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Sign renaming part of Route 143, honoring 2 local fallen firefighters, to be unveiled Thursday
HARRISBURG, Pa. – A Pennsylvania state senator will unveil a new sign renaming part of Route 143 in Lehigh County in honor of two local fallen firefighters. State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16), on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., will unveil a new sign renaming Route 143 in Lehigh County as Heroes Highway in honor of Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris, according to a news release from the Senate Republican Communications Office.
Pittsburgh gets a break from the high temperatures, but showers and thunderstorms are possible
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Today we finally get relief from the extreme heat and also some much-needed rain for the region as many are looking at abnormally to moderate drought conditions. Nothing severe is expected just a general thunderstorm. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosThe Laurel Highlands could see a few stronger storms as they are under a marginal risk for severe weather (1 out of 5). Highs today stay in the upper 70s and low 80s. A cold front will sweep through the region bringing this rain and breezy conditions, then after that, we are cool, dry, and comfortable for a long stretch! Tomorrow humidity will be lower than what we've had with highs in the low 80s and plenty of sunshine. This break is well needed after we had our 14th 90-degree day of the year so far yesterday which is well above the average that we normally see. The gorgeous weather will last through the weekend with highs in the mid-80s! Tuesday is the next chance for rain. Stay up to date with the KDKA Mobile App – which you can download here!
Market Square business owners worry that revitalization jeopardizes their future
Less than a month after the Allegheny Conference on Community Development released preliminary plans for Downtown revitalization, multiple Market Square business owners have echoed the same message: “We don’t know who they are.”. “I’ve been to all the major networking, professional and civic events over the last year,...
Mellon’s Orchard pushes for zoning change to build East Liberty apartments
In December 2022, Mellon’s Orchard Acquisition LLC’s application to build 264 apartments in East Liberty was rejected by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Now, the company is trying to have the property rezoned to get the project built. After Mellon’s Orchard appealed the zoning board’s decision, the city...
Refreshing Change Ahead for Pittsburgh: Showers, Cooler Temps, and Clearer Skies Predicted
As the city wakes to another bustling morning, Pittsburgh's residents can expect a refreshing shift in weather patterns. According to a report from the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, a cold front making its way from the southern Great Lakes will usher in scattered showers and potential thunderstorms throughout the day. "Showers and storms expected along and ahead of a cold front crossing over the course of the day," the forecast details, signaling cooler temperatures that will drop by an impressive 10 degrees Fahrenheit or more.
Report: Pitt Basketball to Host Four-Star Official Visitor in October
On Wednesday, Pantherlair’s Houston Wilson reported that Pitt basketball will host Davion Hannah, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard, for an official visit this fall. Wilson reported that the official visit would start on Oct. 19. Hannah is a four-star prospect out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who is ranked as the No....
Captain’s Quarters: Griffin on maintaining focus during slump, turning the corner after win over Roots
Welcome to part two of the 2024 Captain’s Quarters, a recurring series where PSN’s Colton Coreschi sits down with Pittsburgh Riverhounds captain Danny Griffin at each quarter mark of the season to discuss recent performance, the state of the team, and other topics of interest. You can check...
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – July 17
The Pitt basketball staff went out to dinner with former Panther Bub Carrington after his Summer League performance. Associate HC Milan Brown, associate HC Tim O’Toole, chief of staff Kyle Cieplicki, HC Jeff Capel, assistant Jason Capel, and others were there. UPDATE, 7 AM: Mimi Thiero — a 6-foot-4...
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey Launches 'City in the Streets' for Holistic Civic Engagement in Hazelwood
Bringing the city government right to the community's doorstep, Mayor Ed Gainey is set to roll out the 2024 City in the Streets Initiative in Pittsburgh. This community-centric initiative aims to bring a block-party vibe to civic engagement, as local government and various organizations converge on the streets to interact directly with citizens. The upcoming event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17th, from 4:30 pm-7:30 pm on Glenwood Street, creating a thoroughfare for ideas, services, and family fun, as detailed by the City of Pittsburgh's official announcement.
Omni Fiber pledges rapid expansion across 3 states
Omni Fiber has announced the closing of $150 million in debt financing. Recent financing attained by Omni Fiber will help fund what the Ohio-based ISP calls “rapid expansion” in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The financing, attained from Stonepeak Credit, will accelerate Omni Fiber’s rate of expansion, with additional...
Gov. Shapiro stands with plaintiffs challenging Pa. abortion restriction
The Shapiro Administration on Tuesday issued a new show of support for abortion rights, standing with plaintiffs in a Commonwealth Court case challenging Pennsylvania’s ban on publicly funded abortions. In a statement released after filing notice with the court in the case of Allegheny Reproductive Health Center v. Pennsylvania...
AG Henry: Pennsylvania resort to pay for mistreating customers
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a settlement with Split Rock Resort, located in Carbon County, for allegedly mistreating consumers who purchased timeshares. The settlement will require Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC, doing business as “Bel Air Owner’s Circle”, to comply with applicable laws and fund a restitution pool […]
Shapiro Administration Tours Grow Pittsburgh’s Braddock Farms to Announce $500,000 Investment Creating Economic Opportunities and Increasing Fresh Food Availability in Urban Neighborhoods
Urban Agriculture Grants are part of historic investments to solve real-world problems for Pennsylvania communities, families, and local economies in Governor Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-25 budget. Braddock, PA – Today, Lt. Governor Austin A. Davis joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at Grow Pittsburgh’s Braddock Farms to announce $500,000 in...
Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania State House Representatives announced they are resigning. According to the Office of the Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, both Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) both resigned. Bullock resigned on Monday, July 15 after first winning a special election for […]
Country artist Drake White promises red-hot fun at outdoor Pittsburgh concert
PITTSBURGH ― Drake White heads to Stage AE on Friday, poised to satisfy country music appetites. "We're excited to come out there to a city as vibrant as Pittsburgh, and just getting ready to have some fun," White said. "It'll pretty much be like a revival. It's going to be some good Southern chicken-fried country music. We're having a good time, sweating along in the middle of the dog days of summer."
Thousands of Pa. Prisoners Endure Summer Heat Without Air Conditioning
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As extreme heat stifles Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons have little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in areas where incarcerated people live, work and gather. Five more have only partial coverage, according to the state Department of Corrections. The agency is working...
Pump N Pantry convenience stores to be rebranded as Kwik Fill and Red Apple
Changes are underway for a convenience store chain in Northern Pennsylvania as 14 Pump N Pantry locations will be rebranded into Kwik Fill and Red Apple stores. United Refining Company of Pennsylvania, which owns and operates Kwik Fill, has acquired Pump N Pantry, a chain based in Montrose, Pennsylvania. The...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Much Of NJ, PA: Here's The Timing
The watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 and applies to all of New Jersey. In Pennsylvania, the watch covers Adams, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Wayne, Wyoming, and York in Pennsylvania. Temps are expected...
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