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1 injured in CDC facility explosion in South Park
SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — One person was injured in a small explosion of hazardous waste material Friday at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention facility in South Park Township, Allegheny County. It happened shortly before 1 p.m. on Bruceton Research Center property on Cochran Mill Road, a...
Downtown Pittsburgh sushi restaurant hit with consumer alert
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A sushi restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was hit with a consumer alert after an inspection. The Allegheny County Health Department issued the consumer alert for No. 1 Sushi Sushi following an inspection on Thursday. According to the inspection report, there were multiple malfunctioning coolers. "There is not sufficient refrigeration capacity to operate safely," the report said. The inspector said packaged salmon, white fish and romaine lettuce had to be thrown away because they weren't being held at low enough temperatures. The report also notes that there are ten seats for customers, but there are no public bathrooms.The violations involving food holding temperatures are considered medium risk, meaning they're hazards that may add to the risk of food-borne illness or injury.The health department issues a consumer alert when a food facility is out of compliance with minimum food safety standards, potentially posing a risk to public health. When the consumer alert is removed, the health department's website will be updated.
West Nile Virus detected in more area communities
The Allegheny County Health Department says mosquito samples collected around the area have tested positive for West Nile Virus. The areas include Allegheny Commons, Fineview, Garfield, Perry South, Morningside and the Hill District.
Pa. amusement park closes coaster after viral photo shows concrete blocks holding it up
Kennywood amusement park in West Mifflin, Allegheny County, closed its iconic Racer roller coaster after a photo that seemed to show part of the structure propped up on cement blocks went viral on social media. The photo, which was posted on Tuesday to the oneBURGH Facebook group, shows a wooden...
Allegheny County, Pa., Included in $1.25B Broadband Program
(TNS) — Allegheny County will have access to a federal $1.25 billion digital equity grant program meant to improve internet access, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey announced during a news conference in the Hill District on Wednesday. “Everyone, no matter where they live, deserves to have access to reliable high-speed...
PA's new app helps families of children with disabilities find parks that meet their child's needs
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new app is helping families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their child's needs as July marks a major milestone in the U.S.This month celebrates 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law protecting people with disabilities from discrimination.The state's new app, Park Finder, details playgrounds and parks and lists all they offer the community, and is currently available online.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans with disabilities are the largest ranked minority group in the U.S., with about one in six children having a developmental disability.According to a release from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society's Good for You initiative, "Children with disabilities can have different needs for their play, such as more or less sensory input; however, playground play is critical for all children's cognitive and physical development, supporting socialization, creativity, and community building." With this in mind, multiple parks across Pennsylvania are tailoring their playground designs to children of all abilities and implementing special features like an interactive sensory green garden or an Augmented and Alternative Communication tool that uses pictures and symbols to help children with nonverbal communication.
Gov. Shapiro’s Democracy Summer Camp raises questions for GOP lawmaker
Gov. Josh Shapiro took a break on Thursday from traveling around the state ducking questions about the veepstakes and promoting legislative accomplishments, to participate in a Democracy Summer Camp bearing his name. The low-profile, invitation-only camp designed for digital content creators and held at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, is...
Pennsylvania teacher's charges weren't reported to district, superintendent says
HAVERTOWN, Pa. (CBS) — How did a Delaware County teacher continue to teach for months after he was arrested — twice — for allegedly exposing himself in public? According to officials in the Haverford Township School District, the Pennsylvania Department of Education might be to blame.The district says it just learned this week of multiple criminal cases against 47-year-old Matthew Gagat, who has been suspended from his job as a fifth-grade teacher at Lynnewood Elementary.Gagat was charged in Horsham, Montgomery County, in March 2024 for allegedly exposing himself in public, and was charged again in June 2024 after allegedly exposing...
Shapiro’s position on Gaza tests close bonds with Arab, Muslim community
For years, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was able to execute a balancing act that eludes many Jewish politicians: vocally supporting Israel while maintaining close ties with Arab and Muslim voters. After Shapiro became attorney general in 2017, he helped lead opposition to the Trump administration’s travel ban targeting Muslims. A longtime state representative, he...
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.55 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.57 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $3.18 on Jan. 15,...
Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen
Thanks to federal dollars, Pennsylvania is passing new energy bills that require bipartisan compromise. Carbon capture, solar investments, and more are on the table. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.
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