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Furry Convention Underway in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (EYT) — Pittsburgh’s Premier Furry Convention is in full swing. Anthrocon 2024: Anthrocoaster is being held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center through Sunday, July 7. As one of the world’s largest anthropomorphic (human-like animal characters) conventions, thousands of attendees travel to Pittsburgh for this...
A month after a Pittsburgh shelter fire, unhoused people ‘strive for another day’
Advocates say longer-term shelter and affordable housing options remain scarce amid closures — including that of the Smithfield United Church of Christ almost exactly a year ago — and rising housing costs in the Pittsburgh area. The post A month after a Pittsburgh shelter fire, unhoused people ‘strive for another day’ appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Local Woman Accused of Stealing Adult Toy, Other Items from Walmart Totaling Nearly $500
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a local woman allegedly stole several items, including an adult toy, from Walmart in Cranberry totaling nearly $500. According to court records, Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 46-year-old Courtney Maund, of Tionesta, in District Judge Patrick Lowrey’s office on Tuesday, July 2.
PennDOT plans weekly maintenance work
PennDOT is planning maintenance work in the county this week. The work includes shoulder cutting on Route 8 in Slippery Rock and Mercer townships, Halston Road in Brady and Clay townships and Kiester Road in Slippery Rock and Cherry townships. Patching is planned on Route 308 in Marion and Venango...
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 […]
Why ‘sky’s the limit’ for Seneca Valley track and field jumper Dakari Payne after big leaps in spring
Dakari Payne's focus entering his sophomore season on Seneca Valley's track and field team was centered largely on one event. "I wanted to improve in the high jump," he said. "That was the only event I competed in during my freshman season and I got up to (5 feet, 8 inches). I was motivated to improve."
Butler Rotary Club PM makes donation at changing ceremony
Butler Rotary Club PM donated $20,000 to Butler County Community College’s adult literacy program Monday evening, July 1, during its leadership changing ceremony. A news release from the club said the money came from the annual Luncheon for Literacy, which took place Feb. 18 at the college. Funds support fees for adult students for GED training and testing along with English as a Second Language classes.
Veteran Pro Bowler Still Without New Contract, Trade Is Imminent
Veteran Pro Bowler defensive tackle, Cameron Heyward is still without a new contract but a trade is imminent. According to a report, the Steelers are no closer to a new deal for the veteran even though he hopes to play for them in 2025. Nothing is changing throughout the next few weeks so it might be time for the Steelers to consider dealing him now rather than letting him test free agency. Heyward has been missing most of the voluntary portions of camp because of his desire for a new contract.
Canonsburg Hosts Pennsylvania's Second-Largest Independence Day Parade with Over 60,000 Attendees
In the heart of Pennsylvania, the town of Canonsburg swelled with patriotic fervor as thousands convened to witness a spectacle of American celebration, the second-largest Independence Day parade in the state, an event deeply intertwined with the town's fabric for over six decades, the sense of tradition palpable in every corner as empty chairs lined West Pike Street days before the extravaganza—a testament to the town's communal spirit and dedication to an anticipated yearly ritual, according to CBS News Pittsburgh.
Western Pennsylvania celebrates Fourth of July with parades, fireworks
MONROEVILLE, Pa. — Pittsburgh's Action News 4 also stopped by Monroeville's annual Fourth of July parade. That parade started at 9 a.m. at the Miracle Mile Shopping Center and proceeds down Route 22 toward the convention center. The Monroeville Parade has been a tradition for more than 45 years.
Cochranton Fair Parade Committee Accepting Applications for Floats, Bands, Baton Corps & More
The theme for this year's Cochranton Community Fair Parade is Communities that Flourish. The annual fair will kick off on Wednesday, August 7. Event organizers said there is still room for interested floats, bands, baton corps, clowns, fire trucks, cool cars and more. The deadline to apply to participate is July 15.
Furries wait in hours-long lines to get into Anthrocon
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Thousands of people waited for hours in the heat and humidity to get into Pittsburgh's furry convention on Thursday, forcing organizers to close registration lines. In a social media post at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Anthrocon said the "sheer number" of people in line at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center "exceeded all expectations of growth," resulting in stress on both attendees and staff. Jarhett Doyle said he waited 5 1/2 hours to get in, and after that, "It was another 3 hours waiting in the turnstiles and everything like that. I didn't even make it through, I gave up. I...
110 years of soot scrubbed from stained glass at Central Presbyterian Church in Tarentum
Jul. 5—The sun will be shining more brightly on parishioners at Central Presbyterian Church in Tarentum. Eleven enormous stained-glass windows, removed and boarded in 2022, are being reinstalled this week after a meticulous project that took hundreds of hours to clean and restore them. "It's not just the color that's brighter," said Ralph Mills, co-owner of Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios. ...
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