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2 vendors allegedly robbed at Picklesburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh police are investigating after two vendors working at Picklesburgh were apparently robbed.Officers say it happened around 7 p.m. Sunday on the Boulevard of the Allies. They say one vendor's backpack with cash from her sales was taken from her unlocked car. A bag with cash and valuables was also taken from another vendor nearby.Police say they're looking for any video from the area. Anyone with information should call police.
Rain chances increase throughout Pittsburgh area as week progresses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- After a gorgeous weekend, clouds will roll in overnight, bringing a bit more humidity on Monday with increasing rain chances ahead of a warm front that will lift through the area. Alert: None.Aware: Several chances for showers/pop-up storms this week. A few scattered showers will be possible by mid-morning into lunch, with a few scattered thunderstorms popping up through Monday afternoon. Tuesday will bring a few scattered showers at times, but Wednesday, and especially Thursday, will have better rain chances as a cold front approaches late in the week. Right now, models are only showing between a quarter to around half an inch of rain for most through midweek, but it's very dry, and everything will help at this point.So far, temps look to stay more seasonable in the lower to mid-80s through the week, with very low chances of any type of severe weather. WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather Photos
From ‘relieved’ to ‘hopeless,’ readers wracked and apprehensive following Butler shooting
The attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday brought anxiety about our civic and political polarization to a boil. PublicSource invited readers to share their reactions. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign up for our free newsletters.”
Bushy Run whips St. Michael in American Legion Region 7 Tournament
Anthony Monroe drove in three runs, and Bushy Run rolled to a 13-4 victory Saturday against St. Michael in the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament at Claysburg. Chuck Fontana, Jonny Lovre and Colton Tyburski each had two hits, and Brody Hoffman and Tyburski had doubles. Hoffman’s two-run double in...
Suspect rips business off for $13,000
Selinsgrove, Pa. — An unknown suspect used a credit card with insufficient funds to pay for $13,000 of building products, police say. Around June 26, the suspect called Kohl Building Products in Penn Township and ordered building products including roof shingles, according to Trp. Derek Gill of state police at Selinsgrove. The sales representative took the order over the phone along with a credit card number provided by the suspect. The suspect then promptly went to the business to pick up the products. A short time later, representatives at the business found that the credit card transaction was denied for insufficient funds. Anyone with information may contact PSP Selinsgrove at 570-374-8145.
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro would bring a battleground state and political acumen to a national ticket
He’s only been Pennsylvania’s governor for a year and a half and just got his second state budget wrapped, but Josh Shapiro already had a national profile for some of the cases he prosecuted during his tenure as the state’s attorney general. Shapiro is one of the people considered most likely to join the Democrats’ […] The post Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro would bring a battleground state and political acumen to a national ticket appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
It's a g'day for baseball as FIBI celebrates 30th anniversary with team from Australia
At this time of the year, Chuck Sarver is full of anxious anticipation and optimism. The president of the Freeport International Baseball Invitational, which begins Monday evening at James E. Swartz Sr. Memorial Field in Freeport Borough, is ready to greet more than two dozen youth baseball teams to the area for the 30th annual week of matchups.
Vehicle found in Allegheny River belonged to missing Shaler woman, contained human remains
A vehicle found Sunday night in the Allegheny River in Oakmont housed human remains, according to local authorities. The vehicle belonged to Janet Walsh, a Shaler woman who was reported missing in January 2020 by her daughter, who was supposed to have dinner at her mother’s house that evening.
Cranberry Township Hosting “Project Puppet”
Cranberry Township is giving residents the chance to bring a creation to life later this week at the Cranberry Public Library. “Project Puppet” is a multi-day course for ages 12 and older at “The Forge” Makerspace beginning Monday. For a cost of $177 per person including materials,...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 21, 2024
Barbara Bayerlein sold property at 5535 Brownsville Road to LLC Realty LLC for $145,000. Elizabeth Husa sold property at 3242 Churchview Ave. to Alexandra Barone and Patrick Graham for $135,000. William Merecky sold property at 314 Hamlet Ct to Beth Lynn Hayes for $165,000. D&A Investing LLC sold property at...
Sarah Hanahan, Jane Monheit, Todd Marcus, East Axis and more
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Photo Gallery: Fueled by strong start, Riverhounds throttle Hartford Athletic for second straight win
After suffering a scoring drought that spanned a month and a half, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ offense continued to surge on Saturday night, dropping Hartford Athletic 3-1 on national television. Griffin Floyd was there to provide the match recap and get reaction from Head Coach Bob Lilley and midfielder/forward Langston...
Pittsburgh officials, residents come together to honor Gus Kalaris
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The city of Pittsburgh honored a local legend on Saturday.Gus Kalaris of Gus and Yayia's Ice Ball Cart died earlier this month at the age of 92.Several people and city officials gathered to celebrate his legacy at Allegheny Commons Park.Mayor Ed Gainey says Gus' memory goes well beyond his product."It's hard to replace a legend, Mayor Gainey said, "but it's really not about the product that they serve that makes them. It's the love that they pour out. The one thing that people will tell you about Gus is that when they came here, he made them feel special."The mayor says city officials already have plans to name a street after Gus in Allegheny Commons Park so his kindness will live on forever.
Mack MD Electric semi truck gets to work at PITT OHIO fleet
Logistics and LTL shipping providers PITT OHIO are adding four Mack MD Electric commercial trucks to their Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operations. With the addition of its new Mack MD Electrics, PITT OHIO will have 10 BEVs – a small part of its 930 Class 8 tractor and 475 Class 7 straight truck fleet (the majority of which is Mack/Volvo).
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