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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...
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.
A dam fails in Illinois after heavy rains and tornadoes sweep the Midwest
CHICAGO (AP) — A dam failed Tuesday near a small community in southern Illinois, sending first responders to the flooded area to make sure everyone got out safely, officials said. There were no reports of injuries in the community of Nashville, but emergency crews were sent to one home...
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.
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...
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,...
Bethel Park Residents Win Community Landscaping Accolades for Exquisite Gardens
Adding a pinch of charm to Bethel Park, two local families have snagged this season's community landscaping accolades. Christopher G. and Marcia H. Clark of 3312 Crestview Dr. have been officially lauded for their meticulously designed front yard, catching the eye of not just the neighborhood but also city officials. "Their front yard is beautifully landscaped," stated Bethel Park Code Enforcement Officer David Rudolph, in a nod to Clark's aesthetic sensibilities, as per Bethel Park's official announcement.
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,...
Pennsylvania State Budget Announcement – NAP Expansion
Historic Budget Approval: Key Funding Increases for Wilkinsburg and Beyond. We are thrilled to share that Governor Shapiro has signed a $47.6 billion budget for the fiscal year 2024- 25. The spending plan includes a 6% increase in spending, with additional funding for public education, higher education, human services, and economic development, including expansion of the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).
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