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In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of May 27, 2024
This year’s “Monday Market” in Plum will begin June 3. Markets will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. every Monday until Aug. 26. They will be held at Plum Creek Park, near the ballfields on New Texas Road. Plum summer movie night. “PAW Patrol: The Mighty...
‘Bus lines are life lines’…Some county residents are eligible for discounted bus fares starting June 3
CHERYL STEPHENS, with Pittsburghers for Public Transit, supports the move to the discounted fare rates for SNAP recipients beginning June 3. (Photo by Rob Taylor Jr.) More than 130,000 residents in Allegheny County currently receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, and starting June 3, the New Pittsburgh Courier has learned they’ll all be able to ride Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses, light rail and the Mon Incline for half the fare, it was announced at a news conference at the East Busway’s Wilkinsburg station, May 20.
Does opening your windows before a tornado actually help? | Hey Ray!
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - There is an old idea that you should open windows before a tornado to equalize the pressure inside and outside of your home, reducing damage.This idea is rooted in science, even if it isn't a good idea! If you watched a previous Hey Ray! experiment, we put marshmallows in a container and removed the air. This lowered the pressure in the jar, causing the marshmallows to expand. The air trapped inside the marshmallows was trying to fill up the empty space created by vacuuming out the air, expanding the marshmallows. The idea behind opening your windows is to...
While officers on horseback are a rarer sight compared to those in cars or on motorcycles, “They definitely create a presence,” said Sgt. Jason Donaldson of the Allegheny County Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit.
Starting at 10 a.m. on Brookline Boulevard and ending with a service at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, the unit’s presence in the parade highlights the unique role and historical significance of mounted patrols in modern law enforcement, showcasing their versatility from crowd control to community engagement. In 2023, Allegheny County...
The Stroller, May 27, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Memorial Day. A time of remembrance. A time of prayer....
Celebrating History in Wilkinsburg
The Trib wants to shine a light on a recent celebration that took place in Wilkinsburg, PA. The National Museum of Broadcasting for a lively afternoon party" Celebrating the 150" Birthday of Frank Conrad. The celebration took place beautifully restored at Wilkinsburg Train Station (address: 901 Hay Street Pittsburgh, PA...
Kennywood rolling out new Potato Smash bumper cars
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Kennywood fans love the Potato Patch, and the park hopes they will love the Potato Smash too. The new Potato Patch-themed bumper cars at Kennywood Park will make their debut this weekend. Heading into the Memorial Day weekend, the amusement park is now open daily.
Tributes pour in for Dylan Tarbi
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Tributes are pouring in for 13-year-old Dylan Tarbi. Tarbi is being remembered by everyone from his boxing coach; the owner of a candy store he frequented; and his school district, who called him a wonderful, beautiful young man. It was Friday night just before 7...
2 new officers join Monroeville police force
Two new police officers are on duty in Monroeville. Mayor Nick Gresock swore in Jason Dembiczak and Robert Wratcher, at the May 14 council meeting. Police Chief Doug Cole introduced the two officers, outlining their educational backgrounds and experience. He mentioned that Wratcher’s mother also had been a Monroeville police officer, making this the first mother-son connection in the police department’s history, though there have been several father-son duos.
"It's hard to ask for help." Veterans Leadership Program provides Pittsburgh veterans with the resources they need | KD Sunday Spotlight
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Off of Smallman Street in the Strip District, you'll find the Veterans Leadership Program. It's a place where you'll hear conversation about military service and veterans will know they're around people who get it. Walter Chubeck Junior said he served in the Navy from 1983-1986."We acted as a hospital ship in Grenada, that's probably the one thing that gave me nightmares for a little over a year when I got out," said Chubeck when reflecting on his service.However, when he got out the reality of civilian life hit him hard. "When COVID hit, I had lost my job, so...
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