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New Moon Township megachurch's week-long event prompts noise complaints from neighbors
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- A new megachurch in Moon Township has found itself in the middle of controversy over noise. Neighbors who live near the church say the outdoor worship services are breaking the township's noise ordinances. Numerous complaints have been filed with the police department, but neighbors say they aren't enforcing the laws.Whether you live across the street or a 1/2 mile away from the Revival Today Church, neighbors say they can hear the worship services as if they were actually there, and they're fed up."The noise level is more like a concert than a church," Ethan Bowman said. Bowman...
6 PA Cities Are Considered The Dirtiest In The Country
It's no secret that cities are not usually extremely clean. It's really hard to keep areas extremely clean when they're extremely overly populated plus the heart for hustle and bustle. Anytime you visit a major city, you probably aren't shocked to see gum smashed into the concrete, garbage blowing in...
Moon Township neighbors growing frustrated with ‘megachurch’ hosting large event this weekend
Neighbors who live near the former Baywood Conference and Lodging Center are frustrated that a “megachurch” is holding a festival at that location without properly securing permits.
Former Shuman Juvenile Detention Center to reopen Tuesday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The former Shuman Juvenile Detention Center is reopening on Tuesday.Adelphoi will operate the detention center, which has been closed for nearly three years. Highland Detention at Shuman Center will include a single 12-bed pod that Adelphoi says will "provide a safe respite for youth, along with an opportunity for stabilization and assessment." Juveniles will also get meals, education and physical, mental and behavioral health services. Since Shuman closed, there has been no place to detain juvenile offenders accused of the most serious crimes involving guns and violence. Judges have had no choice but to release them, sparking cries to...
Being mindful of veterans while using fireworks
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Fourth of July is two days away, and while fireworks are widely considered patriotic, it causes feelings of panic in some military veterans.Its reaction is caused by post-traumatic stress disorder. Veterans Darryl Jackson and Aaron Brinkley understand PTSD after serving in the military for several years and going overseas."There are so many things that trigger PTSD. Certainly, fireworks can be one for me also," said Army veteran Brinkley."It's the whistling ones; it's the ones that sound like mortars and go up," said Jackson, a Marine Corps. veteran.What is PTSD?"One of the tell-tale symptoms in terms of any...
Public Safety leader calls for meeting to overhaul mental health system
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people. In a KDKA Investigates special report on Monday, Andy Sheehan found many of the alleged attackers have been people experiencing homelessness suffering from addiction, mental illness, or both. They've been arrested time and again, only to be released without jail time or without getting the help they need. Now, Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt is calling for a meeting of all stakeholders to overhaul the system."What I see that needs to happen is everyone comes together...
Creek Critter Hike gives Beaver County youth a taste of nature
NORTH SEWICKLEY TWP. — Several tents stand in a grassy field near a creek running through a park of the same name. Surrounding the tents are almost 30 small children and parents awaiting the Creek Critter Hike. This hike’s objective is to find the various creatures that live among the rocks and...
Embrace your inner Viking at Beaver County's first Heathen Fest at Hookstown Fairgrounds
GREENE TWP. ― Hang out with heathens at the Hookstown Fairgrounds. That's the unique opportunity presented July 26-28 at the first Beaver County Heathen Festival. First let's explain: Heathens − in this context − is another name for Vikings. Or as the National Museum of Denmark explains, "In the early Viking period the Nordic gods were worshipped in Scandinavia. Christianity was being adopted in Europe and therefore the Vikings in the north stood out as different. The Christians of Europe called the Vikings heathens. This term was used indiscriminately for those with differing beliefs."
FusionFest Juneteenth celebration takes over downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The City of Pittsburgh's FusionFest Juneteenth celebration was held on Sunday afternoon.The event featured a mix of food, art, fashion, history, and performances."I am having a marvelous time," said Sonya McCoullum. "There's no crime, there's no fussing, there's no fighting, there's nothing but greatness."Mayor Ed Gainey, while speaking to KDKA-TV, spoke about the important message they hope to share about the power of youth."When we uplift our youth, we uplift our future," Gainey said.He introduced KDKA-TV to Latrell Knight, a 21-year-old with his stand at the fair, where he sold hot dogs and fries, asking Knight how...
Cranberry Township to expand fiber-optic network
CRANBERRY TWP — At their meeting on Thursday, June 27, supervisors started the bidding process to expand Cranberry’s underground fiber-optic cable network into the northern part of the township, which is currently unserved. According to township manager Dan Santoro, the township uses this fiber-optic cable for its “smart...
City of Pittsburgh to celebrate Fourth of July with festivities and fireworks. Here's what you need to know.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Fireworks and plenty of family fun will return to Pittsburgh for the Independence Day Celebration on Thursday.The celebration kicks off at 4 p.m. and wraps up at 10 p.m. after the fireworks show. In Point State Park, there will be musical performances on the main stage as well as a family fun zone. Across the river on the North Shore, a DJ will entertain on the PNC Great Lawn. There will also be food on the North Shore as well as a food truck corral on Liberty Avenue."The Independence Day tradition in Pittsburgh is one that is enjoyed...
Callery makes plans to dedicate monument to local veterans
CALLERY — After facing several minor complications, a three-year long project to bring a monument honoring local veterans and other longtime borough residents is entering the final stages of completion. The monument is set to be dedicated at a ceremony on Nov. 10. The borough council approved that date...
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