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Lt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts
In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and victim’s advocates to showcase the strategies and efforts that have resulted in Pennsylvania showing the second-biggest improvement in gun-related homicides. “Pennsylvanians deserve to be safe...
New bill could make outdoor dining permanent in Pa.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — On a busy day in downtown Gettysburg, visitors enjoyed the warm weather and some good food outdoors. Businesses are capitalizing on the pleasant atmosphere with more outside options. "Outdoor dining is vital for a lot of restaurants," said Peter Bales, general manager of The Upper Crust.
Pa. Legislative clerk finds side job running fireworks tent a blast
Once again, Pennsylvania’s state budget — or lack of it — is fizzling Rick Breski’s Fourth of July side hustle. For more than 30 years, Breski, whose day job is as a legislative reading clerk with the House of Representatives, has operated a pop-up fireworks tent in the parking lot at Leed’s Restaurant and Bar in Swatara Township.
Parents as Allies: At Avonworth, new and established families band together to create a community
Avonworth School District isn’t a big place. But within a space of just 11 square miles, it brings together students from the boroughs of Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights and Emsworth, along with Ohio and Killbuck Townships – and, increasingly, students from around the world. How can a...
Pittsburgh-area contractor repairs family's home for free as 7-year-old daughter battles cancer
PROSPECT, Pa. (KDKA) -- A family hired a local contractor to repair their home, but when he learned that their 7-year-old daughter is battling cancer, he decided their money would be no good.Guardian angels don't always have wings. Some carry tools and swoop in just when you need them. Mark Bowman, aka Man with Tools, was contacted by the Duffy family who needed a lot of repair work done at their home in Butler County. When Bowman found out the Duffy's 7-year-old daughter Lucy...
The Lost Decade of the Pittsburgh Steelers
There was once a time when the Pittsburgh Steelers were considered yearly playoff contenders. That is just not the case anymore. For a team that was entering 2012 with momentum, it stalled out quickly, and has led to a lost decade of success. In 2010, the Steelers had made it...
Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne dubbed ‘Prince and Princess of Pittsburgh’ as MLB star shows off behind-the-scenes snaps
MLB star Paul Skenes surprised his followers with an Instagram photo dump featuring girlfriend Olivia Dunne. Skenes had a month to remember and proudly documented his activities on social media. The pitcher, 22, has been in red-hot form for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball. And he’s also clearly enjoying life with his superstar […]
Pa. legislature votes to allow doorless Jeep driving
Pennsylvania legislators have sent a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk that would allow owners of Jeeps, Broncos, and similar vehicles to drive without their doors attached. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Allegheny County, passed the state Senate last year and was given final approval by the House on Wednesday.
Pa. restarts plan to upgrade voter registration and election management systems
Upgrades will come in stages over a, at minimum, four year process. After a multi-year delay, the state is back on track to upgrade several software systems to manage election data like voter registrations, election-night reporting and campaign finance figures. The previous administration under Gov. Tom Wolf started the effort...
Pittsburgh Penguins reportedly on the verge of trading 1000-game NHL veteran
The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly on the verge of trading 1000-game NHL veteran Lars Eller so that they can acquire another top-nine forward. Several teams have reached out to the Pittsburgh Penguins regarding centerman Lars Eller. The Penguins are looking for another top-nine forward, but in order to bring in another player, they would need to likely ship Eller out.
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