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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...
Spotted lanternflies have begun hatching around Pittsburgh
Andy Amrhein, owner of Evey True Value in Bethel Park and host of the True Value Home Improvement Show on KDKA Radio says due to the warmer weather this past few days, lanternflies are hatching just a big ahead of schedule.
Jeremy Renner visits Kennywood while filming in Pittsburgh
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) -- Actor Jeremy Renner visited Kennywood while filming season three of "Mayor of Kingstown" in Pittsburgh over the weekend. The park shared a photo of Renner on Facebook on Saturday, writing, "Special thanks to Mayor of Kingstown star Jeremy Renner, his family and fellow crew members for hanging with us today!"Pointing out that "Mayor of Kingstown" films locally, Kennywood said you can even see the park in a few shots. The Paramount+ show has been filming its third season in the Pittsburgh area. The Pennsylvania Film Office is giving its producers a $27 million film tax credit, saying the...
Pittsburgh area lottery winner to share Treasure Hunt jackpot
A Pennsylvania Lottery player in the Pittsburgh area will split a jackpot of $138,457 after a drawing over the weekend. Two Treasure Hunt tickets sold for Friday’s drawing matched all five numbers drawn, 2,3,4,11,22 to win $69,228.50 each.
SportsNet Pittsburgh launches direct-to-consumer streaming TV service
Fans of Pittsburgh professional sports can now watch their local baseball and hockey teams without a traditional cable or satellite subscription. On Monday, Fenway Sports Group announced the launch of SNP 360, a direct-to-consumer streaming television service for its regional network SportsNet Pittsburgh that will offer live access to Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Penguins games for $18 per month.
Sheetz celebrating Cinco de Mayo with free delivery for tacos, burritos, taco salads
Sheetz customers can celebrate Cinco de Mayo with free delivery on tacos, burritos and taco salads. The offer will be available on Sunday, May 5, and Monday, May 6. Service fees and long-distance fees for trips over four miles will still apply. The offer is valid at all Sheetz locations and can be redeemed under the “OFFERZ” tab on the Sheetz app.
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The Penguins' official pastry shop is celebrating 20 years and four generations
When Kathy Battis imagined opening a bakery, she wanted it to look and feel like a house. She and her husband John had been selling cakes, cookies, and other sweets out of their home for five years, and Kathy wanted that sense of neighborliness to carry over. “I didn’t want...
‘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.
Cooking Corner: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Giant Eagle's Chef Crystal Baldwin is making it a special Taco Tuesday for Cinco de Mayo.MORE INFORMATIONGiant Eagle | Market DistrictCooking Corner: Zucchini Wrapped EnchiladasCooking Corner: Chipotle Shrimp TostadasCooking Corner: Beef Picadillo Enchiladas
Vincent Chianese discusses Vincent's Pizza in Forest Hills in 1977
Hungry for a slice? Vincent’s Pizza Park in Forest Hills has been a popular haunt for decades, as this archival footage from 1977 shows. The report was part of a series of features about Pittsburgh after dark (sound familiar?) We talked to Vincent Chianese — the original Vincent — about the odd folks that popped up at his place at night, including one fellow who wanted walnuts on his pizza pie.
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