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6 PA Cities Are Considered The Dirtiest In The Country
It's no secret that cities are not usually extremely clean. It's really hard to keep areas extremely clean when they're extremely overly populated plus the heart for hustle and bustle. Anytime you visit a major city, you probably aren't shocked to see gum smashed into the concrete, garbage blowing in...
'It's no way to live,' judge tells Jeannette man during sentencing for drug convictions
Jul. 5—A Westmoreland County judge on Friday implored a Jeannette man convicted in a drug case to use a state prison sentence as a way to turn his life around. "You don't have to live this way, this can be the last time," Judge Timothy Krieger said. "It's the last time you need to live in a drug house ... it's no way to live and I know you know that." Krieger sentenced Andrey L. Young, 44, to ...
Tornado damage forces cancellation of Bushy Run battle reenactment
Jul. 6—After tornado damage left much of the battlefield site unusable, the 2024 Bushy Run battle reenactment, previously scheduled for the first weekend of August, has been officially canceled. "The board has concluded that the site cannot be made reasonably safe and accessible by the scheduled date of the event," said a statement on Facebook from the Bushy Run Battlefield board of directors. ...
Rising Latino population drives economic growth in Western Pennsylvania
Jul. 5—New Spanish grocery stores are opening, adding a fresh flavor to the city. Amid the usual Pittsburgh traffic noise, reggaeton now pulses from car speakers, and local restaurants are featuring horchata on their menus. The face of Western Pennsylvania is changing. According to the 2022 Allegheny County Latinx Needs Assessment Report, the overall population of Pittsburgh grew by less than ...
Anthrocon Parade in downtown Pittsburgh delights locals, out-of-towners
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh's furry convention drew huge crowds to Downtown Saturday for the annual parade of the suited "sonas." The Anthrocon Parade went down Penn Avenue from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, starting at 2 p.m. The attendance at Anthrocon had grown so much this year that, for the first time, organizers were unable to take a group photo.
Changes to Pennsylvania liquor laws, including expanded happy hour, await governor's signature
PITTSBURGH — More and longer happy hours and discounts that bar and restaurant owners would be able to offer are part of changes in Pennsylvania's liquor laws, which have been approved by state lawmakers. Len Semplice, owner of Redbeard's Bar & Grill in Mount Washington and Downtown Pittsburgh, believes...
Two new pickleball courts set to open in Pittsburgh area this week
MURRYSVILLE (KDKA) - For all of you pickleball enthusiasts in Westmoreland County, you're going to have a new spot to play starting on Saturday. Pickleball Harbor is set to open in Murrysville and the state-of-the-art facility on Mellon Road will feature six indoor courts, automatic line-calling, a pro shot, and training and coaching from professionals. A grand opening will be held on Sunday morning starting at 11 a.m. and as part of it, there will be $1,500 worth of pickleball gear up for grabs! Meanwhile, the owners of the Pickleball Warehouse in Homewood told KDKA they'll be hosting a soft opening on Monday and then a grand opening on the 20th. That's located on Hamilton Avenue. The Pickleball Warehouse will have full-sized courts, two "skinny" courts, a gear shop, a coffee bar, and a lounge.
The City of Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth ‘Fusion Fest’ 2024!
GABBY PHILLIPS plays on the inflatable sticky wall during the City of Pittsburgh’s official Juneteenth celebration, “Fusion Fest,” held, June 30, IN DOWNTOWN. (Photo by Rob Taylor Jr.) PITTSBURGH MAYOR ED GAINEY, WITH SUPPORTERS AT THE CITY’S OFFICIAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION, FUSION FEST, IN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH, JUNE 30....
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Brookline not Brooklyn edition
Every week, two completely opposed trains of thought pull screeching into the same unfinished T station in my brain, from opposite directions. First: “I have had a way better life than I probably deserved because I liked the vibe of Pittsburgh.” It’s not the most fascinating city in America (New Orleans, maybe), and it’s not the cheapest place to live (probably Youngstown or Saginaw or something) — but it might be the cheapest interesting place to live in America. That’s something.
Living in the city: Embracing the lifestyle of Downtown Pittsburgh
Jul. 5—Adele Morelli's morning commute to work is seven minutes — on foot. Morelli is the owner of Boutique La Passerelle on Wood Street, a European fashion boutique in Downtown Pittsburgh. She resides a few blocks away. "It's definitely a lifestyle," Morelli said on a recent Thursday evening during a Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership tour called Views & Brews, featuring several city residences. ...
Thousands gather in Point State Park for Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration
PITTSBURGH — It's a tradition that dates back generations. Some families always attend the Fourth of July celebration at Point State Park. And it's not just the locals who come to the area; it's even families from across the world. "We are just for this day from Germany. We...
Allegheny County Health Department reports a rise in Whooping Cough in school-aged children
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The Allegheny County Health Department sent out an alert on its social media pages on Friday saying they have seen an increase in Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, in school-age children across the county. The county health department cautioned that Pertussis can be dangerous for babies, those with weakened immune systems, and children who have not received all recommended vaccinations. The symptoms could lead to serious complications including apnea, pneumonia, convulsions, or encephalopathy which is a disease in the brain. It could also lead to needed serious care in the hospital. Whooping Cough on the rise nationwide According to the CDC, 4,864...
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Shield Pittsburgh Homeowners from Skyrocketing Property Taxes
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, State Senator Jay Costa celebrated the Senate’s 46-4 passage of the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP), a measure designed to protect Pittsburgh homeowners from rising property taxes in rapidly developing neighborhoods. If the state House approves Senate Bill 219 and Governor Josh Shapiro signs it, Pittsburgh’s mayor and city council will gain the authority to exempt or defer property tax hikes for longtime residents in specific areas.
Furry Convention Underway in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (EYT) — Pittsburgh’s Premier Furry Convention is in full swing. Anthrocon 2024: Anthrocoaster is being held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center through Sunday, July 7. As one of the world’s largest anthropomorphic (human-like animal characters) conventions, thousands of attendees travel to Pittsburgh for this...
Mammoth Park in Mount Pleasant hosting 4th annual Mike Reese Memorial 5K
MOUNT PLEASANT (KDKA) - Today in Westmoreland County, runners will lace up their shoes, take their marks, and go on a run all for a good cause. This will be the fourth year the Mike Reese Memorial 5K will be held in memory of the former Pennsylvania state representative who died of an apparent brain aneurysm in 2021.Reese died just a couple of months after he won reelection in November 2020 and he was only 42 years old at the time of his death. He served 12 years in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, serving parts of Westmoreland and Somerset Counties. The...
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