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In Western Pennsylvania, Friday during Lent means one thing for a lot of families: a trip to the fire hall or church basement for fried fish. These dinners are run by volunteers, priced for real neighborhoods, and packed with people who have been coming for years. The best ones rarely...
A question was posed Tuesday to Allegheny County voters. Should the limits on funding for county council members for personal staff, district offices and fringe benefits be repealed?. The people responded. The numbers weren’t close. Council put the ballot question out there by a 9-to-6 vote. That’s 60% in...
Veterans Day is coming up, and numerous restaurants are offering freebies and discounts to honor those who served. The holiday falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and honors veterans and active service members. To celebrate, many chain restaurants offer special deals each year, and 2026 is no exception. Whether you're looking for a discounted coffee or a free entree at a sit-down restaurant, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here's a look at what you'll find in the Pittsburgh area. 2026 Veterans Day food deals in Pittsburgh Numerous restaurants are offering Veterans Day deals on Nov. 11. While not every location will ask for an ID, it's a good idea to bring your military or veteran ID in case it's requested. Here's a list of places in the Pittsburgh area offering special deals for Veterans Day, according to RestaurantNews.com : 7 Brew: Veterans can get 50% off any drink on Veterans Day. Applebee's: Veterans, active-duty military, reserves and National Guard members can get a complimentary full-size entrée when they dine in at Applebee's on Veterans Day. Bob Evans: Bob Evans is offering a free meal from a special Veterans Day menu for veterans and active-duty military. Bonefish Grill: Veterans,
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing inspection activities along I-279, I-579, and Route 28 in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur Monday through Friday, November 9-13 weather permitting. To accommodate inspection activities, the following restrictions will occur from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day:. Monday,...
On Tuesday, the City of Pittsburgh Planning Commission listened to a proposal to demolish multiple buildings in Pittsburgh’s Uptown.
With major changes to the Medicaid program set to take effect soon, a host of Allegheny County and nonprofit officials said they are working hard to ensure as few people as possible lose their health care coverage in the coming months. “We’ve been sounding the alarm for more than a...
Located at the terminus of the West Busway in Carnegie Borough, the project aims to modernize the existing transit facility.
A barn that once belonged to a Ross family relative has completed its slow crawl down Route 519 to Ross Farm in Glyde, Washington County, giving the farm a new home for its sheep after fire destroyed the original structure in February. Crews steered the 70-foot-wide barn using remote-controlled equipment and a joystick, guiding it along the route to its new foundation.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing overnight restrictions on Interstate 79 in Marshall Township and Franklin Park Borough, Allegheny County will begin Monday, November 9 weather permitting. The following restrictions are expected to occur for removal of overhead forms utilized for work on the new fly-over ramps according...
An underground fire fueled by coal and insulated by glass has been burning near the former Westmoreland Glass plant in Hempfield Township since March. Firefighters and township officials are monitoring the site daily to prevent the blaze from spreading.
In the wake of this week's tragedy in Mt. Lebanon, mental health is top of mind, including for first responders.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing a ramp closure on I-376 (Parkway East) in Churchill Borough, Allegheny County, will begin Monday, November 9 weather permitting. Starting at 6:00 AM Monday, a closure of the westbound I-376 off-ramp to Churchill (Exit 79B) and the Churchill on-ramp to eastbound I-376...
Renters in Pittsburgh saw apartment listing prices slightly increase from September 2025's median of $1,500, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,537 in September. Median listing prices in Pittsburgh are trending essentially the same as the previous month's $1,550 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.timesonline.com Out of 3,017 rental listings in Pittsburgh, 11 are subsidized. When those are excluded, the overall median rent for listed apartments goes to $1,532. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,350, slightly lower than August, when they were $1,370. Since September 2025, one-bedroom rental prices slightly rose from $1,300. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were basically flat to August at a central price of $1,610, compared to $1,600. Since September 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly rose from $1,560. Statewide, Pennsylvania rental listing prices are
Autonomous vehicles could begin speeding around a $39 million test track in East Huntingdon this spring. Construction on the ambitious Pennsylvania Safety, Transportation and Research Track — or PennSTART project, a 2-mile high-speed loop that will host vehicle testing and safety training for first responders — is expected to be complete as early as April.
Crowds gathered in Downtown Pittsburgh for the annual Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade, moving along a revised route through the city center on the Boulevard of the Allies and Grant Street.
Wooden Alpine-style chalets, handmade ornaments, and the aroma of roasted chestnuts will bring a European Christmas atmosphere to downtown Pittsburgh this holiday season. The annual Pennsylvania market returns in November, offering an outdoor shopping experience inspired by traditional German holiday villages. Visitors can browse gifts from international artisans and local...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing utility work on Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) in Conway Borough, Beaver County has been extended. The long-term lane closure implemented on southbound Route 65 between Crows Run Road and 1st Avenue will remain in place around-the-clock through 5:00 PM Friday, November 20.
City leaders say the additional festivities are designed to celebrate the holidays and attract people to downtown
Curious about the new Bus Rapid Transit project, or the trail coming to an old rail bridge over the Allegheny? This virtual gathering will get you learning about both!. Every few months, BikePGH brings together neighborhood bike/ped committees, advocates, and anyone who wants safer streets in Pittsburgh and neighboring communities. We share updates, discuss how to support one another, and hear directly from the people shaping our streets.
Beaver County will salute its military veterans with some special events in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11 . Because Nov. 11 is also a federal holiday, the county courthouse and other government offices will be closed. There will be no U.S. mail delivery and many local banks will also be closed. Here are some of the events planned to honor veterans in and around Beaver County. A "Salute to Veterans: Honoring Service, Inspiring Community" event is taking place from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 7 along 10th Street in downtown New Brighton. The free community-oriented event to honor veterans starts with a flag raising ceremony led by the PA District 37 Freemasons and members of the American Legion, along with the singing of the National Anthem by local student Kash Stevenson. Other activities include touch-a-truck with fire, medic, law enforcement and military vehicles, children's activities by WQED, Home Depot and Neighborhood North Museum of Play, local vendors and food trucks and veterans organizations offering information and resources for veterans and their families. Findlay Township is hosting a barbecue lunch for local veterans and their families on Nov. 10 at the Findlay Township activity center, 310 Main St. Doors open at 11
