Sunday, October 25, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1964, the Steelers retired future Hall of Famer Ernie Stautner’s No. 70 after his 14 seasons with the team, the first jersey the franchise ever retired.

Model railroad collectors gathered at the York Expo Center for the York Train Fair. Find out more in Et Cetera. Did you ever have a train set under the Christmas tree? Hit reply and tell us.

In case you missed it on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla counted down the five best and five worst fast-food chains in America, ranked by more than 16,000 customers based on food quality, order accuracy, and value. McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, and Panda Express all made the list. One sits near the very top, and one is tied for dead last. Plus, a champion that held the crown for 11 straight years just lost it, and the new No. 1 had never even been ranked before this year. Where does your favorite land? Tune in here!

A fresh start can begin long before someone leaves prison. For men and women behind bars in Pennsylvania, it can start with something as simple as receiving a Bible. Today’s sponsor, Prison Fellowship, invites you to help put God’s Word into the hands of someone asking for it.

Freight Train Derails in Altoona

At least 11 cars of a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in Altoona on Friday afternoon, disrupting Amtrak service between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg.

The eastbound train was headed from Pittsburgh toward Allentown and Jersey City, and three of the derailed cars were tankers carrying propane, though officials reported no leaks, spills, or injuries.

Amtrak canceled the westbound Pennsylvanian between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh on Friday and started Saturday’s eastbound train in Harrisburg while it worked to arrange buses for passengers.

It follows three other Norfolk Southern derailments at or near Altoona’s historic Horseshoe Curve this year, in February, March, and August.

Cornell Loses Coach Ed Dawson

Ed Dawson, the head football coach at Cornell High School in Coraopolis, died Friday after a medical emergency during his team’s game at Rochester.

Coraopolis Mayor Michael Dixon said that when Cornell stepped away from football, a lot of people assumed Friday nights there were over. “Coach Dawson didn’t accept that.”

Once the program returned, he led Cornell to its first section title in 36 years and a WPIAL semifinal run in 2019, a season that earned him a Super Bowl surprise from Steelers player Joe Haden.

Fort Cherry High School’s football team paid tribute, saying Dawson “exemplified every quality needed in a high school head coach and spent countless years preparing young men for life.”

Video Rental Returns to Philly

Dylan and Keri Wise are bringing the video store back to Philadelphia with Little Movie Store, a South Philly shop opening this month with about 20,000 titles.

Members pay $160 a year to check out up to three movies at a time, and roughly half the store is stocked with movies for sale.

Philadelphia’s last Blockbuster, on Frankford Avenue, closed in 2013, and Dylan Wise credits a trip to the last remaining Blockbuster, in Bend, Oregon, with setting him on the path to opening his own.

It’s part of a wider revival, with new rental shops popping up from Minneapolis to Philadelphia as streaming prices rise and digital licenses lapse.

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➤ Statewide: The Game Commission is urging drivers to slow down and watch for deer as the fall breeding season approaches and daylight saving time ends Nov. 1. (See Details)

➤ Westmoreland County: The county mistakenly mailed 157 duplicate ballots to voters for the Nov. 3 election, an error the Department of State attributed to human error. (Read More)

➤ Harrisburg: Pennsylvania’s 911 dispatchers are now officially recognized as first responders under House Bill 453, one of 58 new laws Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Thursday. (Read More)

➤ Also Harrisburg: A new state law bans toxic PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam starting in 2027, aimed at protecting firefighters and reducing water contamination. (Read More)

➤ Philadelphia: Investigators wrapped up their search of the Olney home tied to at least seven missing or unidentified women. No human remains have been found, and the investigation continues. (Read More)

➤ Pittsburgh: Paving work in Oakland and Uptown, the next step in Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s nearly $300 million University Line project, starts Monday. (Read More)

➤ Pitt fell 52-23 at No. 1 Miami for its third straight loss, as Miami native Blue Hicks caught five passes for 149 yards and a touchdown. The Panthers dropped to 0-14-1 all-time against top-ranked teams. (More)

➤ The Steelers make history this morning, facing the New Orleans Saints in the NFL’s first-ever game in Paris. (Read More)

➤ The Eagles could be thin at receiver against the Cowboys, with starters DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks both held out of practice this week. On the bright side, star running back Saquon Barkley returned on a limited basis. (See Report)

➤ Villanova is leaving the longstanding Philadelphia Big 5 basketball series due to disagreements over scheduling, revenue, and travel. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | MLB | WNBA | NHL | NBA | Soccer | Golf

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➤ Model railroad collectors gathered at the York Expo Center for the York Train Fair, a chance to explore historic model trains and connect with fellow enthusiasts. (See Details)

➤ After nearly six decades dredging the Delaware River and ports from Texas to Maine, the Army Corps of Engineers’ hopper dredge McFarland was decommissioned in a ceremony in Southwest Philadelphia. (Read More)

➤ A shiny new basketball court is open at the Boys and Girls Club of Erie’s East Lake Road facility, thanks to support from the PNC Foundation. (See Photos)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.

➤ Linda McMahon pursues an unusual career goal: convincing Congress that her own department isn’t needed. (Hear More)

➤ Pooh’s rumored British homecoming fizzled before the bear could pack his pants, which he never wore anyway. (Listen Now)

➤ Michelin inspectors loosened their belts across the South and crowned three new stars, including a restaurant in rural Georgia. (Podcast Available)