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Man shot, killed outside Pittsburgh convenience store
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man was shot and killed outside a convenience store in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood.Police said they were called to Amanda Street for reports of a man shot outside Triangle Mart shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday. When first responders got there, they found a 51-year-old at the back of the building with a gunshot wound to his chest, police said. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where he later died. His identity hasn't been released. Detectives are investigating and reviewing video, police said. Crime scene tape blocked off the front of the convenience store as police...
Amazon holds job fair for new Westmoreland County warehouse
NEW STANTON, Pa. (KDKA) — If you need a job in Westmoreland County, Amazon is hiring.On Wednesday at the Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, Amazon held a job fair to find employees for its newly opened fulfillment center in New Stanton.Amazon said it is looking to fill over 600 full-time jobs with positions starting at $17.75 an hour.Amazon spokesperson Sam Fisher said that employees can expect incremental pay increases every six months, along with opportunities to advance into leadership within the company."We care about our employees and the communities they live in and work in. And that is why...
Feds: Drug raid yields more than 100 kilos of cocaine plus heroin, fentanyl from McKeesport, Monroeville, Penn Hills
A federal drug investigation has led to charges for four men who police said were in possession of 116 kilograms of cocaine. That amount is equivalent to more than 250 pounds. Federal officials investigating drug activity in Western Pennsylvania executed sealed search warrants for homes and vehicles in McKeesport, Monroeville, Murrysville and Penn Hills on June 27.
Rockaway Pizzeria moving to Regent Square
Jul. 24—Rockaway Pizzeria is set to move from White Oak to Regent Square this fall. Corbin Waligura, manager of Rockaway Pizzeria, confirmed that the move will take place in October. The pizzeria will move into the former Square Cafe space on South Braddock Avenue across from Hemlock House, which is under the same ownership as Rockaway. "Nothing's changing really," Waligura said of the move. ...
Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Among Betting Favorites for First Coach Fired in 2024
Pat Narduzzi is coming off the worst season of his nine years in Pittsburgh, which is also the worst season in Pittsburgh over the last quarter century, and his national perception isn’t great. According to BetOnline, Narduzzi is one of the top candidates to be fired first in the...
Somewhere Over the Border’s Isabella Campos Talks About the Show and Her Role as Reina Quijada
People’s Light concludes its 49th season with the regional premiere of Somewhere Over the Border by Emmy Award-nominated playwright, actor, and composer Brian Quijada. This co-production, presented with Pittsburgh’s City Theatre and Pittsburgh CLO, is a Cumbia hip-hop musical inspired by the true story of Quijada’s mother’s journey from El Salvador to the United States. It’s told in the style of The Wizard of Oz and runs now through August 11th.
Celebrity Care Fest Weekend Begins with Pat Benatar; Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival Starts; Cultural District Gallery Crawl (Fri., 7/26/24)
1) Wouldn’t it be great if someone you knew had a big backyard, and they wanted to hold a charitable fundraiser with big name entertainers? And they knew legendary concert promoter Rich Engler? Well, that’s exactly what’s been happening for the last seven years at the home of Patrick and Debra Hampson in Gibsonia. Past entertainers have included Peter Frampton, Lou Gramm and Foreigner, KC and the Sunshine Band, Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire, Grand Funk Railroad, The Temptations, and The Jacksons.
Impact day: Isolated showers/thunderstorm
PITTSBURGH — Wednesday is an Impact Day with increasing clouds, some rain showers and an isolated thunderstorm later in the day. The storm chance for areas near/north of Route 422 is between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., across the Pittsburgh area from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and areas east of Pittsburgh from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Scattered rain showers, isolated thunderstorm possible in Pittsburgh area Wednesday
PITTSBURGH — Wednesday is an Impact Day in western Pennsylvania with increasing clouds, some rain showers and an isolated thunderstorm later in the day. It's another warm day, with temperatures in the mid-80s. Watch the forecast from Pittsburgh's Action Weather in the video above. The storm chance for areas...
A Penn Hills Candy Factory Is Making Life Sweeter for Folks on the Autism Spectrum
It’s a dog day summer afternoon and Nathan Amorino, Joe Pawlowski and Amalia Insogna are busy making bark. After shattering sheets of solid chocolate, they weigh the bite-sized pieces, bag and heat-seal the treats, then gleefully slap a Spectrum Fudge label on each package. It’s a simple job, but one that has an extraordinary impact on people with autism and other special needs.
Carlow University Students Study Abroad at UPMC Facility in Sicily
The end of the spring semester signals a time for change: a chance to get away from daily classwork and recharge and re-energize. For some that means a summer job, while others pursue an internship or plan a getaway to a sunny destination. For a group of Carlow University students,...
Scott Pipitone and his marketing agency keep it all about his North Side neighbors
For decades, Scott Pipitone lived in Observatory Hill in a home overlooking Riverview Park. Not far away, he owns several commercial buildings along Perrysville Avenue, including one that houses his integrated marketing agency, Pipitone. So it made total sense when the business rolled out a new corporate giving program earlier...
Steelers start training camp with 3 players on injury lists
On Wednesday the Pittsburgh Steelers started training camp and according to head coach Mike Tomlin, three players start camp on injury lists. Tomlin addressed the media after the team reported and had their run test. According to Tomlin, inside linebacker Cole Holcomb and defensive lineman Dean Lowry will start training...
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