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VIDEO: Meuser defends local police response at Trump rally shooting
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Secret Service, not local police, bears responsibility for the unmanned roof where a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa. on Saturday. So says Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, who represents the commonwealth’s ninth congressional district that stretches roughly 200 miles south from the northeastern New York border to Harrisburg. “Come on, the Secret Service is...
McKnight Road traffic restrictions will be in effect this weekend, PennDOT says
ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Drivers who use McKnight Road should expect lane closures again this weekend. PennDOT says traffic on McKnight Road will be down to one lane in each direction between Nelson Run Road and Braunlich Drive. The restrictions are scheduled to begin Friday at 7 p.m. and...
Pittsburgh Mayor's Office Grapples with Staffer's Tie to Downtown Shooting Suspect
A shadow of concern has briefly passed over the Pittsburgh Mayor's Office after a recent downtown shooting incident linked to someone within Mayor Ed Gainey's inner circle. In a turn of events, it was revealed that the Executive Assistant to Mayor Gainey is in a personal relationship with an individual who was arrested in connection to the shooting that took place on July 16th. As reported by the Office of the Mayor, the assistant was unaware of the incident, has been ruled out as a person of interest, and is actively cooperating with law enforcement officials.
Pittsburgh's DOMI Launches Permanent Traffic Safety Measures at Negley and Bryant Intersection
Drivers navigating Highland Park are set to witness the deployment of stronger, more permanent traffic safety measures. The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) embarks on a 'hardscaping' project this week at the intersection of Negley Avenue and Bryant Street, an initiative designed to replace the provisional traffic safety installations with sturdier, enduring materials, according to the City of Pittsburgh press release.
Police arrest man linked to Gainey staffer in Downtown Pittsburgh shooting
Pittsburgh police have arrested a city man previously convicted on drug charges in connection with a shooting Downtown earlier this week. Ray Rivera, 58, of East Liberty, shot a man twice in the arm while the victim was in a car near Smithfield Street on Tuesday afternoon following an argument between the two elsewhere in the city’s central business district, authorities said.
Penn State Health CEO to retire
Steve Massini, who led Penn State Health through the COVID-19 pandemic as well as through a major expansion, has announced that he will retire in the fall. Massini, the first Penn State alumnus to lead the university’s health system, has been the CEO since 2019. He will retire effective Oct. 1.
NCLGS Summer Meeting kicks off by noting event’s growth
National Council of Legislators from Gaming States President Shawn Fluharty on Thursday morning got the organization’s Summer Meeting started out by highlighting the event’s growth in his keynote address. Story continues below. “We keep growing larger with every session we have,” Fluharty said, noting that the event at...
Cross Country Announces 2024 Slate
PITTSBURGH -- The Duquesne University men's and women's cross country program has released its schedule for the upcoming 2024 fall season. The Dukes will compete in nine meets opening with the SFU Father Bede Invitational for the third straight season on Saturday, August 31 in Tyrone, Pa. After a short break, DU is set to preview the NCAA regional course with trip to Penn State's Blue & White Golf Courses to compete in the Spiked Shoe Invitational on September 13. The following day on September 14, the Dukes are slated to have runners at the nearby RMU Invitational hosted in...
895 Million in Economic Boost at Risk: Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed with Pennsylvania’s Budget Snub of Film Tax Credit
The Pittsburgh Film Office expresses disappointment with Pennsylvania’s new state budget for not increasing the $100 million film tax credit, citing concerns about the state’s competitiveness in attracting film projects and economic benefits. Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed as PA State Budget Falls Short on Film Tax Credit Funding According to the report of Audacy, the […]
Brown Mamas Weekend will celebrate the strength and explore the challenges of Black motherhood in our region
Photo above courtesy of Muffy Mendoza/Brown Mamas. Black mothers from around the Pittsburgh region are invited to celebrate Brown Mamas Weekend at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on July 27 and 28. With a focus on empowerment, community and transformation, the two-day gathering will include master classes, panel discussions and a wellness lounge.
Despite immense health challenges, Pittsburgh man keeps on moving - "I don't believe in giving up."
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - For some, when you get knocked down over and over again, it's hard to pick yourself back up - especially when it's because of your health. A man from Shaler, who was knocked down more times than he can count, kept getting back up, even though some believed he never would.Ronald Davis's laughter is infectious, and his positive attitude will leave you feeling positive. "I just...I don't believe in giving up," said Ronald Davis. When he was 19 and about to enter the Army, doctors found Ron had non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. "I was flabbergasted, I was scared," he recalled. He went through...
Texolve Digital Installs Riedel Communications Equipment Across Pittsburgh’s Three Major Sports Venues
WUPPERTAL, Germany — July 18, 2024 — Riedel Communications today announced that Texolve Digital, a Pittsburgh-based systems integrator and Riedel partner for nearly 10 years, has deployed the company’s cutting-edge intercom and communications solutions across Pittsburgh’s three major sports venues: PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates; PPG Paints Arena, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins; and Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This comprehensive deployment marks a significant milestone in standardizing and enhancing communications infrastructure for the city’s professional sports teams, ensuring that all three stadiums now benefit from seamless and reliable communications for game-day operations and live event productions.
Franklin Man Charged in Connection with Overdose Death of Cranberry Twp. Man
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local man is behind bars for allegedly selling fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a man in Cranberry Township. According to court documents, Mercer-based State Police filed the following criminal charges against 48-year-old Shaundel Damon Young, of Franklin, in District Judge Patrick Lowrey’s office on Wednesday, July 17, 2024:
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