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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...
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...
Furries wait in hours-long lines to get into Anthrocon
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Thousands of people waited for hours in the heat and humidity to get into Pittsburgh's furry convention on Thursday, forcing organizers to close registration lines. In a social media post at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Anthrocon said the "sheer number" of people in line at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center "exceeded all expectations of growth," resulting in stress on both attendees and staff. Jarhett Doyle said he waited 5 1/2 hours to get in, and after that, "It was another 3 hours waiting in the turnstiles and everything like that. I didn't even make it through, I gave up. I...
Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne dubbed ‘Prince and Princess of Pittsburgh’ as MLB star shows off behind-the-scenes snaps
MLB star Paul Skenes surprised his followers with an Instagram photo dump featuring girlfriend Olivia Dunne. Skenes had a month to remember and proudly documented his activities on social media. The pitcher, 22, has been in red-hot form for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball. And he’s also clearly enjoying life with his superstar […]
Veteran Pro Bowler Still Without New Contract, Trade Is Imminent
Veteran Pro Bowler defensive tackle, Cameron Heyward is still without a new contract but a trade is imminent. According to a report, the Steelers are no closer to a new deal for the veteran even though he hopes to play for them in 2025. Nothing is changing throughout the next few weeks so it might be time for the Steelers to consider dealing him now rather than letting him test free agency. Heyward has been missing most of the voluntary portions of camp because of his desire for a new contract.
Pirates Pitcher Will Be Out Longer Than Thought
When Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones went on the 15-day injured list, it was thought he wouldn’t be out long. After seeing team doctors, it was determined he wouldn’t even be able to begin throwing for 15 days. Pirates Pitcher Jared Jones Will Be Out Longer Than Thought.
Midland Arts Council show commences at Lincoln Park; winners announced
MIDLAND ― Her street scene titled "South of France" won best of show for Joyce Beatty of Chester, W.Va., in the 18th Summer Gallery 2024 show by the Midland Arts Council. Rodica Constantine's painting "Graceful Playing at the Merrick Gallery" won the juror's award for second place. Jennie Johnstone...
Cause for celebration or concern? Erie resident calls continued fireworks a nuisance
Fourth of July this year is in the books but often times, people will continue to light off fireworks casually for weeks to come. For one, fireworks are illegal in the City of Erie but it’s something police can’t spend every moment watching and preventing. “I mean, they...
Local boy with recent heart transplant throws first pitch at SeaWolves game Friday
A local boy that the Erie community rallied around was a special guest Friday night at UPMC Park. Jonah Allgeier was diagnosed with a rare heart disease at the age of six and was in desperate need of a heart transplant. He received that heart on Easter Sunday of this...
Fireworks return to Johnstown Galleria
After a years-long hiatus, a fireworks show is set to return to the Johnstown Galleria tonight. The show is scheduled to get underway at dusk. Officials at the Galleria ask guests to arrive early to get a parking spot and grab a snack from the food court. The show is...
Erie Digital News Now Highlights: July 5
Erie Digital News Now Content at your fingertips. This is the summer travel season, and for people visiting and living in the Caribbean. Crawford County held its first every fair fundraiser, with the hopes of making it an annual event. Also in Crawford County, after 22 years of serving the...
110 years of soot scrubbed from stained glass at Central Presbyterian Church in Tarentum
Jul. 5—The sun will be shining more brightly on parishioners at Central Presbyterian Church in Tarentum. Eleven enormous stained-glass windows, removed and boarded in 2022, are being reinstalled this week after a meticulous project that took hundreds of hours to clean and restore them. "It's not just the color that's brighter," said Ralph Mills, co-owner of Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios. ...
Scott Tady: Boom was a blast; now comes Pittsburgh's best music fest
That's the next Boom on The Bridge concert in Beaver County. Visit Beaver County has already confirmed the return next year of a Veterans Memorial Bridge concert coinciding with the Beaver County Boom! fireworks extravaganza. I thought last Saturday's Boom on The Bridge went well, starring national country artist Chris...
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