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Glen Osborne officials considering changes to borough parking
Parking changes may be coming to Glen Osborne as concerns about fitting emergency vehicles through narrow roads grow. Council has tabled amending its parking ordinance until September to hear from residents and first responders. Ordinance amendments include prohibiting parking on the north side of Colonial Place and the west side...
Pirates new all-black uniform combo is elite!
After their six-game winning streak was snapped on Sunday, the Pirates are now one game over .500 at 50-49 and are 7 games out of first place in the N.L. Central, two back of the St. Louis Cardinals (the Pirates next opponent).
Woman pleads guilty but mentally ill in 2022 Hill District stabbing death
A Hill District woman on Monday pleaded guilty but mentally ill to stabbing a man to death two years ago outside her home. Angela Stewart, 36, entered the plea to third-degree murder and will be sentenced in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court on Oct. 7. According to Deputy District Attorney...
Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens: Kahlil Darden Is On His Grind
An activist with an eye on the power of the arts, Khalil Darden -- the young CEO of Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens -- proves that age ain’t nothing but a number. The post Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens: Kahlil Darden Is On His Grind appeared first on NewsOne.
Annual Heritage Festival fishing derby is Saturday
The annual Oil Heritage Festival children’s fishing derby, sponsored by the Oil City chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, will take place on Saturday at Waltonian Park off Deep Hollow Road. Registration opens at 8 a.m., and fishing runs from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Due to traffic issues from the Veterans Bridge closure, parents are advised to plan for timely arrival. The derby features three age divisions with prizes, including a grand prize of an outdoor adventure package. Age groups are 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12, with possible adjustments for balance. Children must be accompanied by a guardian to sign registration forms and should bring their own fishing poles, though bait will be provided. Parents can help with baiting and clearing lines, and may assist younger children with casting.
Got a Story Idea? Now You Can Enter the Pittsburgh Pitch Challenge
There are so many stories yet to be told in Pittsburgh, why not yours?. The Pittsburgh Pitch provides the opportunity for all journalists and members of the public to pitch their stories and win $1,000 to support reporting and publication. There will be a category for students, journalists and the public.
Free Pittsburgh Music Month Happy Hour: Good Brother Earl
July is Love Pittsburgh Music Month! As we celebrate our city’s vibrant music scene, WYEP continues our Love Pittsburgh Music Month Concert Series. Join us this Wednesday night at 7 p.m. for drinks, snacks, and free live music from roots rockers Good Brother Earl. Doors open at 6:30 p.m....
16-year-old Jacob Begenwald ready to race High Limit's best at Lernerville's Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup
Jacob Begenwald will have the shortest commute to Lernerville Speedway of any sprint car driver entering the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on Tuesday. He lives in Buffalo Estates, which is located across from the track in Buffalo Township, and now that he successfully passed his driver’s license test Thursday he can make the drive himself.
Downtown Pittsburgh Sees 34 Arrests and Multiple Citations in High-Visibility Patrol Operation
In a recent bulletin from the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department, a total of 34 arrests and 54 non-traffic citations have been reported by police officers and detectives within the Downtown High-Visibility Patrol during the period of July 15th to July 21st. The details, which can be cross-checked on the Pittsburgh official public safety blotter, also include the recovery of three firearms.
District 1 News: New resolution authorizes city to contract with plumbers
Hello everyone, At the start of the summer season, my office received numerous calls asking about the status of various water features and drinking fountains within city parks. The City has one plumber who is responsible for preparing the pools, spray parks, drinking fountains, and bathrooms along with addressing any issues that arise in recreation centers, senior centers, and any other city-owned building. One person cannot manage all of these responsibilities and these city services need to be provided for all of our residents.
Two women shot in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood overnight Monday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Pittsburgh police need your help finding a female suspect after they say she shot and injured two other women in Lawrenceville following an argument inside a business early Friday morning. Both victims are in their 20s, with one in critical condition and the other stable. Jeanne Zell is concerned after hearing what happened just feet from her door early Monday morning."I'm very sad to hear that," Zell said.Her neighbor, Matt Ryan, feels the same."It's a little unsettling," Ryan said.It was just before 4 a.m. when Ryan saw flashing lights outside his Lawrenceville home and wondered what was going on."I...
Scattered rain chance for the Pittsburgh area Monday with more showers potentially on the way
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Parts of the Pittsburgh area will see some decent rain including the chance to see a couple of slow-moving storms that could bring some decent rain totals Monday. For most, the day is going to be mostly dry with a brief round of rain this afternoon. For the morning hours, an isolated shower or two, and maybe even a weak thunderstorm, will be possible for places south of I-70. The radar as of 4 a.m. was showing a mid-level low-pressure area with the center of rotation located near Nashville. Pockets of heavy rain are located near Columbia, KY...
Pittsburgh Public Schools consultant explains factors that will determine school closings
In a 90-minute meeting that was ostensibly about closing schools, the words “closing schools” were never uttered by the consultant hired to help determine what buildings should shut down. Instead, Angela King Smith, a partner of Boston-based Education Resource Strategies hired by the Pittsburgh Public Schools, talked about...
In brief: Bethel Park happenings, week of July 22, 2024
South Hills Church of the Nazarene, 5601 Library Road, Bethel Park, presents the next session of the Acting Up Club 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 28 through Dec. 11. The drama and music club for children in secnd through sixth grades features music, movement, and acting skills as they prepare for the musical “The Christmas County Spelling Bee.”
In brief: Leetsdale vacancies, business networking and more in Quaker Valley area
Leetsdale council voted 6-0 July 11 to award a $4,375 restoration project to NWS Contracting. The company was the lowest of two bidders to fix the restrooms at Henle Park. Construction is expected to begin the first week in August. Volunteers needed. Volunteers are needed for a community garden in...
Steel City Squash commemorating new Larimer facility with public mural
Squash, a sport similar to tennis and racketball, hasn’t supplanted soccer as a youth activity, but fans say it could. Since 2014, Steel City Squash, a local nonprofit organization, has used the sport to provide physical activity alongside educational support and mentorship for students. “The mission and model of...
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