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Officials warn of health risks as sweltering heat hits Ohio Valley
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — This period of sweltering heat in the Ohio Valley is actually a public health concern. The Ohio County Health Department administrator says he attended a recent outdoor event where quite a few people became ill due to the heat. Howard Gamble urges people to stay hydrated by drinking a reasonable amount […]
SUV involved in chase in Fayette County hits Meals on Wheels van, home
UNIONTOWN, Pa. — A police pursuit in Uniontown ended in a crash on South Mount Vernon Avenue Wednesday afternoon. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the driver of an SUV led officers on a chase after a traffic stop attempt for a code violation. The fleeing SUV crashed into a...
Local French bakery expanding onto Forbes Avenue in Oakland
Fabien Moreau sees more than just a waiting clientele of college students, faculty and hospital workers waiting for his French baked goods and pastries in a storefront of a little less than 1,000 square feet near the corner of Meyran and Forbes avenues in Oakland.
‘This isn’t the Army.’ Father outraged when volleyball practice leaves daughter with blistered hands
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WPXI) – Parents in Pennsylvania are demanding answers after their kids came home from volleyball practice with serious blisters on their hands. Parents said the students were told to do extreme workouts on a very hot day. “It’s child abuse. It basically is child abuse. That’s the...
Sheetz Launches Pop-Up Concert Series
Sheetz has announced the launch of a new music series called “Truck Bed Sessionz,” which brings live music directly to Sheetz customers and fans. The kick-off event, held on Aug. 23 at the Sheetz location in Bethel Park, Pa., featured a surprise performance by rising country music star Ian Munsick. VIP customers were treated to an intimate 60-minute set, exclusive giveaways and free merchandise.
Highmark Health revenue up $1 billion
Aug. 29—The parent company of Highmark health insurance and Allegheny Health Network said Thursday its insurance business plans drove an increase in its revenue in the first half of the year to $14.7 billion — up more than $1 billion from the same period last year. Highmark Health also reported a net income of $417 million — a $28 million increase year over year. Strong financial performances ...
Women should start annual mammograms at age 40, study suggests
PITTSBURGH — The age-old question of when women should start getting mammograms has just been given a compelling new answer. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center suggest that annual breast cancer screenings should begin at 40, challenging current guidelines and potentially reshaping how we approach early detection.
Pittsburgh resale business owner convicted of selling $4.3M worth of stolen retail items
The owner of a resale business in Pittsburgh was convicted of running a lucrative interstate fencing operation involving the sale of hundreds of thousands of stolen retail items.
Grady College graduate students bring home accolades
The summer of 2024 was an exciting time for Grady College as numerous students from the graduate studies program brought home various awards and honors for their hard work and research. Jiyoung Yeon, a Ph.D. student, received an AEJMC Mass Communication & Society Division (MCSD) research award for her paper...
Wish a happy 50th birthday to Pittsburgh’s Point State Park fountain
It’s one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic features, bringing in roughly 1.8 million visitors each year and serving as the backdrop for marriage proposals, family photos and graduation celebrations — this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Point State Park fountain. While there was no singing of...
Laurel Highlands expecting to return to form after down year
Entering his sixth year as head coach at Laurel Highlands, Rich Kolesar can usually assess the coming fortunes of his Mustangs by the way offseason workouts progress. Kolesar said the years that the offseason work has gone well, Laurel Highlands has had successful seasons. Coming off consecutive eight-win campaigns last...
Uniontown enjoying some success as independent program
The Uniontown football team can divide its recent history into two eras: pre-covid and post-covid. In the seasons just before the pandemic hit, the Red Raiders were struggling. The team was finding it tough to build its roster and even tougher to come up with wins in its WPIAL conference.
Frazier out to prove 1-win seasons are thing of the past
Entering the 2024 season, the Frazier football team has plenty to prove. The Commodores want to prove to themselves and their fans that they are a much better team than the last few years’ records have indicated. They also want to prove that they are capable of establishing a winning foundation, which will be built upon in the years to come.
Pittsburgh Braces for Warmth and Isolated Storms, Cooler Relief Expected by Labor Day
Residents of Pittsburgh should prepare for another warm and humid day ahead, with possible scattered afternoon and evening storms particularly south and east of the city. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh reports that the unsettled conditions will persist through Saturday, ahead of a cold front. A northwest flow aloft...
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