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Post-shooting, the RNC is about 2024 but 2020 and Jan. 6 are still on minds of Pittsburgh delegates
Rick Saccone marched on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, posting photos and video to Facebook from outside as a violent mob ransacked the building, aiming to stop the certification of then-President Donald Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election. This week, the former state lawmaker from Elizabeth Township is attending another, […] The post Post-shooting, the RNC is about 2024 but 2020 and Jan. 6 are still on minds of Pittsburgh delegates appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
6 Things to Know Before Moving to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2024
Moving to a new city can be challenging, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the area. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a vibrant city with a lot to offer, but it’s essential to know a few key things before making the move. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you understand what to expect when relocating to Pittsburgh in 2024.
This western Pa. stream is getting federal help to clean up its coal mine pollution
Pennsylvania is getting unprecedented amounts of federal money to clean up old coal mines. Last year, the state got more than $244 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and up to a third of it can go toward cleaning up the state’s streams. Mine pollution in a little-known, Pittsburgh-area...
Pittsburgh-area Republican delegates like choice of JD Vance for vice president
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Former President Donald Trump's choice of a young senator from Ohio to be his running mate was not a surprise to Republican convention delegates from the Pittsburgh area.While some had other preferences, they all agreed that Trump's choice of JD Vance will help the ticket in this region.At age 39, Vance would be the youngest vice president since 1861. And with only 18 months in public office, Vance — like Trump when he first ran — makes no claim to a government resume.Local delegates like Vance's relative youth."It was a great choice," said Mike McMullen,...
Route 28 Lane Restrictions Begin Monday in Allegheny County
PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions on Route 28 in the City of Pittsburgh and Millvale Borough, Allegheny County will begin Monday, July 15 weather permitting. Single-lane mobile restrictions will occur for raised pavement marker and microsurfacing work on Route 28 from East Ohio Street in the City of Pittsburgh to the Millvale (Exit 3B) exit in Millvale Borough from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. intermittently through mid-November. This work is part of an ongoing project occurring throughout the district and work may not occur each night.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey Launches 'City in the Streets' for Holistic Civic Engagement in Hazelwood
Bringing the city government right to the community's doorstep, Mayor Ed Gainey is set to roll out the 2024 City in the Streets Initiative in Pittsburgh. This community-centric initiative aims to bring a block-party vibe to civic engagement, as local government and various organizations converge on the streets to interact directly with citizens. The upcoming event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17th, from 4:30 pm-7:30 pm on Glenwood Street, creating a thoroughfare for ideas, services, and family fun, as detailed by the City of Pittsburgh's official announcement.
Pittsburgh councilman seeks to restore in-person option to obtain permits
More than four years after the City of Pittsburgh moved all permitting services online because of the covid-19 pandemic, a councilman wants in-person services restored. Pittsburgh has been without an in-person option for those who need permits since March 2020. A new city office building Downtown called 412 Boulevard of...
Market Square business owners worry that revitalization jeopardizes their future
Less than a month after the Allegheny Conference on Community Development released preliminary plans for Downtown revitalization, multiple Market Square business owners have echoed the same message: “We don’t know who they are.”. “I’ve been to all the major networking, professional and civic events over the last year,...
Pittsburgh native named new Kennywood general manager
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) -- A lifelong Pittsburgher has been named the new general manager of Kennywood. Assistant general manager Ricky Spicuzza has been promoted, the park announced on Monday. He'll also serve as the general manager of Sandcastle Water Park. In a video, Spicuzza said like many Pittsburghers, he grew up coming to Kennywood and had his very first ride on the Jack Rabbit. He called it an "honor and a privilege" to be the general manager of Kennywood and Sandcastle. Spicuzza began his Kennywood career in 2002 as a food and beverage team member in the Pagoda. Over the past two...
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.
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