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Police arrest man linked to Gainey staffer in Downtown Pittsburgh shooting
Pittsburgh police have arrested a city man previously convicted on drug charges in connection with a shooting Downtown earlier this week. Ray Rivera, 58, of East Liberty, shot a man twice in the arm while the victim was in a car near Smithfield Street on Tuesday afternoon following an argument between the two elsewhere in the city’s central business district, authorities said.
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...
Quest closing Pennsylvania lab, laying off 121 people
Quest Diagnostics is closing a lab in Pennsylvania and laying off 121 employees at the site, the company said in a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter filed with the state. The Norristown lab performs workforce drug testing on urine specimens. Quest is consolidating its capabilities at a facility...
Despite immense health challenges, Pittsburgh man keeps on moving - "I don't believe in giving up."
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - For some, when you get knocked down over and over again, it's hard to pick yourself back up - especially when it's because of your health. A man from Shaler, who was knocked down more times than he can count, kept getting back up, even though some believed he never would.Ronald Davis's laughter is infectious, and his positive attitude will leave you feeling positive. "I just...I don't believe in giving up," said Ronald Davis. When he was 19 and about to enter the Army, doctors found Ron had non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. "I was flabbergasted, I was scared," he recalled. He went through...
Trinity’s Will Detar, Northern Lebanon’s Aaron Seidel win national wresting titles at 2024 Fargo finals
Trinity’s Will Detar and Northern Lebanon’s Aaron Seidel led a contingent of nine Pennsylvania wrestlers who garnered national titles Wednesday nifht at the Junior and 16 and under wrwstling nationals in Fargo, N.D. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs
From Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. On Wednesday, July 17, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a new $200,000 investment by the Shapiro Administration in the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program that will provide Pennsylvanians with disabilities the skills they need to secure jobs with local manufacturers. The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) 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.
Women’s volleyball lands AVCA academic honor
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 17) – For the sixth consecutive season, the Saint Vincent College women’s volleyball team has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. The AVCA Team Academic Award honors women’s volleyball programs that maintained a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The Bearcats, coached by Sue Hozak, completed the 2023-24 academic year with a 3.59 team GPA. This marks the 12th time in program history that the Bearcats earned the AVCA honor. “We are pleased that the record-setting success of the 2023-24 season on the court has extended to the…
Couple looking for help, answers after unprompted dog attack
A Pittsburgh area couple is looking for answers their dog was attacked Wednesday afternoon on the South Side Flats Julianna Fearon tells KDKA Radio her sheltie Austin was attacked by a dog off-leash near Armstrong Park.
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...
Erie's Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe open after doubling in size, adding room for treats and seats
The expansion allows owner Kelli Graham and staff to display more baked goods, take bigger orders and even offer decorating classes. When Kelli Graham, owner of Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe, bought the downtown Erie bakery five years ago, she already knew she wanted to expand. "People have home kitchens that...
Pennsylvania Invests in Job Training for People with Disabilities
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced a significant new investment aimed at enhancing job opportunities for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. On Wednesday, Secretary Rick Siger revealed that the Shapiro Administration is allocating $200,000 to the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program. This initiative aims to equip individuals with disabilities with the skills needed to secure employment in local manufacturing sectors.
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