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Billy Gardell returns home to serve as Grand Marshall of Kennywood's Fall Fantasy Parades
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) - One of Pittsburgh's favorite sons is coming home to be part of one of Pittsburgh's favorite destination's annual Fall Fantasy Parades this weekend. The 74th annual Kennywood Fall Fantasy Parades will run daily through August 18 and they begin on Sunday, August 11. The grand marshall of the parades will be Swissvale native Billy Gardell. "This season's Fall Fantasy Parades will be one of the biggest birthday bashes to ever hit the midways, with Swissvale-born celebrity, Billy Gardell, and over 130 marching bands," says General Manager Rick Spicuzza. "Kennywood is very committed to our community and is proud...
Pennsylvania pharmacy bill: One fight won, ‘many fights to come’
Independent pharmacy owner Tom DePietro is relieved that Pennsylvania has approved legislation to increase transparency and accountability of pharmacy benefit managers. He’s also among those who feel Gov. Josh Shapiro’s signing of Act 77 is an important first step — but only a first step — in the battle to address PBM practices that are widely faulted for making it harder for drugstores like his Dunmore-based DePietro’s Pharmacy to stay in business.
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority offering credit for rain barrel installations
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - If you live in the City of Pittsburgh and you're looking for a way to save on your water bill, especially with some of the recent rainy weather, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority has a way you can get a credit for helping reduce water runoff from storms. The PWSA is offering a discount on water bills for those who purchase a 50-gallon rain barrel. They'll offer customers a $40 credit on their water bill if they purchase the barrel. The barrel must be 50 gallons or larger in order to be eligible for the credit. Customers will also have to provide a photo of the barrel installed on their property as well. PWSA customers who choose to use a rain barrel and apply for the credit will be notified of approval of the rain barrel credit by email or phone and the credit will appear on the next bill. You can apply for the credit on the PWSA website at this link.
Several arrested on drug charges at tent encampment, police say its a health hazard
Five people at a tent encampment in Downtown Pittsburgh have been charges after a search warrant was executed on Wednesday and Police say the area around the tents is a “public health and fire hazard.”
New coach DeVito eager to build up Norwin girls soccer team
While she grasps for similarities between the girls soccer programs at Penn Hills and Norwin, Ashley DeVito continually finds herself recognizing the differences. “This is a community where kids grow up together, and there is a lot of excitement with playing together (in high school) … The game is big here,” DeVito said of Norwin, where she begins her first season as coach of the Lady Knights.
Employee accused of embezzling $100K+ from Pennsylvania eye practice
An Erie, Pa.-woman accused of embezzling over $100,000 from the eye physician she once worked for has waived her criminal case to court, Aol reported Aug. 8. Carol Harrington waived to court on felony counts of forgery, theft, writing bad checks, access device fraud and receiving stolen property. She waived the charges two days before she was scheduled to appear in court for her preliminary hearing on the case.
Sole survivor of car crash that killed three people in Lawrence County, speaks out
Aubrey Bogacki survived a car accident so intense and so tragic, it ended the lives of her father, sister and brother and left her with a broken arm, collapsed lung and neck injuries, among other things. Her drive home from a 20 day stay in the hospital was a celebration as hundreds lined the streets of Beaver Falls to welcome her.
Cradles to Crayons to Provide 252,000 Free Backpacks and School Supplies to MA, IL and PA Students
Cradles to Crayons is preparing to hand out more than 250,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in Massachusetts, Illinois, Delaware and Pennsylvania. The non-profit’s “Ready for Learning” initiative is the largest free backpack distribution program in the region and is “designed to break down hidden barriers to education and empower children to feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.”
Germantown Man Wins $100,000 on Maryland Lottery Scratch-Off
A Germantown resident has struck gold with a $100,000 win on the Maryland Lottery’s Ultimate Cash scratch-off game, marking a thrilling milestone in his avid scratch-off playing. The lucky player, who often frequents Best Beer, Wine & Deli in Gaithersburg for his lottery tickets, purchased seven Ultimate Cash scratch-offs...
Cause of death for former fire chief killed at Trump rally, would-be assassin revealed
BUTLER, Pa. (TND) — The official cause and manner of death for one of the victims shot at political rally in Pennsylvania was released. Officials also revealed the cause and death for the Donald Trump shooter. Butler County Coroner’s Office confirmed over the phone on Thursday thatCorey Comperatore died...
“No One Was Supposed to Get Hurt”: Franklin Teen Facing Charges After Alleged Drive-By Orbeez Gun Shooting
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local teen is facing assault charges for allegedly shooting a person with approximately 20-30 rounds of an Orbeez gun in a parking lot in Cranberry Township. Court documents indicate Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 19-year-old Zachary Michael Nick Jr., of Franklin,...
Big Lots location in Moon Township set to close later this year, offering discounts
MOON TWP. ― As the Big Lots chain begins to close several brick-and-mortar locations around the country, one of their local stores has been added to the list of closures. In a recent update to its list of closing stores, Big Lots announced that its location in Moon Township will permanently close as part...
Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller dedicates new downtown Hagerstown project
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller made a visit to Hagerstown before the week came to a close. She was joined by city leaders for a ribbon cutting on the new downtown parking deck on Antietam Street, adjacent to the city’s just-built downtown baseball stadium, Meritus Park. The parking facility […]
Fetterman pushes back on report he raised Shapiro concerns to Harris
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Wednesday pushed back on reporting that he and his team raised concerns about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) to Vice President Harris’s team during the vetting process for her running mate. “No, I never directed anyone on my team or anyone to do that,”...
Storms knock eagles’ nest from Pa. hillside
The bald eagle nest in Pittsburgh’s Hays neighborhood, perched on a steep hill overlooking the Glenwood Bridge, collapsed Tuesday evening after heavy rains. The female of the current pair has nested on the same hillside for 11 years, raising 20 eaglets. No birds were in the nest because it’s not breeding season.
Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $18.75 million in campus safety grants
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland.
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