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Fayette County woman charged with stealing $600K while caring for neighbor with dementia
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) -- A Fayette County woman is facing more than a thousand felony charges after police say she preyed on a vulnerable member of the community. Lisa Costolo is accused of the unthinkable: stealing from the person who trusted her. After a lengthy investigation, state police uncovered she stole more than a half a million dollars."Norma Scott worked her whole life, saved, managed her money so it would be there for her when she needed it most," said Fayette County Assistant District Attorney Melinda Dellarose. Norma Scott was a widow and never had any children. When she became...
Pa. FDs merge to increase staffing and fundraising opportunities
SOMERSET, Pa. – Two fire departments are set to merge in central Somerset County, but both of their stations will remain in operation, department leaders said. Saddled by personnel shortages and other challenges facing first responders across the nation, crews from Somerset Volunteer Fire Department and Friedens Volunteer Fire Company voted to combine their operations, effective in January.
Crews battle early morning house fire in Johnstown
Crews were on scene of a fire at a home on the 600 block of Cypress Avenue early Saturday morning in Johnstown, emergency officials said. According to officials, crews were dispatched to the scene just before 2:30 a.m. 911 dispatchers said there were no reported injuries and crews were on...
6,300 University of Pittsburgh staffers gain chance to join Steelworkers union
Jul. 26—For University of Pittsburgh staff who watched as 3,400 faculty colleagues gained collective bargaining rights a few years back, what's coming in the mail soon represents their own moment of choice. The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board will oversee another union election at Pitt. This time, it's for 6,300 staff. Ballots for the month-long voting will be mailed out on Aug. 15. They ...
U.S. Steel testing emergency evacuation system at Clairton plant on Saturday
CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- U.S. Steel will be conducting emergency tests at its Clairton plant on Saturday.The company will test emergency system equipment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 27. U.S. Steel says the annual test makes sure the plant's emergency system is working so employees and surrounding communities can be protected in case of an actual emergency. The test will begin with a simulated emergency and evacuation, using sirens, lights and loudspeakers that U.S. Steel says will be heard in nearby communities. The plant's emergency systems will be activated one at a time, and the company says there are five distinct areas that will be tested, taking up to seven hours. Local government and emergency agencies, including fire, police and Allegheny County 911, have been notified, U.S. Steel says. U.S Steel's Clairton plant is located on 400 State Street in the Mon Valley along the Monongahela River.
Clark's Donuts opens in Grove City, sells out on first day
A new place called Clark's Donuts is the place to be if you are looking for a donut or two in Grove City. Clark's Donut's have been selling their homemade donuts across Mercer County and Pennsylvania since 1937. A new location has opened right in the heart of downtown in Grove City.
Grove City Premium Outlets Mall: A Retail Mainstay near Pittsburgh, PA
Grove City Premium Outlets, developed by Prime Outlets, opened in 1994 in Springfield Township, near Grove City, Pennsylvania. Positioned at the intersection of Interstate 79 and Interstate 80, it offers easy access from Pittsburgh and Erie. The layout included over 100 brand-name stores. Some early stores were Nike, Gap, and...
Immerse yourself in arts and culture: A weekend of diverse events in Pittsburgh
Jul. 26—If you're looking to fill your weekend with all things arts and culture, there is no shortage of events happening in and around the city this weekend. From performances that reflect the beauty of the African diaspora to the Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh's Summer Picnic, start planning out your weekend with a few of the events below. Collections in Black: A Celebration of ...
'It's a community of women': Nuclear energy leader discusses Pittsburgh conference, industry future
PITTSBURGH — Energy industry leaders expect our demand for electricity to grow at a faster rate than ever before, and this week in Pittsburgh, a group of women came together to explore how nuclear energy will help meet that demand. This week, the nonprofit U.S. Women in Nuclear Conference...
Old Timers game continues enjoyable tradition at Freeport International Baseball Invitational
The late Sonny Westerman, founder of the Freeport International Baseball Invitational, must have been looking down at James E. Swartz Memorial Field in Freeport Borough on Thursday evening with a smile as pleasant weather and tradition brought out a large crowd for the annual Old Timers game that bears his name.
The CSPA Q&A: Pittsburgh Housing Authority Executive Director Caster D. Binion
Much like the rest of the state, Pittsburgh continues to seek solutions for the area’s affordable housing crisis. As the longtime executive director of the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, Caster D. Binion oversees a $200 million budget and the operations of roughly 2,600 units of public housing, 6,200 Housing Choice Vouchers and 700 mixed-finance units. He also heads up HACP’s efforts to provide public housing residents with programs and services that provide workforce development, crisis support and quality-of-life enhancement.
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