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Rain storms expected during July 4th weekend across PA
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — The heat and humidity return for the long holiday weekend, along with daily chances for showers and storms. Wednesday will be a pleasant day with a mix of clouds and sun, breezy at times. We will start to notice the humidity by Thursday with clouds and some sun along with a passing […]
Fred Logan: Why ‘we’ must support MoKa at Soho and ASALH 2024
The “We” means Black people in Pittsburgh, in Allegheny County, and in the US House of Representatives Pennsylvania District 12. Here we speak to this specific population. Of course, Moka at Soho and ASALH 2024 attract support from many other diverse sources beyond the local African American community.
Duquesne Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Distributing Fatal Fentanyl and Drug Conspiracy from Prison
A Duquesne man has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison after being found guilty of distributing fentanyl, a substance that led to the death of a young woman, and participating in a separate drug distribution conspiracy while incarcerated. Rahde Williamson, 28, received his sentence from United States District Judge W. Scott Hardy on Monday, as was announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Following his prison term, Williamson will also face five years of supervised release, as cited by the Department of Justice.
Former Browns WR Says Defense Targeted Steelers’ Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann: ‘We’re Gonna Knock The Taste Out Of His Mouth’
The Pittsburgh Steelers dominated much of the 1970s, particularly the latter half with offensive stars like Terry Bradshaw and Lynn Swann. Younger generations of football fans don’t view these names in the same light as they once were, admittedly. Those who played against them, however, remember just how good they were—and how to play them.
3 Delco Towns Got On a List for Worst Worker Commute in PA.
Three Delaware County towns made a list of 20 communities with the worst commute in Pennsylvania and their names may or may not surprise you, depending on your local driving experience. The list comparing average commute times was put together by the staff at Slacker.com using U.S. Census Bureau data...
Supervisors accept Kiski Township police chief's resignation
KISKI TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — There's a new officer in charge of the Kiskiminetas Township Police Department.On Wednesday during a meeting, township supervisors accepted Kiski Police Chief Lee Bartolicius' resignation. He took over the department in July 2022.Why did Lee Bartolicius resign?Neighbors in Kiski Township said township supervisors ran on increasing transparency. On Wednesday, they said they got the opposite. "This is all personnel matters. We're not allowed to discuss," is an answer the supervisors repeated after multiple questions from neighbors during the meeting. "Your transparency that you ran on is as clear as mud," one resident said. Everything centered on Bartolicius, who...
United by tragedy, 2 brothers find connection, positivity after 300 miles on bicycles
Brothers John and Jeff Kinney returned last month from a more than 300-mile trek by bicycle between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Why would two men over 60 brave such an arduous journey? To honor their mother, 87-year-old Beverly Kinney, who was supposed to make the trip herself before she was tragically killed. ...
School tax credit plan advances
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s latest school tax credit plan advanced to the Senate floor on Wednesday after a brief committee meeting. The 7-4 party-line vote sets the stage for a larger partisan debate that will divide Republicans and Democrats in the chamber over the best way to spend money on education. A recent constitutional mandate from the Commonwealth Court adds pressure to the charged, albeit perennial, discussion that is...
Pennsylvania Bucks Nationwide Trend, Sees Increase in Pedestrian Deaths
While pedestrian deaths are dropping to pre-pandemic levels nationwide, Pennsylvania is bucking the trend with 192 killed pedestrians in 2023. While pedestrian deaths are dropping to pre-pandemic levels nationwide, Pennsylvania is bucking the trend, writes Anthony Hennen for the New York Post. Drivers in the Keystone State killed 192 pedestrians...
ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Pittsburgh neurologist Wesley Kerr was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at the age of 35. He’d recently moved with...
Danny Dietrich leads Pa. Speedweek point standings at the halfway mark of the series
Danny Dietrich of Gettysburg, on the strength of his two victories, leads the Pa. Speedweek point standings at the halfway mark of the series. Dietrich (614 points) scored victories in the series opener at Williams Grove last Friday and followed that up with a Sunday night win at BAPS Speedway.
Pa. daycare director accused of abusing multiple children
Police have charged the director of an Allegheny County daycare center with abusing several of the young children in her care. Melissa Populo, 38, of McKees Rocks, is facing five counts of endangering the welfare of children according to reports from WPXI and KDKA. Police said they were initially alerted...
Tractor-trailer overturns on inbound Parkway East past the Pennsylvania Turnpike
MONROEVILLE, Pa. — Emergency responders were called to the scene of an overturned tractor-trailer on Interstate 376 on Wednesday morning. The crash happened on the inbound Parkway East just past the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Monroeville. It was not immediately clear if there were any injuries but traffic was slow...
Renovations continue at Sharon stadium
Work continues on the renovations being done at Sharon Tiger stadium. The $1.3 million dollar project is expected to be complete later this month. The field and track was taken out and concrete work was done to the home stands. The field is being replaced by new sod and there...
4th of July weekend: Best and worst times to travel in PA
(WTAJ) – As Pennsylvanians get ready for barbecues, parades, and fireworks, officers are getting ready for increased holiday travel. AAA estimates that nearly 80 million people will travel 50 miles or further from home to celebrate Independence Day, from July 4 through the weekend. That’s an increase of 5%compared to 2023. “With summer vacations in […]
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