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6 PA Cities Are Considered The Dirtiest In The Country
It's no secret that cities are not usually extremely clean. It's really hard to keep areas extremely clean when they're extremely overly populated plus the heart for hustle and bustle. Anytime you visit a major city, you probably aren't shocked to see gum smashed into the concrete, garbage blowing in...
New Moon Township megachurch's week-long event prompts noise complaints from neighbors
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- A new megachurch in Moon Township has found itself in the middle of controversy over noise. Neighbors who live near the church say the outdoor worship services are breaking the township's noise ordinances. Numerous complaints have been filed with the police department, but neighbors say they aren't enforcing the laws.Whether you live across the street or a 1/2 mile away from the Revival Today Church, neighbors say they can hear the worship services as if they were actually there, and they're fed up."The noise level is more like a concert than a church," Ethan Bowman said. Bowman...
Moon Township neighbors growing frustrated with ‘megachurch’ hosting large event this weekend
Neighbors who live near the former Baywood Conference and Lodging Center are frustrated that a “megachurch” is holding a festival at that location without properly securing permits.
New Florence mosquito tests positive for virus similar to West Nile
Jul. 2—A mosquito sample taken in New Florence has tested positive for a rare disease that first cropped up in Colorado in 1961 and has been known to cause severe conditions including infection of the brain and spinal cord. There haven't been any reported cases of the Jamestown Canyon virus being spread to humans this year in Westmoreland or Allegheny counties, according to state records. ...
Fourth of July: Pittsburgh-area fireworks, events, holiday closures
PITTSBURGH — City, county, state and federal offices and courts will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4. Reporter Sheldon Ingram discusses safety precautions officials are taking for the Fourth of July in the video player above. Where can you see fireworks? Click here for...
Highland Detention at Shuman Center reopening today after being closed for nearly three years
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- After nearly three years of being closed, the former Shuman Detention Center is now ready to reopen. As the facility now known as Highland Detention at Shuman Center enters a new era, the hope is that it will curb bad behavior among young people.That hopes comes as judges have had no place to send juvenile offenders accused of the most serious crimes for around three years.Adelphoi will operate the detention center as part of a $72 million contract and Highland Detention at Shuman Center will include a single 12-bed pod. The closure of Shuman delayed intervention for young offenders...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom to campaign for Biden in Pittsburgh
Jul. 3—President Joe Biden's campaign is calling in reinforcements. California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to visit Pittsburgh on Friday to energize the president's base following his rocky debate performance. Newsom, a Democrat and one of Biden's staunchest allies, will join Western Pennsylvania leaders for a rally at 1 p.m. A press release said Newsom will focus his speech on criticizing former ...
Beaver County's retail food inspections for June 2024
Editor’s Note: This is an overview of inspection violations recorded in Beaver County retail food establishments by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Inspections conducted on any given day may not represent the long-term cleanliness of a facility, the state Department of Agriculture notes, and violations recorded at the time of inspection are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving. Violations listed below were deemed significant to the public interest by reporters at The Times, but a full list of each business' violations can be found in the Department of Agriculture's inspection database. Citations may be modified for grammar or reader...
Pittsburgh finds way to avoid forfeiting nearly $9M in federal covid relief funds
Jul. 2—Working against a ticking clock that gives the city only six months to put under contract all remaining federal covid-19 relief dollars, Pittsburgh officials are changing funding streams for projects that might be too slow for the federal government's looming deadlines. The goal, Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jake Pawlak said, is to ensure none of the $335 million the ...
These 10 cities have the most ‘clueless cooks’ in the US (sorry, Ohio)
When it comes to putting food to flame, certain regions are a few blades short of a Cuisinart. One city in Ohio has the highest rate of culinary illiteracy in the country — and the Buckeye State got burned overall. The 10 cities with the highest numbers of “clueless cooks” in the US have been revealed, and Cleveland tops the list, according to “Clueless Cooks: The 2024 Report” from Indiana wholesaler Meats by Linz. With a population of slightly more than 351,000, Cleveland logged a staggering 10,258 Google searches related to rudimentary kitchen skills. In fact, the seventh-largest state is home...
Canonsburg gearing up for 61st annual 4th of July parade
CANONSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- The 61st annual Canonsburg 4th of July Parade is set to get underway. It's the second largest Independence Day parade in all of Pennsylvania.At 9:00 a.m., there will be a ringing of church bells to signal the opening of the 4th of July ceremonies. Shortly afterwards, there will be remarks by Mayor David Rhome and Dominique Theodore will be singing the national anthem. The parade will get underway at 10 a.m., starting near the Walgreens just off of of Morganza Road and proceed down to Pike Street and through the heart of downtown Canonsburg. For 60 years, kids and adults have marched through the borough in the parade, with families securing their seats along the route, sometimes 48 hours in advance. An estimated 60,000 people attended last year's parade.
"That's the American Way." Pittsburghers talk about what Independence Day means to them
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Today is the Fourth of July and that has a lot of meanings to a lot of different people. So, what does this holiday mean to you? I've found it's not just about the fireworks, the cookouts, or whatever else - among the people I've spoken with, I got some really heartfelt responses. Of course, it's about getting together with family, and friends, and having lots of food. "Potato salad for sure, coleslaw, I mean you're talking chicken, ribs, whatever you feel like eating," said Neal Howerton from New Kensington. While it's also a celebration for all ages, the fireworks are best...
Creating their own celebration - Pittsburghers flock to buy fireworks ahead of the holiday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Tomorrow is the Fourth of July and backyard celebration planning is coming right down to the wire. We're a fireworks-crazy community and since the bigger ones have become legal around here, people have become very specific. Sure, there's the big community fireworks show, but these days, plying the aisles of Phantom Fireworks has become a tradition because no matter how good the burgers are the celebration has to include the fireworks. Melissa Thompson-Schaller made the drive up the Allegheny to New Kensington from Springdale to bring her boys to the fireworks shop. "They like the mortars, I think that's pretty much...
Pittsburgh Public Safety outlines safety preparations ahead of Independence Day celebrations
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's estimated that 20,000 people will be downtown to enjoy the Fourth of July festivities. The center point will be the fireworks over Point State Park in the evening. Pittsburgh Public Safety gave its safety plan on Tuesday.Before fireworks light up the night sky, people go through security checkpoints and bag checks around Point State Park."We will be using a walk-through system instead of wandering. We will also have canine units to ensure people don't have fireworks or weapons," Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt said.Schmidt is aware of concerns following high-profile incidents downtown, including two random attacks and...
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