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ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ to broadcast live from Pittsburgh
“Good Morning America” hits the Steel City on Thursday as part of its “The Big Summer Road Trip” series. “We’re popping up in Pittsburgh,” said Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist for ABC News, in a video posted Monday. Zee sported a Steelers hat as she made the announcement. Did you hear...
Former student says he was sexually abused at St. Joseph School in O’Hara during 1970s
A man who attended St. Joseph School in O’Hara during the 1970s has filed a lawsuit against St. Joseph Parish and the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh for alleged sexual abuse by a teacher in sixth and seventh grades. The lawsuit, filed in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas on Thursday,...
KDKA’s Dave Crawley sues Red Bull, Regatta over 2017 river plunge injuries
KDKA-TV reporter Dave Crawley sued the EQT Three Rivers Regatta, Red Bull and a marketing agency over injuries he suffered during a 2017 promotional stunt when he plunged 22 feet into the Allegheny River in a homemade flying machine. Crawley, who wore a life vest and helmet, landed on his...
Free dental clinic slated at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh will host a free dental clinic at PPG Paints Arena on Friday and Saturday. The event is aimed at helping people who don’t have access to dental care or can’t afford dental insurance. Doors open at 6 a.m., and the clinic begins at 7 a.m. Patients...
Woman injured in hit-and-run in Downtown Pittsburgh
A woman was injured Saturday night in hit-and-run crash in Downtown Pittsburgh, police said. The incident happened just after 11:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Liberty Avenue. When emergency officials arrived, they found a woman unresponsive on the street with a laceration above her eyelid. She also had bruises....
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 19-21
It’s expected to be a scorcher, but at least the rain has moved out so we can enjoy one of the many events happening this weekend. Here’s what’s going on in Pittsburgh. Revved up Start your engines. The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is upon us. This weekend’s events include the...
Residents of New Kensington’s Parnassus Manor complain of roach infestation
Roaches crawling up and down the walls. Roaches on the ceiling light fixtures. Dead roaches in the hallway. These are just a few of the problems residents of Westmoreland Public Housing Authority’s Parnassus Manor in New Kensington have encountered over the past few months as roaches have infested their apartments....
FaceApp lets you look older but prompts safety concerns
If you’ve ever wondered what you’ll look like when you’re older, you’re in luck. There’s an app for that. FaceApp, which first hit the tech scene about two years ago, has resurfaced this week and gone viral again after a new feature was added that allows you to age yourself...
Bill Seles of Tarentum remembered as ‘polka ambassador’
Bill Seles had a love for his community and pride in his heritage that radiated in all he did. Seles, who grew up in Pittsburgh and most recently lived in Tarentum, spent his life promoting polka, the traditional music of his Slovenian ancestors, and fundraising for various causes to help...
Portion of Jacoby Road in Harmar to close for 3 months
A portion of Jacoby Road in Harmar will close Wednesday and remain closed for about three months, Allegheny County announced Tuesday. The road will be closed between Rosedale Road and Ecker Lane. The closure is part of a $1.1 million bridge replacement project that also includes improvements to the pavement,...
Remnants of Hurricane Barry to bring more rain to waterlogged Pittsburgh region
Remnants of Hurricane Barry are expected to bring more rain to Western Pennsylvania this week — possibly as soon as Tuesday — as the region is still drying out from last week’s heavy storms. Barry strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 75 mph by Saturday morning when...
Harrison police: Natrona man assaulted man, woman in Burger King drive-thru
A Harrison man was arrested Saturday after attacking a man and a woman as they all drove through the Burger King drive-thru, according to police. Harrison Sgt. Michael Ropelewski said police were called to the incident at the Burger King on Freeport Road around 6 p.m. for a report of...
North Side man accused of attempted rape
A man from Pittsburgh’s North Side neighborhood has been arrested and charged in relation to an attempted sexual assault early Sunday morning. Pittsburgh police arrested Michael Leon Ponton, 53, around 3:20 a.m. Sunday. Police said the alleged assault is reported to have happened just a few hours prior to Ponton’s...
