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Multiple confirmed tornadoes tear through Pittsburgh area, leaving trail of damage
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Cleanup is underway throughout the Pittsburgh area as several communities were hit with suspected tornado damage on Wednesday evening. Four tornadoes have been confirmed in the Pittsburgh area so far through surveys or debris signatures, National Weather Service Pittsburgh said. An EF-2 with winds up to 115...
Controller says Allegheny County is in financial trouble, much like city and schools
Corey O’Connor gives a press conference on Allegheny County’s finances on June 26, 2024. (Photo by Charlie Wolfson/PublicSource) The county spent more than it brought in last year for the first time since 2011. The end of federal aid is bringing pain for many local governments. “PublicSource is...
Pennsylvania Tornado Leaves 10-Mile Path of Destruction in Trafford
Trafford, PA – An EF-1 tornado struck Trafford in eastern Allegheny and western Westmoreland counties, leaving a 10-mile trail of damage on Wednesday. The tornado, confirmed by the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, packed peak winds of 110 mph and measured up to 300 yards in width. According to the...
Stormy weather could plague Beaver County Boom! Officials say concerts 'rain or shine'
While several local communities have begun preparations for Saturday's Beaver County Boom celebration, residents planning to attend the celebration might want to keep an eye on the skies. According to the National Weather Service of Pittsburgh, early forecasts for Saturday called for thunderstorms throughout the day. Local meteorologists have warned there will be...
Pittsburgh area braces for potential of more tornadoes on Saturday
FINLEYVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) -- With the potential for more dangerous storms on Saturday, many areas are preparing. A couple weeks ago, a devastating storm hit Finleyville. It taught Washington County leaders and other emergency officials some valuable lessons. When the tornado ripped through Finleyville in May, it was a stunning and eye-opening event for Washington County officials, including county Commissioner Nick Sherman. "People need to take this very seriously. We need to make sure that we're paying attention to the warnings," Sherman said. That tornado is one of the many reasons officials are keeping an eye on the sky this weekend. "We have the ability...
St. George WWII Monument Dedication
In partnership with Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, the St. George Church Preservation Society (SGCPS) has restored the St. George WWII plaque that was once located on the front of St. George Church in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The plaque displays the names of 1,017 St. George parishioners who served in WWII and includes the 35 who lost their lives. The names on the plaque are listed on the website at SGCPS.net.
Severe weather forecast prompts FusionFest, Babesburgh Bash, Lawrenceville Independence Day Celebration shifts to Sunday
PITTSBURGH — FusionFest, the Babesburgh Bash and Lawrenceville's Independence Day celebration are among several Pittsburgh-area events that had been scheduled for Saturday but are being moved to Sunday instead because ofsevere weather forecasts. FusionFest is the new Juneteenth-related event co-sponsored by the city of Pittsburgh. "All the time of...
Popular Penn Township event to return for 23rd year
The Penn Township Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 23rd annual Mega Cruise Saturday, July 13, at the Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport. More than 1,200 cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors and airplanes were displayed at the 2023 cruise. Music, food, business vendors, karaoke, a Chinese auction, and a 50/50 raffle also will...
4th of July Fireworks and Community Celebrations in Pittsburgh, PA
Do you want to know where Fourth of July Fireworks are going to be in Pittsburgh, PA? We know! We know! And we tried to make it as convenient as possible for you by listing all the Fourth of July Fireworks and celebrations we could find in Ambridge, Avalon, Bellvue, Bulger, Crafton, Carnegie, Clinton, Cuddy, Coraopolis, Eldersville, Greentree, Joffree, Heidelberg, Imperial, Ingram, Langeloth, Leetsdale, McDonald, McKees Rocks, Midway, Morgan, Moon, Neville Township, Noblestown, Pittsburgh, Presto, Robinson, Sewickley, Slovan, Southview and Sturgeon, PA below.
Pittsburgh's Hill District plays host to another City in the Streets event
By: KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- You may have seen a mix of bikers, vendors, and local officials along part of the Open Streets Pittsburgh route on Saturday. It's part of the city of Pittsburgh's City in the Streets initiative to hear concerns its citizens may have directly from them."The better we connect, the more we improve," Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said. "And so, for me, it's, 'How do we create this connectivity that continues to improve the quality of life of our city?' We can't do that if we're just downtown."It's a similar mission for the Thelma Lovette...
Pilot program in Pittsburgh aims to get more young people to become doctors
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A pilot program at Allegheny Health Network aims to get more young people, particularly minorities, to become doctors. These incoming eighth graders from Urban Pathways and Manchester Academic Charter School are learning from a dentist how to put sealants in teeth at Allegheny General Hospital.Cara Mitchell, an eighth grader from the Hill District, said, "It's teaching me personally a lot and how we have hands-on activities and actually get to try stuff before we actually get into the real medical field, so that's helping me a lot."Student Saniyah Jefferson-Berry from the West Side says what she's learning...
CEO Briefing: Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, come together for independent learning exchange
Last month, members from the Pittsburgh and Milwaukee Water Equity Taskforce teams met in Milwaukee to learn from one another in a first-of-its-kind, independently organized learning exchange. Both Pittsburgh and Milwaukee participated in the Water Equity Taskforce, which was created to investigate challenges and potential solutions to water system inequity....
Food pantries expect smooth provider transition
Pittsburgh bank becomes county’s food assistance provider July 1. The Lighthouse Foundation already gets up to 90% of its food from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, so the agency’s administrators expect a smooth transition July 1, when the food bank becomes Butler County’s new food assistance program provider.
Pittsburgh Transit told that Red Line temporary shuttles need ‘more work’
Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s temporary shuttle service during track work on its Red Line has gotten off to a rough start in some areas. Some riders told the board at its monthly meeting Friday that bus schedules are inaccurate, transfers aren’t synchronized leading to long waits, and trips from Beechview to Dormont that used to take five minutes last 40 minutes or longer.
Human remains recovered from Allegheny River in Springdale Borough
SPRINGDALE, Pa. (KDKA) -- Human remains were recovered from the Allegheny River in Springdale Borough on Sunday.Emergency officials were notified just before noon Sunday of human remains inside a vehicle located in the Allegheny River near the 100 block of Butler Street. The Murrysville Medic One Dive Team was training in the area when the vehicle was located.The remains will be transported to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office for identification and cause and manner determinations, according to a release from the Allegheny County Police Department.Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
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