FOOD & DRINK
Consumer Alert issued for for Pittsburgh-area Bagel shop
A restaurant in Pittsburgh has been hit with a Consumer Alert after live mice and other issues were observed during an inspection. The Allegheny County Health Department says The Bagel Factory on Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill was inspected.
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...
I ate my way through Pittsburgh's doughnuts — here are the best ones
At its (hollow) core, a doughnut is a deeply personal thing. When I think of an exceptional doughnut, it must check off certain technical criteria, sure — the flavor needs to be right, the fry has to be delicate but still perceptible, the texture should be airy for yeast doughnuts and moist for cake — but it also has to feel right. Does it elevate my morning coffee? Will it make a coworker’s day? Do I feel like I’ve been treated to something delightful, or merely consumed something sweet, but forgettable?
"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 Pittsburgh Zoo's new mascot: You can help pick their name
PITTSBURGH — The red carpet is rolling out for a red panda at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. The zoo announced its new mascot and how fans will have the opportunity to name them. VIDEO ABOVE: In 2023, the zoo introduced Marcy the red panda. The endangered red panda...
‘Equal-opportunity offender’: Bethel Park native pulls no punches as ventriloquist
Complete with frosty hair, even whiter teeth and ever-present sunglasses, meet Joe Bidentime. “He came into my life at the end of 2020. And the reason he came into my life was he was president, and I’m an equal-opportunity offender,” Bethel Park native April Brucker said. Four years...
7 Hot Music Venues Around Pittsburgh
In the past several years, a number of new music venues have cropped up around the Pittsburgh region — and others that closed for remodeling (or due to the pandemic) have reopened. If you’re craving that one-of-a-kind concert experience, here are some places worth checking out. Bottlerocket Social...
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