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Pa. liquor board ordered to refund millions in alcohol pickup fees
Individuals, bars and restaurants statewide are closer to receiving refunds worth tens of millions of dollars on orders of alcohol not carried at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores but which were required to be picked up at the state liquor seller’s locations. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court this week...
ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Pittsburgh neurologist Wesley Kerr was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at the age of 35. He’d recently moved with his wife and two young sons from California to take a fellowship at the University of Michigan, and work was stressful. ...
Ump Show: Pirates manager ejected for knowing strike zone better than John Tumpane
Playing beside the Alleghany on Saturday and this weekend against the Mets, you would've thought that maybe the Pittsburgh Pirates would benefit from some home-cooking courtesy of the umpire crew. The man behind the plate on Saturday, John Tumpane, had other ideas for how things were going to go. Namely, he apparently had plans to completely screw over the Buccos.
Man charged with driving under the influence, endangering children in West Mifflin crash
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) - A man is being accused of driving drunk and crashing into a car with several children inside. According to police, Clarence Newson ran a red light at Lewis Run Road and Clairton Road in West Mifflin and slammed into another turning vehicle that had the right of way. They said they noticed signs of intoxication including observing glassy eyes, slurred speech, and a smell of alcohol. Witnesses told police they observed Newson exit his vehicle with two bottles of beer. They attempted to take him into custody but he resisted. Eventually, police were able to take him into custody and a search of his vehicle found marijuana. Newson had four kids with him in the car and they were all treated at the scene. The woman in the other car was also treated at the scene. Newson is now facing several charges including driving under the influence, resisting arrest, endangering the welfare of children, disorderly conduct, and several traffic charges.
Homewood South shooting injures 2
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police are investigating a shooting in the city's Homewood South neighborhood that left two men injured. It happened around 2 a.m. on Saturday in the 700 block of Brushton Avenue. Police say one man had a gunshot wound to his arm, and another man had a graze wound.
Video appears to show man shooting dog with air rifle in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Home surveillance video appears to show a man stalking and shooting a dog with an air rifle in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood early on Friday morning. The video appears to show a dog running along a street, and a man following it. Shots from what appears to be an air rifle can then be heard as the man yells something at the dog. The dog then begins to limp.
Why Butler County is so crucial to Trump's election chances
Jul. 6—Southwestern Pennsylvania is one of the most important political regions in the country for Republicans this election cycle, and the Trump campaign appears to be well aware. Former President Donald Trump next weekend will hold his first Western Pennsylvania rally of the campaign season in Butler County, signaling the region's importance ahead of the Republican National Convention that ...
LGBTQ landmark Brewers Bar up for sale in Lawrenceville
Jul. 5—Brewers Bar in Lawrenceville — Pittsburgh's oldest gay bar — is up for sale for $1.2 million. Owner Carol Held said she's ready to retire and spend more time with her grandkids. "After covid, it just kind of hit a point — the business just changed," said Held, 57, of Moon. "We weren't getting the people in the door like we were." Brewers Bar has been in business in Pittsburgh for 43 ...
Pirates Pitcher Will Be Out Longer Than Thought
When Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones went on the 15-day injured list, it was thought he wouldn’t be out long. After seeing team doctors, it was determined he wouldn’t even be able to begin throwing for 15 days. Pirates Pitcher Jared Jones Will Be Out Longer Than Thought.
North East Firemen's Cherry Festival to Feature 4-Days of Food, Fun & Rides
Your favorite rides, slides, festival foods and games will be returning to North East, Pennsylvania July 17-20 for this year's North East Firemen's Cherry Festival. The annual summer gathering in North East is often a rally point of class reunions, weddings, family activities and honored traditions, according to event organizers.
Cameron Heyward Reiterates Whatever Happens With Steelers, ‘We’re Not Going To Cleveland, I’ll Tell You That’
Cameron Heyward is facing a harsh reality at the age of 35. While we don’t know yet exactly how things play out, he is realizing how true it is that few players actually get to end their careers the way they want. Through 13 seasons, he still doesn’t have a Super Bowl, and the Pittsburgh Steelers may not even want him anymore.
Former Pitt quarterback calls Russell Wilson a ‘middling quarterback’
After things did not work out between him and the Denver Broncos the past two seasons, Russell Wilson is looking for a fresh start after signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. But one former quarterback does not seem to think that things are going to work out for him in Pittsburgh, either.
Different Indiana Fever Star Officially Playing In Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics is just a few weeks away and the Indiana Fever will officially be represented in the worldwide event. Fever guard Kristy Wallace has been added to the Australian women's basketball team. She will join a multitude of other WNBA players on the roster, including: ...
Jason and Kylie Kelce Raise Nearly $1 Million for Important Cause: ‘We Are So Proud’
Jason and Kylie Kelce are having one heck of a charitable summer. Spearheaded by the Kelces, the fourth annual Team 62 fundraiser benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation raised over $865,000 in just two days. “The enthusiasm and generosity around this event never ceases to amazing (sic) me,” Kylie, 32, boasted via Instagram on Wednesday, July […]
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