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Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation champions healthy minds, hearts for LGBTQ+ communities
Named in memory of Hugh “Huey” Lane, the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation was founded in 2017 to improve the health of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities. Huey lived during a time where being out and openly talking about HIV were highly stigmatized. In his honor, the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation strives to address both LGBTQ+ and HIV bias across the many intersections of our communities. The goal is to create spaces and opportunities for individuals to be their authentic, courageous selves.
Refreshing Change Ahead for Pittsburgh: Showers, Cooler Temps, and Clearer Skies Predicted
As the city wakes to another bustling morning, Pittsburgh's residents can expect a refreshing shift in weather patterns. According to a report from the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, a cold front making its way from the southern Great Lakes will usher in scattered showers and potential thunderstorms throughout the day. "Showers and storms expected along and ahead of a cold front crossing over the course of the day," the forecast details, signaling cooler temperatures that will drop by an impressive 10 degrees Fahrenheit or more.
Report: Pitt Basketball to Host Four-Star Official Visitor in October
On Wednesday, Pantherlair’s Houston Wilson reported that Pitt basketball will host Davion Hannah, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard, for an official visit this fall. Wilson reported that the official visit would start on Oct. 19. Hannah is a four-star prospect out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who is ranked as the No....
Pittsburgh gets a break from the high temperatures, but showers and thunderstorms are possible
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Today we finally get relief from the extreme heat and also some much-needed rain for the region as many are looking at abnormally to moderate drought conditions. Nothing severe is expected just a general thunderstorm. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosThe Laurel Highlands could see a few stronger storms as they are under a marginal risk for severe weather (1 out of 5). Highs today stay in the upper 70s and low 80s. A cold front will sweep through the region bringing this rain and breezy conditions, then after that, we are cool, dry, and comfortable for a long stretch! Tomorrow humidity will be lower than what we've had with highs in the low 80s and plenty of sunshine. This break is well needed after we had our 14th 90-degree day of the year so far yesterday which is well above the average that we normally see. The gorgeous weather will last through the weekend with highs in the mid-80s! Tuesday is the next chance for rain. Stay up to date with the KDKA Mobile App – which you can download here!
Police announce traffic, parking restrictions this week during services for Corey Comperatore
Police have announced times and roads that will be affected over the next several days by the viewing and funeral services for Corey Comperatore, who was killed Saturday while attending Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler County. Traffic restrictions begin Wednesday in Freeport, according to Chris...
Property reassessment uncertainty kills growth in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania school districts and local governments depend on property taxes to keep them going, but the commonwealth has caused a headache by not requiring regular property reassessments. It’s the only state in the country that lets counties decide — and some go decades without a reassessment. The result, as Sen. Katie Muth, D-Royersford, said during a Democratic Policy Committee on Monday, is “a lopsided tax system”...
Pa. GOP county councilman says Democratic colleague ‘has to go’ over Trump shooting joke
A Pennsylvania Republican county councilman is calling on a Democratic colleague to resign after she made a social media post that jokingly referenced the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. Allegheny County Councilman Sam DeMarco, who is also chairman of the Allegheny County Republican Committee, said Councilperson Bethany Hallam “has...
Low-vision tennis courts ready for players at Allegheny County parks
PITTSBURGH — The first low-vision tennis courts in the country can be found at the four Allegheny County parks. The new courts at Boyce Park, North Park, South Park and Settlers Cabin Park are designed to accommodate athletes with low vision, as well as fully sighted players. Low-vision tennis...
DRPA votes to reduce toll increase on 4 bridges between Pa., NJ
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges, including the Ben Franklin Bridge, between Pennsylvania and New Jersey by 50 cents. The DRPA voted unanimously to increase the tolls from $5 to $6, not $6.50 as originally planned.The agency previously approved its first toll increase in 13 years scheduled for Aug. 1. The increase was tied to the Consumer Price Index slated for the same day. The resolution passed Wednesday also pushed back the increase by one month — tolls will now go up on Sept. 1.Delaware River Port Authority chairman James Schultz said last week the CPI would bump the toll up $1.50. Instead, the DRPA voted on a resolution to reduce the scheduled increase by 50 cents."It's essentially a reduction from what the consumer price index is calling for," Schultz said last week.The DRPA operates the Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Commodore Barry and Walt Whitman bridges.The toll increase does not impact PATCO fares, the DRPA said in a news release.Frequent travelers can sign up for an $18 commuter discount on the DRPA website.
Pennsylvania’s ‘hidden’ UberEats fees among U.S.’s priciest
According to Babson College, hidden fees (also called “junk fees”) are “last-minute charges you receive when purchasing something typically online.”. Delivery apps are one of the main perpetuators behind implementing such fees. And Pennsylvanians are shelling out some of the most money in this regard, particularly on Uber Eats.
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