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Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally in Butler; one spectator and suspected gunman killed
The U.S. Secret Service was investigating the incident that left two dead, including the apparent shooter, and two injured. The post Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally in Butler; one spectator and suspected gunman killed appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Greenville couple at Trump rally when gunshots rang out
GREENVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - A Greenville, Kentucky, couple is home and safe after bullets flew Saturday at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Blayne and Julie Daniel were just 20 yards from Trump when a shooter tried to assassinate the former President, killing two people and critically hurting two others in the process.
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.
Roach Urges Unity Amid Political Turmoil
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, prompted Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach to call for unity and action against political violence during the weekly media briefing on Monday. Roach began with a solemn address on the incident, sparking concerns about the rampant accessibility of deadly weapons....
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.
Political violence impacts on upcoming election
COLUMBUS, Ohio — “It's really a first in modern history that this happened actually in a general election period,” said Baldwin Wallace political science professor, Tom Sutton. A historic moment in America occurred Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. A bullet grazed the right ear of former President Donald...
Annual Butler Farm Show to proceed ‘as normal’
Despite the Saturday, July 13, shooting at the Butler Farm Show grounds during the rally for former President Donald Trump, the Butler Farm Show — the August event and the entry process leading up to the weeklong affair — will proceed “as normal,” according to the farm show’s board of directors.
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).
Pittsburgh hearing on property taxes puts focus on 'broken' system
Regular state-mandated property reassessments would provide school districts with more predictable revenue streams from property taxes and ensure all property owners pay no more than their fair share, experts and local officials said Monday. During a Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing in the Allegheny County Courthouse, officials urged lawmakers...
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