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Cat tossed from vehicle gets second chance thanks to good Samaritan
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Frankie's Friends animal rescue needs help after a good Samaritan brought in a cat who'd been thrown from a vehicleNelly is a sweet kitty with a grumpy face and a sad tale. Frankie's Friends in New Kensington was contacted by a woman who says she saw the Persian mix cat being thrown from a vehicle on a Route 28 ramp near the Comfort Inn in O'Hara Township.Becky Morrow, medical director and president of Frankie's Friends, said the kind woman pounced into action."She essentially saw the kitty being tossed out, very scared. Luckily, he didn't run off, which...
Goats get loose while on the job at Pittsburgh housing authority location
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Some goats went on the lam after storms damaged their enclosure in Pittsburgh's Bedford Dwellings neighborhood. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh said the goats and Diamond the donkey "had a field day" when they escaped their enclosure at Bedford EnVision Center, where they were doing some landscaping. The strong storms Tuesday created a hole in their fence, letting the goats loose. "The friendly animals were eager to feel the love from staff and residents during their brief adventure!" the housing authority wrote in a social media post. With the help of local police, housing authority staff and residents along with Allegheny GoatScape rounded up the goats and got them back to their enclosure. No goats, donkeys or people were hurt. The goats are currently on site to help clear invasive plants and brush from the center's yard. Their work will wrap up on Friday.Allegheny GoatScape is a nonprofit that helps reduce invasive and unwanted vegetation in public spaces and vacant lots using goats. The organization says it's an eco-friendly approach to landscaping. As for Diamond, Allegheny GoatScape uses donkeys as bodyguards for the goats.
"Love Your Wild Neighbor" mural debuted on the South Side
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A new mural has been unveiled on the South Side with the goal of pushing protections for wildlife in Western Pennsylvania. The new mural is called "Love Your Wild Neighbor" and it was commissioned by Humane Action Pittsburgh. It shares the same name with a Humane Action Pittsburgh campaign that aims to educate community members on ways to coexist with the animals that also call our region home. Local artist Jeremy Raymer was called to paint the mural. It can be seen in the parking lot of the corner of East Carson and South 28th Streets. The mural comes out at a time when bear and other animal sightings have been on the rise as the weather gets nicer. Recently, KDKA's John Shumway spoke with a former Game Commission officer about those furry friends. "Stay in the house, pull out your phone, and start taking a video [and] take some pictures. Consider yourself lucky that you actually saw a black bear," he said. You can read the full story right here!
Meet the man who's a Pittsburgh gym teacher by day and a champion battle rapper by night
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher lives a Clark Kent lifestyle. He's a gym teacher by day and by night, a recording artist and champion battle rapper.Trevor Weller starts his day as the gym teacher at Lincoln Elementary School. He's been with Pittsburgh Public for 14 years and loves every second of being in a child's life. That means keeping his second passion a secret from students. "It's so fun, you know what I mean? They have such good energy, such positive energy. They get over. You learn a lot from the kids the older you get," Weller...
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh hosts second annual Barks and Brews event
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The east side of Pittsburgh was the place to be on Saturday when the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh hosted its second annual Barks and Brews event. HARP used the event as a way to bring more attention to the animal rescue and Saturday's event featured a handful of local breweries and food trucks from local restaurants. It also included plenty of chances to meet some of HARP's adoptable pets all the while learning about the important work the rescue does in the Pittsburgh community. "We have 9 breweries here, a few food trucks, but again lots of people coming out, we've managed to escape the raindrops, so folks are having fun, but again also learning about all the work Humane Animal Rescue does and raise some money to help continue those programs," said Michele Frennier Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh's Director of Marketing. If you were unable to make the event yesterday, HARP said there are still plenty of ways to donate, volunteer, and even adopt a new furry friend. You can learn more on their website at this link.
Jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth more than $2.6 million sold
(WHTM) — A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket worth more than $2.6 million was sold in Westmoreland County. According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, the big-winning ticket- worth a total of $2,628,337 — correctly matched all five balls drawn, 14-22-33-35-38 in the Thursday, May 9 drawing.
Moonlit Wins the Pittsburgh Magazine Burger Bracket
Moonlit has eclipsed 31 other restaurants to win Pittsburgh Magazine’s Burger Bracket. Over the past few months, burger-lovin’ ‘Burghers cast thousands of online votes to determine which meaty morsel is the mightiest. A relative newcomer to the dining scene, Moonlit’s Classic Double came out on top. The local chain, which has locations in Dormont and Uptown, a Patty Wagon and a soon-to-open spot in Sewickley — beat out semifinalists Tessaro’s, The Commoner and The Smashery. That’s one giant leap for mankind!
Pittsburgh Today Live behind the scenes of the 20th Anniversary Celebration
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