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Beaver County's retail food inspections for May 2024
Editor’s Note: This is an overview of inspection violations recorded in Beaver County retail food establishments by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Inspections conducted on any given day may not represent the long-term cleanliness of a facility, the state Department of Agriculture notes, and violations recorded at the time of inspection are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving. Violations listed below were deemed significant to the public interest by reporters at The Times, but a full list of each business' violations can be found in the Department of Agriculture's inspection database.
Butler County shaved ice stand serves up deliciously cool treats
PORTERSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) -- On a sunny day, the Snowman shaved ice stand is a cool beacon of icy hope, proudly along Route 488 in Butler County.Co-owner Brain LaChance said that the idea to open this little refreshment spot came to him while he cut the grass on his property, and watched all the cars go by with people heading to nearby parks."The origin of it was, what would be the thing to put here?" LaChance said. "What's the thing? What's the missing thing, then it kind of dawned on me that there are ice cream places nearby or close...
Local lawmakers asking for millions to be added to PA budget to combat homelessness
Homelessness is rising throughout the United States but plans in Pennsylvania’s budget are attempting to reverse that trend. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there‘s been a noticeable increase of homeless throughout the country and the city of Pittsburgh is no exception. “We have a real housing shortage across the state and also a lot of folks who are struggling to pay for that housing,” said PA’s Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh. Arkoosh was in Allegheny County on Friday to highlight the significant new efforts in support of people who are experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
Kenny Chesney concert, Pride, and the Arts Festival will make for a busy weekend in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- With three major events all taking place in different parts of town, it's going to be a very busy weekend throughout the city of Pittsburgh. With Kenny Chesney in town for a summer concert stop at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh Pride kicking off its annual festival, and the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival getting underway, tens of thousands of people will be packing into numerous parts of the city.Pittsburgh Public Safety officials will be holding a media briefing at 10:00 a.m. to talk about their preparations for the busy weekend in the city. Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival...
Beaver County could be a bellwether to determine 2024 presidential election
BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) -- While every part of Pennsylvania will play a role in deciding which presidential candidate wins the commonwealth, this region is a key target for both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.A day after a jury convicted Donald Trump of 34 felonies, two friends playfully raised their fists at each other in the county seat of Beaver County; good friends who could not disagree more about Trump."He's my guy. He is. He is. I like him. He gets things done. He gets things done," New Brighton's Joan Ashton said."I think he is guilty of everything, and I'm...
Pittsburgh apologizes for the inconvenience
It looked great on social media, but eight months in Pittsburgh has me looking westward for better public transit, tenant treatment and health services. The post Pittsburgh apologizes for the inconvenience appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
First Lady Jill Biden Spotlights LGBTQ+ Rights at Pittsburgh Pride, Emphasizes Political Stakes Ahead of 2024
First Lady Jill Biden made a pit stop in Pittsburgh this weekend, cheering on the city's Pride festivities right after inspiring new grads at Erie County Community College. As reported by CBS News Pittsburgh, Biden stirred the crowd, urging them to persist in the face of a national encroachment on LGBTQ+ rights.
Pennsylvania Farmer and Employee Sentenced for Using Toxic Pesticide to Kill Migratory Birds
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Two Western Pennsylvania farmers were sentenced on May 29, 2024, for their use of a toxic, banned pesticide to kill migratory birds, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced on Thursday, May 30. United States District Judge W. Scott Hardy sentenced farm operator Robert Yost, 52,...
“Children Serving Veterans” dinner in Chester this weekend
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Chester American Legion Post #121 is hosting a dinner this Sunday for veterans. Local students from four area schools including Oak Glen High, Oak Glen Middle along with New Manchester and Allison Elementary schools will be serving the food. Dinner starts at 3 p.m. and will last until […]
The Manhattans win Pittsburgh over again
THE MANHATTANS FEATURING GERALD ALSTON, FAR RIGHT. (PHOTOS BY BRETT D. ALLEN) The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston were, “like you have never seen them before,” with a fantastic concert at the O’Reilly Theater on May 4, part of New Horizon Theater’s annual fundraiser. The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that hundreds came out to celebrate the occasion, as The Manhattans gave the crowd the original songs everybody knew and loved, along with some songs written by other well-known artists with accompaniment by the East Coast Connection Band.
Local firefighters make delivery of supplies to tornado affected Hopkins County
Scott Township Fire & EMS made a delivery of a trailer full of supplies to Charleston First Baptist Church to tornado affected Hopkins County thanks to donations from Tri-State residents and department members.
Scott Tady: Brews & Grooves debuts in Beaver; Ambridge & Midland sites host Monday music
Byron Nash and NASH.V.ILL head back to Beaver County on June 8, as musical headliners of the Brews & Grooves festival debuting at the Beaver Station Cultural & Event Center. It'll mark the third time Nash and NASH.V.ILL have played Beaver Station, with Fermata Brewing in Ambridge, the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver...
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