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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.
Post-shooting, the Republican convention is about 2024, but 2020 and Jan. 6 are still on minds of Pittsburgh-area delegates
“If Donald Trump were to say, ‘Let’s move on, it’s a new election, I’m not here to relitigate the 2020 election,’ I think that’s what the Republican base would say as well." — Christopher Beem, a Penn State research professor The post Post-shooting, the Republican convention is about 2024, but 2020 and Jan. 6 are still on minds of Pittsburgh-area delegates appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Pittsburgh-area Republican delegates like choice of JD Vance for vice president
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Former President Donald Trump's choice of a young senator from Ohio to be his running mate was not a surprise to Republican convention delegates from the Pittsburgh area.While some had other preferences, they all agreed that Trump's choice of JD Vance will help the ticket in this region.At age 39, Vance would be the youngest vice president since 1861. And with only 18 months in public office, Vance — like Trump when he first ran — makes no claim to a government resume.Local delegates like Vance's relative youth."It was a great choice," said Mike McMullen,...
Pittsburgh native named new Kennywood general manager
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) -- A lifelong Pittsburgher has been named the new general manager of Kennywood. Assistant general manager Ricky Spicuzza has been promoted, the park announced on Monday. He'll also serve as the general manager of Sandcastle Water Park. In a video, Spicuzza said like many Pittsburghers, he grew up coming to Kennywood and had his very first ride on the Jack Rabbit. He called it an "honor and a privilege" to be the general manager of Kennywood and Sandcastle. Spicuzza began his Kennywood career in 2002 as a food and beverage team member in the Pagoda. Over the past two...
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.
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).
Market Square business owners worry that revitalization jeopardizes their future
Less than a month after the Allegheny Conference on Community Development released preliminary plans for Downtown revitalization, multiple Market Square business owners have echoed the same message: “We don’t know who they are.”. “I’ve been to all the major networking, professional and civic events over the last year,...
Route 3044 Castle Shannon Boulevard Utility Work Wednesday, Thursday in Mt. Lebanon
PennDOT District 11 is announcing utility work on Castle Shannon Boulevard (Route 3044) in the Municipality of Mt. Lebanon, Allegheny County will occur Wednesday and Thursday, July 17-18 weather permitting. Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Castle Shannon Boulevard between Hilf Street and Scott Road from 9 a.m. to 3...
Demolition begins on old Fort Pitt Brewery in Jeannette
JEANNETTE, Pa. (KDKA) -- Tuesday afternoon marked the end of an era in Jeannette as demolition began on the old Fort Pitt Brewery.Mark McNabb, the owner of GEMM Demolition, says that his small team has their work cut out for them."We are going to start with all the lower structures and then get them down and crushed up," McNabb said. "Send them through the crusher and crush everything to about a three-inch minus. Then, we are going to have to build a small ramp to get to the higher part."McNabb says that they anticipate the demolition will take four to five...
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