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Three Injured in Independence Day Collision Inside Pittsburgh's Liberty Tunnel
Independence Day celebrations were marred by a three-vehicle collision inside Pittsburgh's Liberty Tunnel yesterday evening, leading to the mobilization of emergency responders. The accident occurred just before 6:45 p.m. in the tunnel's inbound lane, as reported by the Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety's public information Officer Cara Cruz on their official blotter. The crash involved three vehicles and resulted in injuries to three individuals.
Parents as Allies: At Avonworth, new and established families band together to create a community
Avonworth School District isn’t a big place. But within a space of just 11 square miles, it brings together students from the boroughs of Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights and Emsworth, along with Ohio and Killbuck Townships – and, increasingly, students from around the world. How can a...
Laurels & lances: Legend, lanternflies and law
Laurel: To a sweet life. Gus Kalaris did what he could to brighten Pittsburgh’s North Side. From 1951, he manned his “Gus and YiaYia’s” street cart from spring until fall, popping corn and shaving 50-pound blocks of ice to make the icon ice treats he was known for.
Teenager Shot on Independence Day in Pittsburgh: Police Investigate Shooting in Spring Hill Neighborhood
On Independence Day, a 15-year-old boy was found shot on a sidewalk in Spring Hill, Pittsburgh, sparking a police investigation into the circumstances that unfolded on the quiet residential street. Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Yetta Avenue around 3:45 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire, according to a public safety blotter released by Pittsburgh Police.
Man in custody following sword attack in downtown Pittsburgh hotel
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A man is in custody after he allegedly attacked three other people with a sword inside the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh in the early morning hours of July 4. According to the criminal complaint provided to KDKA, police were called to the hotel just after...
How Pirates' Paul Skenes is using his pitches to dominate MLB
A year ago at this time, Paul Skenes was days away from being selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft after taking the SEC by storm at LSU. Going into the draft, I dubbed him the best pitching prospect since Gerrit Cole in 2011.
Sandcastle announces "Jammin' July" featuring live, local music each weekend in July
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - If you're looking for some music by the pool this summer, Sandcastle Water Park has just what you need. For the month of July, Sandcastle is hosting Jammin' July where they will feature local bands every Saturday. Four unique local bands will perform including The Flow Band...
Cards beat Pirates in 10 innings, win series
Pedro Pages ripped a go-ahead RBI double in the top of the 10th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals held on to beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Thursday afternoon in the rubber match of a three-game series. Pages connected against Pittsburgh reliever Dennis Santana (2-1) to drive in...
Furry Convention Underway in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (EYT) — Pittsburgh’s Premier Furry Convention is in full swing. Anthrocon 2024: Anthrocoaster is being held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center through Sunday, July 7. As one of the world’s largest anthropomorphic (human-like animal characters) conventions, thousands of attendees travel to Pittsburgh for this...
CBS Sports’ Aditi Kinkhabwala Believes Pat Freiermuth Could Have A Monster Season
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2024 NFL season in need of a reliable number two receiving option behind WR George Pickens. All offseason, there has been a buzz the Steelers are trying to acquire WR Brandon Aiyuk from the 49ers. This looks more and more unlikely. If the Steelers do...
Phil Kirzyc
Pittsburgh market veteran Phil Kirzyc has retired after a 50-year industry career. He has spent the past ten years hosting mornings at Forever Media classic hits “99.3 The Pickle” WPKL, licensed to Uniontown, PA. Kirzyc earlier spent 25 years at WDVE (102.5) and worked at the former WXXP in the 1980s.
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