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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 — 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 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in areas where incarcerated people live, work and gather. Five more have only partial coverage, according to the state Department of Corrections. The agency is working...
Teenager stabbed multiple times in Penn Hills
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A teenager was stabbed in Penn Hills on Tuesday. The Allegheny County Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday that the teenage boy was stabbed multiple times on Hamil Road around 4:45 p.m.He was taken to a local hospital, police said, adding that he was last listed in critical but stable condition. The victim has not been identified.Police said the suspect drove away from the scene in a vehicle, but they later crashed into another driver. There were no injuries in the crash. The suspect then ran from the crash scene but was later found, officials said. The suspect has not been identified. "Detectives are in consultation with the district attorney's office to determine appropriate charges," Allegheny County police said in the news release. Anyone with information can call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
Pitt and basketball coach Jeff Capel agree to an extension through at least the 2029-30 season
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh and men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel have agreed to a contract extension that runs through at least the 2029-30 season. Financial details of the extension, announced Wednesday, were not disclosed. Capel has a 97-92 record in six years with the Panthers, leading the program...
State Rep. Rigby announces infrastructure award for Windber
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Representative Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) announced a $14 million award to the Windber Area Authority to aid in improving the wastewater treatment process. The money, which is divided into a $6 million grant and an $8.5 million loan from PENNVEST, will be diverted to building a new Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic […]
Syracuse football 2024 opponent preview: Pittsburgh Panthers
Half down, half to go in our Syracuse Orange opponent preview series. It's nonstop action for Fran Brown's outfit from this point on, as after facing NC State on the road, SU has their second and final bye week. In the first of six straight games with no time off...
Carroll grad Shirk weighs in on being picked by Pirates
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Four years ago as a senior at Carroll High School, Jake Shirk topped out a 84 miles per hour on the mound. This past year as a senior at Wright State the righty registered 96 MPH on the radar gun – a good reason he was selected in the 18th […]
Best Virginia vs. Brotherly Love: Game time, stream info, more for TBT Pittsburgh Regional
The race to $1 million in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) begins this weekend, and as always, one loss is enough to knock a team out of contention in the 64-team, winner-take-all tournament. Here is everything you need to know about Best Virginia’s first-round matchup in TBT’s Pittsburgh Regional this weekend....
I will never advocate violence
It would seem that, once again, it is time to revisit the topic of gun violence. It has been 12 years since a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut, killing 20 children and six school staff. Since that time, there have been 189 school shootings with 279 casualties. Those are just school shootings.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Imani Christian’s Dayshaun Burnett
A four-star linebacker committed to Penn State, Dayshaun Burnett is one of the premier recruits in the WPIAL entering the 2024 season. The Imani Christian Academy star’s first priority, though, is helping his team advance farther than it did last season. The Saints routed Waynesburg in the first round of the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs but dropped a 17-12 heartbreaker to Mohawk in the quarterfinals.
Get ready for Picklesburgh with our Very Local special “Plate It, Picklesburgh”
PITTSBURGH — Picklesburgh will be returning to Downtown Pittsburgh this weekend. Get ready to pucker up for all of the pickle festivities by watching the special we filmed at last year's event. “Plate It, Picklesburgh!”. News 4 anchor Elena LaQuatra and Dave Foreman, host of Very Local’s “Plate...
Historic Chestnut Street in Pittsburgh Reopens with Modern Upgrades and Accessibility Enhancements
After enduring a period of decline, Chestnut Street in Pittsburgh's Northside has been given a new lease on life with a full reconstruction that marries historic charm with modern accessibility. The street, which weaves its way to Downtown and connects neighboring areas like Troy Hill and Spring Hill-City View, is once again open and serving motorists. The restoration project shows a successful effort to preserve a piece of the city's history while meeting today's standards for infrastructure, introducing updated amenities like American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps and spanking new sidewalks, according to the City of Pittsburgh press release.
Pittsburgh Man Wounded in Road Rage Shooting, Police Seek Silver Dodge Charger as Violence Disrupts Downtown Harmony
A recent bout of road rage in Pittsburgh escalated into violence, leaving one man wounded downtown. The incident occurred on Smithfield Street on the afternoon of July 16, when emergency responders were called to the scene just before 4:15 p.m., according to a public statement by the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department.
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