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‘They should not have cancer when they don’t smoke’: Workers, clean air advocates urge state to move on banning smoking at casinos
Jennifer Rubolino said she has enjoyed working as a table games dealer at Rivers Casino for the past five years. What she does not like, however, is the smoke from patrons’ cigarettes and cigars that permeates the entire casino floor, even the nonsmoking area where she is stationed. “I...
Volunteers pack 'maternal health boxes' for pregnant women in need
SPRING TWP., Pa. - Tomorrow, July 20th, is known as "National Pennsylvania Day," and one group is celebrating early by giving back. Members of "America250PA" helped out at the Helping Harvest Food Bank in Spring Township Friday. State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and State Senator Judy Schwank helped pack maternal...
Overcrowded Pa. shelter paying people to foster dogs, cats | Today in Pa.
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Sisters among Team USA Olympic women's field hockey team packed with Pa. talent
Philadelphia has a new super team, the Team USA women's field hockey team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They're the team to watch in Paris, packed with East Coast pride as the team features 12 women with ties to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, alone. This team's genuine area pride...
Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at Trump
Months before an armed man took aim at Donald Trump at a presidential campaign rally in rural Pennsylvania, some state lawmakers had proposed to outlaw the type of rifle used in the assassination attempt. The legislation stalled without coming to a vote, but that was no surprise. Politically divided Pennsylvania...
Police: Annville woman killed in Derry Township crash on Route 322
A 36-year-old Annville woman was in a fatal crash that shutdown Route 322 Friday morning, according to the Derry Township Police Department. At 3:28am, police responded to the 800 block of East Governor Road for a single-vehicle crash. The driver has been identified as Amanda Thome. "Thome was operating a...
Former White House Physician Reveals Details of Trump’s Injury Post-Assassination Attempt
Recently, Dr. Ronny Jackson, former White House physician and elected representative for Texas’s thirteenth congressional district, provided details on the wound Donald Trump sustained after the attempted assassination at a Pennsylvania rally. Following Saturday’s incident, Jackson quickly traveled to Bedminster, New Jersey, to meet with Trump. In a recent interview, he revealed that while the bleeding from Trump’s ear incision continues, it should stop soon.
Somerset County volunteer fire companies vote to merge
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two volunteer fire companies in Somerset County announced they are creating a new merged organization. Over the past year and a half, the Fridens Volunteer Fire Company said they’ve been working closely with the Somerset Vol. Fire Department in creating one merged organization. On Wednesday, July 17, members voted and […]
Mosquitoes Near Pittsburgh Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes in Highland Park, Homewood, Point Breeze, and Wilkinsburg tested positive for West Nile Virus. ACHD will spray Zenivex E20 on July 24th to reduce risk. Report breeding sites to ACHD. For more info, visit the CDC’s West Nile Virus webpage.
The Stroller, July 19, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Car cruise to raise funds for Leechburg Public Library. Leechburg...
Bushy Run whips St. Michael in American Legion Region 7 Tournament
Anthony Monroe drove in three runs, and Bushy Run rolled to a 13-4 victory Saturday against St. Michael in the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament at Claysburg. Chuck Fontana, Jonny Lovre and Colton Tyburski each had two hits, and Brody Hoffman and Tyburski had doubles. Hoffman’s two-run double in...
Pittsburgh Pirates players, coaches spend time at Miracle League clinic
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales hit the game-winner for the Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. The next morning, he was in Moon Township, aiding and supporting kids with special needs. It's exactly what the Pirates organization says it wants."Seeing them, the moms and the dads, the brothers and the sisters being just as happy as everybody else. It's really nice to see," Gonzales said. "And it's impactful on them, it's impactful on me."Gonzales joined other players and Pirates staff on Saturday for a clinic sponsored by Pirates Charities, allowing people with special needs to...
Pittsburgh officials, residents come together to honor Gus Kalaris
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The city of Pittsburgh honored a local legend on Saturday.Gus Kalaris of Gus and Yayia's Ice Ball Cart died earlier this month at the age of 92.Several people and city officials gathered to celebrate his legacy at Allegheny Commons Park.Mayor Ed Gainey says Gus' memory goes well beyond his product."It's hard to replace a legend, Mayor Gainey said, "but it's really not about the product that they serve that makes them. It's the love that they pour out. The one thing that people will tell you about Gus is that when they came here, he made them feel special."The mayor says city officials already have plans to name a street after Gus in Allegheny Commons Park so his kindness will live on forever.
Talkin' Baseball trade deadline draft has Pirates fans dreaming of offense
The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away, and Talkin' Baseball undertook their annual trade deadline draft to get baseball fans set for the main event. During this draft exercise, the Talkin' Baseball guys paired potential trade deadline movers with possible fits. The guesser who names the most fits accurately, when the dust settles, wins.
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