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Kiski Township erred in withholding details of police chief's severance, legal expert says
Jul. 5—The Kiski Township Board of Supervisors accepted Lee Bartolicius' resignation as police chief Wednesday night, but residents — and even some officials — still are in the dark about the circumstances of his departure, including severance pay. That made informed public comment at the meeting difficult, possibly spelling legal trouble for the township, according to Melissa Melewsky, media ...
Pine-Richland notebook: Rams welcome new boys basketball section opponents , Trib HSSN
Mt. Lebanon’s Sam Diebolt pulls down a rebound over Pine-Richland’s Andrew Medelovich (23), Grant Spacciapolli (right) and Zach Kenny (35) during the WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinals Feb. 23, 2024, at Mt. Lebanon High School. A new two-year cycle for WPIAL and PIAA sports brings some changes in section...
No more invasive species planting along state highways
(The Center Square) – A new law now requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to plant native species along state highways. Although the department began following the directive on its own, state Rep. Brett Miller said the “small, but mighty” bill makes the policy official and will “reach to every corner of Pennsylvania.” “We are all becoming more aware of the problems associated with non-native species and their negative impact on our ecosystem here in Pennsylvania,” he said on the House floor Wednesday. Burns said approximately 2,100 native plant species exist in Pennsylvania, including ferns, sedges, rushes, wildflowers, and vines. The new law defines non-native plants according to designation from the National Invasive Species Information Center. The center warns that invasive species threaten the extinction of native plants and animals and destroy the state’s biodiversity.
UW Falls To Leander In Town Challenge Cup at Henley
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, U.K. – A Washington women's four lost its Town Challenge Cup quarterfinal race vs. a crew from Leander Club Friday, on day four of the Royal Henley Regatta. The Husky crew fell to Leander's "A" entry, which had beat another Leander crew on Thursday to move on to the quarterfinals, by 2 ½ lengths. Saturday, Washington's 2024 national champion men's eight will race at Henley for the first time this year, in one of two Grand Challenge Cup semifinals. The Huskies will face Princeton Training Center and Craftsbury Green Racing Project, a crew comprised from the U.S. Under-23 National...
Sheriff's deputies arrest woman accused of trying to pass drugs off to inmate at court hearing
PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) -- Sheriff's deputies arrested a woman accused of trying to pass drugs off to an inmate at a court hearing.The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office says April Wright hid drug-soaked papers in a bathroom ceiling at the magistrate's office in Penn Hills earlier this week.Deputies found these papers while sweeping the bathroom. They say the sheets were soaked in synthetic marijuana.Wright told deputies she left them there, hoping to get them to her boyfriend before he went back to jail.
Watch: Pirates manager ejected after call that shocked both teams' broadcasts
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton was ejected at a pivotal point in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the New York Mets when he took exception to a strike call that was so bad, that it left both teams' broadcasters utterly baffled.With the Pirates trailing by three runs, outfielder Jack Suwinski was called to pinch hit with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. That at-bat resulted in him striking out on a 3-2 pitch from Reed Garrett. But that decisive swing only came after home plate umpire John Tumpane made two extremely bad strike calls earlier...
Billy Price Band – “It Ain’t A Juke Joint Without the Blues”
Since Pittsburgh’s Billy Price Band is performing at People’s Natural Gas Park in Johnstown on Saturday (July 6) as part of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Free Summer Concert Series, our “Local Song of the Week” spotlights a live performance by Billy and his band from September, 2016 at Pittsburgh’s Club Cafe before a sold-out hometown audience. This song, “It Ain’t A Juke Joint Without the Blues,” can also be found on Billy’s 2017 album “Alive and Strange.” The song (and album) showcase the talents of Billy’s soulful vocals, backed by David Dodd on drums, Tom Valentine on bass, Steve Delach on guitar, Jim Britton on keyboards, Eric DeFade on tenor sax, Matt Ferraro on tenor and baritone sax, and Joe Herndon on trumpet.
Greg Brown praised for Paul Skenes strikeout call
Pittsburgh Pirates announcer Greg Brown had a feeling things were about to get wild at PNC Park Friday night. Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes was on the mound in front of a rare sell-out crowd in Pittsburgh. But with two outs in the seventh, the New York Mets had the potential tying run at the Read more... The post Pirates announcer Greg Brown lets Paul Skenes’ electricifying moment breathe appeared first on Awful Announcing.
50th Summer Fun Fest at Quaker Steak and Lube in Sharon
Summer fun begins at Quaker Steak and Lube in Sharon Saturday. The city's 50th Summer Fun Fest at Quaker Steak and Lube runs from noon until 10 p.m. The festival features carnival games, rides, concession stands and live entertainment. There will also be an artisan market and crafts. The Lawrence...
