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Cranberry man killed in Pittsburgh crash
Cranberry Township resident Aiden Tanner, 19, died in a motorcycle crash on Route 51 in Pittsburgh on Friday evening, July 19. The accident was reported just after 8:30 p.m., and Pittsburgh police, fire, and medical units responded to the scene. When they arrived, they found a Tanner unresponsive on the road. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Impact Day Monday: Scattered showers with pockets of heavy rain
PITTSBURGH — Monday is an impact day with some showers crossing the area and a few pockets of temporary heavier rain. Lingering clouds tonight with some patchy fog possible late. Clouds and limited sun Tuesday. Isolated showers are possible Wednesday. A better chance for more numerous showers is Thursday...
Comfortably warm to end the weekend
PITTSBURGH — The weekend ends on a quiet, dry, and comfortably warm note. Temperatures will inch close to 90 degrees, but humidity levels will remain at a manageable level. The pattern changes to begin the new work week with the return of rain and humidity. Tomorrow will be an...
County medical examiner's office at scene in Oakmont of search for vehicles in Allegheny River
Emergency responders from multiple departments took to the Allegheny River in Oakmont to locate an overturned vehicle found by a fisherman Sunday afternoon. Oakmont fire Chief Joe Flanick said crews were dispatched around 5:20 p.m. for a call regarding a car in the river. As part of the investigation, a...
Showers to Hit Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania Monday
Pittsburgh, PA – Rain is expected to move into eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania beginning Monday, bringing a shift from the recent dry and warm conditions. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the week will start with a 50% chance of showers on Monday, cooling temperatures to around 81°F. Residents in Pittsburgh, Wheeling, WV, and Zanesville, OH, should prepare for intermittent rain throughout the day.
$8 Billion in College Savings: Pennsylvania Introduces 25% Tax Credit for Employer Contributions to PA 529 Program
Pennsylvania’s new law provides a 25% tax credit on employer contributions to employee PA 529 College Savings accounts, aiming to boost educational savings and support families with college expenses. Pennsylvania’s New Law Offers 25% Tax Credit for Employer Contributions to College Savings Accounts According to the report of WTAJ, Pennsylvania has a new law that […]
Multiple road projects to begin throughout Pittsburgh area on Monday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Crews in our area will begin work on multiple major roadways on Monday, from repaving roads to new ramps and even replacing lines underground.Starting on Monday, McKnight Road will be down to a single lane from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. The narrowed roads will be between East Street and the Babcock Boulevard Interchange. It will allow crews to do some milling and paving until mid-August."The two side lanes need it. The outside lanes need it," Virginia, a shopper at the Kuhn's grocery store on McKnight Road, said. "They paved the inside lanes, but they didn't pave...
United Way programs help children in poverty
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. According to a report from the United Way of Pennsylvania, as of 2022, of the 5.3 million households in the state, 12% lived in poverty. Another 28% were considered ALICE, which means Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. While these households technically...
Residents react after Biden withdraws from re-election race
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — On Sunday, a historic decision from the President of the United States, announced his decision to withdraw from re-election in the 2024 presidential race. Many of his peers voiced their support. President Joe Biden said in a letter posted to X Sunday afternoon, “I believe it is in the best interest […]
State lawmaker calls on ‘Iraqi Freedom’ service to analyze Trump assassination attempt: ‘Complacency kills’
The Pennsylvania state senator who represents the community where attempted Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks lived said Saturday when looking back at the tragic rally, he called upon his three combat tours in the Middle East. State Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Allegheny, served as a U.S. Marine infantryman in Nasiriyah, Iraq’s...
Penguins prospect Daniel Laatsch faces a big senior year at Wisconsin
Jul. 20—Daniel Laatsch's dreams were typical for any kid from Altoona. He wanted to play for Wisconsin. Uh ... what? To be clear, Laatsch is a native of Altoona, Wisconsin, a suburb of Eau Claire, and not the largest city of nearby Blair County. So, his loyalties are easy to understand. "Growing up, I always was a Badgers fan," said the Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect. "I remember there ...
2024-25 Penguins’ Lineup Project: Fourth line, left wing
Our mission to craft the best possible lineup heading into the 2024-25 season continues with readers’ first look at the fourth line. Now that Valtteri Puustinen has been decided as the consensus favorite to slot in on the right side of the third line, here’s the reader-voted lineup so far.
Pennsylvania politicians reacted Sunday to Biden’s decision to end his bid for a second term
Reaction across the political spectrum to President Joe Biden’s Sunday announcement he was bowing out of his reelection bid was swift, with Democrats praising his decision as selfless and courageous and Republicans largely criticizing him, with some calling for him to resign the presidency altogether. “President Biden is a patriot who has served our country […] The post Pennsylvania politicians reacted Sunday to Biden’s decision to end his bid for a second term appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Upcoming! July Brings New Opportunities: Target Announces Upcoming Store Openings
WFCN – On July 21, mass retailer Target Corp. will launch three new locations in California, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, expanding its network of over 2,000 stores. Target plans to open a shop in Lomita, California. This will be the company’s 318th outlet in California and its 127th in the Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim area. The Lomita store, which will employ about 70 people, is about 33,000 square feet and is located at 2130 Pacific Coast Highway. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Route 51 in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — A motorcyclist died in a crash in Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood Friday evening. Pittsburgh Public Safety said the crash happened on Route 51 between Woodruff Street and Crane Avenue. The medical examiner's office said Aiden Tanner, 19, of Cranberry Township, was pronounced dead at the scene. The...
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