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Black women in Pittsburgh react to Kamala Harris' presidential bid
More than 44,000 Black women from across the country gathered on a Zoom call Sunday, mobilizing swiftly when President Joe Biden announced that he would not seek reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Some Black women from Pittsburgh joined the call and came away energized. “I can’t contain myself,”...
McKees Rocks Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Federal Firearm Law Violation
A McKees Rocks man has been handed a 51-month prison sentence for violating federal firearm laws, announced United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. Darnell Maurice Manson, 23, was sentenced on July 23rd by United States District Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand, following a guilty plea for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Following his prison term, Manson will be under three years of supervised release, as detailed in a press release obtained by the Department of Justice.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Led Zeppelin Breaks Records at Three Rivers Stadium
When Led Zeppelin came to Pittsburgh in 1970, fans went so wild that police rushed into the crowd. Three years and a huge increase in fame later, the band was back in town, playing to a crowd of 40,000 at Three Rivers Stadium on July 24, 1973. It was the largest crowd to ever attend a concert in Pittsburgh at the time. The 15-song set included “The Song Remains the Same,” “Stairway to Heaven” and “Whole Lotta Love.”
Beaver County broadband project ranks high on grades from Communications Workers of America
Beaver County's broadband improvements are receiving national praise as a new report details how the project was a successful use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) published a "Broadband Report Card" last week, giving rankings to 14 different projects that had received funding through ARPA's State...
State sues Pittsburgh-area home contractor over incomplete jobs
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor, alleging that his company used illegal contracts and didn't complete jobs or give refunds. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General said it filed a lawsuit against Brothers All Around Service, LLC and owner John McDonald after several customers complained that they paid the company large sums upfront for jobs that weren't finished.Many consumers who paid Brothers for major home improvement projects had to hire separate contractors to finish the jobs and even repair the work in some cases, the attorney general's office said. After that, officials said Brothers blocked some consumers'...
The CSPA Q&A: Pittsburgh Housing Authority Executive Director Caster D. Binion
Much like the rest of the state, Pittsburgh continues to seek solutions for the area’s affordable housing crisis. As the longtime executive director of the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, Caster D. Binion oversees a $200 million budget and the operations of roughly 2,600 units of public housing, 6,200 Housing Choice Vouchers and 700 mixed-finance units. He also heads up HACP’s efforts to provide public housing residents with programs and services that provide workforce development, crisis support and quality-of-life enhancement.
Norfolk Southern worker sues, claiming railroad put 'profits ahead of safety' after East Palestine derailment
Claiming that Norfolk Southern put “profits ahead of safety,” one of the railroad’s employees has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of negligence by sending him to the site of the February 3, 2023 fire, derailment, and toxic spill in East Palestine. Joseph Lee Roberts of Indiana...
Allegheny County, Pa., Included in $1.25B Broadband Program
(TNS) — Allegheny County will have access to a federal $1.25 billion digital equity grant program meant to improve internet access, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey announced during a news conference in the Hill District on Wednesday. “Everyone, no matter where they live, deserves to have access to reliable high-speed...
Korean War Vets To Be Honored By VA
The Butler VA is hosting an event that will honor veterans of the Korean War and provide healthcare information to all vets. The event is set for tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VA Community Clinic in Cranberry Township. The day will honor veterans who served in...
Beaver County troop celebrates 100th, 101st Eagle Scouts
BADEN — A local Boy Scout troop recently made Eagle Scout history. Two Baden Scout Troop 405 members last month graduated to Eagle Scout status, the 100th and 101st Scouts to do so in the troop. Officials said this is an exemplary accomplishment considering only 2% of Boy Scouts reach the Eagle Scout...
Marshall makeover: Township gets new look, updates website
A sign carries the new Marshall Township logo. Courtesy of Marshall Township. Visitors to Marshall, via roadway or website, may have noticed a new, updated look. A revamped logo of an orange-hued sun rising above the words “Marshall Township,” now in blue, can be seen on environmental signage throughout the municipality. And web users can enjoy scrolling through an updated site at www.twp.marshall.pa.us.
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