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Pittsburgh diners fume over ‘staged’ Harris campaign stop as popular restaurant cleared: ‘Mind-boggling’
People enjoying an afternoon at Primanti Bros. in Moon, Pennsylvania, were outraged that they were evacuated so Vice President Harris and her entourage could make a campaign stop.
Pittsburgh-area man hits $1 million jackpot
CHARLEROI, Pa. (KDKA) -- A Washington County man who recently retired for a second time hit the jackpot and won $1 million.Seventy-year-old Michael Matyas of Washington County won $1 million playing the Cash 5 with Quick Cash. The numbers he picked matched all five balls drawn on July 19. Matyas said he bought the ticket at the Exxon on Maple Drive in Charleroi the day of the drawing, but he didn't check it until two days later. He said he had to look at the ticket about 10 times before he believed his luck. "I immediately called my twin brother who lives...
$1 million PA Lottery Scratch-Off sold in Butler
A Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off ticket sold in Southwestern PA is worth $1 million. The “All Cash” Scratch-Off ticket was sold at the Quick Stop on South Main Street in Butler. They get a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket.
Giant Eagle to sell GetGo convenience stores to Couche-Tard
PITTSBURGH — Giant Eagle is saying goodbye to GetGo.The supermarket chain entered into an agreement to sell the convenience store sites to Couche-Tard. Couche-Tard is a Canadian-owned, multinational operator of convenience stores and gas stations. "This is an exciting moment for Giant Eagle, strengthening our business for the future...
'My heart breaks:' Diner owners frustrated after having to close during busiest week of the year
PITTSBURGH — The door of Pamela's Diner in Oakland remained locked Monday morning, leaving the owners and employees frustrated and hungry customers sad. This week, when students return to Pitt and other nearby universities, is typically the busiest week of the year, according to Pamela's owner Tim Blosat. But for the last two days, the diner has been closed because the building has been dealing with no power.
Don’t miss the last of this summer concert series outside Pittsburgh
There is something special about sitting outside on a beautiful day and enjoying live music. Wilkinsburg Borough may be at the tail end of its summer concert series, but that doesn’t mean it is over. There’s still time to sit outside and enjoy some live music at Harold Young Sr. Parklet:
Evans City native writes 15th book with fantastical theme
A 1981 Seneca Valley Senior High graduate has sold a half-million books since writing her first science fiction/fantasy story, “Tinker,” in 2003, and her latest offering takes place on the same planet of Elfhome. “Storm Furies” is the seventh book in the Elfhome series, which has been building...
Director Lee Daniels Made ‘The Deliverance’ in Pittsburgh — and Wants to Come Back
Director Lee Daniels is a Philadelphia native, but in 2022, he developed an appreciation for the Commonwealth’s other metropolis. “Pittsburgh is just gorgeous,” Daniels says. “There is an oldness [to the city’s character] … I thought it would look closer to Philadelphia, but it has a uniqueness.”
Sip, sip hooray ... Beaver Wine Festival presents 16 Pennsylvania wineries
BEAVER ― Wine enthusiasts will fill the main street of Beaver on Sept. 14, sampling the pours from 16 Pennsylvania wineries. It's the annual Beaver Wine Festival, from 3-7 p.m. on Third Street. ...
This Storybook Cottage is Ready For Its Next Chapter
It was kismet that Jan Kielty and her young family stumbled across 715 Old Mill Road in Fox Chapel more than 30 years ago. She and her late husband had been searching for months for just the right spot. On their must-have list was a country setting, lots of space, friendly neighbors and a school they felt good about. Then one day, Kielty’s husband went on a fateful ride.
Dunkin' spikes its PSL, Giant Eagle lets go of GetGo, and more Pittsburgh food news
Multiple locations. breweryrunningseries.com/locations/pennsylvania. The PA Brewery Running Series is taking Pittsburghers on a different kind of beer run. The event series invites beer lovers to get outside and run for beer, tackling “5k-ish run/walk courses” that start and end at local breweries. Upcoming fun runs will take place Saturdays through the late summer and fall, including on Sat., Aug. 24 at Fermata Brewing Company in Ambridge, Sept. 7 at Strange Roots in Millvale, and Oct. 12 at Inner Groove Brewing in Verona. All participants receive a local craft beer at the finish line, a choice of collectible pint glass or other swag, and access to post-run live entertainment, food, and festivities. A portion of each race’s proceeds support local nonprofits including 412 Food Rescue and Special Olympics Pennsylvania Three Rivers Region. Visit the Pennsylvania Brewery Running Series website for tickets and event details.
“Guys Who Grill” Raises $6K For Backpack Program
A Butler Township event earlier this summer continues to help a local organization provide for kids in need. At their Monday night meeting, the Butler Township Commissioners presented a check to the Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation with $6,000 in proceeds from their 2nd annual Guys Who Grill event in June.
Fall foliage in the summer could be a sign of tree stress, Pittsburgh-area expert says
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- With temperatures in the 60s in August, it's feeling like leaf-peeping season outside, even though it's still summer. And if it looks like you're seeing leaves changing colors early, a local expert says that could mean those trees are stressed. Pennsylvania trees put on quite a show when the seasons change. Western Pennsylvania typically reaches peak fall color in mid to late October with red, yellow and orange bursts before trees drop their leaves. But some people may be seeing those colors earlier than usual."When you start noticing that one tree, or maybe several trees, are dropping their...
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