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2 arrested in drug buy from confidential informant in North Huntingdon
Two men were arrested Monday in connection with a drug bust in North Huntingdon. An undercover police officer set up a drug buy with Larnell D. Jones III, 30, of Rankin, for $3,300 worth of heroin/fentanyl and crack cocaine, according to court papers. Jones met up with the officer and a confidential informant in a parking lot along Route 30 Monday to make the exchange, police said.
Penn Hills man convicted of drug, firearms crimes by federal jury faces up to 40 years in prison
After deliberating for less than two hours, a federal jury on April 18 found a Penn Hills man guilty of three counts of violating federal drug and firearms laws. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Harry Duncan, 36, was convicted of drug possession with intent to distribute, possession of firearms by a convicted felon as well as aiding and abetting the straw purchase of three firearms.
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh explains the importance of adopting
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Tuesday is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, and the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh hopes to let future pet parents know the importance of adopting your next fur-ever friend. "Studies have shown that having a pet is really good for your physical health. So everything from if you have a dog, you have to exercise them. And that emotional health -- I think we saw a lot of that during the pandemic when a lot of pets were adopted, companionships," said Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh marketing director Michele Frennier. Frennier says there are many benefits...
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival brings free concerts to Liberty Avenue
PITTSBURGH ― The 14th annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival returns Sept. 19-22, with free concerts on Liberty Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. Performers will include nationally known artists like Robert Glasper, Shemekia Copeland and The Average White Band (on its farewell tour). Maysa, Sean Jones, Orrin Evans & The Captain...
‘Iron City Beer Buns’ released by Mancini’s Bakery, Pittsburgh Brewing Company
We recently told you about two local staples, Mancini’s and Pittsburgh Brewing Company, teaming up to create Iron City beer buns. Mancini’s says they’ve been a hit, so Channel 11 went to Stowe Township to see how they’re made.
Tuesday is an Impact Day in Pittsburgh due to rain
PITTSBURGH — Tuesday is an Impact Day, Pittsburgh’s Action Weather meteorologist Ashley Dougherty said. In the Certified Most Accurate Forecast, Dougherty said rain is in the forecast for the day, with widespread rain expected in the afternoon. Allegheny County may see pockets of heavy rain around 2 p.m....
Juneteenth organizers in Pittsburgh said everything is set for this year's festivities
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Juneteenth organizers said everything is set for this year's festivities at Point State Park in Pittsburgh. Due to several factors, last year's Juneteenth celebration was in question right up to the wire. But this year, organizer William B. Marshall said so far so good. "We want to let everybody know that Juneteenth is happening," Marshall said. And like years past, 2024's celebration will be in more than one place in Pittsburgh. "We're going to be down here at Point State Park, we'll be in Market Square, we'll be on Liberty Avenue," Marshall said. Those in charge said this event isn't just a celebration of the African American experience. "I see all races out here," said James T. Johnson Jr., CEO of Pittsburgh's Afro-American Music Institute. "I see everybody enjoying the music. I see everyone enjoying the food."The entertainment lineup features artists spanning various genres. "We're bringing in hip hop stars Arrested Development," Marshall said. "We have some soul artists. We're bringing in Kelly Price."Organizers said the event will also include other things beyond the celebration."We're going to do an economic impact sumit over at the Bynum Theater on June 15," Marshall said. Marshall's Juneteenth celebration will run from June 14-16.
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