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'We've seen homeowners that are in real desperation:' 4 The Record examines landslides in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — 4 The Record examined the impact of landslides in the Pittsburgh area on Sunday morning. Zakary Littlefield, who owns a home in the city’s South Side Slopes neighborhood, told our Kristen Powers that a road near his home has been crumbling. “This one-lane road actually has...
New lawsuit claims nearly $1 million embezzled from Pittsburgh nonprofit
Pittsburgh, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — The Heinz Endowments filed a lawsuit against their former Senior Technology Advisor, Charles Richardson, who allegedly embezzled at least $960,000 from the Pittsburgh-based non-profit. In the 15-page complaint lawsuit filed in the Western District Court of Pennsylvania Monday, Heinz Endowments claims that Richardson had embezzled significant funds from the non-profit to […]
Downtown Pittsburgh will have not one, but two Juneteenth celebrations
PITTSBURGH’S TWO JUNETEENTHS—B. MARSHALL’S JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION IS JUNE 14-16 AT POINT STATE PARK. MAYOR ED GAINEY, RIGHT, ADVOCATED FOR A CITY-SPONSORED CELEBRATION, WHICH WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 29 AT THE GREENWOOD PLAN BUILDING, ON SMITHFIELD STREET. (PHOTOS BY ROB TAYLOR JR.) Controversy has divided the Black...
Pittsburgh council votes to fund 2nd Juneteenth celebration
Just three days before Juneteenth’s kickoff event, City Council members voted unanimously to continue to fund a privately run celebration in addition to this year’s city sponsored event. For the first time, Pittsburgh will be hosting its own Juneteenth festival, after paying more than $100,000 to William B....
World War II veteran turns 103, says secret to longevity is dark chocolate and Coke
PITTSBURGH — A local World War II veteran had something big to celebrate over the weekend. Frank Pugliano Sr., who served with the U.S. Army, turned 103 years old. His family hosted a birthday party at Boyce Park, which is located outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "The greatest day of...
Pittsburgh Mayor Gainey's budget seeks to eliminate traffic deaths with "Vision Zero"
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - In 2023, one in four deadly crashes involved a pedestrian. Now, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and others are working to uphold a pledge to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries for everyone who uses city streets to zero. Mayor Gainey's budget for this year nearly doubled the investment in traffic safety capital projects and operations for "Vision Zero." RELATED: Pittsburgh wants to make streets safer with Vision ZeroThe goal is to make the roads safer through several immediate actions. It establishes an interdepartmental working group that will focus on eliminating severe injuries and deaths due to traffic crashes. It'll also form...
Pittsburgh Pirates host clinic for veterans, active-duty military service members
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Before their game on Sunday, the Pirates hosted a clinic for veterans and active-duty military service men and women on the North Shore.Dozens showed up with their families to take part in batting practice and catch some fly balls on the perfectly manicured outfield.Team officials say it is the least they can do to give back to those who've served our country."This is a great event for us. To be able to not only support the military throughout the course of the entire year but also bring them out and have a fun event here at PNC Park. It's a lot of fun for all these military men and women [and we're] really excited to be able to provide this type of event for them," said team president Travis Williams.After the clinic, they were treated to brunch and given tickets to the game.
The Foundmore in Ross Township is open and filling up fast
ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- A chunk of Ross Township that has been vacant for years is now returning to life.Some time ago, we told you about the development going into the old Sam's Club property along McKnight Road.At the time, the building of the development now known as The Foundmore was running into an issue, but the problems have been solved and leases are being signed.New residents are moving into the Foundmore in one of the busiest sections of McKnight Road."I work downtown so it's ten minutes from town and ten minutes from my family and the mall's right...
Will Downtown become Pittsburgh’s next hot neighborhood?
This story was originally published by NEXTpittsburgh, a news partner of PublicSource. NEXTpittsburgh features the people, projects and places advancing the region and the innovative and cool things happening here. Sign up to get their free newsletter. Local leaders want to make Downtown Pittsburgh its own walkable neighborhood, chock full...
Pittsburgh mayor Ed Gainey talks diversity, celebrating culture
Pittsburgh mayor Ed Gainey, raised in East Liberty, has the unique ability to compare Pittsburgh now to what it was like when he was growing up. In an interview with Pittsburgh Latino Magazine founder, Maria Manautou-Matos, Gainey talked about the importance of celebrating the different cultures found in Pittsburgh and the various ways our city is improving its diversity.
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Some Plum residents told to boil water after discovery of E. coli bacteria
Residents of Plum’s Regency Park neighborhood should boil their water before use because it might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. Residents in the neighborhood found a state Department of Environmental Protection form contained within Plum Borough Municipal Authority envelopes left at their homes Monday. According to the letter,...
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