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Homicide Investigation: Baby Boy Found Dead In Western PA, Police Say
The West Mifflin Police were called to the report of the unresponsive baby in the 2600 block of Glenny Lane at 7:47 a.m. on March 27, the ACPD detailed in a release. "First responders arrived and the child was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased," the police said.
Engineer by day, boxer by night: Meet the Pittsburgher going for the super middleweight title
PITTSBURGH — With 40 years of experience in the ring, Jack Mook knows boxing talent. He can spot the heart of a champion fighter — and he sees that in Mary Casamassa. "Mary's a special athlete," he said. "This girl's pure Pittsburgh. This is a city built on champions."
Both the Evergreen Cafe owner and his adversaries are calling authorities over the new loading zone
Jennifer Makovics moved from Michigan to Pittsburgh about 12 years ago. When out-of-town friends and family have visited her throughout the years, they’ve found it mystifying that someone could legally park their car in the right lane of Penn Ave. in front of the Evergreen Cafe, home of Pittsburgh’s polarizing parking menace Phil Bacharach. Makovics agrees.
Pittsburgh pizza shop offering free pizza on Easter
PITTSBURGH — Easter is just days away, and one Pittsburgh business is making sure no family has an empty stomach. Pizza Parma is offering a free large pizza this Easter. Anyone can come in and pick up a pizza on Sunday, March 31, between 10 a.m. and noon. You...
Banana fight in Pa. gas station leads to charges for employee
A fight that began with bananas being thrown inside a Pittsburgh gas station has led to one person hospitalized and a clerk facing charges. The incident occurred at a Sunoco located in the 100 block of North Craig Street in Pittsburgh on Monday, according to WPXI and WTAE. The fight...
Another Pittsburgh-area nursing home hit with lawsuit for employing nurse accused of killing patients with insulin
BUTLER, Pennsylvania (KDKA) -- Another Pittsburgh-area care home that employed a nurse accused of killing patients with insulin is facing a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday against Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Butler on behalf of the family of 43-year-old Nicholas Cymbol, who died on May 1 of last year. The lawsuit alleges Heather Pressdee, a unit manager at the time, injected the 43-year-old with an excessive and lethal dose of insulin.
Temps to climb back into the 50s Thursday under mostly sunny skies
Temperatures have fallen into the 30s this morning making for a chilly start to the day. However, we’ll bounce back into the low 50s this afternoon under mostly sunny skies, so a nice day overall.
Pittsburgh-area manufacturers could be impacted by Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse could have a major impact on the economy and supply chains, which could be felt beyond Baltimore, including western Pennsylvania.The Francis Scott Key Bridge used to provide access to the busy Port of Baltimore until disaster struck, collapsing the bridge in seconds."Importers and exporters in this area are going to have to adapt and work on the fly to be able to figure out how to get their shipments in or out of the country. So many folks in our area ship through the Port of Baltimore, so it's going...
Pittsburgh's weather remains sunny and seasonable on Thursday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Enjoy the next couple of days with sunshine before we get ta stretch of rain showers and even some thunderstorms possible. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosThe saying "If it rains on Easter, it will rain the next seven days in a row" is a myth but we do have April showers which is normal. Today enjoy highs in the mid-50s and mostly sunny. Friday will be a repeat with a few sprinkles around before rain arrives late Friday into Saturday. Saturday, we have rain showers with highs in the mid-50s. The...
Ohio man convicted following series of armed pharmacy robberies in PA
Pittsburgh, PA (WJET/WFXP) — An Ohio man was found guilty following a string of armed robberies targeted at western Pennsylvania pharmacies. Abdulrahman Abdelaziz Jamea, formally of Columbus, Ohio, was tried before United States Senior District Judge Arthur J. Schwab in Pittsburgh regarding over half a dozen charges involving armed robbery and possession of controlled substances. […]
Kennywood begins putting Thunderbolt trains on the tracks as season approaches
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) - The sun is shining a little bit longer, the temperatures are starting to rise, and that means plenty of things in Pittsburgh. Including inching closer to the opening of our beloved Kennywood. With the 2024 season approaching, Kennywood released a video on social media that's sure to get the park's enthusiasts excited. The iconic Thunderbolt is almost ready for the upcoming year as the trains are being lifted into the air and then placed down on the tracks. Opened in 1924 and originally known as "The Pippin," the rollercoaster was redesigned and reborn in 1968 as The Thunderbolt and has continually been one of Kennywood's marquee attractions. The wooden rollercoaster was also named the "Ultimate Roller Coaster" and "King of the Coasters" by the New York Times in 1974. Along with the Jack Rabbit and Racer, it's been named a Landmark Ride by the American Coast Enthusiasts. Kennywood will officially open for the season on April 20.
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