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Masses of lanternflies appearing as rain on radar in Pittsburgh area
If you’ve looked at your weather app the last several days, you may have noticed a “blob” of green on the radar right over the city that doesn’t move. At first glance, it appears to be light to moderate rain, but it’s actually not even weather related!
2 new businesses welcomed to Cranberry
CRANBERRY TWP — Supervisors approved two new conditional use business applications during a meeting Thursday evening, Aug. 29. The first was Industry Coffee, a coffee shop based in Industry, Pa., which is expanding into both Moon Township and Cranberry Township. The Cranberry location will be in a strip mall on Commonwealth Drive.
Steubenville residents divided over proposed Dollar General store
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — A proposed Dollar General store in the vacant lot that sits on the corner of 4th and South streets in Steubenville is drawing mixed reaction. While some are for it, the potential development is being met with a petition created by resident Brodie Stutzman who wants to stop the development by the national chain.
Greenlight secures license to sell cannabis, launches sales
WINTERSVILLE, Ohio — A second business in the village of Wintersville now will be selling recreational marijuana following Ohio's voters approving recreational cannabis last year. Recreational use became legal Dec. 7, 2023 and licensed sales were able to begin on Aug. 6. Greenlight now holds a license to sell...
Pennsylvania Town Ranks High for Quality of Life, U.S. News Says
Quality of life is important. Wherever you live, you want to really enjoy your environment and lifestyle. As it turns out, one Pennsylvania town has been named one of the best for quality of life in America, according to experts. It’s a popular town, too, so it shouldn’t be too surprising that this one made the cut. It’s pretty incredible to think that this town is the No. 1 for quality of life, though, over any other U.S. city.
Losses continue for Western Pennsylvania hospitals
Western Pennsylvania's economic engine - health care services - continued to sputter this year, with the operator of two Pittsburgh-area hospitals reporting a widening loss in year-end results. Clearfield County-based Penn Highlands Healthcare, which owns hospitals in Washington and Fayette counties, on Thursday reported an operating loss of $36.43 million...
World War II tank landing ship docks on Pittsburgh's North Shore for tours
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- An incredible piece of American history that played a major role in the Allied powers' victory in World War II sailed into Pittsburgh on Wednesday.The USS LST-325 is docked at North Shore Riverfront Park, and the crew is preparing to open tours for people who want to get on board and go back in time."It looks very much like the first one I was on," said Bill Jakovac of Allison Park, who served 20 years in the Navy. The massive ship brought back memories for Jakovac. He served his country on two LSTs."It's nice to see something from...
State Representatives write resolution on televised Steelers games, seeking fan input
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Two Pennsylvania State Representatives are looking to help Pittsburgh Steelers fans who want to watch their team play, but are out of the coverage zone. Dauphin County lawmakers Dave Madsen and Justin Fleming have written a resolution that would call for fan input on where...
WWII ship attracting visitors along North Shore
A World War II ship stationed along the North Shore began attracting visitors Thursday, a day ahead of formal tours. Lynn Baer, 63, came from Moon to see a piece of history — LST 325 — a landing ship tank that ferried soldiers and equipment into combat. Standing...
Sisters of St. Joseph Invite public to dedication ceremony of state historical marker
BADEN ― Everyone's invited to a dedication ceremony Sept. 8 for a Pennsylvania historical marker recognizing the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden. Commemorating the congregation’s global, national and local impacts, the dedication will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, and will feature remarks from state Rep. Robert Matzie, D-16, a member of...
Monday, it’s Pittsburgh’s Labor Day Parade
Monday’s holiday will be marked Downtown in a big way by Pittsburgh’s venerable Labor Day Parade. People who regularly walk or march or drive in it and those who regularly watch it know the route: from Centre Avenue (near Washington Place) over to Grant Street and then on down the Boulevard of the Allies to Stanwix Street starting at 10 a.m. Monday.
Busy Labor Day weekend in Pittsburgh; Soul Food Festival kicks off
PITTSBURGH — It's food deeply rooted in history and puts a warm spot in your soul. Food made with love is everywhere you look at the 2024 Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival. The event started Friday and continues through Sunday. "I feel like my job is done because I'm making...
‘Pretty sight’: Route 51/Saw Mill Run Boulevard reopens after bridge removal
It took a few days longer than expected, but part of Route 51/Saw Mill Run Boulevard in Pittsburgh reopened Thursday after crews finished removing a bridge above the highway. The road had been closed since Aug. 1 between Crane Avenue and Woodruff Street while contractor Charles J. Merlo Inc. removed an old bridge for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The bridge owned by Pittsburgh had been open, but its condition had deteriorated and there were no plans to upgrade it, so PennDOT had it removed before it created a dangerous situation for motorists on the highway underneath it.
Pittsburgh's North Side, North Shore packed with events Labor Day weekend
Aug. 29—Pittsburgh's North Shore and North Side will be bustling with activity for Labor Day weekend starting with the annual Kickoff and Rib Festival near Acrisure Stadium, which opens Thursday. There's also a University of Pittsburgh football game, TacoMania Super Fest and a Green Day concert this weekend. Additionally, the USS LST 325, a landing ship tank that was involved in the invasion ...
Las Palmas IGA in Beechview hit with consumer alert by health department
A Beechview grocer has been hit with a consumer alert by the Allegheny County Health Department, after a recent inspection uncovered more than 15 health code violations. Las Palmas IGA, on Broadway Avenue, received six low-risk violations, eight medium-risk violations, six high-risk violations, and one administrative violation, according to the inspection report.
West Virginia Department of Highway says they are in discussions to install emergency vehicle warning system along Route 2 after rejecting installation
The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) says they are continuing to work with officials in Brooke County, West Virginia to come up with a solution to install signs at a new EMS facility being built on WV 2 in Wellsburg.
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