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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 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. Marshall,...
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,...
Parents, educators and elected leaders come together for 10th annual Wear Orange campaign
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- People gathered on Saturday to say enough is enough. They don't want to see another life lost to gun violence.It was part of the 10th annual Wear Orange Day.Under the warm sun in Braddock, the calls were the same. It's time to stop. No more killing. No more tragic loss of life. Calls from parents who have lost kids all too young."I've lost too much. I'm tired of seeing young people killed," said Rosalynn Berry, who has lost two children to gun violence.Elected leaders are trying to use their positions to get legislation done."Every Pennsylvanian has the...
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato says Republican Chair DeMarco shared "misinformation" about homeless housing plan
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato responded to public criticism from county Republican Committee Chairman Sam DeMarco about her new housing program which is meant to help the homeless, saying he was spreading misinformation online. Her goal is to make 500 units available in 500 days to those who are living in shelters or who are homeless.Councilman DeMarco, who shared his views on X (formerly Twitter) the day after the program was announced, said he was concerned about the potential for seniors to be limited in their ability to access affordable housing."I am very concerned about the County Executive's...
Cecil Township holds heated meeting on well pad setbacks
CECIL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Every day at Michelle Stonemark’s house is filled with the noisy nuisance of her backyard neighbors: Range Resource’s Augustine George well pad. Stonemark lives 530 feet away from the well. That’s why she’s advocating for stricter regulations on oil and gas activity in Cecil Township.
City of Pittsburgh launches Vision Zero hub to reduce deadly crashes
PITTSBURGH — The City of Pittsburgh announced it has launched its Vision Zero Engage Page. The go-to hub, hosted on EngagePGH, is part of a nation-wide initiative to systematically reduce traffic fatalities to zero under the belief that fatal crashes are preventable and can be made impossible through a safe system approach.
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.
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.
Closures and lane restrictions to be put in place on two heavily traveled Pittsburgh bridges beginning this week
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Inspection and work will begin on two heavily traveled bridges in the Pittsburgh area soon. First, overnight inspection work will begin on the Fort Pitt Bridge tonight. The work will require a single-lane restriction on the lower deck of the bridge and that work will take place through Thursday night from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Associated on and off-ramps may have minor lane restrictions, but the bridge will remain open at all times throughout. Also, beginning on Monday, June 17, drivers who use the Rankin Bridge will need to be aware of a closure. The ramp between South Braddock Avenue and Kenmawr/Braddock Avenue will shut down. Kenmawr Avenue will be reduced to a single lane in each direction between Carrie Furnace Boulevard and Braddock Avenue. That work, and the closures, are expected to be finished in December.
World War II veteran turns 103, celebrates at Boyce Park
PLUM, Pa. — 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. Watch the video above. "The greatest day of my life,"...
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...
Murrysville will return $623K, put amphitheater project on hold
Plans for an amphitheater and recreation space at Murrysville Community Park have been put on long-term hold after the cost ballooned past $2 million over the past few years. Hays Design Group/Mackin Engineers. When the state gives you $623,000, they want to see it put to good use. But after...
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