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5K walk and run honors Pitt student killed by ex-boyfriend and other domestic violence victims
Pittsburgh (KDKA) – Hundreds of people gathered Saturday to run, walk and honor the life of Alina Sheykhet, a Pitt student killed by her ex-boyfriend in an act of domestic violence in 2017. As the horn sounded on Saturday's 5K, the memories seeped in for Alina's dad Yan Sheykhet."It's really hard for me," he said. "That pain's never gonna go away."This is year five for Alina's Light Walk and Run for Love. Seven years after Alina's death, the nonprofit created in her name continues to try and turn grief into hope.Yan is the president of Alina's Light. There was purple everywhere on...
Nifty at 90: OC woman still enjoys organizing class reunions
Felicia (Phyllis) Rizzone Dolecki, a lifelong resident of Oil City, is celebrating her 90th birthday on Monday, July 29. Born in 1934, she worked at her father’s grocery store and later at Kresge’s, Pennzoil, and the Venango County Courthouse. She enjoys spending time with friends and organizing class reunions. Phyllis married Frank Dolecki in 1956 and they raised two children, Mike and Julie, before Frank’s passing in 1983. She now cherishes time with her five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Birthday cards can be sent to her at 1293 Grandview Road, Oil City.
'It's a community of women': Nuclear energy leader discusses Pittsburgh conference, industry future
PITTSBURGH — Energy industry leaders expect our demand for electricity to grow at a faster rate than ever before, and this week in Pittsburgh, a group of women came together to explore how nuclear energy will help meet that demand. This week, the nonprofit U.S. Women in Nuclear Conference...
U.S. Steel testing emergency evacuation system at Clairton plant on Saturday
CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- U.S. Steel will be conducting emergency tests at its Clairton plant on Saturday.The company will test emergency system equipment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 27. U.S. Steel says the annual test makes sure the plant's emergency system is working so employees and surrounding communities can be protected in case of an actual emergency. The test will begin with a simulated emergency and evacuation, using sirens, lights and loudspeakers that U.S. Steel says will be heard in nearby communities. The plant's emergency systems will be activated one at a time, and the company says there are five distinct areas that will be tested, taking up to seven hours. Local government and emergency agencies, including fire, police and Allegheny County 911, have been notified, U.S. Steel says. U.S Steel's Clairton plant is located on 400 State Street in the Mon Valley along the Monongahela River.
Clark's Donuts opens in Grove City, sells out on first day
A new place called Clark's Donuts is the place to be if you are looking for a donut or two in Grove City. Clark's Donut's have been selling their homemade donuts across Mercer County and Pennsylvania since 1937. A new location has opened right in the heart of downtown in Grove City.
Superior Court reverses judge's bail denial in Sewickley torture case
Three months after an Allegheny County judge denied bail to a suspect accused of torturing a man in Sewickley, an appeals court ruled that he must be granted bail. Pennsylvania law says that every criminal defendant is entitled to bail unless they face a potential life prison term or there is no combination of bail conditions that could ensure the safety of the community.
The CSPA Q&A: Pittsburgh Housing Authority Executive Director Caster D. Binion
Much like the rest of the state, Pittsburgh continues to seek solutions for the area’s affordable housing crisis. As the longtime executive director of the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, Caster D. Binion oversees a $200 million budget and the operations of roughly 2,600 units of public housing, 6,200 Housing Choice Vouchers and 700 mixed-finance units. He also heads up HACP’s efforts to provide public housing residents with programs and services that provide workforce development, crisis support and quality-of-life enhancement.
Monster Trucks Live Coming to Erie Insurance Arena
Rev up your engines, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is coming to the Erie Insurance Arena this weekend. Prep work began on Friday ahead of the shows this weekend. This event features seven monster trucks and will include a mixture of freestyle, motor cross and BMX racing. Crews have been...
Pirates miss out on Jazz Chisholm, interested in Yandy Diaz
The Pittsburgh Pirates once again watched a potential outfield addition find a new home on Saturday. According to multiple reports, Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm has been traded to the New York Yankees for a package including catcher Agustin Ramirez. MLB Pipeline regards Ramirez as the Yankees’ 20th-best prospect, while...
Marcus Martin: From the Puerto Rican projects to his own law firm
Marcus Martin didn’t always know he wanted to be a lawyer. He actually didn’t really think about what he wanted to be. Growing up in the projects of Puerto Rico, raised by a single mom who made $50 dollars a week, Martin knew that college was probably out of the question.
Site of former LA fitness eyed for new store in Bethel Park
The scene of a demolished building that housed fitness centers is proposed as the site for a new store. Bethel Park Council approved the preliminary/final plan for Floor & Décor, to be located at 3000 Oxford Drive, where there previously was an LA Fitness and before that, Bally’s.
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