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Three Home Runs Power West Virginia in 7-2 Win over Trenton
GRANVILLE, W.Va. – The West Virginia Black Bears faced off against the Trenton Thunder in game one of the three-game series on Friday evening, picking up a 7-2 win at home. In an explosive offensive game, the Bears racked up 13 hits and three home runs with Alex Vergara accounting for two.
Bill Barr violated DOJ policy in urging Pennsylvania ballot statement: Watchdog
Former Attorney General Bill Barr improperly urged a Pennsylvania prosecutor to make public statements about concerns over election security in the 2020 race, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) said in a report Thursday. Barr weighed in on the matter of mail-in ballots discovered in a dumpster in Luzerne County, Pa.,…
2 WVU students cycling across the country for Journey of Hope
On June 5, Austin Brown and James Carte set out on a 62-day journey from Seattle, WA to Washington, D.C. as part of the Journey of Hope, which is put on by The Ability Experience, a philanthropic initiative set up by their fraternity, Pi Alpha Phi.
Fundraiser organizers confident they surpassed goal for Star City Police Chief’s cancer battle
The organizers of a fundraiser for Star City Police Department Chief Jessica Colebank's cancer battle say they're confident they surpassed the $10,000 goal they set for Friday night's spaghetti dinner.
Raccoon rabies vaccinations will drop from the sky in Allegheny County next month
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Aircraft will drop rabies vaccination baits across Allegheny County next month as part of a massive effort to eventually eradicate the raccoon variant of the virus from the country. The vaccination program is spearheaded by the United States Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services, which the Allegheny County Health Department partners with annually. This year, volunteers will distribute baits containing the vaccine from Aug. 1 through Aug. 30, both by hand and by air. The health department says residents may see aircraft slowly moving over the same area multiple times over a short period of time, which could be...
6,300 University of Pittsburgh staffers gain chance to join Steelworkers union
Jul. 26—For University of Pittsburgh staff who watched as 3,400 faculty colleagues gained collective bargaining rights a few years back, what's coming in the mail soon represents their own moment of choice. The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board will oversee another union election at Pitt. This time, it's for 6,300 staff. Ballots for the month-long voting will be mailed out on Aug. 15. They ...
Tido's Corner in New Kensington to feature local musical, comedic talents
Every hurdle, every obstacle and every challenge only drove Toriano Wilson to keep going. After many delays and more time than he thought, Wilson, who goes by “Tido,” is just about ready to open Tido’s Corner, an entertainment venue, in his hometown of New Kensington. Located in...
U.S. Steel testing emergency evacuation system at Clairton plant on Saturday
CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- U.S. Steel will be conducting emergency tests at its Clairton plant on Saturday.The company will test emergency system equipment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 27. U.S. Steel says the annual test makes sure the plant's emergency system is working so employees and surrounding communities can be protected in case of an actual emergency. The test will begin with a simulated emergency and evacuation, using sirens, lights and loudspeakers that U.S. Steel says will be heard in nearby communities. The plant's emergency systems will be activated one at a time, and the company says there are five distinct areas that will be tested, taking up to seven hours. Local government and emergency agencies, including fire, police and Allegheny County 911, have been notified, U.S. Steel says. U.S Steel's Clairton plant is located on 400 State Street in the Mon Valley along the Monongahela River.
Clark's Donuts opens in Grove City, sells out on first day
A new place called Clark's Donuts is the place to be if you are looking for a donut or two in Grove City. Clark's Donut's have been selling their homemade donuts across Mercer County and Pennsylvania since 1937. A new location has opened right in the heart of downtown in Grove City.
Grove City Premium Outlets Mall: A Retail Mainstay near Pittsburgh, PA
Grove City Premium Outlets, developed by Prime Outlets, opened in 1994 in Springfield Township, near Grove City, Pennsylvania. Positioned at the intersection of Interstate 79 and Interstate 80, it offers easy access from Pittsburgh and Erie. The layout included over 100 brand-name stores. Some early stores were Nike, Gap, and...
Immerse yourself in arts and culture: A weekend of diverse events in Pittsburgh
Jul. 26—If you're looking to fill your weekend with all things arts and culture, there is no shortage of events happening in and around the city this weekend. From performances that reflect the beauty of the African diaspora to the Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh's Summer Picnic, start planning out your weekend with a few of the events below. Collections in Black: A Celebration of ...
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