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Unbroken record: The 59th running of a local vinyl and CD convention brought together regulars, first-timers and pros
The Pittsburgh Record and CD Convention brings together music lovers of all ages, from all walks of life and places far and wide, to a town where vinyl is still groovy. The post Unbroken record: The 59th running of a local vinyl and CD convention brought together regulars, first-timers and pros appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Man found unresponsive after motorcycle crash on Mt. Washington
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - One person is dead after a motorcycle crash on Route 51 on Friday night. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, around 8:30 p.m. on Friday night, they, along with fire and EMS, were called to Route 51 between Woodruff Street and Crane Avenue for a reported motorcycle crash. Once they arrived on the scene, they found a motorcycle rider down and unresponsive on the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the man is approximately 20 years old and he was traveling outbound on Route 51 when he lost control of the bike and crashed. Officers interviewed several witnesses and it's believed speed is a factor in the crash. Pittsburgh police's collision investigation unit is working to determine the cause of the crash. This is a developing story, stay with KDKA.com
Duquesne Offers Pair of Prospects Including Devin Booker
On Friday, Duquesne extended two offers to prospects in the class of 2025. The Dukes’ staff, led by head coach Dru Joyce III heading into his first season, offered prospects Devin Booker and KJ Cochran. Duquesne basketball on Pittsburgh Sports Now is sponsored by The Summit Academy: setting young...
Franklin Regional sees benefits of 'Parents as Allies' program
Members of a family that just moved to the Franklin Regional School District from overseas might not have the confidence to get up at a school board meeting and ask a question. But get a few of those families together for dinner at a local Italian restaurant, and conversations start...
The Stroller, July 20, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Golf scramble fundraiser to aid Fun and Freedom. Fun and...
Microsoft outage disrupts several Pittsburgh-area businesses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The global IT outage caused a mess in the Pittsburgh area on Friday. Between canceled flights and delays, air travel may have been the hardest hit.Harold Lewis and his family were excited about their cruise out of Orlando. They made it through the long TSA lines and to the gate with plenty of time. They thought it was going to be a simple morning."We sat, and we saw the flight time come and go, and go, and go some more," Lewis said.They learned their Spirit flight was canceled, and their new Southwest flight doesn't leave until 9...
Six-figure earners multiply at PPS, while Black employee paychecks lag behind
(Illustration by Natasha Vicens/PublicSource) An annual analysis of salaries at Pittsburgh Public Schools shows trends in increased earnings, racial wage gaps and staffing issues. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign up for our free newsletters.”. by Lajja Mistry, PublicSource. July 18, 2024. Salaries continue to...
Butler contingent draws seasoned Windsor team in first round of Can-Am Games hockey
CRANBERRY TWP — Only one team from Canada came down to participate in the ice hockey portion of the Can-Am Games this weekend at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. The Pittsburgh Blueliners — a 14-player team consisting of players from Butler and Allegheny counties — drew the Essex Windsor Paramedics as their first-round opponent Friday morning.
KDKA-TV takes over Picklesburgh
Members of Pittsburgh Today Live, Talk Pittsburgh and other various KDKA-TV personalities were at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh on July 19, 2024. Members of Pittsburgh Today Live, Talk Pittsburgh and other various KDKA-TV personalities were at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh on July 19, 2024. Members of Pittsburgh Today Live, Talk Pittsburgh and other various KDKA-TV personalities were at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh on July 19, 2024. Members of Pittsburgh Today Live, Talk Pittsburgh and other various KDKA-TV personalities were at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh on July 19, 2024. ...
PHLY Phillies Podcast: Pirates walk off Phillies in ninth, take game 1 of weekend series 8-7 in Pittsburgh
Join Renee Washington, Tyler Zulli and John Foley, as the PHLY Phillies team breaks down all the action from the first game of the weekend series between the Phillies and Pirates!. Stay Ahead of the Game: Sign Up for the PHLY Daily. Subscribe now to receive exclusive content, insider insights,...
Pittsburgh nonprofit creates space for people on sobriety journey to socialize and learn
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A relatively new non-profit organization in Pittsburgh is creating a safe and vibrant space for people on a journey of sobriety to connect, socialize and learn. At the Teetotal Initiative, organizers plan unique activities and experiences at different locations around the city. It's all free of charge and free of alcohol. President Jackie Slaugenhaupt says Teetotal is marking its one-year anniversary. "We provide social space for people to go to that's sober-focused, so they can meet other like-minded people and have fun and be out and about in the community and just kind of have a good time and live life to the fullest." It's been life-changing for participants like Brett Hammon. "It's been really cool getting to meet people in a similar stage of life who are professionals and don't drink and want to go do something fun," Hammon said. "Just being out and about doing cool things with people is a big win for me."Mocktails replace cocktails at events like yoga sessions, bingo games, crafting, cooking and golf. There was even a comedy night featuring sober comedians.
Report: Trump-ally Mike Pompeo takes Nippon job to help complete U.S. Steel sale
Amid a contentious proposed sale, Japanese company Nippon Steel Corp. has hired former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, according to a report from Bloomberg. Bloomberg reports that Pompeo was hired to help push through a proposed $14.9 billion purchase of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel, as opposition for the sale has grown.
Police: Pittsburgh garbage truck hits, injures woman in wheelchair
A woman in a motorized wheelchair was taken by ambulance for hospital treatment after being struck by a city garbage truck Friday in Pittsburgh. The woman, who suffered a “serious compound leg fracture,” was alert and talking after the crash, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Cara Cruz.
Stowe Township police searching for missing woman
Stowe Township police are searching for a missing woman. Katelynn Conrad was last seen in the Stowe area. She could be near Butler, according to police. Conrad is 5 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs around 100 pounds. She has blonde hair, but police say that may have changed since she was last seen. Anyone with information on Conrad’s whereabouts is asked to call Stowe Township police.
‘That’s When I Heard The First Bullet’: Christians Recall Harrowing Trump Rally
Just before the shooting began at former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Becky Krivak’s husband, John, tapped her on the shoulder. Police snipers were aiming at the AGR International Inc. building, he told her. “I looked, but I felt safe, and I wanted to watch...
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