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Aliquippa breaking ground on new athletic/academic center
Aliquippa High School is breaking ground today on the school’s campus. Last year, Kraft Heinz donated $1.3 million to the school district. The first part of it went to renovating stadium now known as Heinz Field.
Masses of lanternflies appearing as rain on radar in Pittsburgh area
If you’ve looked at your weather app the last several days, you may have noticed a “blob” of green on the radar right over the city that doesn’t move. At first glance, it appears to be light to moderate rain, but it’s actually not even weather related!
Pennsylvania Town Ranks High for Quality of Life, U.S. News Says
Quality of life is important. Wherever you live, you want to really enjoy your environment and lifestyle. As it turns out, one Pennsylvania town has been named one of the best for quality of life in America, according to experts. It’s a popular town, too, so it shouldn’t be too surprising that this one made the cut. It’s pretty incredible to think that this town is the No. 1 for quality of life, though, over any other U.S. city.
Community Matters: Announcing 'A Guide to Community Benefits in Southwestern Pennsylvania'
Whether readers of this column realize it or not, humanity is currently engaged in a global transformation related to the production and consumption of energy. And, that transition could – if properly understood and wisely leveraged – have significant implications for life here in Beaver County. According to the International Energy Agency – a global consortium of 29 industrialized countries – some $3 trillion is currently being spent on the clean energy transition globally each year. This...
Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival returns for Labor Day weekend
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Market Square and several blocks of the Boulevard of the Allies are full of soul food this Labor Day weekend. Officially named A Soulful Taste of the Burgh, the festival is all about soul food, which organizers say is a staple of the Black community. "So soul food is the traditional African American food that we were raised on based on our slavery. So that is wings and ribs and mac and cheese and greens and pineapples, stuff like that. A variety of different foods," explained B. Marshall, producer of Soulful Taste of the Burgh.Chicken wings are a classic example of good soul food. Frank Smith runs his food truck around Pittsburgh and says he has the best."All natural ingredients, that's why we have the best wings in the city. We don't say it, the people do," Smith said. There's also more beyond soul food. There's also Asian, Greek, Indian and even carnival food. Last year, according to VisitPittsburgh, the festival pumped over $1 million a day back into the economy.
Sisters of St. Joseph Invite public to dedication ceremony of state historical marker
BADEN ― Everyone's invited to a dedication ceremony Sept. 8 for a Pennsylvania historical marker recognizing the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden. Commemorating the congregation’s global, national and local impacts, the dedication will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, and will feature remarks from state Rep. Robert Matzie, D-16, a member of...
State Representatives write resolution on televised Steelers games, seeking fan input
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Two Pennsylvania State Representatives are looking to help Pittsburgh Steelers fans who want to watch their team play, but are out of the coverage zone. Dauphin County lawmakers Dave Madsen and Justin Fleming have written a resolution that would call for fan input on where...
Losses continue for Western Pennsylvania hospitals
Western Pennsylvania's economic engine - health care services - continued to sputter this year, with the operator of two Pittsburgh-area hospitals reporting a widening loss in year-end results. Clearfield County-based Penn Highlands Healthcare, which owns hospitals in Washington and Fayette counties, on Thursday reported an operating loss of $36.43 million...
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Beaver County Friday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 7:02 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Beaver County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 7:02 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Calcutta, or near East Liverpool, moving east...
Pittsburgh's North Side, North Shore packed with events Labor Day weekend
Aug. 29—Pittsburgh's North Shore and North Side will be bustling with activity for Labor Day weekend starting with the annual Kickoff and Rib Festival near Acrisure Stadium, which opens Thursday. There's also a University of Pittsburgh football game, TacoMania Super Fest and a Green Day concert this weekend. Additionally, the USS LST 325, a landing ship tank that was involved in the invasion ...
WWII ship attracting visitors along North Shore
A World War II ship stationed along the North Shore began attracting visitors Thursday, a day ahead of formal tours. Lynn Baer, 63, came from Moon to see a piece of history — LST 325 — a landing ship tank that ferried soldiers and equipment into combat. Standing...
‘Pretty sight’: Route 51/Saw Mill Run Boulevard reopens after bridge removal
It took a few days longer than expected, but part of Route 51/Saw Mill Run Boulevard in Pittsburgh reopened Thursday after crews finished removing a bridge above the highway. The road had been closed since Aug. 1 between Crane Avenue and Woodruff Street while contractor Charles J. Merlo Inc. removed an old bridge for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The bridge owned by Pittsburgh had been open, but its condition had deteriorated and there were no plans to upgrade it, so PennDOT had it removed before it created a dangerous situation for motorists on the highway underneath it.
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 ...
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