FOOD & DRINK
Pittsburgh-area Popeye's Chicken ordered closed
According to a report, the restaurant is “not properly washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes. Many dishes including pans and lids that are on the wire racks and designated clean have excessive grease and food debris accumulation.”
Gator found in a Pennsylvania creek, safely captured
FREEDOM, Pa. — You may not think of a southwestern Pennsylvania county as being alligator country, but one was in fact found in Beaver County on Wednesday afternoon, spotted by a creek and captured safely. Viewer video showed the little guy in the wilds of an unnamed Beaver County...
Feeding the fuzzy friends in your backyard? Seems cute, but it could become a headache
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The mother bear and cubs wandering Butler County have served as a reminder that we are back in that time of year. Not only are bears emerging, but so are all sorts of other wildlife. Black bears are not uncommon in our neck of the woods, according to the Game Commission, Wildlife. "Be aware that bears are crepuscular and that's a fancy word that basically says they come out and they're most active in the early morning and in the evening," explained retired Game Commission officer Gary Fujak.Fujak said that garbage is basically a bear magnet. "Secure it somewhere and if...
Warning issued after mother bear and 3 cubs spotted in Penn Township
PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Bear sightings aren't rare in southwestern Pennsylvania, especially in Penn Township, Butler County.Ralph Jockel came home for lunch on Monday afternoon and couldn't believe what he saw."I had my dogs in the truck with me, and I saw the mama bear coming across the country club with the three little cubs following behind," Jockel said.Jockel has lived next to the Butler Country Club in Penn Township for about 10 years. He said he sees a bear at least once a year, but he's never spotted a little bear family.The mama black bear and her three...
2024 Gene Kelly Award nominations for top high school musicals announced
PITTSBURGH — Nominations are out for this year's Gene Kelly Awards, a celebration of high school musicals and their incredible student performers. Among the shows being recognized is the Woodland Hills pilot production of "Wonderland," a grown-up version of "Alice in Wonderland." It scored multiple nominations, including Best Musical, Best Vocal Ensemble and Best Dance Ensemble.
Upgrades for Leetsdale's Kohlmeyer Park proposed at community meeting
Leetsdale residents recently weighed in on what they want to see at Kohlmeyer Park. About 25 folks attended a community meeting at the borough building April 28. “We discussed the current use of the park, desired updates, and the residents’ current concerns,” council President Maria Napolitano said. “Attendees examined the park map and picked their priorities for playground equipment.”
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”.
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.
Pittsburgh Zoo offering free admission to moms on Mother’s Day
PITTSBURGH, PA (WTRF) – Looking for something to do on Mother’s Day? The Pittsburgh Zoo is offering free general admission to mothers on Mother’s Day. Mothers of all generations receive free general admission to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium when accompanied by their children. The park will be open on Sunday, May 12th from 9:30 […]
TV Talk: Abrupt departures abound at WQED-TV in recent months
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a column on the current state of WQED Multimedia. Read part one here. Pittsburgh’s PBS station, WQED-TV, has had its turbulent moments in the past and it seems to be amid another storm. Nine months into the tenure of new...
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