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Eat along the water at these riverfront restaurants with killer views
Ah, Pittsburgh summer: where the rivers flow lazily, the sidewalks sizzle, and finding a spot to dine with a breeze feels like striking gold. Summer vibes are in full swing in Pittsburgh, and what better way to soak up the sun than with a meal by the water?. Fear not,...
Former Peppi's in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood to be demolished
PITTSBURGH — It was a popular spot to grab a hoagie in Pittsburgh. Now, the former Peppi's Old Tyme Sandwich Shop on Penn Avenue in Point Breeze will come down. The real estate company responsible for the building confirms that it was purchased about a month ago. Pittsburgh's Action...
Penn Hills weighing hookah bar regulations after deadly shooting
Penn Hills may crack down on hookah bars after a June shooting at Ballers Hookah Lounge & Cigar Bar, a spot known to police for trouble, left two dead and seven wounded. A zoning code amendment slated for consideration by the Planning Commission on July 25 would for the first time define these lounges and impose use-specific regulations.
Pittsburgh International Airport sees multiple delays, canceled flights amid Microsoft outage
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A significant Microsoft outage is impacting services and businesses nationwide, including here in Pittsburgh. The computers in our newsroom were impacted, multiple airlines had grounded all flights, and even some airports shut down. As for Pittsburgh International Airport, American Airlines has told us that there is a technical issue impacting both them and multiple other air carriers - putting a ground stop in place. PIT has said that "some airlines operating at PIT have issued delays as a result of the IT issue affecting companies worldwide" and encouraged passengers to check their flight status with the airline. The outage is not...
Rivers Casino workers, fearful of gambling on health, rally behind effort to ban smoking
Alicia Monahan blames secondhand smoke for two fainting episodes she experienced while working at Rivers Casino on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The table games dealer said she’s otherwise healthy but sometimes feels the effects of the smoke getting to her. Since she started working at the casino in 2019,...
Months after its closure, crews take down iconic Blue Flame Restaurant signage
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) - The flame has officially been extinguished at the former Blue Flame Restaurant in Jefferson Hills. On Tuesday, crews took down the iconic sign marking the end of an era. The Blue Flame Restaurant shut its doors in March after serving customers in Jefferson Hills breakfast and lunch since 1956. A new restaurant will take over the space soon and the signage for Steel Grill 51 was put in place where the neon blue flame once lit 51. Family makes the decision to close after 68 yearsIn March, the George family served their final meals at the Blue Flame Restaurant,...
The speakeasy was born in Pittsburgh and is still hiding out a century later
Look into the origin of the speakeasy, and you’re bound to come across Kate Hester, owner of an illegal McKeesport saloon. The legend, captured in an 1891 New York Times article, goes that when Hester’s customers, “a boisterous lot,” got too rowdy and risked drawing police attention, she would wag her finger and whisper sharply, “Speak easy, boys! Speak easy!” The expression took hold around the region, standing in for any illicit establishment that sold alcohol, and then made a national splash in the Times, giving Pittsburgh the dubious honor of coining the term.
Brown Mamas Weekend will celebrate the strength and explore the challenges of Black motherhood in our region
Photo above courtesy of Muffy Mendoza/Brown Mamas. Black mothers from around the Pittsburgh region are invited to celebrate Brown Mamas Weekend at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on July 27 and 28. With a focus on empowerment, community and transformation, the two-day gathering will include master classes, panel discussions and a wellness lounge.
26 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions at Ohio home
HUBBARD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (KDKA) -- More than two dozen dogs were rescued from deplorable conditions at a home in Ohio, an animal shelter said.The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County said the 26 dogs and their elderly owner were found living in "deplorable conditions." The dogs were brought to the shelter, less than 10 miles across the Pennsylvania border.The rescue happened after humane agents got a tip about a home in Hubbard Township, CBS affiliate WKBN reported. "The caller suspected that there were three to five dogs at the residence. There were suspected puppies that had passed away as well...
Fitz Willys barbecue restaurant emphasizes family, community and good food
Jul. 18—The staff members of Fitz Willys Kitchen and Catering have a few standards they strive to meet every day: The restaurant is clean; everyone who walks through the door is greeted with a smile; and the food is fresh, consistent and served quickly. These seem like pretty standard restaurant practices. However, the family-owned barbecue joint in Penn Hills near the Plum border has seen ...
Facing a worsening food desert, Hazelwood residents may finally get the grocery store they’ve sought
Dylamato’s Market in Hazelwood sells fresh produce and locally sourced foods on July 9, but isn’t a full-service grocery store. (Photo by Jess Daninhirsch/PublicSource) Neighborhood advocates are pushing ahead on a worker-owned co-op grocery store that could open in three years — if funding comes through. “PublicSource...
Picklesburgh adds extra day, new events
Jul. 18—Leave it to Pittsburgh to continue to make an even bigger big dill out of pickles. For its annual pickle-inspired event — Picklesburgh — produced by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and presented by Kraft Heinz, there is a new competition and an extra day for the event voted the No. 1 food festival in America by USA Today for three consecutive years. Picklesburgh, which began in ...
Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Strudel
Strudel is a nine-year-old senior bun who came to us after his bonded partner passed away and they could no longer care for him. He is currently living in a foster home. He loves to be pet, brushed and groomed. He enjoys chewing on cardboard – which is his favorite enrichment activity. Strudel’s vision is impaired, so he does not see too well. He would do well in a home with children 13 and older, who will respect his space. He could live with another rabbit pending a successful meet and greet.
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