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North Hills Genealogists help trace ancestries
The memory restoration station at Northland Public Library is available for use. Natalie Beneviat | For TribLive. Ancestral research could seem like a daunting task to a genealogy novice, but the North Hills Genealogists of Pittsburgh may make the process easier. It’s important to learn about one’s familial past, according...
Brown Mamas Weekend will celebrate the strength and explore the challenges of Black motherhood in our region
Photo above courtesy of Muffy Mendoza/Brown Mamas. Black mothers from around the Pittsburgh region are invited to celebrate Brown Mamas Weekend at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on July 27 and 28. With a focus on empowerment, community and transformation, the two-day gathering will include master classes, panel discussions and a wellness lounge.
11 Investigates: Boyfriend of mayor’s executive assistant accused in Downtown Pittsburgh shooting
Chief Investigator Rick Earle received a tip early Thursday morning that a vehicle belonging to the mayor’s executive assistant was used in a shooting downtown earlier this week.
Final preparations underway as Picklesburgh 2024 kicks off on Thursday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - It's always a great day to be a Pittsburgher, but if you love pickles, it's an even better day. Today kicks off the 2024 edition of Picklesburgh and there's more to offer this year than ever before. As of Thursday morning, crews are moving around PPG Place putting together the final touches before it all kicks off and that happens later today when people will begin flocking to downtown for the yearly festival. This year, Picklesburgh is opening early, giving fans of pickles an extra day to celebrate all things pickles. In 2023, more than 200,000 people attended the festival...
New owner of Warner’s Bakery to hold grand re-opening
New owner of Warner’s Bakery, Hilary Hanna, is holding a grand re-opening of the bakery, located at 115 N. Franklin St. in Titusville, on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kathy and Larry Licht were the previous owners of Warner's Bakery and announced their retirement at...
New Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk 'motivated to prove myself again'
Jul. 18—Well before he joined the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier this month as an unrestricted free agent, Matt Grzelcyk enjoyed some bright moments through connections with the team. First, the left-handed defenseman was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the third round (No. 85 overall) in the 2012 NHL Draft that was hosted by the Penguins at what was then known as Consol Energy Center. Then he ...
Former Peppi's in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood to be demolished
PITTSBURGH — It was a popular spot to grab a hoagie in Pittsburgh. Now, the former Peppi's Old Tyme Sandwich Shop on Penn Avenue in Point Breeze will come down. The real estate company responsible for the building confirms that it was purchased about a month ago. Pittsburgh's Action...
'It was a great time.' Erie's Chestnut Street pool was beloved for 80 years
The Chestnut Street pool was the place to be for generations of Erie residents each summer. Built just after the turn of the 20th century, the outdoor community pool was frequented by thousands of children and adults annually. ...
ESPN disrespects Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby: fans are furious
ESPN has just published their ranking of the top 100 athletes in professional sports, and fans of the Oilers and Penguins were furious, and outright disgusted. People at ESPN don't seem to be huge hockey fans, as out of the 100 athletes on the list, only three NHL players were included. The three hockey players on the list were Sidney Crosby in 22nd place, Alex Ovechkin at 54, and, wait for it, Connor McDavid all the way down the list in third last, at 98.
Aliquippa players and coaches not thrown off after coaching changes
ALIQUIPPA — Whenever there is a coaching change within a program, sometimes there are growing pains that come along with adjusting to a new face at the helm and changes in how the program is run. But for Aliquippa players and coaches alike, when head coach Mike Warfield announced that he would be...
$47.9 Billion Budget Boost: Pennsylvania’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit Quadruples to $20 Million, Aiding Downtown Pittsburgh Revitalization Efforts
The new $47.9 billion state budget for Pennsylvania includes an increase in the Historic Preservation Tax Credit to $20 million, offering hope for downtown Pittsburgh projects despite concerns about insufficient funding and unaddressed proposals to extend revitalization programs, with interest from developers and calls for further improvements in the credit allocation system. New State Budget […]
Friends of the Library to Hold Flea Market
The Friends of the Norwin Public Library are hosting a Flea Market on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 10:00am-2:00pm in the Library's lower lot. Come shop to you drop! The Norwin Public Library is located at 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin. This content has been submitted by authors outside of this...
New luxury personal care home coming to Westmoreland County
UNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Fountains is a luxury senior living facility, and it is the brain child of Indiana County native Marcy Colkitt. The idea for building the Fountains started nearly a decade ago when Colkitt was visiting her father-in-law in assisted local living."When I was visiting him, I noticed things that I thought could be done a little better and some things I thought I would do differently if I was running the show," Colkitt said. "And after that I started looking at a lot of different facilities, came up with some ideas and eventually decided to...
What happens to unclaimed Pennsylvania Lottery winnings?
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A $100,000 Powerball ticket recently expired in Dauphin County. Somebody had the winning ticket but never cashed it in. So, what happens to that unclaimed money, and how often does this happen in Pennsylvania? This week is Lottery Week, but, every week, the Lottery cheers its winners. There have been close […]
DCED invests in training Pennsylvanians with disabilities
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Dept. of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced a new $200,000 investment into the Community Integrated Services Manufacturing Accelerator Program, which trains Pennsylvanians with disabilities to work with local manufacturers. The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant will fund program locations at Drexel University and the Community College of Philadelphia. Upon completion, participants will receive assistance in applying to jobs with local manufacturers, and once hired, will receive support as needed. ...
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