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Allegheny County Police issue warning over nationwide scam involving hot air balloon festival
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Allegheny County Police are warning the public of a scam that's going on throughout the country, including right here in the Pittsburgh area.Allegheny County Police say that several people showed up over the weekend looking for a hot air balloon festival that they had bought pre-paid tickets for.Police say the event was advertised to be taking place along Buffalo Drive in South Park -- but there was no such event happening.According to police, it appears that this type of event being advertised is part of a nationwide scam that's going on. Police are now investigating and asking anyone with information to contact the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
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...
Police searching for West Virginia couple wanted for Pennsylvania bank robbery
WELLSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia couple is currently on the run after robbing a Pennsylvania bank. According to the North Strabane Township Police Department, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the North Strabane Township Police Department was dispatched to a bank robbery at the First National Bank located at 2620 Washington Road. Since that robbery, […]
Raising Resources and Funds for ALZ
Next week, The Alzheimer’s Association have a series of impactful awareness programs and a unique full day of community-led fundraisers. These events are not just about raising funds, but about making a real difference in the lives of those affected by Alzheimer's and other brain diseases. Your participation is not just appreciated— it's crucial.
Sen. John Fetterman was treated for a bruised shoulder after a weekend car accident
WASHINGTON – Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was treated at a hospital for a bruised shoulder after a car accident Sunday morning, according to a statement from his Senate office. He was released from the hospital Sunday afternoon. Fetterman, a Democrat, and his wife Gisele were “involved in a car...
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...
PA Lottery Scratch-Off worth $3 million sold near Pittsburgh
A Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off ticket was sold in the Pittsburgh area recently, hitting for $3 million! The game, “$160 Million Cash Blowout”, was sold at the BP on Freeport Road in Natrona Heights.
The Closet is a yinzer vintage paradise
On a Thursday afternoon, a young man brings a few items to the counter at a vintage clothing store in Bellevue. “You like Slipknot?” 22-year-old shop owner Christian Meskanick asks the customer after seeing one of the t-shirts. “I like the shirts,” the man replies, and they laugh. Meskanick mentions to the customer that he bought another Slipknot shirt from him last year. As he rings him up for $70 of clothes, he asks the customer which summer concerts he plans to attend.
Cash 5 ticket sold in Pittsburgh area worth over $1.4 million
It was a good weekend for PA Lottery players in southwestern PA. Just after the Lottery announced a $3 million scratch-off winner in the area, it’s been revealed a Cash 5 player won over $1.4 million on Sunday.
Two Critically Injured as Fire Rages Through Pittsburgh Apartment Complex, Authorities Investigate Cause
Early Monday morning, a devastating fire swept through a Pittsburg apartment complex, leaving two people critically injured and a community shaken. According to NBC Bay Area, the blaze erupted in the 2100 block of Crestview Drive, and emergency crews were dispatched around 8 a.m. The fire, which escalated to two...
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...
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