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Italian Festival Organizer Says Event Will Not Happen
Organizers of a downtown Butler event are responding to issues raised by City officials by canceling the event. Last week, Mayor Bob Dandoy addressed Council about discussions he had with organizers for the Italian Festival scheduled for August 23rd, 24th, and 25th. The main issue was allowing set-up on Thursday which removes parking and negatively impacts businesses on Main Street.
Former fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — The former fire chief who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump spent his final moments diving down in front of his family, protecting them from the gunfire that rang out Saturday during an assassination attempt against the former president. Corey Comperatore’s...
Greenville couple at Trump rally when gunshots rang out
GREENVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - A Greenville, Kentucky, couple is home and safe after bullets flew Saturday at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Blayne and Julie Daniel were just 20 yards from Trump when a shooter tried to assassinate the former President, killing two people and critically hurting two others in the process.
Butler Twp. First Responders Honored For Life Saving CPR
Several local emergency responders have been recognized for extraordinary efforts to save a life earlier this year. Butler Township Police Officer Jeffrey Lewis was among those receiving the “American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero” award at Butler Township Commissioners meeting Monday night. A call came into the Butler County...
6 Things to Know Before Moving to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2024
Moving to a new city can be challenging, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the area. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a vibrant city with a lot to offer, but it’s essential to know a few key things before making the move. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you understand what to expect when relocating to Pittsburgh in 2024.
Route 28 Lane Restrictions Begin Monday in Allegheny County
PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions on Route 28 in the City of Pittsburgh and Millvale Borough, Allegheny County will begin Monday, July 15 weather permitting. Single-lane mobile restrictions will occur for raised pavement marker and microsurfacing work on Route 28 from East Ohio Street in the City of Pittsburgh to the Millvale (Exit 3B) exit in Millvale Borough from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. intermittently through mid-November. This work is part of an ongoing project occurring throughout the district and work may not occur each night.
Roach Urges Unity Amid Political Turmoil
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, prompted Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach to call for unity and action against political violence during the weekly media briefing on Monday. Roach began with a solemn address on the incident, sparking concerns about the rampant accessibility of deadly weapons....
Political violence impacts on upcoming election
COLUMBUS, Ohio — “It's really a first in modern history that this happened actually in a general election period,” said Baldwin Wallace political science professor, Tom Sutton. A historic moment in America occurred Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. A bullet grazed the right ear of former President Donald...
Report: States like Pennsylvania struggle to access funds for mine cleanup and redevelopment
Flowering lily pads float on a lotus pond. Pollinators buzz through patches of coneflower and marigold. Paths wind through deep green woodlands, hazy meadows and vivid gardens at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, highlighting the flora of the Allegheny Plateau ecoregion. But the land west of Pittsburgh the garden sits on...
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