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Downtown Pittsburgh sushi restaurant hit with consumer alert
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A sushi restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was hit with a consumer alert after an inspection. The Allegheny County Health Department issued the consumer alert for No. 1 Sushi Sushi following an inspection on Thursday. According to the inspection report, there were multiple malfunctioning coolers. "There is not sufficient refrigeration capacity to operate safely," the report said. The inspector said packaged salmon, white fish and romaine lettuce had to be thrown away because they weren't being held at low enough temperatures. The report also notes that there are ten seats for customers, but there are no public bathrooms.The violations involving food holding temperatures are considered medium risk, meaning they're hazards that may add to the risk of food-borne illness or injury.The health department issues a consumer alert when a food facility is out of compliance with minimum food safety standards, potentially posing a risk to public health. When the consumer alert is removed, the health department's website will be updated.
The Times' Top 40 Players in the Beaver Valley: 10-6
As the 2024 WPIAL high school football season approaches, the Beaver County Times is kicking off its preseason coverage with a list of top players in the area. From Division I prospects, to all-state talents, there are an abundance of stars that will take the field on Friday nights in the Beaver Valley. Throughout this next week, The Times will be ranking the top 40 players in our coverage area. We continue our list with numbers...
Fight at Versailles Borough home leads to deadly stabbing
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man was killed and two people were injured after an altercation between two men at a home in Versailles Borough escalated into a stabbing. The Allegheny County Police Department said in a news release on Thursday that police were called to Worthington Street in Versailles around 8 p.m. for the incident. When they arrived, first responders found a man with multiple stab wounds on the porch of a duplex. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said they found another man who was stabbed in the home next door, along with a woman who had been assaulted. They were...
Ole Miss OF Ethan Lege officially signs with Pittsburgh Pirates, wrapping up Rebel career
Ole Miss infielder turned outfielder and former transfer from Delgado Community (La.) College, Ethan Lege, officially put pen to paper recently and signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who picked him in the fifth round and No. 444 overall in the 2024 MLB Draft a few weeks ago. Lege was one...
Report: Duquesne to Play Against Familiar Ivy League Team
It looks like we can add another game to the Duquesne basketball 2024-25 schedule. According to national basketball insider Rocco Miller, Duquesne and Princeton are working on an agreement to play for the second-straight year. As Miller detailed in his report, the two teams are looking to play at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey on Nov. 8.
Here are the Pittsburgh-area athletes representing the U.S. during the 2024 Summer Olympics
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- With the 2024 Summer Olympics underway in Paris, France, athletes from across the globe will be on the world stage, hoping to secure a gold medal for their home country. Four of the star athletes representing the United States are from the Pittsburgh area.Michael Grady, rowingThe Pittsburgh native and Cornell University graduate is a one-time Olympian, placing fifth in the coxless four during the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Last year, Grady took silver in the coxless four at the World Rowing Championships.USRowing included Grady in its first roster, which was unveiled in a media release in March.Bridget...
Talking Pitt/Duquesne Basketball History, NCAA Tournament with Mike DeCourcy
On Friday, Mike DeCourcy joined The Pittsburgh Basketball Show to talk about Pitt basketball, Duquesne basketball, and much more. Check out the entire interview by clicking the link below. Duquesne basketball on Pittsburgh Sports Now is sponsored by The Summit Academy: setting young men on the path to a better...
Former Cecil College basketball standout taking his talents overseas
During his time at Cecil College, Khalid Gates played an integral part of the Seahawks’ success on the court. In both his seasons at Cecil, the Seahawks won Region 20 titles and reached the NJCAA Division II Championships. Gates, who is now two years removed from his second winter at Cecil College, is preparing to cross the Atlantic at the end of the summer to pursue a longtime dream of his. To play professional basketball. ...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 26-28
Another summer month is almost over! As we say goodbye to July, the calendar is still packed with events. If you’re in the mood for goats, dinosaurs, tunes or treats, give one of these events a spin this weekend. Goat Fest PGH. Adorable goats have become an integral part...
FBI director doesn't know if Trump was struck by bullet or not
(The Center Square) – Twelve days after a shooter opened fire at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump, basic questions remain unanswered despite congressional hearings and political pressure from both sides of the aisle. One key example: Was Trump shot? Video from the July 13 rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, clearly shows something struck Trump's ear minutes after he took to the stage. However, it remains unclear what...
Banking Shake-Up: 235-Branch Chain to Close Multiple Locations Unexpectedly
MJP – A network of 235 bank branches has recently surprised customers by announcing sudden closures, justifying their decision as a ‘vital’ step. In the upcoming months, Fulton Bank, a prominent regional financial institution, will be closing down more than twelve branches, forcing clients to travel further to reach their closest office.
What do voters in suburban Pittsburgh make of the new presidential campaign?
A MORNING EDITION team has been around Pittsburgh this week, where we are listening to voters make up their minds. We've been knocking on doors... INSKEEP: ...To hear how people in a swing state have responded to so much news in the presidential campaign, including President Biden's withdrawal. Hey, good...
Inside Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Support for Private School Vouchers
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 — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is being eyed as a potential Democratic vice presidential nominee, but with that attention has come intense scrutiny of his support for a traditionally conservative idea: taxpayer-funded private school vouchers. Since taking office last year, Shapiro has become the most prominent Democratic voice in the state for such a program. Last summer, he backed a controversial Republican voucher proposal to the chagrin of longtime party allies and influential unions...
In swing state Pennsylvania, middle class struggles to get by
The giant steelworks that greets visitors to Allentown, Pennsylvania once symbolized the city's success as an industrial hub. - More visitors at food pantries - On Friday, all eyes will be on new inflation figures from the US government.
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