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Eat along the water at these riverfront restaurants with killer views
Ah, Pittsburgh summer: where the rivers flow lazily, the sidewalks sizzle, and finding a spot to dine with a breeze feels like striking gold. Summer vibes are in full swing in Pittsburgh, and what better way to soak up the sun than with a meal by the water?. Fear not,...
Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch Off Ticket Worth $1M Sold in Western Pa.
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Butler County sold a $1 million-winning Instant $1,000,000 Scratch-Off. The Kwik Fill located in Zelienople will receive at $5,00 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Instant $1,000,000 Jackpot is a $20 game that offers top prizes of $1 million. The Pennsylvania Lottery is reminding players...
Pittsburgh International Airport travelers left frustrated amid long lines due to Microsoft outage
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - This morning's CrowdStrike outage wreaked havoc on systems worldwide. Pittsburgh International Airport was not immune to any of that -- and people trying to make their flights were frustrated.Nick Pastella is supposed to get married next week. He and his fiancée, Ashley, were supposed to fly south this morning for the wedding – coming from Youngstown, Ohio.The wedding is something they've put off for years."Every time we went to set a date for the wedding – something came up," Pastella said. "Something got in the way."Something came up again today. The IT issues with Microsoft technology slowed...
'Dance Moms' Star Charged With DUI In PA: Affidavit
A former "Dance Moms" star has been charged in Pennsylvania for allegedly driving drunk, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Christina "Christi" Lukasiak, 47, of Mars, PA, whose daughter, Chloe Lukasiak, starred on Lifetime's hit show "Dance Moms", was charged by Murrysville …
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...
Rivers Casino workers, fearful of gambling on health, rally behind effort to ban smoking
Alicia Monahan blames secondhand smoke for two fainting episodes she experienced while working at Rivers Casino on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The table games dealer said she’s otherwise healthy but sometimes feels the effects of the smoke getting to her. Since she started working at the casino in 2019,...
Can you give a home to mama Pixie, the Beaver County Humane Society's 'Dog of The Week'?
'She has numerous Shepherd traits... Sitting at your computer, she will lay on the couch, with her eyes closed as if sleeping, but the second you get up, she is right by your side.'. Staff Reports. Beaver County Times. (Dog of The Week is a regular feature by the Beaver...
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.
Horse Trading Days gallops back for 60th time
ZELIENOPLE — The 60th annual edition of Horse Trading Days kicked off with an impressive turnout on Thursday. For an event that began in conjunction with an actual horse show back in 1963 and has been held every year since (except for 2020 because of COVID-19), it has consistently expanded in a positive way.
Former Peppi's in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood to be demolished
PITTSBURGH — It was a popular spot to grab a hoagie in Pittsburgh. Now, the former Peppi's Old Tyme Sandwich Shop on Penn Avenue in Point Breeze will come down. The real estate company responsible for the building confirms that it was purchased about a month ago. Pittsburgh's Action...
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...
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...
Picklesburgh adds extra day, new events
Jul. 18—Leave it to Pittsburgh to continue to make an even bigger big dill out of pickles. For its annual pickle-inspired event — Picklesburgh — produced by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and presented by Kraft Heinz, there is a new competition and an extra day for the event voted the No. 1 food festival in America by USA Today for three consecutive years. Picklesburgh, which began in ...
Brown Mamas Weekend will celebrate the strength and explore the challenges of Black motherhood in our region
Photo above courtesy of Muffy Mendoza/Brown Mamas. 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.
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