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Local reacts to public hearing from EPA on their continued investigation on Erie Coke Corporation
An east Erie resident reacted to an investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on soil samples from homes in the area of former industrial site of the Erie Coke Corporation. Linn Wasielewski said she has her concerns following the aftermath of Erie Coke and she is hopeful something can...
TV Talk: Filmed-in-Pittsburgh 'American Rust' canceled
Jul. 19—Amazon's Prime Video will not renew the filmed-in-Pittsburgh drama series "American Rust," whose second season was largely set in Pittsburgh, for a third season. The show's first two seasons were filmed in Western Pennsylvania. Jeff Daniels starred in "American Rust" as the police chief of fictional Buell, Fayette County, who returns to Pittsburgh to be a detective. Maura Tierney ...
Pirates to play to sellout crowd for game one of Yinzerpalooza vs. Phillies
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to kick off the second half of their season on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, in what is shaping up to be a packed stadium for the first night of Yinzerpalooza weekend. The Pirates ended the first half of their season with a .500...
More than just Picklesburgh - community, fireworks, and Yinzerpalooza | KDKA Weekend Planner
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - It's Picklesburgh weekend and while that's the biggest "dill" in town, it's not all that's going on in our region. We're going to let you know about what else Western Pennsylvania has to offer this weekend! The Monster Bash in CranberryHorror fans, this one is for you! The Monster Bash celebrates all things sci-fi and fantasy - and it's taking over the Marriot Pittsburgh North in Cranberry starting today and going through Sunday. There will be hundreds of vendors, moving screenings, and of course, celebrity guests. Check out the details on the Creepy Classics' website at this link. CCBC Community DayThe Community College...
Months after its closure, crews take down iconic Blue Flame Restaurant signage
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) - The flame has officially been extinguished at the former Blue Flame Restaurant in Jefferson Hills. On Tuesday, crews took down the iconic sign marking the end of an era. The Blue Flame Restaurant shut its doors in March after serving customers in Jefferson Hills breakfast and lunch since 1956. A new restaurant will take over the space soon and the signage for Steel Grill 51 was put in place where the neon blue flame once lit 51. Family makes the decision to close after 68 yearsIn March, the George family served their final meals at the Blue Flame Restaurant,...
Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio Awaits Isolated Showers
Pittsburgh, PA – Residents in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio should prepare for a warm weekend with scattered showers, as a weak disturbance is expected to pass through the region. According to the US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA, elevated probabilities of rain showers will be focused south of...
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
Trump rally shooting puts election officials on even higher alert over political violence
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S.This news analysis was originally distributed in Votebeat’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up to get future editions, including the latest reporting from Votebeat bureaus and curated news from other publications, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.Within hours of when former President Donald Trump and others were shot at a political rally in Pennsylvania, election officials in Arizona were scrambling to assess the implications for the early voting already in progress for the state’s July 30 primary.Maricopa County Supervisors Chairman Jack Sellers was on the phone...
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Warns About Scam Texts Over Unpaid Tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission warned motorists that texts they received from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” are actually from scammers. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is alerting motorists that the texts claiming to be from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” are in fact scammers trying to steal their personal financial information, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
‘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...
Overcrowded Pa. shelter paying people to foster dogs, cats | Today in Pa.
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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...
Butler Twp. New District Magistrate Office Opens
The Butler Township District Magistrate officially has a new office. County officials say that Judge Kevin O’Donnell and his staff are now at their new location on Fairground Hill Road in the former Friedman’s headquarters. The first cases were heard at the new court room on Tuesday. The...
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