FOOD & DRINK
Dog found tied to tree gets second chance at life thanks to Pittsburgh community
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A dog has inspired people all over Pittsburgh to open their hearts and wallets to make sure she has a brighter future.Josie, a retriever mix, was tied to a tree and abandoned in McCandless. She was taken to the West Deer Dog Shelter, where they discovered she needed a lot of medical care. After being left for dead, the 10-year-old dog has a new lease on life."I am hoping the person did it because they had no choice, the shelters are all so full right now," said Barbara Pasquale, volunteer kennel manager.McCandless police turned Josie into the...
Homeowner finds giant hive swarming with thousands of honeybees behind her home’s walls
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Honey bees are buzzing this spring, and in some cases they have become a real nuisance. A homeowner in Pennsylvania recently found thousands of bees living in her walls. Buzzing could be heard inside the house, and the walls felt warm to the touch in certain...
Gus & Yiayia's on North Side waiting for more consistent nice weather to open for 90th season
The Pittsburgh area is finally seeing some warmer temperatures and sunshine, but one local institution is waiting until we get a little more consistency before opening for the season.
Pittsburgh Zoo to offer discounted admission to guests who bring electronics to recycle
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Do you like seeing interesting animals? Do you maybe need to get rid of some old electronic devices lying around your house? Well, next week the Pittsburgh Zoo may be able to help you do both.Starting Sunday, April 21, if you bring an old cell phone, tablet, smartwatch or digital camera to the Pittsburgh Zoo to be recycled or e-cycled, you'll get a discount on your zoo admission. What can be up to a $28 ticket for a day at the zoo will only be $15 with your contribution.Elizabeth Neal, the camps and community program manager at...
Pittsburgh has a vibrant Black female DJ scene
Mary Dee Dudley was a pioneer of Pittsburgh and America’s music scene, breaking barriers in 1948 as the country’s first Black woman to become a DJ. The Homestead native established Studio Dee in the Hill District and debuted “Movin’ Around with Mary Dee” on WAOB Radio.
Ethel’s breakfast food truck brings a 1950s diner experience to Pitt
As the sunshine started permeating Pitt’s campus, so did the aroma of Ethel’s. Nestled in the walkway between Lawrence, Posvar and Hillman, Ethel’s stands out as the latest addition to Pitt Eats’ on-campus dining offerings. Opening its windows on March 20, the food truck serves breakfast and brunch options from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, providing quick breakfast bites in the heart of campus.
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