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McKeesport School District superintendent requests leave of absence after internal investigation
We’ve obtained the separation agreement between the McKeesport Area Superintendent Dr. Tia Wanzo and the district. What is not included in the agreement is the reason why, but Channel 11 found out from sources it comes after an internal investigation found the Superintendent had multiple failures when it came to the alleged sexual relationship between a school security guard and a student. “Dr. Wanzo has requested a leave of absence from the district effective August 14th, 2024 to November 14, 2024,” said School Solicitor Gary Matta at Thursday night’s board meeting. That statement prompted an outcry from the public as Wanzo signed the agreement from the district. She’s taking home over $173,000 plus benefits then will voluntarily resign after that November date. What the public wants to know is why and repeated the question to the board on Thursday.
Highly-touted former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver cut by Cincinnati Bengals
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hakeem Butler has been released by the Cincinnati Bengals days before the NFL cutdown day. Butler got another chance in the NFL after two sensational years with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL and now UFL, but has failed to parlay those into an NFL chance.
2 sloths at National Aviary celebrate birthdays with big party
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Two of the sloths at the National Aviary celebrated their birthdays surrounded by lots of yummy food and hundreds of guests on Thursday.It was quite the affair, with over 300 people coming to the aviary to celebrate 7-year-old Vivien and 24-year-old Wookiee, who have back-to-back birthdays on Aug. 21 and Aug. 22. Guests gathered in the tropical rainforest habitat, watching Wookiee eat a cake filled with his favorite treats like corn, green beans, hibiscus flowers, biscuits and leafy greens, all topped with a sweet potato icing. Guests signed a giant card, which was finished off with the flourish...
AfriThrive Uses State Grant to Increase Growth of African Specialty Crops
AfriThrive in Silver Spring was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of Maryland specialty crops. AfriThrive received $30,237.84 to support immigrant and refugee beginner farmers across three counties to cultivate, preserve and increase demand for African specialty crops. AfriThrive will use the...
Sole of the city: Cherry Blossom Foamposites honor DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — The DMV gets its own kicks courtesy of Nike and rapper Wale. The tennis shoe giant has teamed up with the Maryland native to release the Cherry Blossom Foamposite shoe to honor the DMV area. The shoes will only be available for D.C., Maryland and Virginia...
Moore Takes a (Hot Dog) Stand and Warnock Recalls His Baltimore Days in DNC Notebook
Governor Wes Moore (D) and Governor JB Pritzker (D) were seen savoring a classic Chicago-style hot dog on Thursday. They were joined by Illinois first lady Mary Kathryn Muenster, who observed the delightful moment. The photo captured the governors indulging in the iconic food, showcasing their appreciation for the local culinary culture.
Maryland named most foul-mouthed state, Virginia ranked fourth
MARYLAND - Maryland has been named the number one state that swears the most, according to a new study. A study released by Wordtips tracked the number of swear words posted on the social media site X, analyzing 170 million geotagged posts to determine the most and least foul-mouthed state. Virginia was named the fourth state that swears the most, with Louisiana being second, and Georgia being the third.
Washington County Preserves 267-Acre Farm in Sharpsburg
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 22, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, on August 16, 2024, a 267.138-acre farm was preserved, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the County. The easement was procured through a Rural Legacy Program (RLP) easement...
Jury sides with Pennsylvania teacher in suit against district over Jan. 6 rally
A Pennsylvania school district violated a teacher’s constitutional rights by falsely suggesting he took part in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, a federal jury has concluded. After an 11-day trial, jurors found the Allentown School District retaliated against Jason Moorehead when it suspended him after the deadly insurrection in the nation’s capital and asserted he “was […]
Family-owned local cafe to open fourth location in Cranberry area
A popular, family-owned Pittsburgh café will open a fourth location this November in Cranberry. Mediterra Café is shooting for a mid-November opening in North Point Circle. That is in Seven Fields.
Greyhound turns away Pennsylvania service hound; ADA expert says no grey area: ‘It is not the driver’s choice’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Steven Gailey is a clown. That’s not a slur, the way people use the term to describe unserious people. Gailey, who lives in Pittsburgh, spent about half his life performing as a literal circus clown and now trains volunteer clown troupes, who cheer up children in hospitals. Harrisburg has a hospital […]
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