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Delaware County in Top 100 Best Counties to Live in Nation, 4th in PA
Delaware County is one of the best counties to live in Pennsylvania as well as one of the top 100 in the nation, according to a new report by Niche. To determine the ranking, Niche compared counties in the country based on relevant metrics, such as public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities.
Pennsylvania firework laws and safety tips to keep you and your family safe during the Fourth
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Official shows and individuals alike will light up the skies with fireworks across Pennsylvania tonight, and officials are urging everyone to follow state laws. While the holiday is a fantastic time to celebrate independence with family and friends, it’s important to remember Pennsylvania fireworks laws to keep people safe. According to the […]
Why Butler County is so crucial to Trump's election chances
Jul. 6—Southwestern Pennsylvania is one of the most important political regions in the country for Republicans this election cycle, and the Trump campaign appears to be well aware. Former President Donald Trump next weekend will hold his first Western Pennsylvania rally of the campaign season in Butler County, signaling the region's importance ahead of the Republican National Convention that ...
BC3 selects longtime dean as new VP
Josh Novak, a longtime dean at Butler County Community College, will become the college’s vice president for student affairs and enrollment management on Tuesday, July 9. Novak, 39, of Slippery Rock, has served in dean of students roles in BC3’s student affairs and enrollment management division since August 2011. In that role, he has led student services and resources, such as those for academic support, access and disability, food security and mental health.
Evans City to introduce new welcome signs designed by Vo-Tech students
EVANS CITY — Later this year, visitors to the borough will be welcomed by three brand-new welcome signs designed by students from the Butler County Vocational-Technical School. The idea was first mentioned publicly at a borough council meeting in July 2023, and the council approved the three proposed designs...
Butler County jobless rate again remains lowest in region at 3.2%
Butler County’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate for the month of May remains the lowest in the seven-county Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area at 3.2%, according to the most recent data from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. Overall, the Pittsburgh region’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate for May 2024 rose...
Ellwood City Man Found Dead After Stand Off With Police In Cranberry
A 37-year-old man from Ellwood City was exchanged gunfire before he was found dead in a wooded area after he exchanged gunfire with police on Tuesday, July 2nd near the Cranberry Highlands Golf Course in Butler County. According to a PA State Police report, and at approximately 10:30 a.m., Cranberry...
Pittsburgh-area contractor repairs family's home for free as 7-year-old daughter battles cancer
PROSPECT, Pa. (KDKA) -- A family hired a local contractor to repair their home, but when he learned that their 7-year-old daughter is battling cancer, he decided their money would be no good.Guardian angels don't always have wings. Some carry tools and swoop in just when you need them. Mark Bowman, aka Man with Tools, was contacted by the Duffy family who needed a lot of repair work done at their home in Butler County. When Bowman found out the Duffy's 7-year-old daughter Lucy...
Couple Looking to Buy Home Ends Up Owning Whole Town in Pennsylvania
Riverstone Estate, Foxburg, Pa., the initial purchase that ended up placing ownership of much of the town with a Cleveland couple. When Cleaveland couple Saji Daniel and Shannon McGauley got an invitation in October 2020 from their neighbor, Dr. Lou Keppler, to visit Foxburg, Pa., they thought it would just be a nice daily escape from the city. Katherine Clarke, in The Wall Street Journal, chronicled how it lead to a real-estate buying spree.
Video appears to show man shooting dog with air rifle in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Home surveillance video appears to show a man stalking and shooting a dog with an air rifle in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood early on Friday morning.The video appears to show a dog running along a street, and a man following it. Shots from what appears to be an air rifle can then be heard as the man yells something at the dog. The dog then begins to limp.A police officer with the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is investigating what happened. KDKA-TV spoke with a woman who says her son heard a dog yelping in the middle of the...
Former WPXI sports anchor Jonas Chaney dies at 72
JONAS CHANEY (PHOTO BY BRIAN COOK SR.) In 2005, former WPXI-TV (Channel 11) sports and public affairs reporter Jonas Chaney won an Onyx Award for his acting role in the August Wilson play, “Fences.” Onyx Awards were given to those who excelled in African American theater, presented by the African American Council on the Arts.
Pittsburgh won't be removing homeless encampments after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Do people experiencing homelessness have the right to camp out in cities like Pittsburgh? Over the objections of advocates for those experiencing homelessness, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled cities can enforce no-camping laws and take down tent encampments, even if there is no offer of alternative shelter or housing.In Pittsburgh, the tents will stay.Tucked behind the Allegheny County Jail is a sprawling encampment of 35 tents along the Eliza Furnace Trail."It's getting ridiculous. We have our two kids and I don't even really want to take them past it. They're definitely encroaching on the trail. You know,...
Poll shows hypothetical primary matchup between Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Corey O'Connor
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A poll of Democrats in the city of Pittsburgh suggests that Mayor Ed Gainey may have trouble winning reelection next year.The poll appears to be part of an effort to encourage County Controller Corey O'Connor to take on Gainey in the Democratic primary. One year before the 2025 spring primary, a coefficient poll taken for the Republican firm of Long Nyquist found that incumbent Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is in a tie with County Controller and former City Councilman Corey O'Connor. In a head-to-head matchup, Gainey and O'Connor each poll 37% of Democrats with 25% undecided. When voters are...
Kennywood Memories remains nostalgic as ever and more than a little bittersweet
Despite being a Kennywood fan and a lover of theme parks in general, I had never seen WQED's Kennywood Memories. For the few who might be unfamiliar, the hour-long documentary special from 1988, produced, written, and narrated by Rick Sebak, is considered a classic, capturing not only Kennywood but Pittsburgh life itself.
LGBTQ landmark Brewers Bar up for sale in Lawrenceville
Jul. 5—Brewers Bar in Lawrenceville — Pittsburgh's oldest gay bar — is up for sale for $1.2 million. Owner Carol Held said she's ready to retire and spend more time with her grandkids. "After covid, it just kind of hit a point — the business just changed," said Held, 57, of Moon. "We weren't getting the people in the door like we were." Brewers Bar has been in business in Pittsburgh for 43 ...
2024-25 Generational Wealth Management Player Profile: Jimmy Kerr
JIMMY KERR – SENIOR – CLARION AREA. Parents Names: Mother- Megan Kerr; Stepfather- Brady Ion. I have four siblings. My two older siblings Maddie and Craig. Craig played basketball for Clarion High School and Maddie didn’t play sports. I have two younger siblings Lucas and Taylor. Lucas plays baseball and football and Taylor plays soccer.
Man in custody following sword attack in downtown hotel
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) -- A man is in custody after he allegedly attacked three other people with a sword inside the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh in the early morning hours of July 4. According to the criminal complaint provided to KDKA-TV, police were called to the hotel just...
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