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2 people facing charges in connection with fatal shooting in Clairton, Allegheny County
CLAIRTON, Pa. — Two people have been arrested in connection with the death ofa man found shot in Clairton earlier this month, Allegheny County police said Thursday. The shooting happened on July 12 on Madison Avenue. Police said 27-year-old Terell Blanks was pronounced dead at the scene. "Through witness...
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers flower shows, education classes
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is the perfect spot to stop and smell the roses. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Oakland, which was completed in August 1893 and opened the following December, was originally a gift to the City of Pittsburgh from philanthropist Henry W. Phipps in order to “prove a source of instruction as well as pleasure to the people.”
Parents as Allies: Keystone Oaks leans into the value of ‘opening your doors, literally’
When kids are little, especially if a school is relatively small, parents have plenty of opportunities to build relationships with teachers. That has always been the case at the three elementary schools in the Keystone Oaks district, where each grade has only about 40 students at each school. Teachers are...
WATCH: Nelly Cummings, Gilbert Brown Rave About Pitt Basketball Culture Despite Loss
On Wednesday night, Nelly Cummings and the Zoo Crew squad battled against Happy Valley Hoopers, but eventually came up short as Sam Sessoms hit the game winner for the PSU alumni. Cummings finished as the team’s leading scorer with 23 points on 6-for-9 shooting and 9 for 10 from the...
Seized Fishing Boat Fetches $96,000 in Online Auction; Proceeds to Fund New Patrol Vessel
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has announced the sale of a fishing boat previously seized from Chase Cominsky, 37, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The 22-foot Ranger boat, which was part of the evidence in a high-profile cheating scandal, was sold through an online auction that concluded on Tuesday, July 23.
2 men arrested in connection with card-skimming devices in Lower Burrell, other communities
Lower Burrell police were called to the Community Supermarket on Leechburg Road on June 28 after reports of an attempted card skimming incident. George Sears, Community Market general manager, said an employee noticed the skimmer just 15 minutes after the device was planted, before anyone’s information could be compromised. Sears emphasized routine checks around the store are completed three times a day to ensure everything is working properly.
In PA, residents can only order 8 cans of beer from an out-of-state brewer yearly - so Urban Artifact is suing
CINCINNATI — Urban Artifact has filed a lawsuit against agencies in Pennsylvania over "discriminatory laws" that severely restrict the amount of beer the brewer can sell to Pennsylvania residents. According to the lawsuit, there are no restrictions in place on in-state brewers operating withing Pennsylvania; however, out of state...
Oakmont Country Club's 12th hole provides difficult test at nearly 700 yards
OAKMONT, Pa. (KDKA) -- When you talk about great Par 5 holes in the Pittsburgh area, the conversation can't begin or end without including the long 12th hole at Oakmont Country Club.The massive 12th hole at Oakmont will be a sight to see during next year's U.S. Open. "It plays 670 from all the way back," said Head Professional Devin Gee. "It's an incredible Par 5 in terms of risk-reward. It's definitely reachable in two for the U.S. Open and our longer member players."Hitting a long drive is key on a hole of this length, and while playing alongside KDKA's Bob...
Pitt Adds Transfer Tieley Vaughn
PITTSBURGH – The Pitt softball 2025 roster continues to take shape with the signing of infielder Tieley Vaughn. The redshirt-junior comes to Pittsburgh with two years of eligibility after spending the last three seasons with South Florida. "Tieley will add depth to our infield, and we are thrilled to add her our roster for the fall," said head coach Jenny Allard. She has good experience and persisted in overcoming obstacles so far in her career." After redshirting as a true freshman, Vaughn batted .205 with seven doubles, four home runs and 15 RBI in two seasons with the Bulls. During...
Free Pittsburgh Music Month Happy Hour: The Zells
July is Love Pittsburgh Music Month! As we celebrate our city’s vibrant music scene, WYEP continues our Love Pittsburgh Music Month Concert Series. Join us this on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. for drinks, snacks, and free live music from Oakland indie rock band The Zells. Doors open...
FLEX Ice Cream Social to Be Held Today in Central Avenue Plaza
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Future Leaders’ and Entrepreneurs’ Exchange (FLEX) is once again hosting the ice cream social during Oil Heritage Festival. The event will be held in Central Avenue Plaza between Christ Episcopal Church and the Oil City Library from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25.
Bakery Square expansion vote pushed back
Google’s Pittsburgh office in Bakery Square. (Photo by Justin Hayhurst/100 Days in Appalachia) Despite neighborhood support for Walnut Capital’s plans for more retail and housing in the East End complex, the City Planning Commission has concerns about sidewalks and parking. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the...
Former Duquesne Forward Signs First Professional Contract
On Wednesday, former Duquesne basketball standout Tre Williams signed his first professional basketball contract. Williams, who was with Duquesne from 2021-24, signed to join QTSA United, a professional team in the Netherlands. The team competes in the BNXT League, which Duquesne described as “the first tier of basketball in both Belgium and the Netherlands.”
Carnegie Museum of Art Inside Out Series
The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh makes their Carnegie Museum of Art Inside Out debut on Saturday, August 17! Join us in the Sculpture Court for two performances: at 12:15pm and 1:30pm as we perform some selections from our March 2024 Coming Home concert, as well as a few new selections, AND an audience participation opportunity! See you there!
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