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Pittsburgh Native Ricky Spicuzza Climbs to General Manager Role at Kennywood and Sandcastle
In a move that wraps nostalgia in a big bow of community pride, Pittsburgh native Ricky Spicuzza has been tapped to steer Kennywood Park and Sandcastle Water Park as their new general manager. Hailing from a background deeply woven into the fabric of Palace Entertainment's Pittsburgh-based parks, Spicuzza climbs the ranks from his post as assistant general manager, a position covered by CBS News Pittsburgh.
College Costs Fuel Rise of the Workforce Development Coordinator
(TNS) — When Dylan Beisler stepped onto the tarmac at the Pittsburgh International Airport last year and saw teams of people preparing snow removal equipment for the winter, his eyes lit up. The now-18-year-old knew he wanted to be part of the crew. That day, Mr. Beisler — a...
Pitt-Greensburg Welcomes Julie Bolden as Head Women's Basketball Coach
GREENSBURG – The Pitt-Greensburg Athletics Department is happy to announce Julie Bolden as the new head coach of the Pitt-Greensburg Women's Basketball program. Bolden joins the staff at Pitt-Greensburg after being an assistant coach, as well as the Director of Recruiting & Creativity for the women's basketball program at the University of Dayton for the past two seasons.
Trial to be held after wild brawl between undercover cops and Pagan Motorcycle Club
A wild bar brawl in Pittsburgh between undercover cops and members of the Pagans Motorcycle Club in 2018 will finally be reviewed in court now that a civil suit brought by the bikers has been approved by a federal judge. The Pagans are accusing the police of excessive force, false...
Giant Eagle looking to open at former Green Tree Shop 'n Save location
Giant Eagle has a location near Noblestown Road, at the location of the old Parkway Center Mall. There is also a location at the bottom of Green Tree Road on Cochran Road near Scott Township.
Two Taken To Hospital Following I-79 Crash
Traffic was delayed for a while this morning following a crash on I-79. This happened around 8:15 a.m. in the northbound lane, near mile marker 93—which is in between the Zelienople and Portersville exits. Dispatchers say a box truck rolled over and went down a hillside. At least one...
Strong to severe storms are possible for the Pittsburgh area Tuesday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Highs today are in the low 90s and feeling in the mid to upper 90s with extreme humidity. Today is another KDKA First Alert Weather Day where scattered strong to severe storms are possible from noon through late evening. We are under a slight risk for severe weather (2 out of 5). The biggest threats are damaging winds, hail and even one or two tornados. On Wednesday, we will finally get a break from the heat with highs in the low to mid-80s with scattered showers and storms through the afternoon.Thursday's humidity will be lower than what we've had with highs in the low 80s and plenty of sunshine. That weather will last through the weekend with highs in the mid-80s.9a: 81 Mostly SunnyNoon: 88 Scattered T-Storms3p: 88 Isolated Storm6p: 86 Isolated StormTuesday: Scattered StormsHigh: 94Wednesday: Scattered StormsHigh: 83Thursday: Partly CloudyHigh: 80Friday: Mostly SunnyHigh: 80Saturday: Partly CloudyHigh: 85
Pittsburgh on Alert for Potential Storms and Tornado Threat Until Wednesday Cold Front
As the Pittsburgh region braces for yet another day of tumultuous weather, officials at the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh have issued forecasts anticipating storm chances to persist throughout the Ohio River Valley until a Wednesday cold front brings drier, more seasonable temperatures. According to the latest release from the National Weather Service, the main concern until then is the potential for damaging winds, although "isolated tornadoes and large hail can note ruled out."
Erie Zoo Unveils New River Otter Exhibit
The River Otters at the Erie Zoo have a new home to splash and play around in. Zoo officials and members cut the ribbon at a special ceremony on Tuesday. As Roo Kojancie, the President and CEO of the Erie Zoo explained, "The otter exhibit has always been one of our most popular exhibits, everyone loves the otters, they are fun, they are engaging, energetic and playful."
Mike Warfield taking a year off as Aliquippa football head coach
The head coach of one of the most dominating high school football teams in Pennsylvania had decided take a step back this coming season. Aliquippa coach Mike Warfield says he is “taking a leave of absence for this upcoming season.”
A history of political violence in the U.S., from Hamilton to Harvey Milk to Gabby Giffords
The attack on Donald Trump at his rally in Butler, Pa., Saturday, led to condemnations of political violence from all across the spectrum. But if anyone’s shocked that the attack happened, well, there’s actually a long history of such violence in the U.S., with duels between rivals, fights in Congress, and assassinations or attempted assassinations of presidents, other politicians, and civil rights leaders — including, from our own community, Harvey Milk.
Dance Moms star Christi Lukaisak arrested for DUI after ‘crashing her car into a tree’
DANCE Moms star Christi Lukasiak Arrested has been charged with a DUI, The U.S. Sun can confirm. Christi, the mom of original series member Chloe Lukasiak, was arrested in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania on June 27. The Lifetime star crashed her car into a tree, leaving a telephone pole hanging over the vehicle, according to a […]
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Washington County Monday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 6:57 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Washington County. The storms are anticipated to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:56 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
Polis orders flags to be lowered for volunteer firefighter killed at Trump rally
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter who was killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
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