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Mayor Ed Gainey launches re-election campaign
Aug. 30—Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has launched a re-election campaign. The first-term mayor launched a new website announcing his bid for another four-year term. "I'm running for re-election because I know that Pittsburgh can be the safest, most welcoming, and most thriving city in America," Gainey wrote on the site. "Over the past 3 years we've made amazing strides, but there is still work ...
Trump seeks to activate his base at Moms for Liberty gathering but risks alienating moderate voters
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump smiles as he speaks at a campaign event, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Johnstown, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Thunderstorms possible on start of Labor Day weekend in central Pa.
Thunderstorms could spoil some Labor Day plans as they move into the Harrisburg area later Saturday, the National Weather Service says. The weather service says strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds, hail and heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding are possible this afternoon into the evening. The storm alert covers a wide area that includes Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties.
Yough comes alive in 2nd half to beat Charleroi, improve to 2-0
Some football experts say that the most important drives in a football game are the ones right after halftime. That proved to be the case for Yough on Friday night in its Week 1 matchup versus Charleroi at Myron Pottios Stadium. After being shut out in the first half, the...
Woman hit by fleeing car after apparent shots fired in Clairton
CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) - A woman is recovering in the hospital after she was hit by a vehicle early on Saturday morning in the City of Clairton. According to Allegheny County Police, 911 dispatch was called about possible shots fired at the intersection of 3rd Street and Waddell Avenue. County police along with multiple other departments were called to the scene and found a large crowd. While they did not find anyone shot, they found a woman who had been hit by a vehicle. She was taken to the hospital via an ambulance and is in stable condition. Early investigation shows that shots were fired and a vehicle fleeing the scene hit the woman and left her at the scene. County police do not believe anyone was shot. Anyone with information is being asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. This is a developing story, stay with KDKA.com for the latest.
Court activity ongoing in former teacher’s suit against Franklin district
Marcy Brown, a former teacher at Franklin High School, has filed a lawsuit against the Franklin School District and three administrators, alleging age discrimination, a hostile work environment, and retaliation. In connection with this, she plans to reissue subpoenas to nine current and former district employees and students after an initial attempt was challenged by the district’s legal team. The district argued the subpoenas caused an undue burden due to being improperly served and illegible. Brown, through her attorney, responded that the subpoenas were intended as notice and would be reissued according to federal rules. The lawsuit, which has seen multiple delays in fact discovery, includes allegations that previous Title IX complaints against Brown were unfounded, though the district contends there were findings of policy violations. Brown had previously sued the district in 2012 and 2014 for gender discrimination, which were settled without the district admitting fault.
Various Hermitage roads to close for Buhl Day Parade Monday
The annual Buhl Day Parade is returning to Hermitage Monday, September 2. The parade will kick off at the Hermitage Towne Plaza and travel west on East State Street to Buhl Boulevard in Sharon. During this time, East State Street will be closed from Dutch Lane and Maple Drive to Buhl Boulevard.
Police: Clarion County Man Harasses, Threatens to Kill Father & Family
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — A Clarion County man is facing multiple charges in Jefferson County for allegedly harassing and threatening to kill his father and family in Brookville. Court documents show the Brookville Borough Police Department filed criminal charges against 47-year-old Rocky Ryan Ruffner, of Hawthorn, in District Judge...
WSFS Bank Donates $50,000 to Nonprofit Organizing 250th Birthday Celebrations for Navy, Marine Corps
From left: Homecoming 250 Vice President Monica Hallman and President George Leone; Rodger Levenson, CEO of WSFS Bank; and Steve Klammer, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Bryn Mawr Trust. WSFS Bank has donated $50,000 to Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, a nonprofit organizing 250th birthday celebrations for the...
Covestro Invests $40 Million in Pittsburgh Headquarters
Covestro LLC, a leading supplier of high-performance polymers, is investing more than $40 million in a series of modernization and technical upgrades across its nine-building campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which has been the company’s home since 1958. The site, which employs roughly 700 people, functions as the business headquarters for the North American region and is one of Covestro’s three global research and development hubs along with Leverkusen, Germany, and Shanghai, China.
These Are the 41 Best Employers in the State Pennsylvania, According to Workers
Pennsylvania just CLEANED up on a list of the best employers in the ENTIRE country. The latest roundup of nation's favorite employers is out — and among the top 10 companies, three are also headquartered in Pennsylvania. Beyond that a total of 16 employers made the list of the...
Woodland Hills-Penn Hills game suspended with Wolverines ahead
The football game between Woodland Hills and Penn Hills was stopped with 10 minutes, 50 seconds remaining following a shooting two-tenths of a mile down the street in the CVS parking lot on Lynn Avenue in Turtle Creek. The Wolvarena was cleared as a precaution, with Woodland Hills ahead of...
Franklin County Chick-fil-A closing next week for renovations
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Chick-fil-A restaurant in Chambersburg, Franklin County, will close its doors next week for renovations. abc27 news reported back in January when Chick-fil-A officials first confirmed that they would be closing their location on 970 Norland Avenue for renovations. The land development plans for this remodel were first submitted to the Borough […]
Three charged in fight at York Township restaurant; one victim suffered cut: police
Three men have been charged in a fight at a York Township restaurant earlier this year, and one of the victims suffered a cut from a knife, according to York County Regional Police. Police responded in the early morning hours of June 1 to Heritage Hills in the 2700 block of Mount Rose...
Waynesboro gives a warm welcome to Aldi no-frills grocery store
Walking across the parking lot at the Wayne Heights Mall with her husband, John, Thursday morning, Aug. 29, Sung Calvert marveled at the number of cars. She said it’s the most she’s seen in 35 years of living in the area. The packed parking lot was a testament...
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