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State leaders, regulators push for solar on former mine lands at Greene Twp. event
GREENE TWP. — State and local leaders gathered on a sprawling Beaver County solar farm Thursday to tout the potential benefits of solar development on Pennsylvania’s former mine lands. A new report published by Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection revealed nearly 169,000 acres of abandoned mine lands statewide...
Steelers QB Russell Wilson Joins Zac Brown Band Onstage at Kenny Chesney Pittsburgh Concert
Pittsburgh went a little bit country on Saturday, and Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was riding shotgun on the twang train. In a special guest appearance that surely delighted the crowd, Wilson hopped on stage with the Zac Brown Band during Kenny Chesney's concert at Acrisure Stadium. The NFL star showed his team pride in a steel city way, bestowing upon Zac Brown a Steelers jersey sporting his own number 3, as reported by CBS News Pittsburgh.
The 2024 August Wilson Birthday Celebration Block Party!
MAYOR ED GAINEY WITH MEMBERS OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INC., AND A MEMBER OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY INC., AT THE AUGUST WILSON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION BLOCK PARTY, APRIL 27, IN THE HILL DISTRICT. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) THE LADIES FROM UJAMAA COLLECTIVE. LARYCE ANDERSON. THE JENNINGS FAMILY FROM THE...
Prom night! Kids get to party at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Patients at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh were in their "prom era" on Friday. The hospital hosted a Taylor Swift-themed prom, and the kids showed up dressed in style with crowns, dresses, tutus, wings, suits and hats. Prom night at Children's Hospital: Watch the video above. "Prom...
Construction worker killed in 9-story fall in Oakland is identified
A construction worker died Thursday morning after falling nine stories from scaffolding at an apartment building under construction in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. Authorities on Thursday afternoon identified the man as John J. Allen, 47, of McKees Rocks. First responders were dispatched shortly before 8 a.m. to 419 Melwood Ave.
93-year-old woman killed in 3-vehicle crash in Washington County
A 93-year-old woman has died at a Pittsburgh hospital after being injured in a crash Sunday afternoon in Washington County. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said Rose Marie Gillespie of Washington died shortly before 7 p.m. after being transported to the emergency room at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. The...
Two people suffer burn injuries in overnight fire in Midway Borough
MIDWAY BOROUGH, Pa. (KDKA) -- Two people suffered burn injuries in a house fire in Midway Borough overnight.The fire broke out along North Main Street just after midnight, according to Washington County dispatchers.Dispatchers also tell KDKA that one of the two was being flown to the hospital by medical helicopter. It's unclear whether the second person was being taken to the hospital or not.The extent of the two people's burn injuries are unclear.It's also unclear what sparked the fire.
Ohio police asking community for security footage to help track vandals
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — On Monday morning, the Steubenville Police Department received several reports of vandalism on vehicles on the LaBelle Hilltop. According to officials, the vandalism is believed to have occurred sometime Sunday night into Monday morning on Maryland Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, and Oregon Avenue. At this time, officials say, it is unknown if the individuals […]
State Police say Mercer County traffic stop turned into chase, officer being punched
A Pittsburgh man is in the Mercer County Jail after a state trooper says he led him on a 25-mile-long high-speed chase. State Police say they tried to pull over a Ford Fusion for a traffic violation early Sunday along I-79 near the Grove City Interchange. The car sped away...
Severe Weather Alert Day through Monday evening
PITTSBURGH — Showers and storms will arrive and move through the area from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the chance of any storm getting strong to severe. Heavy rain, small hail and damaging winds are the primary concerns if storms can get strong enough. Once storms exit, we will be dry overnight with isolated showers through Tuesday, but most of the day is dry.
'Cats are just going to find their way in': In two weeks, 11 cats found at Kennywood
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Although the gates may close every night at Kennywood, there are some guests that are proving to be a little harder to escort out of the park. In the last two weeks, 11 cats have been rescued from the park, according to the founder of a local rescue organization called Rescue and Relax.
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