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Pa. Girl Scouts council fires counselors over using camper’s pronouns
One of the largest Girl Scouts councils in Pennsylvania has fired four camp counselors at a popular overnight summer camp after they addressed a camper in the child’s choice of pronouns. Officials from the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania on Tuesday confirmed to PennLive that they fired...
Bushy Run wins Region 7; West Point girls headed to Mid-Atlantic Regional final
Bushy Run American Legion completed a goal Wednesday by winning its first Region 7 tournament. It was the third consecutive trip to the finals. “The third time was the charm,” Bushy Run coach Scott Peyman said after his team defeated rival Murrysville, 4-3, in the finals at Claysburg. Now...
Feds: Drug raid yields more than 100 kilos of cocaine plus heroin, fentanyl from McKeesport, Monroeville, Penn Hills
A federal drug investigation has led to charges for four men who police said were in possession of 116 kilograms of cocaine. That amount is equivalent to more than 250 pounds. Federal officials investigating drug activity in Western Pennsylvania executed sealed search warrants for homes and vehicles in McKeesport, Monroeville, Murrysville and Penn Hills on June 27.
Officer-Involved Shooting and Domestic Dispute in Garfield Neighborhood
Pittsburgh, PA – The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the Garfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh. At approximately 11:03 AM today, County…
Attorney General Henry Sues Pittsburgh-Area Contractor Over Illegal Contracts and Unfinished Jobs
(WNY News Now) – Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a lawsuit against a Pittsburgh-area home improvement company for allegedly using illegal contracts and failing to complete jobs, leaving consumers out of pocket and frustrated. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a lawsuit against Brothers All Around Service, LLC, and...
Pittsburgh to Enhance Pedestrian Safety with Upgrades at Polish Hill Intersection
Polish Hill is set for a short burst of construction aimed at making the streets safer for those on foot. Starting Thursday, July 25th, the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) will begin implementing several pedestrian crossing upgrades at the intersection of Herron and Melwood Avenue, as detailed by an official release.
Emergency Road Closure Hits Stebbins Avenue in Pittsburgh: Plan Detours and Patience for Brookline Commute
Heads up, Pittsburgh drivers—especially you Brookliners—your commute's about to hit a snag. Starting today, a portion of Stebbins Avenue is off-limits. We're looking at a chunk of road between Brookline Blvd. and Trelona Way that's under emergency closure from today, Wednesday, July 24th, all the way through to Saturday, July 27th, officials announced.
A Museum, Laboratory, and County Office: Three Students on Their Pittsburgh Internships
Today is National Intern Day. To celebrate, Pulse@ChathamU is highlighting three Chatham University undergraduates, each of whom is in the midst of a summer internship in the city of Pittsburgh. These stories serve as just a few examples of the internship and employment opportunities Chatham students have at their doorstep,...
Pittsburgh's weather turns to comfortable beginning on Thursday afternoon
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Who's ready for some pleasant weather? By this afternoon it will be back to "windows open" type of weather with humidity levels on the low side. One of the best ways to talk about humidity is through the dew point. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosDew points will dip from the mid to low 60s this morning to the 50s this afternoon. This change will be notable and will make it feel absolutely fantastic for those getting outside. Humidity levels will be on the low side through at least...
Musicians’ Concert Band Final Performance Of Summer
The final show of the season for the Musicians Concert Band happens Thursday night. The group of local musicians will take the Butler Intermediate High School stage at 7 p.m. The show is led by conductor Jeff Kroner and will feature a wide variety of selections, including Frank Sinatra and Count Basie.
Chamber’s Coffee Club Heads To Penn Theater
The Butler County Chamber of Commerce is once again offering the chance for local community members to get together later this week. The Chamber’s Friday Morning Coffee Club will be held Friday beginning at 7:30 a.m. at The Penn Theater in Butler. Thanks to Butler Business Matters, participants will...
Marc Fogel case illustrated in documentary to be shown in Butler
BUTLER — A documentary about Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumnus Marc Fogel and his continued time in a Russian prison will be shown this evening at 6 p.m. at a theater in his mother’s hometown. “Did You Forget Mr. Fogel?” was produced by Max Karpman, a Los Angeles-based...
Johnstown man pleads guilty to federal narcotics violation
JOHNSTOWN — Three years after he was named among 31 people indicted for violating federal narcotics laws in a case focused on Cambria and Indiana counties, a Johnstown man has pleaded guilty to one count in a superseding indictment involving distribution of various drugs. On Wednesday, United States Attorney...
Butler Eagle County Amateur: Annual golf tourney set Aug. 11 at Slippery Rock Golf Club
A replay of 2021 would suit Geoff Patterson just fine. The Butler resident won his second straight Butler Eagle County Amateur golf title that year with a 69 at Slippery Rock Golf Club, the same venue hosting this year’s event Aug. 11. “I’ve been a member there for years...
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