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JD Vance allegedly banned from entering Primanti Brothers during campaign stop; restaurant calls it “momentary confusion”
PITTSBURGH — A popular Pittsburgh restaurant is under fire after Trump supporters claim that staff allegedly banned Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance from entering the establishment. Approximately 100 residents of Allegheny County were waiting at the restaurants for Vance’s arrival. Washington County GOP Chair Sean Logue shared his account on social media and is now […]
Pa. city one of the ‘deadliest’ ones, as far as horror films go
There’s a place in Pennsylvania that’s one of the “deadliest cities” in the United States — if you consider its horror movie body count, that is. Some horror aficionados probably already have an idea as to which city it might be, but regardless, here’s a hint: It’s pretty well-known for its undead.
Mon View Heights declared public nuisance by district attorney
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) — The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office has filed public nuisance charges against the Mon View Heights housing complex in West Mifflin.Practically every resident at the complex faces some issue that impacts their safety, hygiene or health."It's very stressful. I have high blood pressure. I have medicine that I take. I have anxiety. Some nights I can't sleep because you have the raccoons running over your head," resident Lisa Taylor said. Other neighbors said they have bad mice problems, doors that won't lock or water issues. Out of 129 units code enforcement crews inspected this...
Penn Avenue partying leads neighbors to question new building
A development company received approval from the City Planning Commission to demolish the facade of an old Downtown Pittsburgh office building and replace it with a mixed-use residential building with the caveat that the project takes into consideration noise concerns from surrounding neighbors. The approval allows iPenn Ventures to replace...
Pennsylvania fire companies assisting first responders impacted by Hurricane Helene
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- Axes, oxygen tanks, and hoses are just some of the equipment needed by fire companies in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene.Flooding from what was Helene dropped over two feet of rain in some places across the south. In some locations, like Butler, Tennessee, raging rapids washed away an entire firehouse with its engine.The Fire Department Relief Mission of Western Pa. is now mobilizing to assist those first responders affected by the disaster.New Kensington Fire Chief Ed Saliba is helping to spearhead this response."We are taking collections of fire equipment such...
Pittsburgh housing authority eviction cases hit speed bumps in North Side courtroom
“The agency doesn’t want me pushing court cases out that far,” said Tracy Terry a Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh assistant site manager, at an eviction hearing. “Over the years, residents had opportunities to receive assistance and they chose not to pay after receiving assistance." The post Pittsburgh housing authority eviction cases hit speed bumps in North Side courtroom appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Bringing live music, food and cider, Forest Fantasy Fundraiser returns to Bradys Run Lodge
BRIGHTON TWP. ― The second-annual Forest Fantasy Fundraiser returns Oct. 30 to The Lodge at Bradys Run Park. The gala, which runs from 5-9 p.m., begins with a tour of the Native Tree Nursery and Forest Education Center adjacent to the lodge. This facility, which is being constructed with funding from the Environmental Mitigation...
Final steel beam placed on new UPMC Presbyterian tower
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Work on the largest health care construction project in Pennsylvania reached a turning point on Tuesday. There's still more to be done on what will become the largest hospital in Pittsburgh's history, but UPMC is celebrating each major step in the process.The health network "topped off" the new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Oakland with a ceremony at The Oaklander Hotel on Tuesday. Crews placed the final steel beam atop the structure and marked a milestone on the $1.5 billion project."There are hundreds of tradesmen that come to this site every day. We celebrate them, we honor...
Habitat for Humanity's celebrating former President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Allegheny Valley chapter of Habitat for Humanity will be among those across the country celebrating former President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday Tuesday.Carter, our nation's 39th president, has lived a life of service since leaving office in 1981. His most prominent contributions have been to Habitat for Humanity. Carter and his late wife Rosalind donated more than just their fame to the Habitat cause and were no strangers to the swing of a hammer from their first encounter with the organization in 1984.The former president turns 100 years old Tuesday and to mark the day, the Allegheny Valley...
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