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6 PA Cities Are Considered The Dirtiest In The Country
It's no secret that cities are not usually extremely clean. It's really hard to keep areas extremely clean when they're extremely overly populated plus the heart for hustle and bustle. Anytime you visit a major city, you probably aren't shocked to see gum smashed into the concrete, garbage blowing in...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom to campaign for Biden in Pittsburgh
Jul. 3—President Joe Biden's campaign is calling in reinforcements. California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to visit Pittsburgh on Friday to energize the president's base following his rocky debate performance. Newsom, a Democrat and one of Biden's staunchest allies, will join Western Pennsylvania leaders for a rally at 1 p.m. A press release said Newsom will focus his speech on criticizing former ...
Pittsburgh's Independence Day Festivities Face Potential Delays Amid Forecasted Thunderstorms
The skies over Pittsburgh may carry the threat of Independence Day interruptions with scattered thunderstorms expected throughout the area. These storms bring a low probability of localized flash flooding and gusty wind, according to the National Weather Service. Those residing along and south of the I-70 corridor should particularly note...
Changes to Pennsylvania liquor laws, including expanded happy hour, await governor's signature
PITTSBURGH — More and longer happy hours and discounts that bar and restaurant owners would be able to offer are part of changes in Pennsylvania's liquor laws, which have been approved by state lawmakers. Len Semplice, owner of Redbeard's Bar & Grill in Mount Washington and Downtown Pittsburgh, believes...
Allegheny County Health Department reports a rise in Whooping Cough in school-aged children
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The Allegheny County Health Department sent out an alert on its social media pages on Friday saying they have seen an increase in Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, in school-age children across the county. The county health department cautioned that Pertussis can be dangerous for babies, those with weakened immune systems, and children who have not received all recommended vaccinations. The symptoms could lead to serious complications including apnea, pneumonia, convulsions, or encephalopathy which is a disease in the brain. It could also lead to needed serious care in the hospital. Whooping Cough on the rise nationwide According to the CDC, 4,864...
Living in the city: Embracing the lifestyle of Downtown Pittsburgh
Jul. 5—Adele Morelli's morning commute to work is seven minutes — on foot. Morelli is the owner of Boutique La Passerelle on Wood Street, a European fashion boutique in Downtown Pittsburgh. She resides a few blocks away. "It's definitely a lifestyle," Morelli said on a recent Thursday evening during a Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership tour called Views & Brews, featuring several city residences. ...
Fourth of July: Pittsburgh-area fireworks, events, holiday closures
PITTSBURGH — City, county, state and federal offices and courts will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4. Reporter Sheldon Ingram discusses safety precautions officials are taking for the Fourth of July in the video player above. Where can you see fireworks? Click here for...
'It's no way to live,' judge tells Jeannette man during sentencing for drug convictions
Jul. 5—A Westmoreland County judge on Friday implored a Jeannette man convicted in a drug case to use a state prison sentence as a way to turn his life around. "You don't have to live this way, this can be the last time," Judge Timothy Krieger said. "It's the last time you need to live in a drug house ... it's no way to live and I know you know that." Krieger sentenced Andrey L. Young, 44, to ...
Western Pennsylvania celebrates Fourth of July with parades, fireworks
MONROEVILLE, Pa. — Pittsburgh's Action News 4 also stopped by Monroeville's annual Fourth of July parade. That parade started at 9 a.m. at the Miracle Mile Shopping Center and proceeds down Route 22 toward the convention center. The Monroeville Parade has been a tradition for more than 45 years.
These 10 cities have the most ‘clueless cooks’ in the US (sorry, Ohio)
When it comes to putting food to flame, certain regions are a few blades short of a Cuisinart. One city in Ohio has the highest rate of culinary illiteracy in the country — and the Buckeye State got burned overall. The 10 cities with the highest numbers of “clueless cooks” in the US have been revealed, and Cleveland tops the list, according to “Clueless Cooks: The 2024 Report” from Indiana wholesaler Meats by Linz. With a population of slightly more than 351,000, Cleveland logged a staggering 10,258 Google searches related to rudimentary kitchen skills. In fact, the seventh-largest state is home...
What Happens When A Dam Is Removed?
What happens when a dam is removed from a river? We’re about to find out on the Monongahela River at Elizabeth, PA. On 10 July, weather and river permitting, the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) will begin removing Locks and Dam 3, also known as the Elizabeth Locks and Dam. Built in 1907 is one of the oldest such structures in the U.S.
"That's the American Way." Pittsburghers talk about what Independence Day means to them
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Today is the Fourth of July and that has a lot of meanings to a lot of different people. So, what does this holiday mean to you? I've found it's not just about the fireworks, the cookouts, or whatever else - among the people I've spoken with, I got some really heartfelt responses. Of course, it's about getting together with family, and friends, and having lots of food. "Potato salad for sure, coleslaw, I mean you're talking chicken, ribs, whatever you feel like eating," said Neal Howerton from New Kensington. While it's also a celebration for all ages, the fireworks are best...
Shavings of life: Our greatness lies in the simplicity of cultural touchstones
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania — For more than 80 years, from the crisp early rainy days of April through the end of October, people of all walks of life had the comfort of knowing that Gus Kalaris would be there, sitting on his wooden stool beside the vibrant orange cart with the brightly colored umbrella, waiting to […]
Creating their own celebration - Pittsburghers flock to buy fireworks ahead of the holiday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Tomorrow is the Fourth of July and backyard celebration planning is coming right down to the wire. We're a fireworks-crazy community and since the bigger ones have become legal around here, people have become very specific. Sure, there's the big community fireworks show, but these days, plying the aisles of Phantom Fireworks has become a tradition because no matter how good the burgers are the celebration has to include the fireworks. Melissa Thompson-Schaller made the drive up the Allegheny to New Kensington from Springdale to bring her boys to the fireworks shop. "They like the mortars, I think that's pretty much...
Pittsburgh Public Safety outlines safety preparations ahead of Independence Day celebrations
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's estimated that 20,000 people will be downtown to enjoy the Fourth of July festivities. The center point will be the fireworks over Point State Park in the evening. Pittsburgh Public Safety gave its safety plan on Tuesday.Before fireworks light up the night sky, people go through security checkpoints and bag checks around Point State Park."We will be using a walk-through system instead of wandering. We will also have canine units to ensure people don't have fireworks or weapons," Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt said.Schmidt is aware of concerns following high-profile incidents downtown, including two random attacks and...
Furry Convention Underway in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (EYT) — Pittsburgh’s Premier Furry Convention is in full swing. Anthrocon 2024: Anthrocoaster is being held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center through Sunday, July 7. As one of the world’s largest anthropomorphic (human-like animal characters) conventions, thousands of attendees travel to Pittsburgh for this...
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