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6 PA Cities Are Considered The Dirtiest In The Country
It's no secret that cities are not usually extremely clean. It's really hard to keep areas extremely clean when they're extremely overly populated plus the heart for hustle and bustle. Anytime you visit a major city, you probably aren't shocked to see gum smashed into the concrete, garbage blowing in...
Biz in the Valley: Beaver, Lawrence counties see natural gas impact fee payout, Conway man honored for support work
Biz in the Valley is a monthly roundup of business happenings in the Beaver Valley and beyond. To submit an item, email csuttles00@gmail.com. Pennsylvania’s tax on natural gas production generated nearly $180 million statewide last year, according to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission – about $100 million less than the year prior.
Rising Latino population drives economic growth in Western Pennsylvania
Jul. 5—New Spanish grocery stores are opening, adding a fresh flavor to the city. Amid the usual Pittsburgh traffic noise, reggaeton now pulses from car speakers, and local restaurants are featuring horchata on their menus. The face of Western Pennsylvania is changing. According to the 2022 Allegheny County Latinx Needs Assessment Report, the overall population of Pittsburgh grew by less than ...
Anthrocon Parade in downtown Pittsburgh delights locals, out-of-towners
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh's furry convention drew huge crowds to Downtown Saturday for the annual parade of the suited "sonas." The Anthrocon Parade went down Penn Avenue from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, starting at 2 p.m. The attendance at Anthrocon had grown so much this year that, for the first time, organizers were unable to take a group photo.
Pittsburgh's Independence Day Festivities Face Potential Delays Amid Forecasted Thunderstorms
The skies over Pittsburgh may carry the threat of Independence Day interruptions with scattered thunderstorms expected throughout the area. These storms bring a low probability of localized flash flooding and gusty wind, according to the National Weather Service. Those residing along and south of the I-70 corridor should particularly note...
Cranberry Township prepares for community days weekend
Cranberry Township residents should mark their calendars for the annual Cranberry Township Community Days. Running from July 11 to 13, it’s one of the biggest events for the township every year. What once was a one-day Fourth of July celebration more than 30 years ago, the annual Cranberry Township...
Thousands gather in Point State Park for Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration
PITTSBURGH — It's a tradition that dates back generations. Some families always attend the Fourth of July celebration at Point State Park. And it's not just the locals who come to the area; it's even families from across the world. "We are just for this day from Germany. We...
Allegheny County Health Department reports a rise in Whooping Cough in school-aged children
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The Allegheny County Health Department sent out an alert on its social media pages on Friday saying they have seen an increase in Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, in school-age children across the county. The county health department cautioned that Pertussis can be dangerous for babies, those with weakened immune systems, and children who have not received all recommended vaccinations. The symptoms could lead to serious complications including apnea, pneumonia, convulsions, or encephalopathy which is a disease in the brain. It could also lead to needed serious care in the hospital. Whooping Cough on the rise nationwide According to the CDC, 4,864...
Changes to Pennsylvania liquor laws, including expanded happy hour, await governor's signature
PITTSBURGH — More and longer happy hours and discounts that bar and restaurant owners would be able to offer are part of changes in Pennsylvania's liquor laws, which have been approved by state lawmakers. Len Semplice, owner of Redbeard's Bar & Grill in Mount Washington and Downtown Pittsburgh, believes...
The City of Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth ‘Fusion Fest’ 2024
GABBY PHILLIPS plays on the inflatable sticky wall during the City of Pittsburgh’s official Juneteenth celebration, “Fusion Fest,” held, June 30, IN DOWNTOWN. (Photo by Rob Taylor Jr.) PITTSBURGH MAYOR ED GAINEY, WITH SUPPORTERS AT THE CITY’S OFFICIAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION, FUSION FEST, IN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH, JUNE 30....
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Brookline not Brooklyn edition
Every week, two completely opposed trains of thought pull screeching into the same unfinished T station in my brain, from opposite directions. First: “I have had a way better life than I probably deserved because I liked the vibe of Pittsburgh.” It’s not the most fascinating city in America (New Orleans, maybe), and it’s not the cheapest place to live (probably Youngstown or Saginaw or something) — but it might be the cheapest interesting place to live in America. That’s something.
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Shield Pittsburgh Homeowners from Skyrocketing Property Taxes
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, State Senator Jay Costa celebrated the Senate’s 46-4 passage of the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP), a measure designed to protect Pittsburgh homeowners from rising property taxes in rapidly developing neighborhoods. If the state House approves Senate Bill 219 and Governor Josh Shapiro signs it, Pittsburgh’s mayor and city council will gain the authority to exempt or defer property tax hikes for longtime residents in specific areas.
Democratic candidates criticize school choice amid budget stalemate
(The Center Square) — To fix education funding, Democrats want to see the state government take on a bigger proportion of school funding. “The state budget is now almost a week late. We expect some critical decisions will be made over this weekend that we hope complete the budget,” said Marc Stier, executive director of the Pennsylvania Policy Center, during an online press conference with two Democratic state senate candidates. “The most critical decision will be about how we fund our schools.” ...
Living in the city: Embracing the lifestyle of Downtown Pittsburgh
Jul. 5—Adele Morelli's morning commute to work is seven minutes — on foot. Morelli is the owner of Boutique La Passerelle on Wood Street, a European fashion boutique in Downtown Pittsburgh. She resides a few blocks away. "It's definitely a lifestyle," Morelli said on a recent Thursday evening during a Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership tour called Views & Brews, featuring several city residences. ...
Furry Convention Underway in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (EYT) — Pittsburgh’s Premier Furry Convention is in full swing. Anthrocon 2024: Anthrocoaster is being held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center through Sunday, July 7. As one of the world’s largest anthropomorphic (human-like animal characters) conventions, thousands of attendees travel to Pittsburgh for this...
Fourth of July weekend goings on | KDKA Weekend Planner
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - It's the Fourth of July Weekend and of course, that means we have so much for you to do around these parts. Clarion Summer FestWe start in Clairon for their Summer Fest and it's jam-packed with things to do.Tonight, there's live music and a planetarium show. Then, on Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. there will be pop-up shops, live music, walking history tours, a scavenger hunt for the kids, a yoga class, and a bake-off! Check out all of the details on their website right here. Big Butler FairThe Big Butler Fair is still going on and you'll have until tomorrow...
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