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Gov. Shapiro’s Democracy Summer Camp raises questions for GOP lawmaker
Gov. Josh Shapiro took a break on Thursday from traveling around the state ducking questions about the veepstakes and promoting legislative accomplishments, to participate in a Democracy Summer Camp bearing his name. The low-profile, invitation-only camp designed for digital content creators and held at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, is...
PA's new app helps families of children with disabilities find parks that meet their child's needs
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new app is helping families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their child's needs as July marks a major milestone in the U.S.This month celebrates 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law protecting people with disabilities from discrimination.The state's new app, Park Finder, details playgrounds and parks and lists all they offer the community, and is currently available online.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans with disabilities are the largest ranked minority group in the U.S., with about one in six children having a developmental disability.According to a release from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society's Good for You initiative, "Children with disabilities can have different needs for their play, such as more or less sensory input; however, playground play is critical for all children's cognitive and physical development, supporting socialization, creativity, and community building." With this in mind, multiple parks across Pennsylvania are tailoring their playground designs to children of all abilities and implementing special features like an interactive sensory green garden or an Augmented and Alternative Communication tool that uses pictures and symbols to help children with nonverbal communication.
Shapiro’s position on Gaza tests close bonds with Arab, Muslim community
For years, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was able to execute a balancing act that eludes many Jewish politicians: vocally supporting Israel while maintaining close ties with Arab and Muslim voters. After Shapiro became attorney general in 2017, he helped lead opposition to the Trump administration’s travel ban targeting Muslims. A longtime state representative, he...
5K walk and run honors Pitt student killed by ex-boyfriend and other domestic violence victims
Pittsburgh (KDKA) – Hundreds of people gathered Saturday to run, walk and honor the life of Alina Sheykhet, a Pitt student killed by her ex-boyfriend in an act of domestic violence in 2017. As the horn sounded on Saturday's 5K, the memories seeped in for Alina's dad Yan Sheykhet."It's really hard for me," he said. "That pain's never gonna go away."This is year five for Alina's Light Walk and Run for Love. Seven years after Alina's death, the nonprofit created in her name continues to try and turn grief into hope.Yan is the president of Alina's Light. There was purple everywhere on...
'It's a community of women': Nuclear energy leader discusses Pittsburgh conference, industry future
PITTSBURGH — Energy industry leaders expect our demand for electricity to grow at a faster rate than ever before, and this week in Pittsburgh, a group of women came together to explore how nuclear energy will help meet that demand. This week, the nonprofit U.S. Women in Nuclear Conference...
William and Edie Lander Celebrate Golden Anniversary
LUCINDA, Pa. (EYT) — William “Bill” Lander and Edie (Wolbert) Lander, of Lucinda, celebrate their 50th anniversary today, Saturday, July 27, 2024. The happy couple was married at St Joseph’s Church in Lucinda on July 27, 1974. Bill is retired after working at REA Jobber 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.
Superior Court reverses judge's bail denial in Sewickley torture case
Three months after an Allegheny County judge denied bail to a suspect accused of torturing a man in Sewickley, an appeals court ruled that he must be granted bail. Pennsylvania law says that every criminal defendant is entitled to bail unless they face a potential life prison term or there is no combination of bail conditions that could ensure the safety of the community.
The CSPA Q&A: Pittsburgh Housing Authority Executive Director Caster D. Binion
Much like the rest of the state, Pittsburgh continues to seek solutions for the area’s affordable housing crisis. As the longtime executive director of the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, Caster D. Binion oversees a $200 million budget and the operations of roughly 2,600 units of public housing, 6,200 Housing Choice Vouchers and 700 mixed-finance units. He also heads up HACP’s efforts to provide public housing residents with programs and services that provide workforce development, crisis support and quality-of-life enhancement.
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