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Vance to discuss addiction with a Pennsylvania faith leader
MONROEVILLE, Pennsylvania — Pastor Jason Howard is not political, nor does he see his role as the pastor of his congregation to favor a side, but he says he is intrigued to lead a discussion with Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) on the effect addiction and crime is having on our local communities across the country. […]
Pennsylvania ranks number one for pizza in America. No, seriously
(WTAJ) — Pickles on pizza might sound crazy, almost as crazy as thinking Pennsylvania is the number one state for pizza — but a 2024 study shows that PA hand tosses the competition. A report from Clever, a site to help make smarter real estate decisions and match people with realtors, looked at various pizza […]
Here's what roads will close for Pittsburgh's Great Race
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Several roads will close on Sunday so the city of Pittsburgh can turn into the race course for thousands of Great Race runners. The Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race runs this weekend, Sept. 28-29. Streets in the Downtown, Uptown, Oakland and Squirrel Hill neighborhoods will be impacted. More than 9,000 participants are expected to take part in events like the 10K, 5K, Family Fun Run, Tot Trot and Diaper Dash. The Great Race says its 10K claims the title as Pennsylvania's largest. What roads will be closed? Parts of major roads like Beechwood Boulevard, Forbes Avenue, Fifth Avenue...
Nearly 30 dogs, cats rescued from deplorable conditions in northern Pennsylvania
ERIE, Pa. (KDKA) — A shelter in Erie says it's caring for nearly 30 dogs and cats that were rescued from deplorable conditions. The ANNA Shelter says it got a call from Pennsylvania State Police around 10 p.m. Tuesday saying that animals living in deplorable conditions needed to be removed as soon as possible. Shelter members were up early Wednesday morning, and after four hours, they had found 19 dogs, eight kittens and a cat. The rescue says the dogs, which vary in size from miniature Pinscher to Anatolian shepherds, were malnourished, filthy and scared. One even had a recently broken leg. But 24...
Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest voted as Best in Nation
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Phantom Fall Fest at Kennywood is very cutesy, very squirmy, very 10Best! Kenywood Park’s annual Halloween event celebrates it’s 22nd season with a nomination as one of the Best Theme Park Halloween Events in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards. Kennywood is now calling on visitors from in and around the […]
Harris is in Pittsburgh — for two invitation-only events
PITTSBURGH — Vice President Kamala Harris heads back to Pennsylvania today to lay out her economic vision for the country at the Economic Club at Carnegie Mellon University and for an interview with MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle. Both events, like her previous ones here in Pittsburgh as well as Johnstown and Beaver County, are invite […]
Map shows where the leaves are starting to change across Western Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania's first fall foliage report of the season dropped on Thursday, showing that the leaves are starting to change across the Pittsburgh area.The best fall colors usually arrive in Western Pennsylvania in mid to late October, but the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says leaf peepers can expect a vibrant autumn season that comes earlier than normal this year. "After several periods of dryness during the growing season, much-needed summer/early fall rains helped stave off leaves dropping, keeping forest canopies green. Cold nights, coupled with prevailing dry conditions during late August and early September...
Signs, flags, and neighborhood divisions in a contentious election year - "It's been upsetting."
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Six weeks from today we will all be waking up on the morning after the election. A lot can happen between now and then including expanding the divide in the country. That's not just a national story, it's a neighborhood story right here in Pittsburgh. Do you know your neighbors' politics? It has become a banner year for staking out a position yard by yard. Drive through just about any neighborhood in Pittsburgh and the surrounding suburbs and you'll see Halloween decorations, allegiances to our favorite sports teams, and now, an increase in political signage, as well. "It seems like that...
Judge’s decision upholding cop’s firing a rare result in Pittsburgh
"It's a complex system, and at times it does cost the city dollars, but we have to weigh costs versus benefits, or costs versus negatives of an officer returning that we feel isn't the right fit for our city,” said Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt. The post Judge’s decision upholding cop’s firing a rare result in Pittsburgh appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
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