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Hopedale’s 3rd Street renamed in honor of former councilman Donald Jochims
HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — The community of Hopedale came together to honor the late Donald Jochims, city councilman and former police officer, by renaming 3rd Street to Jock’s Lane Third Street. Jochims was described as a pillar in the community, a family man who was always there for others. The Oakdale Village […]
Gov. Shapiro visits Pittsburgh to celebrate the city winning the 2026 NFL Draft
PITTSBURGH – Gov. Josh Shapiro joined local leaders in the Steel City on Thursday to celebrate the news that the city will host the 2026 NFL Draft. Shapiro, well-established as a Philadelphia Eagles fan, even went so far as to don a Steelers cap for the occasion. “In one of the many conversations we had […] The post Gov. Shapiro visits Pittsburgh to celebrate the city winning the 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Allegheny County Sheriff Participates in Veteran Memorial Bike Tour
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA—Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus expressed honor in participating in the 5th annual Veteran Memorial Bike Tour, an event aimed at supporting local veterans’ transition into civilian employment. Sponsored by Jack Wagner, a United States Marine Corp veteran and Purple Heart recipient, the event raises funds for Pittsburgh Hires Veterans, a group dedicated to securing employment for veterans throughout western Pennsylvania. The tour began earlier today at the World War II memorial on the North Shore, with participants cycling to Homestead and then returning to the starting point. The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office provided an escort for the cyclists,
Pittsburgh's Tree of Life awarded money for education
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Federal funding is going to the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood. On Friday, Senator Bob Casey announced $1 million to develop new educational programming at the K-12 level. The money is broken down into staffing, technology and classrooms."This is a broad base educational program, and I think it forms the foundation of our efforts to combat antisemitism. We have to go directly at the question: What happens to the next generation?" Casey said. On Wednesday, the U.S. House passed a bill that would establish a broader definition of antisemitism for the Department of Education to...
Council members call for background check review after former Pittsburgh city worker charged
Some City Council members are calling for a review of the hiring process, including background checks after 11 Investigates reported that a city contract worker was on probation when he allegedly committed another crime.
Allegheny County residents sound off on potential property tax reassessment
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Wednesday night was a chance for people to let Allegheny County leaders know how they feel about a potential re-assessment of everyone's property taxes.The county hasn't done one since 2012.Wednesday's session was just an informational meeting.Some are concerned about how a countywide reassessment could impact taxpayers, especially seniors and other people on fixed incomes, but several people came out to say they want more frequent, regular and fair property assessments."We are losing population. You do this. You have one-third of the population whose property tax assessments go up, people are going to leave. I'm going to leave....
Upcoming Virtual Public Meeting on Patton Street Bridge Rehab Affects Wall, Wilmerding, and North Versailles Residents
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