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August DUI checkpoint announced for Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) – Here’s another reminder to stay safe on the roads as the Pennsylvania State Police have scheduled another DUI checkpoint for next month. Police will hold the checkpoint during the month of August at undisclosed locations in McKean County with the goal of keeping roadways safe and decrease injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. […]
Police safely locate 9-year-old Lena Pham who had been reported missing from Braddock
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — UPDATE: State police have said that Pham has been found and is safe. Original story follows below:Police in the Pittsburgh area are looking for a missing 9-year-old girl from Braddock Borough. Pennsylvania State Police said in a post on social media that 9-year-old Lena Pham was last seen in the 200 block of Third St. in Braddock around 10 p.m. on Thursday. State police said she may be "at special risk of harm or injury." Officials said the young girl may be in a black sedan with her mother, Trang Dang. State police did not provide a make or model of the vehicle. Pham is described by law enforcement as being 4-foot-8 with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with black lettering, black shorts and sandals. Anyone with information can call 911 or 412-299-1607.
Kids power through pedal pull at Sewickley Township fair
Kids ages 3-11 competed in the pedal tractor pull Thursday at the Sewickley Township Community Fair. Sitting astride toy tractors with pedals placed appropriately for their ages, they used foot power to pull a weighted sled as far as they could down a 30-foot track. Each year, owner Mike Baker...
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...
Transparency, housing, negotiation: Chatham Students United deliver demands to President Phillips
On July 18, six students marched into the office of Chatham University President Rhonda Phillips to deliver her a list of demands. Dr. Phillips was not present, but graduate student Lindsey Disler, Owen Duthoy ‘26, Florence Lang ‘26, E Kelley ‘25 and Halsey Hyer ‘24 took turns reading the list of demands to her chief of staff Patsy Kraeger. This group, joined by Memuna Bayoh ‘24, is part of Chatham Students United (CSU). It was formed in early July by students living at Orchard Hall after the sudden announcement of the closure of the only housing option available at Eden Hall.
Woman sues Kennywood, alleges injuries after Thunderbolt ride
A Homestead woman is suing Kennywood Amusement Park for negligence, claiming a ride on the Thunderbolt roller coaster left her injured. On July 23, 2022, Sabrina Williams and her son visited Kennywood and rode the roller coaster. According to the lawsuit, Williams said she had rode the Thunderbolt several times...
Pennsylvania man arrested with outstanding felony warrants
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania man with three outstanding felony warrants was taken into custody by state police. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in New Castle was informed that 21-year-old Trent Alexander Sirak, of Ellwood City, was living at a residence in the Borough of New Beaver, Lawrence County, and had three warrants for his arrest.
Shakespeare Comes To Preston Park
Visitors are invited to see Shakespeare in the Park performed at a local venue. The Hobnob Theatre Company will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Butler Township’s Preston Park Arboretum Friday, Saturday, and Sunday beginning at 6:30 p.m. each day. The non-profit group is also performing...
City Resident Taken To Prison After Drug Bust
A local man is facing felony charges following a search in the City of Butler earlier this week. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Butler County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, officers conducted a search warrant at a the residence of 44-year-old David “Platinum” Johnson in the 200 block of Eighth Avenue around 6 a.m. on Wednesday.
Pennsylvania Invests in Job Training for People with Disabilities
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced a significant new investment aimed at enhancing job opportunities for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. On Wednesday, Secretary Rick Siger revealed that the Shapiro Administration is allocating $200,000 to the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program. This initiative aims to equip individuals with disabilities with the skills needed to secure employment in local manufacturing sectors.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles With Split Rock Resort Over Consumer Rights Violations
BLAKESLEE, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement in a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort, addressing alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare purchases.…
3 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help urban gardeners own the land they steward
The law lowers the bar for “adverse possession.” It’s part of recent moves to improve garden land security. Many of Philadelphia’s community gardens are at risk of being lost to development. However, a new state law could give gardeners who steward land they don’t own a...
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