Evans City to introduce new welcome signs designed by Vo-Tech students
EVANS CITY — Later this year, visitors to the borough will be welcomed by three brand-new welcome signs designed by students from the Butler County Vocational-Technical School. The idea was first mentioned publicly at a borough council meeting in July 2023, and the council approved the three proposed designs...
Two new pickleball courts set to open in Pittsburgh area this week
MURRYSVILLE (KDKA) - For all of you pickleball enthusiasts in Westmoreland County, you're going to have a new spot to play starting on Saturday. Pickleball Harbor is set to open in Murrysville and the state-of-the-art facility on Mellon Road will feature six indoor courts, automatic line-calling, a pro shot, and training and coaching from professionals. A grand opening will be held on Sunday morning starting at 11 a.m. and as part of it, there will be $1,500 worth of pickleball gear up for grabs! Meanwhile, the owners of the Pickleball Warehouse in Homewood told KDKA they'll be hosting a soft opening on Monday and then a grand opening on the 20th. That's located on Hamilton Avenue. The Pickleball Warehouse will have full-sized courts, two "skinny" courts, a gear shop, a coffee bar, and a lounge.
Watch Live: Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Monterey Bay FC live stream
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's a soccer night in Pittsburgh!The Pittsburgh Riverhounds hosting Monterey Bay FC tonight and are looking for their first win in nine weeks.The team's last win came on May 4 when they beat Miami 1-0 at home. Since then, they have six losses and four draws. Overall this season, the Riverhounds are sporting a record of 3-8-6.Kickoff tonight is set for 7:00 p.m. There are multiple ways to watch the Riverhounds this season, including by watching the live player above and by tuning into KDKA+!The Riverhounds' 2024 seasonKDKA+, which became the team's local broadcast partner in 2023,...
Sewickley notebook: Quaker Valley’s Lucy Roig earns All-American honors
Quaker Valley’s standout lacrosse player, sophomore Lucy Roig, picked up another impressive postseason award. Along with being chosen All-WPIAL for a second time, the talented 5-foot-5 midfielder was tabbed as an All-American by USA Lacrosse. “I’m extremely grateful to be named an All-American,” Roig said. “I worked really hard...
Penn Hills’ new boys soccer coach Kevin Truman seeks to make impact beyond the pitch
Kevin Truman would like to win soccer games when he takes over as head coach of the Penn Hills boys soccer team this fall. However, Truman believes his job will go beyond what happens in the field. Truman, who is the senior pastor at McKeesport Alliance Church and has five...
Pitt All 105: QB Ty Diffenbach Growing Within the System
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Ty Dieffenbach, a redshirt freshman quarterback from Agoura in Calabasas, Cal. 2023 season: Dieffenbach redshirted last season and did not play in any games. Stats: Dieffenbach did not record...
Burglary Blunder as Man Charged with $20K Sneaker Heist Falls Through Roof During Getaway in Homestead
Homestead police made an arrest following a burglary at SmartStop Self Storage, after about $20,000 worth of sneakers were reported stolen from the facility located at 1235 NE 12th Ave; the suspect's attempt to flee the crime scene was unusual to say the least. According to WSVN, Tyvarius Tygwyan Straoudmattison was caught by police officers inside the unit after he had climbed through the roof and tried to make an escape across adjoining unit ceilings, which resulted in him falling through one of them.
Video Captures Bear Galloping Through Downtown Kittanning Streets as Pittsburgh Area Sees Rise in Sightings
In a sight less common than fireworks on Independence Day, a bear was spotted sprinting through the downtown streets of Kittanning this past Thursday, corroborated by footage captured by an onlooker cruising near a local eatery. Kayla Montgomery, on her way to the YMCA park, found herself an impromptu cinematographer as she recorded a bear sprinting across the road, as reported by CBS News Pittsburgh.
Furries wait in hours-long lines to get into Anthrocon
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Thousands of people waited for hours in the heat and humidity to get into Pittsburgh's furry convention on Thursday, forcing organizers to close registration lines. In a social media post at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Anthrocon said the "sheer number" of people in line at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center "exceeded all expectations of growth," resulting in stress on both attendees and staff. Jarhett Doyle said he waited 5 1/2 hours to get in, and after that, "It was another 3 hours waiting in the turnstiles and everything like that. I didn't even make it through, I gave up. I...
Pittsburgh won't be removing homeless encampments after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Do people experiencing homelessness have the right to camp out in cities like Pittsburgh? Over the objections of advocates for those experiencing homelessness, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled cities can enforce no-camping laws and take down tent encampments, even if there is no offer of alternative shelter or housing.In Pittsburgh, the tents will stay.Tucked behind the Allegheny County Jail is a sprawling encampment of 35 tents along the Eliza Furnace Trail."It's getting ridiculous. We have our two kids and I don't even really want to take them past it. They're definitely encroaching on the trail. You know,...
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