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Gov. Josh Shapiro's path to prominence started in Montgomery County
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- There's growing speculation that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro could be a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris. Shapiro is among several Democratic governors getting attention for the vice president spot. Just nine days ago, he joined Harris for Thai take-out at Reading Terminal Market after she spoke at a town hall event in Philadelphia.The Keystone State is considered perhaps the most significant battleground state with 19 electoral votes, thrusting Shapiro into the national spotlight. Shapiro, 51, is the 48th governor of Pennsylvania currently serving his first term. He's become a rising Democratic star and was commended last...
The Pittsburgh area could see a repeat of yesterday's soaking rain today
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- More rain could be on the way to the Pittsburgh area today on the heels of yesterday's soaking rain. Any Alert Days Ahead? None for now.Aware: So far this month we have seen nine 90° days. That's the most in a month since July 2020. More 90-degree days are possible this weekend.We finally got a perfect day of rain and cooler weather that will go a long way to helping us turn around this nasty dry stretch we have seen so far this summer. Crazy enough, meteorological summer is now more than halfway over. So far we have seen...
Merce Lemon – “Backyard Lover” [Video]
Pittsburgh-based artist Merce Lemon has announced her highly anticipated new album Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild, due out September 27th via Darling Recordings. Lead single “Backyard Lover” is an honest and incisive exploration of confused, raw intimacy. A warm memory gently meanders alongside warbling steel and guitars, tinged with a classic outlaw haze, before it suddenly erupts with the frustration of a broken promise.
Four-Star Guard with Pitt OV Scheduled Places Panthers in Top Nine
The Pitt men’s basketball program and coaching staff have made a strong impression on the Class of 2025 and they are seeing it pay off with one of their four-star targets placing the Panthers in his top nine. Davion Hannah — a 6-foot-6 shooting guard out of Link Academy...
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...
Highland Park trees may have to make way for water treatment work
Trees line Highland Park Reservoir No. 2 on Friday, July 12, 2024. (Photo by Quinn Glabicki) Credit: Quinn Glabicki / PublicSource. The state says a Pittsburgh water treatment plan might mean Highland Park Reservoir trees must be cut down. City officials warn it could be “catastrophic.”. “PublicSource is an...
LECOM School of Dental Medicine Receives Accolades
Administration and leadership at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) extends hearty congratulations to the LECOM School of Dental Medicine for being presented with the Outstanding Dental Partnership Award, and to Dr. Susan Calderbank for being named as the recipient of the Compassionate Leader Award presented by the Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh.
Poll: Pa. voters believe the U.S. is on the ‘wrong track,’ ‘opposes’ banning gas vehicles
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — New polling conducted in Pennsylvania shows that the United States is on the “wrong track” and that there is “strong opposition” to government policies designed to ban new gas-powered vehicles. The polling, fielded in Pa. between June 29 and July 1, was conducted by Remington Research Group. It measured likely voter […]
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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,...
Pittsburgh Field Club's 1st hole highlights Western Pennsylvania's topography
FOX CHAPEL, Pa. (KDKA) -- The opening hole at the Pittsburgh Field Club is unique and highlights all the best things about Pittsburgh's topography when it comes to golf. "It really encompasses the club," said Head Golf Professional Chris Sheehan. From the first tee box, there's a beautiful view and you can see 17 of the holes on the club's property."It's just a beautiful starting hole," Sheehan said.While many people may not like the prospect of opening their round with a long Par 4, the 1st hole at the Field Club starts with a downhill carry, leading to the yardage playing shorter...
Win tickets to see Lyle Lovett and his Large Band (entry date: July 23)
WYEP has your chance to win tickets to see Lyle Lovett and his Large Band at Stage AE on July 25!. Read full contest rules here. Tune in between 6-10 a.m. and call 412-381-9900 for your chance to enter the contest.
These are the top supermarkets in central Pa.
Grocery shopping in central Pa. is big business, even as shoppers throttle back on spending. In the past year, sales in the region topped $4.1 billion from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, according to Food Trade News, a trade publication that tracks the grocery industry. Once again, The...
Dr. Shane Hotchkiss Joins GDC as the Director of Education Innovation and Solutions
GDC announces the addition of Dr. Shane Hotchkiss as our new Director of Education Innovation and Solutions. Previously, Hotchkiss served as Bermudian Springs’ Superintendent from 2011 to 2024. In a single year, Hotchkiss would serve more than 1800 students, their families and the faculty and staff in grades K-12.
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