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Bullet casing found in the parking lot of Freeport Area Middle School
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- Parents and students in the Freeport Area School District will notice an increased police presence this morning after a bullet casing was found in the parking lot of the middle school yesterday.In a notice sent to parents and families, the district says that the casing that was found was from a .22 caliber round that never entered the building and never put any students in danger. While there is not believed to be any threat related to the casing being found, additional police officers from the school district and from Buffalo Township are expected to be on campus this morning.The district says that the increased police presence is out of an abundance of caution.
Jameson acknowledges ‘divisive days’ in first Convocation address as Penn’s interim president
Interim Penn President Larry Jameson, in his first Convocation address since being appointed, spoke to first years about their "solemn responsibility" as newly minted members of the University community. Administrators sparingly acknowledged the year of demonstrations and turmoil that has faced Penn's campus, but several stressed the need to embrace...
Students share first impressions of newly renovated Eatery
Nathan Landsberg-Britt is one of thousands of students trying out and getting used to the newly renovated Eatery. For Landsberg-Britt, a sophomore political science major, the changes are notable, from taste to aesthetic. “I love the ambiance of The Eatery now,” Landsberg-Britt said. “It feels very light, and I appreciate...
High school roundup for Aug. 26, 2024: Riverview opens season with shutout win over Greensburg Central Catholic
Alix Delsaut scored two goals, and Mary Quinlan had a goal and two assists to lead Riverview to a 3-0 victory over Greensburg Central Catholic (0-1, 0-1) in Section 4-A girls soccer Monday. Juliette Brun kept a clean sheet in net, and Molly Morrissey had an assist for the Raiders (1-0, 1-0).
Pitt students share favorite spots and snacks for a game day tailgate
There are many aspects of the college football season that Pitt students look forward to — dressing up in royal blue and gold, the view of Pittsburgh from Acrisure Stadium, the victory lights that illuminate Cathy and even Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” in the fourth quarter. But one of the best aspects of game day happens just outside the stadium — the tailgates.
'I just want to make sure she's buried right': Family trying to fundraise for 9-year-old's funeral
PITTSBURGH — The family of 9-year-old Courtney Carter is preparing to lay her to rest this Saturday. Courtney was hit by a car while riding her bike and killed on Aug. 18 in Pittsburgh’s Homewood South neighborhood. “She was definitely a beautiful child and just a blessing,” Cory...
The Italian Job: Love of Renovation Led Pittsburgher to Italy
From a suburban Pittsburgh home on the brink of condemnation to a 500-year-old property in Southern Italy that most closely resembled a pile of rubble, Jeannie Kruidenier’s choice of starting point for home renovations certainly qualifies as atypical. Now retired, Kruidenier, who owned a carbon processing plant in Portersville...
Update from Oakmont Carnegie Library
Registration for this event will close on August 27, 2024 @ 5:00pm. Join us for a casual book club. No ongoing commitment required. If you’ve read the book and have the time, then join us for a beer at a great local brewery and enjoy an interesting discussion. *Note*...
Pittsburgh prosecutors seeking death penalty against PhD student accused of killing friend's baby
Nicole Virzi was babysitting the twin sons of a Pittsburgh couple when one died of blunt force trauma to the head. The other was found with multiple injuries. Defense Attorney David Shrager said of the death penalty being on the table, "I expected that it was a possibility." WPXI's Gabriella DeLuca reports.
Katie Holmes Set to Visit Daughter Suri Cruise at Carnegie Mellon University as It's Revealed Estranged Father Tom Pays Her Tuition: Source
Katie Holmes will be heading to Pennsylvania at the end of September.According to insiders, the Dawson's Creek alum, 45, will be in attendance for family weekend at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where her daughter, Suri Cruise, recently began her freshman year."Katie looks forward to visiting her child at school. She is happy for her and wants to be a part of it," the source dished to a news outlet. "Katie attended Columbia University for a while and loved the experience so she is thrilled her girl will be going to college." While the 18-year-old's estranged father, Tom Cruise, will...
Explosive report could lead to the Steelers acquiring a young WR via trade
According to Jordan Schultz, an NFL insider, there could be another wide receiver option for the Steelers on the trade market. As teams try and fluctuate their roster for Week 1, many teams will juggle different players on their team as they try and find potential upgrades out there. The Steelers should be active as they have a couple of weak links on their team.
Steelers Release Blazing-Fast Wide Receiver
The Pittsburgh Steelers released wide receiver Jacob Copeland in their first wave of roster cuts on Monday, the team announced. Copeland didn’t make much noise in the preseason. In Saturday’s preseason finale against the Detroit Lions, he was targeted once and he was unable to make the catch.
A Steelers-Texans trade so we can all stop talking about Brandon Aiyuk
Trust me, Steelers fans are as tired of the Brandon Aiyuk trade talk as the rest of us. I live in Pittsburgh, and even the talking heads on sports radio have run out of ways to spin an Aiyuk deal to the Steelers. If it happens, it happens, but all signs point to Aiyuk staying by the Bay. Perhaps he was using Mike Tomlin for leverage all along.
Pennsylvania expanding sales of "canned cocktails" beyond liquor stores
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Businesses that sell alcohol in Pennsylvania will soon be able to sell canned cocktails like High Noon and Surfside which were previously only available in state-run liquor stores.The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is beginning a new permitting process Tuesday, after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed into law two bills expanding where "ready-to-drink cocktails" can be sold (oh, and extending the legal limits on happy hour).Here's the deal: under old state laws, spirits like vodka, gin and tequila could only be sold in Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores, which the PLCB operates. The same went for cocktails containing those...
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