FOOD & DRINK
Pittsburgh tavern hit with consumer alert over rodent droppings
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A restaurant in Pittsburgh's Aspinwall neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert after an inspector reported finding mouse droppings and a dead rodent. The consumer alert was issued for Tavern in the Wall on Commercial Avenue after an inspection on Thursday, May 2. According to the report,...
Pittsburgh-area bar/restaurant hit with Consumer Alert
A Consumer Alert has been issued by the Allegheny County Health Department for a local bar/restaurant. Sam’s Tavern in the Wall, in Aspinwall, was hit with seven total violations, including one considered “high-risk”.
Plans for Harrison Aldi, twice-delayed, appear uncertain
Plans for an Aldi grocery store in Harrison appear to be up in the air, following a two-year construction delay. J.R. Perry, Aldi divisional vice president, said previously that work would start this year for the proposed store at 4024 Freeport Road, on the property formerly occupied by Harbison Nursery.
Pa. teen goes into cardiac arrest after drinking Panera’s ‘charged’ lemonade
MONROEVILLE, Pa. — On March 9, Luke Adams grabbed a chicken sandwich and a large “Charged Lemonade” drink from a Panera in Monroeville. Shortly afterwards, Luke, who had just turned 18, went with friends to a showing of “Dune 2” at the Cinemark theater at the Monroeville Mall. And until days later, that’s all he remembers.
Annual ‘Mother’s Day Extravaganza’ becoming premier event in Pittsburgh
CECILIA COLEMAN-FINNEY IS THE FORCE BEHIND THE ANNUAL “MOTHER’S DAY EXTRAVAGANZA” IN PITTSBURGH. Mother’s Day is a very symbolic time for mothers and families alike. That’s why Cecilia Coleman-Finney has continued to hold her annual Mother’s Day Extravaganza event for the past eight years.
Pittsburgh firefighters union gets service dog
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Firefighters in Pittsburgh now have a new furry friend they can go to when they're hurt. On Monday, Gunny's Ridge K9 dog service presented the Pittsburgh firefighters union with a new service dog. Maverick, a 9-month-old golden retriever, will be utilized by the union's peer support group, which helps firefighters through recovery."We'll be doing station visits after stressful critical events. We also have plans in the works now to do fire prevention with schools -- do stuff in the community, nursing homes, stuff like that. Get him out and about," said Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire peer support group member Josh Hallmark. Since he's so young, Maverick is still going through training along with Josh, his new owner. Maverick is the first service dog of his kind for firefighters in the city of Pittsburgh.Gunny's Ridge's K9 Service Dog program currently provides service dogs to veterans and first responders. "Whether it's through physical limitations that they have or, you know, emotional support, PTSD, things like that -- our dogs can train across a variety of areas," said Michael Snider, the president of Gunny's Ridge.
Heinz Field ketchup bottle proves too big for outside display at history center
Apparently, size does matter. At least to Pittsburgh zoning officials when it involves huge, fake ketchup bottles. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Building the Valley: Simply Sisters Bakery making Vandergrift a little sweeter
When they were growing up, sisters Karen Johnston and Paula Cunningham would bake cookies in their Easy Bake Oven. In November, after getting family members hooked on their cookie trays, they bought a shoebox space in Vandergrift and went after their dream. Simply Sisters Bakery opened on April 3. Each...
4th egg in Pittsburgh peregrine falcon nest has failed to hatch
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- While four eggs were laid in the peregrine falcon nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning, it looks like there will only be two chicks this year.The first egg hatched on April 22, and the other two eggs quickly followed. The aviary on Monday pointed out that dedicated viewers of the Peregrine FalconCam may have noticed that the fourth egg hasn't hatched. National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill said an egg fails to hatch for several reasons. It's possible the embryo wasn't being successfully fertilized, there was inadequate incubation or a defect interfered with development. That leaves only two chicks in...
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