Julia Felton stories, Page 71
Slow snow removal causes frustration in some Pittsburgh neighborhoods
In some Pittsburgh neighborhoods, snow doesn’t create a winter wonderland. It creates treacherous road conditions that too often go unplowed and untreated. Following Wednesday night’s snowfall, City Councilman Anthony Coghill received five or six calls from residents who were concerned about snow-covered roads. “That’s a walk in the park,” Coghill...
Steel City Clothing evolves from a basement to a buildingVideo
The Pittsburgh brand continues to grow in popularity as does Steel City Clothing, a one-stop shop for all things ‘Burgh, be it socks, hats, hoodies and T-shirts. Steel City Clothing, located Downtown, sells clothing showcasing an array of Pittsburgh staples ranging from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Heinz to pierogis and...
Crews respond to house fire in Vandergrift
Fire crews responded to a house fire in Vandergrift on Tuesday evening. Vandergrift Fire Company No. 1 confirmed they sent crews to battle a blaze at 309 Elm Street just before 9 p.m. At approximately 9:30 p.m., a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher said the “fire is knocked down” and crews...
Getting covid vaccine doesn’t mean losing your mask, experts say
As covid-19 vaccination efforts ramp up, health experts are urging people not to skimp on mitigation measures even after they receive the vaccine. Optimism about the vaccine is warranted, but that doesn’t mean vaccinated people should disregard mitigation efforts like mask wearing and social distancing, said Dr. Graham Snyder, UPMC’s...
Some Western Pa. Sam’s Club pharmacies to begin offering covid-19 vaccines
Walmart and Sam’s Club will begin offering covid-19 vaccines at select pharmacies beginning next week. Four local Sam’s Club stores — located in Hempfield, Monroeville, Trinity Point and West Mifflin — are among participating locations. Select locations in 22 states are slated to begin administering the vaccines through the Federal...
Pittsburgh officials enlist help from nonprofit to improve relations between police, residents
Pittsburgh officials are taking another step to improve the relationship between police and residents by enlisting free help from a national nonprofit to host three professionals who will develop new programs in the city. FUSE, a national nonprofit with offices in San Francisco and Boston, works with local governments to...
‘America’s Got Talent’ is looking for talent on the East Coast with another round of virtual auditions
If you’ve got talent, now is the time to show it off. The “America’s Got Talent” TV show is hosting virtual auditions for the East Coast on Friday as the show gears up for its 16th season. Because of the covid-19 pandemic, there will not be any in-person auditions this...
Police apprehend Pittsburgh man accused of beating woman with a tire iron after escaping house arrest
A suspect accused of beating a woman with a tire iron earlier this year after escaping from house arrest was apprehended Tuesday evening. The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office announced that sheriffs picked up Richard Robinson, 52, of the Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Robinson had been wanted since Jan. 26 on...
Primanti Bros. teams up with 412 Food Rescue to fight food insecurity
Primanti Bros. is partnering with 412 Food Rescue to address food insecurity in Western Pennsylvania. The collaboration will allow anyone ordering from Primanti Bros. online to request the restaurant make a monetary donation to 412 Food Rescue, a local nonprofit that fights hunger and food waste. Customers can enter coupon...
Will double-masking better protect you from covid?
When it comes to face masks, are two better than one? Some health experts — including Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious-disease expert — have recently suggested wearing two face masks for extra protection during the covid-19 pandemic. “It just makes common sense that it likely would be more...
ScareHouse to welcome visitors on Valentine’s weekend
People can swap sweet for scary at the ScareHouse haunted attraction during Valentine’s Day weekend. ScareHouse in Frazer’s Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills is hosting a “twisted tale of holiday horror,” dubbed “Creepy Christmas,” for the holiday weekend. The Creepy Christmas event will run from Feb. 12-14. Since ScareHouse couldn’t host...
Iron Born Pizza’s Detroit-style slices find a home in PittsburghVideo
Thick-crusted Detroit-style pizzas continue to gain popularity in the Steel City. One might say they’re Iron Born. Kittanning native Pete Tolman knew he had to bring the doughy slices to Western Pennsylvania the first time he tried them, on a trip not to the Motor City but to Telluride, Colo....
