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Pastor who had gun pulled on him during sermon to host security event
NORTH BRADDOCK, Pa. (KDKA) — A North Braddock pastor is taking action to make his church and congregation safer after a man pulled a gun on him in the middle of his sermon earlier this year. "We just want to have more eyes on our property," Pastor Glenn Germany said. In May, Bernard Polite walked into Jesus' Dwelling Place Church and pulled a gun on the pastor in the middle of his sermon. Video taken by the church's deacon and posted online showed the moment the pastor suddenly found himself staring down the barrel of a gun."I've been healing every...
Pittsburgh to Install EV Charging with $2.4M from Feds
(TNS) — The city of Pittsburgh plans to install dozens of new electric vehicle charging stations through a nearly $2.4 million federal grant. Officials on Wednesday announced Pittsburgh will receive money from the U.S. Department of Transportation to bolster public access to electric vehicle charging sites throughout city parks, parking garages and curbside locations.
Gideon Louw Joins Pitt As An Associate Head Coach After Six Seasons At Auburn
Olympian Gideon Louw is the third addition to the Pitt coaching staff this season. He joins the program after six seasons at Auburn. Current photo via Pitt Athletics. The University of Pittsburgh has announced that Gideon Louw, South African Olympian, has joined the team as the associate head coach for the men’s and women’s programs.
Week 1: Thursday College Football Open Thread
Lots of games tonight, but the lowest spread a ranked team has is -32.5, so nothing to see there,. There are some games that look to be worth a watch, and there’s definitely players to keep an eye on. Let us know what games or players you’re keeping watching...
No. 3 Pitt Poised for Friday Showdown With Penn State
PITTSBURGH – After surging to No. 3 nationally following the first week of action, the Pitt men's soccer team will travel east to face in-state foe Penn State Friday evening at Jeffrey Field in University Park, Pa. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. ET, and the match can be...
Women & Business Profile: Charlene Humbert El-Amin
Director of Environmental Services at AHN West Penn Hospital, Crothall Healthcare (part of Compass Group) If your last visit to AHN West Penn Hospital was clean, safe and free of infection, chances are Charlene Humbert El-Amin had something to do with it. A native of the North Side’s Manchester neighborhood,...
Women & Business Profile: Juana La.Faye’ Wiley
For Juana La.Faye’ Wiley, lipstick is a serious business. A licensed cosmetologist for more than 20 years, the Pittsburgh native, who goes by Jae’ in her business, grew up mixing her mom’s lipstick samples from Avon. Today, she’s still mixing cosmetics, albeit professionally. In 2019, Wiley...
Talk Pittsburgh Links: Aug. 29, 2024
Visit the links below for more on today's guests & topicMon River Arts | Peter Pan Jr. TicketsMoonshot MuseumTacoMania SuperFestLo Bar Cocktail ServicesTalk Pittsburgh on Social MediaFacebookInstagram Lo Bar Cocktail Services Mai Tai RecipesClassic Mai Tai: 1.5 oz white rum.75 oz orange liqueur.75 oz lime.5 oz orgeatGarnish with lime and mint. Hibiscus Mai Tai: 1 oz rum.5 oz lime.5oz hibiscus simple.5 oz orange liqueur.5 oz pineapple juiceGarnish with a cherry and orange slice
WPIAL Boys Soccer Schedule (8/29/2024)
WPIAL BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE Thursday, August 29, 2024 If you have any updates to provide, please share on X / Twitter using #WPIALSoccer and/or include Pittsburgh Soccer Now’s X / Twitter @pghsoccernow. The high school soccer schedule continues Thursday with boys teams back in action in full, with section play continuing for Class 2A and…
Man who heard voices will spend at least 8 1/2 years in prison for killing stepfather
Aug. 29—Seven years before Javon Taylor stabbed his stepfather to death, he started to exhibit symptoms of mental illness. He talked to himself out loud, believed the Little Mermaid was God and thought the walls in his apartment were wired so people could listen to him. It became so bad, his former longtime girlfriend told the court, that instead of talking to him, she would write notes so ...
Female body found in Monongahela River near Sandcastle
An investigation is underway after a body was found in the Monongahela River Thursday. Pittsburgh Public Safety says Police, Fire and EMS were called to the area near Sandcastle Water Park around 1:30 p.m. for a body found near the shoreline.
‘$4.3M in goods stolen’ Pittsburgh man found guilty of money laundering
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTAJ) — A federal jury found a Pittsburgh resident guilty on five counts of money laundering and conspiracy in connection with the sale and interstate transportation of stolen goods. Durrell Waters, 41, was one of the primary owners of a series of second-hand or resale businesses called “Trader Electronics,” “Last Call Entertainment” and […]
Pittsburgh officials endorse Harris housing plan, advocate for upzoning
Aug. 29—The city of Pittsburgh hasn't seen substantial population growth for over 90 years, but some local officials are hopeful it can turn things around with local action and a boost from a potential Kamala Harris presidential administration. Pittsburgh city councilman Bob Charland, D-South Side, and Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor, D-Squirrel Hill, held a press conference ...
Pittsburgh leaders divided over proposal to limit discounted land sales
Aug. 29—Some Pittsburgh leaders on Wednesday voiced concerns that a proposal to ban landlords from purchasing properties at a discounted rate through the city's Side Yard Sale Program could inadvertently lead to blight. Councilwoman Deb Gross, D-Highland Park, sponsored legislation that would limit the Side Yard Sale Program — which allows property owners to purchase vacant adjacent properties ...
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