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Duquesne man sentenced to federal prison for distributing fentanyl that killed woman
A Duquesne resident was sentenced in federal court to 13 years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release on his conviction of distributing fentanyl resulting in death.
Anti-discrimination Penn Hills Advisory Council commended for 'energy and drive'
Brittany Mellinger (from left), outreach coordinator for the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; Shayla Holmes, vice chair of the Penn Hills Advisory Council; Chad Dion Lassiter, executive director of the commission; and Racquel Yiengst, vice chair of the commission attend the Advisory Council Summit on June 3 in Harrisburg. Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.
‘Little Scandinavia’ prison experiment in Pa. shows promise, prompts calls for expansion
For most of his 33 years of incarceration, Joe Spinks’ life was micro-managed by the state Department of Corrections. The prison system cooked his meals, did his laundry, and dictated where he was every minute of the day. But about five years ago, that abruptly changed for the better.
Berlin brewery crafts a new pale ale to help raise funds for cancer group
BERLIN ― Susan and George Walker, owners of Whitehorse Brewery, have created another craft beer for a cause about which they are passionate. Whitehorse Brewery just created “Hope by Cancer Bridges,” a blood orange pale ale for Cancer Bridges, 2816 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, which offers unique programming to meet the needs of the family. It provides all-free services to anyone impacted by cancer including the diagnosed, their family members and those who have lost someone to cancer to 35 counties including Somerset.
Top 25 Countdown Presented by Pizza Hut: No. 19 Cathedral Prep Finishes Second at PIAA Girls’ Swimming Championship Continue Recent Dominance in the Sport for the Program
ERIE, Pa. – The Cathedral Prep girls’ swimming program has quietly become one of the top high school programs in Pennsylvania. And that tradition continued in 2024 with a second-place finish in Class 2A giving the Ramblers/Villa Maria a second consecutive second-place finish which combined with a third-place ending in 2022 and championships in 2019 and 2021 means the program has finished in the top three in each of the last five seasons a championship has been swam.
Pa. House and Senate Democrats decry U.S. Supreme Court ruling on homelessness
The case originated in Grants Pass, a city in Oregon that argued its ordinance is a solution to the city’s homelessness crisis, which includes fines and potential jail time for repeat offenders who camp or sleep outdoors. The post Pa. House and Senate Democrats decry U.S. Supreme Court ruling on homelessness appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pennsylvania lawmakers withhold funding from UPenn’s Veterinary school
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s budget is two days late, and counting, but there is one school still waiting for last year’s funding. It’s being held up by the political fight over the war in Gaza. The University of Pennsylvania’s Veterinary School was supposed to receive $33 million last fiscal year but lawmakers told them […]
Homestead car crash leaves 8 injured
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Eight people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Homestead on Wednesday.The crash happened around 8 p.m. near the area of East Eight Avenue and Ann Street in Homestead, officials said. The eight people injured were taken to local hospitals for treatment after the crash. Three of those people were rescued after being trapped in the wreckage.The conditions of those injured are not known at this time. No other information was released on Wednesday night.
Sharing treats at Gus & Yiayia’s wins Spring on Northside photo contest
*Editor’s note: This story was written before the passing of Gus Kalaris on June 28. When the weather gets warm, there’s nothing better than an ice cold treat. But perhaps better than that is sharing your snack with someone else. That feeling was captured in the winning entry...
A month after the shelter fire, unhoused people ‘strive for another day’ as advocates look ahead
From left, Marvell Stillwell, 39, Tara Springer, 34, Anita Green, 43, and Timothy Maloni, 42, photographed throughout Pittsburgh in June 2024. The four have recent experience with homelessness and housing instability. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) Damage to the Second Avenue Commons shelter displaced nearly 200 people on June 4, and...
Pennsylvania budget negotiations take a holiday
(The Center Square) – The state capitol fell quiet Wednesday after lawmakers left town for the Fourth of July, intent on hammering out a budget deal over the weekend – maybe. The holiday break means the plan could be a week or more overdue. Still, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said discussions remain “engaged,” “productive” and “cordial.” “But I will also say that details matter, words on paper matter,...
Bill to make Pa. licensing consistent with interstate standards heading to governor’s desk
A bill that would update Pennsylvania’s background check process so that the commonwealth could finally implement interstate licensing for nurses is heading to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. The state Senate on Wednesday approved a House bill that would implement FBI background check standards into the licensing process for...
Bridge Tolls From New Jersey to PA Could Go Up 20%
When you think of how expensive everything else has gotten, it's somewhat amazing that the four bridges drivers use to cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania haven't increased in price in 13 years. That may be about to change. DRPA Considers a 20% Toll Hike on Bridges Crossing the Delaware.
Pa. House advances bill proposal to expand Sunday hunting
Harrisburg, Pa. — Last week, the Pa. House advanced a bill that would greatly expand Sunday hunting in the state. According to the Associated Press, the House voted 129-73 to send a bipartisan bill to the Pa. Senate that would allow Sunday hunting for five years — excluding Pennsylvania's 100 state parks. The current law passed almost five years ago, permits Sunday hunting on three days: once during rifle deer...
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