FOOD & DRINK
Consumer Alert issued for Pittsburgh pizzeria
A Consumer Alert has been issued by the Allegheny County Health Department after an inspection of a local pizzeria. Mia Pizza on Baum Boulevard in Bloomfield was hit with 13 total violations after an inspection on Wednesday, May 8.
Gator found in a Pennsylvania creek, safely captured
FREEDOM, Pa. — You may not think of a southwestern Pennsylvania county as being alligator country, but one was in fact found in Beaver County on Wednesday afternoon, spotted by a creek and captured safely. Viewer video showed the little guy in the wilds of an unnamed Beaver County...
Goats get loose while on the job at Pittsburgh housing authority location
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Some goats went on the lam after storms damaged their enclosure in Pittsburgh's Bedford Dwellings neighborhood. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh said the goats and Diamond the donkey "had a field day" when they escaped their enclosure at Bedford EnVision Center, where they were doing some landscaping. The strong storms Tuesday created a hole in their fence, letting the goats loose. "The friendly animals were eager to feel the love from staff and residents during their brief adventure!" the housing authority wrote in a social media post. With the help of local police, housing authority staff and residents along with Allegheny GoatScape rounded up the goats and got them back to their enclosure. No goats, donkeys or people were hurt. The goats are currently on site to help clear invasive plants and brush from the center's yard. Their work will wrap up on Friday.Allegheny GoatScape is a nonprofit that helps reduce invasive and unwanted vegetation in public spaces and vacant lots using goats. The organization says it's an eco-friendly approach to landscaping. As for Diamond, Allegheny GoatScape uses donkeys as bodyguards for the goats.
Pittsburgh-area elementary students release trout they raised from eggs
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Kids got a lesson in fish and clean water in Washington County on Thursday. After months of raising trout, students from Trinity Elementary Schools saw their projects come to an end at Mingo Creek Park in Nottingham Township. School buses pulled up to the park filled with fifth graders from Trinity East. The students got off and gathered around three buckets of trout. Eventually, they walked to the stream and released the fish that they've taken care of since this past January.Dumping the trout into the water was a special moment for 11-year-old Madison Galbreth."It was really fun,"...
Cat tossed from vehicle gets second chance thanks to good Samaritan
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Frankie's Friends animal rescue needs help after a good Samaritan brought in a cat who'd been thrown from a vehicleNelly is a sweet kitty with a grumpy face and a sad tale. Frankie's Friends in New Kensington was contacted by a woman who says she saw the Persian mix cat being thrown from a vehicle on a Route 28 ramp near the Comfort Inn in O'Hara Township.Becky Morrow, medical director and president of Frankie's Friends, said the kind woman pounced into action."She essentially saw the kitty being tossed out, very scared. Luckily, he didn't run off, which...
Moonlit Wins the Pittsburgh Magazine Burger Bracket
Moonlit has eclipsed 31 other restaurants to win Pittsburgh Magazine’s Burger Bracket. Over the past few months, burger-lovin’ ‘Burghers cast thousands of online votes to determine which meaty morsel is the mightiest. A relative newcomer to the dining scene, Moonlit’s Classic Double came out on top. The local chain, which has locations in Dormont and Uptown, a Patty Wagon and a soon-to-open spot in Sewickley — beat out semifinalists Tessaro’s, The Commoner and The Smashery. That’s one giant leap for mankind!
14 dogs find homes after two local families make donation to Hancock County Animal Shelter
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Two local families donated over $1800 to the Hancock County Animal Shelter, covering the adoption fees of 18 dogs. In the last week since these families anonymously donated, 14 dogs have found their forever homes! Hope Sayre, the shelter’s daily operations manager, says it is so heartwarming to […]
Meet the man who's a Pittsburgh gym teacher by day and a champion battle rapper by night
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher lives a Clark Kent lifestyle. He's a gym teacher by day and by night, a recording artist and champion battle rapper.Trevor Weller starts his day as the gym teacher at Lincoln Elementary School. He's been with Pittsburgh Public for 14 years and loves every second of being in a child's life. That means keeping his second passion a secret from students. "It's so fun, you know what I mean? They have such good energy, such positive energy. They get over. You learn a lot from the kids the older you get," Weller...
Small gator captured in Pennsylvania creek
A small alligator was discovered in a creek in Freedom Wednesday afternoon and was captured safely. Video that was captured shows the baby gator in the Beaver County creek. Beaver Valley Regional Police then received a call from the person who spotted the gator. If you purchase a product or...
2024 Gene Kelly Award nominations for top high school musicals announced
PITTSBURGH — Nominations are out for this year's Gene Kelly Awards, a celebration of high school musicals and their incredible student performers. Among the shows being recognized is the Woodland Hills pilot production of "Wonderland," a grown-up version of "Alice in Wonderland." It scored multiple nominations, including Best Musical, Best Vocal Ensemble and Best Dance Ensemble.
Pittsburgh Today Live celebrates 20 years on the air
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