts.  "Click It or Ticket" is a national campaign aimed at getting everyone to buckle up.

Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary C. Alan Walker determined today that the City of Altoona is "financially distressed" under the provisions of Pennsylvania's Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, or Act 47.

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary C. Alan Walker determined today that the City of Altoona is "financially distressed" under the provisions of Pennsylvania's Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, or Act 47.

The Altoona Public Library now offers a new space to read a book, participate in a community program or simply relax and enjoy the breeze.

A deliberately set Fire extensively damaged an empty building in the city of Altoona on Thursday morning.

----- Tonight, the SeaWolves take on the Altoona Curve (Pittsburgh Pirates) in the middle game of a three-game series at People's Natural Gas Field. Last night, the SeaWolves dropped the series opener to the Curve 3-2. The 'Wolves went just 2-for-12 with RISP en route to the one-run loss.

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