CCAC North Campus to install cost-saving solar panels
Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) will install solar panels at the North Campus location, an environmentally friendly measure that has already been employed at other CCAC buildings. The North Campus in McCandless is the most energy-efficient of CCAC’s campuses, Elaine Sadowski, the school’s energy manager, said. But it also...
Freeport senior recognized in National Association for Music Education All-Eastern Honors Chorus
A Freeport Area School District senior will sing in the prestigious National Association for Music Education (NAfME) All-Eastern Honors Chorus. Madison Beer is one of 320 singers comprising the chorus. Singers represent 12 states, as well as regions from Europe. She said she was shocked to learn she’d earned a...
South Buffalo welcomes new police officer, looks to hire another
South Buffalo has hired a second full-time police officer and plans to add a third. Aaron S. Fuesting, 24, was hired as the department’s newest officer on Jan. 4. After completing training, Fuesting’s first day on duty was Wednesday. He will make $17.50 an hour. “It was kind of a...
Pittsburgh literary voices praise Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem
President Biden welcomed the youngest inaugural poet in history, 22-year-old Amanda Gorman, who earned widespread praise for her performance. Gorman, a Black woman from California, received rave reviews from local literary voices as well as celebrities such as Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and “Hamilton” playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda — for the...
Wendy Bell headed back to radio on WJAS Pittsburgh
Wendy Bell, the radio host let go by KDKA last fall, is joining WJAS Pittsburgh. She announced her new position in a Facebook post Wednesday. “America needs common-sense conservatism,” she wrote. JD Turco, senior vice president at St. Barnabas Broadcasting, which bought WJAS in November, confirmed Thursday that Bell will...
Danny Monaco, owner of Hoffstot’s, Chelsea Grille in Oakmont, dies from covid complications
Daniel “Danny” Monaco, owner of Hoffstot’s Cafe Monaco in Oakmont, died Sunday. He was 75. Monaco and his brother, Tom, started the business in 1971, taking over the Oakmont restaurant Hoffstot’s and featuring their grandmother’s Italian recipes. They later opened Cafe Monaco, a smaller restaurant with a different menu, next...
Gov. Wolf urges Republican lawmakers to utilize $145 million to support businesses
Gov. Tom Wolf is urging state lawmakers to distribute additional funds to businesses that have suffered during the covid-19 pandemic. “As you all know, many Pennsylvanians — all of us — have been suffering greatly because of the covid-19 pandemic and that includes businesses, through no fault of their own,”...
Freeport Area School District grades 6-12 to return to class full time, Buffalo Elementary on alert
Freeport Area School District students grades 6-12 will return to the classroom full time, despite warnings that one of the district’s school buildings may be forced to temporarily close after a covid-19 exposure. Beginning next week, middle and high school students will return to the classroom four days a week,...
Gov. Wolf: Pa. will soon unveil plans to vaccinate older people
Pennsylvania health officials next week will detail their plans to vaccinate older people, Gov. Tom Wolf said. “We should have something specific next week,” he said regarding plans to vaccinate the 65+ demographic. Allegheny County health officials said Wednesday that people 75 and older may have to wait longer to...
Ski Lodge pop-up bar opens in Market Square
A collaborative effort is bringing the comforts of a ski lodge to Downtown Pittsburgh. Ski Lodge, an outdoor cocktail pop-up, opens in Market Square this weekend. The idea came though collaboration between Creatives Drink, Market Street Grocery and Mindful Hospitality. Groups will be seated in Market Square at personal fire...
‘Vertical farm’ in Braddock to serve as Penguins’ official greens partner
The Pittsburgh Penguins are partnering with a local farm that will provide greens for the team during the upcoming season. Fifth Season, a “vertical farm” based in Braddock, will serve as the official greens provider for the Penguins during the 2020-21 season. Team chef Geoff Straub will use Fifth Season’s...
Pittsburgh Allderdice senior recognized in prestigious science competition
A Pittsburgh Allderdice High School student was named a scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, which is considered the oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. Hannah Barsouk, 17, was among 300 students recognized by Regeneron and Society for Science. Scholars earn a $2,000...
Freeport Area School District students to return to classroom
Freeport Area School District will send elementary students back to school four days a week, with middle and high school students returning to the classroom in a hybrid model beginning on Monday. Fridays will remain an asynchronous remote learning day for all students. This decision to return students to in-person...
