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Pa. state university system chancellor to leave job this year
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Chancellor Dan Greenstein, who led the state-owned university system through its most dramatic change since its creation in 1982, has announced he is leaving this fall. Greenstein, who has been the system’s chancellor since September 2018, informed the board of his decision on...
Man accused of robbing East Liberty Milkshake Factory is due in court on Tuesday
PITTSBURGH — The man accused of robbing the East Liberty Milkshake Factory in May is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. Amir Thomas-Luster, 24, of Pittsburgh, is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing. It was a little before 10 p.m. on May 29 that Thomas-Luster allegedly went into...
Police: 2-car crash in Marshall-Shadeland involved stolen vehicles
A two-car crash in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood involved stolen vehicles, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Two cars were being driven recklessly through the city’s North Side Tuesday morning, nearly colliding with a police vehicle, said a Public Safety spokesperson. Multiple vehicles were stolen from different parts of the...
Pa. now has a new happy hour law. What it means for bars, restaurants and patrons.
More opportunities for cheap happy hour deals are coming to Pennsylvania restaurants and bars. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill last Monday that amends the Liquor Code and bumps up the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours from 14 to 24 hours a week. It also allows establishments to advertise discounted meal combos with adult drinks.
Pa. looks to add 73 acres of public land near this popular lookout
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is working to open up nearly 5,290 acres for public use as State Game Lands. The state Board of Game Commissioners at its meeting July 12 approved adding the acreage through land acquisitions spanning the state. Near the Lehigh Valley, the acquisitions include roughly 73 acres...
Steelers Host 2 Pre-Camp Tryouts Including ‘Rabid Competitor’
Two official Pittsburgh Steelers tryouts were listed on the NFL transaction log on Monday, July 22. They were fullback Tory Carter and defensive lineman Marquiss Spencer. Of the two, Carter stands out because of the coaching change over to Arthur Smith on the offensive side. According to his NFL Network scouting report written by Chad Reuter and Lance Zierlein, Carter was once “rated the top fullback recruit in the country coming out of Lee County High School in Georgia.”
Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens: Kahlil Darden Is On His Grind
An activist with an eye on the power of the arts, Khalil Darden -- the young CEO of Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens -- proves that age ain’t nothing but a number. The post Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens: Kahlil Darden Is On His Grind appeared first on NewsOne.
District 1 News: New resolution authorizes city to contract with plumbers
Hello everyone, At the start of the summer season, my office received numerous calls asking about the status of various water features and drinking fountains within city parks. The City has one plumber who is responsible for preparing the pools, spray parks, drinking fountains, and bathrooms along with addressing any issues that arise in recreation centers, senior centers, and any other city-owned building. One person cannot manage all of these responsibilities and these city services need to be provided for all of our residents.
Downtown Pittsburgh Sees 34 Arrests and Multiple Citations in High-Visibility Patrol Operation
In a recent bulletin from the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department, a total of 34 arrests and 54 non-traffic citations have been reported by police officers and detectives within the Downtown High-Visibility Patrol during the period of July 15th to July 21st. The details, which can be cross-checked on the Pittsburgh official public safety blotter, also include the recovery of three firearms.
Woman Injures Head In Mars-Evans City Rd. Crash
One woman was taken to the hospital overnight following an rollover accident in Adams Township. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on Mars-Evans City Road near the intersection with Myoma Road. Details on the crash are not known, but crews arrived on scene and found a vehicle on its roof,...
Limited sun and humid
PITTSBURGH — Clouds and some occasional sun on a humid Tuesday afternoon. A spotty/passing shower is possible north of Interstate 80. Clouds will linger tonight with some patchy fog possible late. Clouds and limited sun again Wednesday, with an isolated shower chance in the afternoon. A cool front will...
This Pa. county has the ‘most purchasing power’ in the state
Investopedia describes “purchasing power” as “the value of a currency expressed in terms of the number of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.”. And this county in Pennsylvania has the most purchasing power in the entire state. SmartAsset — which is described by...
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