Police investigating homicide of Pittsburgh man, 21, in McKeesport
Allegheny County police are investigating the homicide of a 21-year-old Pittsburgh man Saturday evening in McKeesport. Police said they were called to a report of a man shot in the area of Beacon Street and Hazel Way just before 8 p.m. McKeesport Police and EMS found the man suffering from...
Kennywood’s Steel Curtain reopens
Kennywood’s new Steel Curtain roller coaster reopened Sunday after closing early on its opening day Saturday because of “technical difficulty.” Park spokesman Nick Paradise said the ride reopened around noon as projected. “They got it straightened out,” he said, describing early operations of the ride as a “learning curve.” Paradise...
Allegheny CleanWays removes 11,300 pounds of trash from Allegheny River
Volunteers collected 11,300 pounds of trash from the Allegheny River and its shorelines during 16 cleanups held in June from Millvale to Freeport, according to the nonprofit Allegheny CleanWays. “We’re so pleased with it,” Hannah Samuels, volunteer and outreach coordinator with Allegheny CleanWays, said. “It was so high quality.” Samuels...
Walnut Street in Springdale reopens
Walnut Street in Springdale reopened Wednesday afternoon after being closed since Sunday. A portion of Walnut Street at the intersection with Porter Street was damaged after heavy rains Saturday caused water to get into a seam and lift and crack some of the asphalt. Borough crews had to dig up...
Pittsburgh zoo mourns death of African lion
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium reported Wednesday that its 10-year-old African lion Razi died after suffering a grand mal seizure Sunday. Zoo officials said the seizure caused Razi to fall in his exhibit and fracture his jaw. The lion had suffered from idiopathic epilepsy for more than six years....
Delayed asphalt order pushes back reopening of Springdale’s Walnut Street
Walnut Street in Springdale is expected to remain closed through Wednesday afternoon while crews continue work to repair the street. Carmen Canonico, head of Springdale’s roads department, said the borough wasn’t able to get the asphalt needed to finish the work on Tuesday. It expected to get the asphalt needed...
Abby Lee Miller shares photo of fall from wheelchair at Pittsburgh airport
Reality star Abby Lee Miller is lauding the staff at Pittsburgh International Airport after she fell out of her wheelchair while traveling. Miller talked about the incident this week in an Instagram post where she thanked the airport’s escorts and the “hot firemen” who helped her into her wheelchair. ”‘Help!...
Allegheny CleanWays removes 11,300 pounds of trash from Allegheny River
Volunteers collected 11,300 pounds of trash from the Allegheny River and its shorelines during 16 cleanups held in June from Millvale to Freeport, according to the nonprofit Allegheny CleanWays. “We’re so pleased with it,” Hannah Samuels, volunteer and outreach coordinator with Allegheny CleanWays, said. “It was so high quality.” Samuels...
CDC investigates salmonella outbreak linked to dog treats; 2 cases confirmed in Pa.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating after dozens of people across the country have contracted a multidrug-resistant form of salmonella believed to be linked to dog treats. The CDC reports 45 people in 13 states, including Pennsylvania, have been infected with the bacteria. No one has died,...
Walnut Street in Springdale closed for emergency repairs
Walnut Street in Springdale is expected to be closed until Tuesday afternoon while crews make emergency repairs to part of the street. A portion of Walnut Street at the intersection with Porter Street was damaged after heavy rains Saturday caused water to get into a seam and lift and crack...
West Deer welcomes carnival rides to this year’s Community Days
West Deer officials are gearing up for the township’s annual Community Days celebration. The two-day, free event will be held Aug. 2 and 3 at Bairdford Park. It will feature a parade, vendor booths, face painting, balloon animal artist and concessions, among other things. “One of the main reasons we...
Diabetes remains prevalent in Western Pennsylvania despite steep drop nationwide
Pittsburgh doctors say Type 2 diabetes continues to be prevalent in Western Pennsylvania despite the findings of a new study that shows incidences of the disease are decreasing nationwide. The study was published in the health journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care in May. It shows a roughly 35%...
