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26 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions at Ohio home
HUBBARD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (KDKA) -- More than two dozen dogs were rescued from deplorable conditions at a home in Ohio, an animal shelter said.The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County said the 26 dogs and their elderly owner were found living in "deplorable conditions." The dogs were brought to the shelter, less than 10 miles across the Pennsylvania border.The rescue happened after humane agents got a tip about a home in Hubbard Township, CBS affiliate WKBN reported. "The caller suspected that there were three to five dogs at the residence. There were suspected puppies that had passed away as well...
The speakeasy was born in Pittsburgh and is still hiding out a century later
Look into the origin of the speakeasy, and you’re bound to come across Kate Hester, owner of an illegal McKeesport saloon. The legend, captured in an 1891 New York Times article, goes that when Hester’s customers, “a boisterous lot,” got too rowdy and risked drawing police attention, she would wag her finger and whisper sharply, “Speak easy, boys! Speak easy!” The expression took hold around the region, standing in for any illicit establishment that sold alcohol, and then made a national splash in the Times, giving Pittsburgh the dubious honor of coining the term.
Dance Mom Christi Lukasiak Charged With DUI In Westmoreland
Christina "Christi" Lukasiak, 47, of Mars, PA, whose daughter, Chloe Lukasiak, starred on Lifetime's hit show "Dance Moms", was charged by Murrysville Police with a misdemeanor DUI on June 27, her latest court docket shows. The reality star was allegedly found by officers crashed into a tree with a telephone...
Baby penguin at Pittsburgh Zoo adopted by parents of different species
After a marcaroni penguin egg was discarded by its parents at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, the chick has found a new home with a family of gentoo penguins, making it the first multi-species family at the zoo.
Keeping your lawn alive during the summer
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The unrelenting heat is turning our normally green landscape brown.With no immediate relief on the way, what can you do to save your shriveling lawn?A grass guru has shared a list of do's and don'ts.Your lawn turning brown is a natural process."It's trying to protect itself from the elements that it's trying to live through," Penn State Extension turf expert Jeff Fowler said.Fowler says the deep roots of your grass are hanging onto whatever water and nutrients they can get and letting the part we see go dormant."Dormancy doesn't mean death. Dormancy means it's like a bear...
Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Strudel
Strudel is a nine-year-old senior bun who came to us after his bonded partner passed away and they could no longer care for him. He is currently living in a foster home. He loves to be pet, brushed and groomed. He enjoys chewing on cardboard – which is his favorite enrichment activity. Strudel’s vision is impaired, so he does not see too well. He would do well in a home with children 13 and older, who will respect his space. He could live with another rabbit pending a successful meet and greet.
Brown Mamas Weekend will celebrate the strength and explore the challenges of Black motherhood in our region
Brown Mamas photo above by Leah Jones courtesy of Muffy Mendoza. Black mothers from around the Pittsburgh region are invited to celebrate Brown Mamas Weekend at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on July 27 and 28. With a focus on empowerment, community and transformation, the two-day gathering will include master classes, panel discussions and a wellness lounge.
Heritage plans to remodel Braddock building as new headquarters, kitchen for nutrition program
As it enters its 41st year as a human services agency in the Monongahela Valley, Heritage Community Initiatives has become a victim of its own success. Based in a former Mellon Bank building in Braddock, the agency operates programs in transportation, nutrition and early childhood education. Fueled by needs during the pandemic, Heritage’s budget has doubled to $6.2 million a year in the past two years as its food program expanded to more than 200,000 meals annually.
Singer INEZ Wants To Build Pittsburgh’s Sprawling Black Music Scene Into A Unified Whole
INEZ sings of love, justice and the Black condition while simultaneously trying to tame and unify Pittsburgh's sprawling soul music scene. The post Singer INEZ Wants To Build Pittsburgh’s Sprawling Black Music Scene Into A Unified Whole appeared first on NewsOne.
Facing a worsening food desert, Hazelwood residents may finally get the grocery store they’ve sought
Dylamato’s Market in Hazelwood sells fresh produce and locally sourced foods on July 9, but isn’t a full-service grocery store. (Photo by Jess Daninhirsch/PublicSource) Neighborhood advocates are pushing ahead on a worker-owned co-op grocery store that could open in three years — if funding comes through. “PublicSource...
Journey and Def Leppard in Hershey next week: Where to find the cheapest tickets
Fans will have three opportunities to see the Journey and Def Leppard co-headlining tour in Pa. One of those is right here in our backyard - on Thursday, July 25, at Hersheypark Stadium. On Tuesday, July 23, they will perform at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia; and on Saturday, July...
An ode to Mt. Lebanon Park
It’s a warm, sunny May day, and I’m at Mt. Lebanon Park with my son. That is, my son, who is 22. Not 22-months. Twenty-two years. If you’re wondering why I would take my college-aged son to the playground…well, it’s been a while. Actually, it’s been about 15 years. And we wanted to see if one of his childhood haunts had changed.
NCLGS Summer Meeting kicks off by noting event’s growth
National Council of Legislators from Gaming States President Shawn Fluharty on Thursday morning got the organization’s Summer Meeting started by highlighting the event’s growth in his keynote address. Story continues below. “We keep growing larger with every session we have,” Fluharty said, noting that the event at Rivers...
On a Hot Summer Day, Ice Cream Emergency Is Just What the Doctor Ordered
Matt and Micheline Barkley aren’t doctors, but they’ve got a cure for the summertime blues. The couple operate Ice Cream Emergency, a 32-foot-long bus that looks like an ambulance. When the mercury rises, it’s time to catch a cold. It was already 88 degrees at 10 a.m....
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