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Governor Josh Shapiro signs legislation aimed at saving pharmacies
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Governor Shapiro signed legislation Wednesday aiming to save local pharmacies from going out of business. Since January 1, more than 140 pharmacies in Pennsylvania have shut down, according to proponents of the bill.A KDKA investigation first profiled those struggling pharmacists in March. At issue is the role of pharmacy benefits managers, who are middlemen between the insurance companies and pharmacies.The state legislation signed Wednesday aims to create more transparency in that process. It's a win in the pharmacies' fight to stop losing money on every prescription filled. Pennsylvania State Rep. Jessica Benham led that fight. One day...
Sunny, Stable Weekend Forecast for Pittsburgh with Minor Shower Risks Eastward
Pittsburgh residents, prepare for a weekend with predominantly sunny skies and mild summer temperatures. According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, the city is set to experience a comfortable weekend marked by dry conditions, save for a possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms south and east of the city on Saturday.
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Central Baptist Church 133rd Church Anniversary
The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Central Baptist Church in the Hill District will celebrate its 133rd Church Anniversary on July 20-21. A community day event will occur this Saturday, July 20, from noon to 7 p.m. with free food, music and fellowship, as well as activities for the children.
Morning Roundup: Woman pulled from overturned car on Banksville Road
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, July 19:. One person was rescued after being pinned inside an overturned vehicle in Pittsburgh’s Banksville neighborhood. Public safety said first responders were called to Banksville Road at the intersection of Carnahan Road just before 7:30 a.m....
Sunshine and comfortable temperatures continue throughout the weekend in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Today the lower humidity and highs in the low 80s and plenty of sunshine continue! Overnight it'll be another cool comfortable evening all thanks to high pressure. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosGet out and enjoy it and don't forget to put on the sunscreen.The gorgeous weather will last through the weekend with highs in the mid to upper 80s! Saturday some rain is trying to make its way into the region south of I-70 and in the Laurel Highlands about 8-10 a.m. but that's it!We are back above normal Sunday and Monday with highs near 90 and feeling in the low 90s. Tuesday is the next chance for rain and a few storms with humidity increasing along with it. Stay up to date with the KDKA Mobile App – which you can download here!
Semi-Truck Crash Sends One To Pittsburgh Hospital
At least one person was seriously injured as a result of a crash involving a semi truck near the Clearview Mall Thursday afternoon. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center at 1 p.m. for the crash on North Main Street Extension (Route 8 North) near Concordia Way. Crews...
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Missing middle edition
There’s a concept in housing called the “missing middle,” which partially explains why finding adequate, affordable housing seems like such a struggle. It’s because the kinds of houses we need most don’t really exist, unless they were built in the 1940s or earlier. The “missing...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Pirates fans fuming about Mitch Keller, Paul Skenes skipping Phillies
The Pittsburgh Pirates finished the first half of the season on a positive note to pull their record to .500 for the first time since April 27, giving fans a glimmer of hope that they could be a playoff contender. By taking two of three at the NL Central first-place...
Vacation bible school, Sunday services and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual bible study is at 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website. Beth Samuel Jewish Center. 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. bethsamuel.org. Beth...
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,...
Stephen Pearcy celebrates 40th anniversary of Ratt's 'Out of the Cellar' album at Jergel's
Jul. 19—Stephen Pearcy, the former lead singer of Ratt, is touring to mark the 40th anniversary of the glam metal band's landmark album, "Out of the Cellar." With hits like "Round and Round," "Back for More" and "Wanted Man," the band's debut studio album went triple platinum and later launched the band into arena tours. (A few months after the album release, Ratt played Pittsburgh's Stanley ...
Zelienople to investigate tree cutting by developers
Planned tree cutting in Zelienople sparked concern among property owners Thursday, July 18, with some people claiming that developers for the Glade Run development project violated an ordinance. Jim Hulings, of Harmony, said the number of cut trees was likely “in the hundreds.”. “Tomorrow it’ll be a desert,” he...
Cranberry Township secures $36 million loan for Brush Creek facility
Cranberry Township can move forward with its $36 million Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility upgrade project because of a low interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, or PENNVEST. According to township manager Dan Santoro, the project will aim to improve the “solids side” of the plant, where...
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