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Former Peppi's in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood to be demolished
PITTSBURGH — It was a popular spot to grab a hoagie in Pittsburgh. Now, the former Peppi's Old Tyme Sandwich Shop on Penn Avenue in Point Breeze will come down. The real estate company responsible for the building confirms that it was purchased about a month ago. Pittsburgh's Action...
ESPN disrespects Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby: fans are furious
ESPN has just published their ranking of the top 100 athletes in professional sports, and fans of the Oilers and Penguins were furious, and outright disgusted. People at ESPN don't seem to be huge hockey fans, as out of the 100 athletes on the list, only three NHL players were included. The three hockey players on the list were Sidney Crosby in 22nd place, Alex Ovechkin at 54, and, wait for it, Connor McDavid all the way down the list in third last, at 98.
North Hills Genealogists help trace ancestries
The memory restoration station at Northland Public Library is available for use. Natalie Beneviat | For TribLive. Ancestral research could seem like a daunting task to a genealogy novice, but the North Hills Genealogists of Pittsburgh may make the process easier. It’s important to learn about one’s familial past, according...
Brown Mamas Weekend will celebrate the strength and explore the challenges of Black motherhood in our region
Photo above courtesy of Muffy Mendoza/Brown Mamas. Black mothers from around the Pittsburgh region are invited to celebrate Brown Mamas Weekend at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on July 27 and 28. With a focus on empowerment, community and transformation, the two-day gathering will include master classes, panel discussions and a wellness lounge.
$47.9 Billion Budget Boost: Pennsylvania’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit Quadruples to $20 Million, Aiding Downtown Pittsburgh Revitalization Efforts
The new $47.9 billion state budget for Pennsylvania includes an increase in the Historic Preservation Tax Credit to $20 million, offering hope for downtown Pittsburgh projects despite concerns about insufficient funding and unaddressed proposals to extend revitalization programs, with interest from developers and calls for further improvements in the credit allocation system. New State Budget […]
11 Investigates: Boyfriend of mayor’s executive assistant accused in Downtown Pittsburgh shooting
Chief Investigator Rick Earle received a tip early Thursday morning that a vehicle belonging to the mayor’s executive assistant was used in a shooting downtown earlier this week.
Final preparations underway as Picklesburgh 2024 kicks off on Thursday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - It's always a great day to be a Pittsburgher, but if you love pickles, it's an even better day. Today kicks off the 2024 edition of Picklesburgh and there's more to offer this year than ever before. As of Thursday morning, crews are moving around PPG Place putting together the final touches before it all kicks off and that happens later today when people will begin flocking to downtown for the yearly festival. This year, Picklesburgh is opening early, giving fans of pickles an extra day to celebrate all things pickles. In 2023, more than 200,000 people attended the festival...
North East Firemen's Cherry Festival Benefiting Fire Departments
At the North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival, it’s $5 for a slice of cherry pie, $2 for a ride ticket, and 50 cents for a bingo card. All the proceeds from the Cherry Fest go into supporting the Fuller Hose and Crescent Hose North East fire departments. “All...
What happens to unclaimed Pennsylvania Lottery winnings?
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A $100,000 Powerball ticket recently expired in Dauphin County. Somebody had the winning ticket but never cashed it in. So, what happens to that unclaimed money, and how often does this happen in Pennsylvania? This week is Lottery Week, but, every week, the Lottery cheers its winners. There have been close […]
DCED invests in training Pennsylvanians with disabilities
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Dept. of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced a new $200,000 investment into the Community Integrated Services Manufacturing Accelerator Program, which trains Pennsylvanians with disabilities to work with local manufacturers. The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant will fund program locations at Drexel University and the Community College of Philadelphia. Upon completion, participants will receive assistance in applying to jobs with local manufacturers, and once hired, will receive support as needed. ...
Farmers gain conservation, innovation funds in Pa. state budget
An injection of money into the Clean Streams Fund is one part of the recently passed state budget sparking optimism among local conservation and agricultural workers, while a new $10 million agricultural innovation fund is expected to open for proposals by next month. A recurring $50 million allocation will extend...
Penn State Board of Trustees sued by one of its members
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) – Penn State’s Board of Trustees is facing a lawsuit from one of its own members after allegedly refusing to give access to important information. Trustee Barry Fenchak filed the suit Tuesday, June 16, after repeatedly asking about Penn State’s use of the endowment money since “June of 2022.” In the […]
PA Wilds Center launches Artisan Collective program for regional artists
Kane, Pa. — As part of its endorsement of rural artistry, the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship has created an investment program for visual artists and graphic designers in the Pa. Wilds region to help scale up their businesses. The new program will run through December 2024. The program will invest in rural artists to help them develop and bring to market new PA Wilds branded products to meet growing...
Thousands of Pa. prisoners endure summer heat without air conditioning
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. Harrisburg, Pa. — As extreme heat stifles Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons have little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24...
Kim Ward attending Republican National Convention
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tem Kim Ward is one of many Pennsylvanians attending the Republican National Convention. “I think we’re all coming back all on the same page. We are together. We are unified. We understand, I think from the Republican Party point of view, what’s at stake here. And there is a […]
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