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'We don't close during a remodel,' Hempfield Walmart manager says as store unveils facelift
Customers at the Hempfield Walmart may have already noticed the storewide changes — added self-checkout stations, an expanded pet department and a new mother’s room, among others. Store officials said Friday that the three-month renovation project is now complete. A similar one at the East Huntingdon location is...
Months after its closure, crews take down iconic Blue Flame Restaurant signage
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) - The flame has officially been extinguished at the former Blue Flame Restaurant in Jefferson Hills. On Tuesday, crews took down the iconic sign marking the end of an era. The Blue Flame Restaurant shut its doors in March after serving customers in Jefferson Hills breakfast and lunch since 1956. A new restaurant will take over the space soon and the signage for Steel Grill 51 was put in place where the neon blue flame once lit 51. Family makes the decision to close after 68 yearsIn March, the George family served their final meals at the Blue Flame Restaurant,...
'Dance Moms' Star Charged With DUI In PA: Affidavit
A former "Dance Moms" star has been charged in Pennsylvania for allegedly driving drunk, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Christina "Christi" Lukasiak, 47, of Mars, PA, whose daughter, Chloe Lukasiak, starred on Lifetime's hit show "Dance Moms", was charged by Murrysville …
Jeannette's Historic Fort Pitt Brewery Undergoes Demolition, City Prepares for New Growth
As the aged structures of the old Fort Pitt Brewery in Jeannette begin to crumble, residents are facing mixed emotions. Demolition was initiated on Tuesday afternoon, signaling the end of an edifice that has hosted a diverse array of enterprises, from brewing to gift wrap manufacturing. According to a report by CBS News, the demolition led by GEMM Demolition is expected to last four to five months, with the company focusing on minimizing air pollution by using ample water to dampen dust.
Pittsburgh International Airport travelers left frustrated amid long lines due to Microsoft outage
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - This morning's CrowdStrike outage wreaked havoc on systems worldwide. Pittsburgh International Airport was not immune to any of that -- and people trying to make their flights were frustrated.Nick Pastella is supposed to get married next week. He and his fiancée, Ashley, were supposed to fly south this morning for the wedding – coming from Youngstown, Ohio.The wedding is something they've put off for years."Every time we went to set a date for the wedding – something came up," Pastella said. "Something got in the way."Something came up again today. The IT issues with Microsoft technology slowed...
Demolition of old Fort Pitt Brewery buildings underway
After years of complaints, Westmoreland County officially started tearing down the former Fort Pitt Brewery buildings. Laken Cope lives just across the street from the old Fort Pitt Brewery. She said over the last few years, animals — like rabbits and mice — living in the old building started making their way out into neighbor’s yards. “I had to get cats because of the animals,” Cope told Channel 11′s Andrew Havranek. “Now that they’re ripping it down, there will be a lot more, but then it’ll be all gone.”
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...
Eat along the water at these riverfront restaurants with killer views
Ah, Pittsburgh summer: where the rivers flow lazily, the sidewalks sizzle, and finding a spot to dine with a breeze feels like striking gold. Summer vibes are in full swing in Pittsburgh, and what better way to soak up the sun than with a meal by the water?. Fear not,...
Rivers Casino workers, fearful of gambling on health, rally behind effort to ban smoking
Alicia Monahan blames secondhand smoke for two fainting episodes she experienced while working at Rivers Casino on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The table games dealer said she’s otherwise healthy but sometimes feels the effects of the smoke getting to her. Since she started working at the casino in 2019,...
English folk-punk artist Billy Bragg brings activist show to Palace Theatre
Jul. 18—Although Billy Bragg, a folk-punk artist from Great Britain, has been coming to the U.S. for 40 years, he's never been to Greensburg — before this week. When he arrives, Bragg said he plans to stroll through the downtown to get a feel for the character of the communtity. That way, he can put on a show that fosters what is at the heart of live music for Bragg: a sense of belonging. ...
West Overton Village continues to preserve Pennsylvania's rich whiskey history
SCOTTDALE, Pa. (KDKA) -- The West Overton Village historic site in Westmoreland County is popular for anyone looking to journey back to the industrial past of southwestern Pennsylvania.Many things have been brewing here over the last few years in terms of preserving Pennsylvania's rich whiskey heritage and tradition.A heritage that some assume left our state after the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794. Not so, says Co-Executive Director of West Overton Village Aaron Hollis."We sort of have a bit of a chip on our shoulder," said Hollis. "Because anytime we hear people talk about bourbon, especially here in Pennsylvania, just thinking of...
The speakeasy was born in Pittsburgh and is still hiding out a century later
Look into the origin of the speakeasy, and you’re bound to come across Kate Hester, owner of an illegal McKeesport saloon. The legend, captured in an 1891 New York Times article, goes that when Hester’s customers, “a boisterous lot,” got too rowdy and risked drawing police attention, she would wag her finger and whisper sharply, “Speak easy, boys! Speak easy!” The expression took hold around the region, standing in for any illicit establishment that sold alcohol, and then made a national splash in the Times, giving Pittsburgh the dubious honor of coining the term.
Journey and Def Leppard in Hershey next week: Where to find the cheapest tickets
Fans will have three opportunities to see the Journey and Def Leppard co-headlining tour in Pa. One of those is right here in our backyard - on Thursday, July 25, at Hersheypark Stadium. On Tuesday, July 23, they will perform at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia; and on Saturday, July...
Brown Mamas Weekend will celebrate the strength and explore the challenges of Black motherhood in our region
Photo above courtesy of Muffy Mendoza/Brown Mamas. Black mothers from around the Pittsburgh region are invited to celebrate Brown Mamas Weekend at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on July 27 and 28. With a focus on empowerment, community and transformation, the two-day gathering will include master classes, panel discussions and a wellness lounge.
Home food preservation topic of webinar
Those interested in the fundamentals of home food preservation are invited to a Penn State Extension webinar. “Living on a Few Acres: Food Preservation” will be held online from 6 to 8 p.m. July 25. The session is designed for the novice producer or homesteader and for those looking...
Picklesburgh adds extra day, new events
Jul. 18—Leave it to Pittsburgh to continue to make an even bigger big dill out of pickles. For its annual pickle-inspired event — Picklesburgh — produced by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and presented by Kraft Heinz, there is a new competition and an extra day for the event voted the No. 1 food festival in America by USA Today for three consecutive years. Picklesburgh, which began in ...
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