Dravosburg
LATEST NEWS
Heads up, No Shoes Nation - Kenny Chesney concerts in Pa. are in June. Where to buy tickets.
No Shoes Nation - your first two weekends in June are booked. Kenny Chesney is bringing his “Sun Goes Down Tour 2024″ to Pa. the first two weekends in June - Saturday, June 1 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, and Saturday, June 8 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
A Plum mayoral candidate died while playing softball. Now his foundation is renovating the field.
PLUM, Pa. (KDKA) -- There's an angel in the outfield at the Living Word of Plum church. Plum Borough and sports were two of Shawn Marcellino's favorite things, second to his close connection with his family, including sister Vanessa McClean."In fact, the last night I spent with him, he was singing 'Baby Shark' on the karaoke machine with my daughter until 3 in the morning, and I'm like, 'OK, she has to go to bed,'" said McClean.He was the life of the party, running for Plum mayor."Every memory I have of him is funny," said McClean. However, that life of laughter,...
How Literacy Pittsburgh is Helping to Grow a Vibrant Economy
This story is part of The New Americans, a project of Pittsburgh Tomorrow which seeks to reverse population loss through revitalization. See more stories here. It is distributed through the Pittsburgh Media Partnership. When Mhra Moe arrived in Pittsburgh with her husband and baby daughter as refugees from Myanmar in...
Safety courses encouraged for motorcyclists as peak riding weather nears
Rhonda Diercks knows firsthand the importance of motorcycle safety. In 2020, another motorcyclist collided with her while she was riding her motorcycle, causing her to lose a leg. Now, she stresses the importance of safe riding to her students and instructors as facilitator of a state-approved motorcycle safety class held...
Hundreds of cyclists to hit the road in Pittsburgh to raise money for cancer research
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Hundreds of bikers hit the road to crush cancer on Sunday. The annual Rush to Crush bike ride raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.Some riders took off for a 60-mile journey before the sun rose on Sunday. In all, about 800 riders took part in the event, which included the 30-mile and 15-mile rides."The fact that they're here putting in their sweat equity to help us fund a cure for cancer is very inspiring," said Dr. Kurt Weiss.Dr. Weiss works with cancer patients at UPMC. He knows all too well what...
Woman injured in overnight shooting in Mt. Oliver Borough
MT. OLIVER BOROUGH, Pa. (KDKA) -- One woman was taken to the hospital overnight following a shooting in Mt. Oliver Borough.The shooting happened in the area of Transverse Avenue and Margaret Street around 1:30 a.m.Allegheny County Police say that one woman was shot. She was taken to the hospital and was treated and released.Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
Rollover crash slows traffic on inbound Route 28
PITTSBURGH — A rollover crash brought traffic to a standstill along inbound Route 28 on Monday morning. The crash happened a little before 5 a.m. near the 31st Street Bridge. A second vehicle appeared to be involved in the crash. It was not immediately clear if there were any...
Snapshot: Zach Frazier
The Times West Virginian relayed a high school wrestling story involving the introduction of Zach Frazier to his opponent right before the conference championship. The two wrestlers shook hands before the match and Frazier's opponent turned to the referee and said, "I don't want to play any more." Few wanted...
Highland Hose firefighters mark 50 years of service
Dave Torrence vividly remembers his first fire call in 1974 with the Highland Hose Volunteer Fire Company — it was the night he joined the Tarentum department. “I got in bed and the whistle blew,” said Torrence, 72, a lifelong borough resident. “I just thought, ‘Here we go.’ ”
High tea presented by Make-A-Wish brings Murrysville girl's dream to life
Alejandra “Ale” Guerrero of Murrysville was radiant Sunday, and not just because she had on a flowing, princess-blue ballgown. The 13-year-old seventh grader at Franklin Regional Middle School, who fought her way through cancer last year, always wanted to attend a masquerade ball. She’d wear a fancy gown, the idea went. She’d be like royalty.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.