Julia Felton stories, Page 78
‘Ask a Black Doctor About Covid-19’ series to discuss recent surge in young people
A Facebook event on Thursday called “Ask a Black Doctor About Covid-19” will include a discussion about the recent surge in coronavirus cases in people between the ages of 20 and 29. The “Ask a Black Doctor About Covid-19” series allows people to chat in real-time with medical professionals of...
Pittsburgh photographer embarks on project to discover who’s ‘Behind the Mask’
Widespread mask mandates are meant to slow the spread of covid-19. But they’re also stopping the spread of smiles. To remind people that behind every mask is a person with a story — and a smile — Pittsburgh-based photographer Beth Kukucka launched a photography project titled “Behind the Mask.” The...
Bulldog Pub in Morningside to reopen outdoor patio, resume takeout and delivery
The owners of Bulldog Pub in Morningside will reopen Friday after closing when an employee tested positive for covid-19. Bulldog Pub closed on July 7 after a server tested positive for the virus. Owner and General Manager Jesse DiRenzo said the facility was sanitized during the closure. All of their...
Pennsylvania officials warn of dangers of hot cars for children, pets as temperatures rise
As the temperatures creep back into the 90s, the state Department of Health reminded people to never leave children, older adults, or pets in a hot vehicle. Infants, young children, people 65 years of age or older, people with chronic medical conditions, and people who work outdoors are at a...
Western Pa. residents flock to campsites for safe, social-distanced summer fun
As people search for summer fun in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, camping has quickly become a popular alternative to bustling beaches and large crowds. At Ohiopyle State Park, park manager Kenneth Bisbee said attendance has skyrocketed this season. “Since the governor issued the stay-at-home order in March, our...
Pittsburgh man uses 27 billboards to display uplifting art exhibition
A man from Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood is using 27 billboards to create an outdoor art exhibit, spreading messages of love, togetherness and resilience. The exhibition, titled “April in Paris of Appalachia,” will display Sean Rothermel’s artwork through July. Rothermel isn’t an artist by trade — he said he has a...
Sheetz in Creighton closed after employee tested positive for covid-19
The Sheetz in Creighton closed Wednesday after an employee tested positive for covid-19. The employee was at the Sheetz location on Freeport Road, in the Creighton section of East Deer, on Wednesday morning. Because of the positive test, the store closed immediately. The location is being professionally deep cleaned, sanitized,...
PWSA truck involved in chemical spill in Millvale
A Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority truck was involved in a chemical spill in Millvale on Tuesday, police said. The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. on the 1000 block of Evergreen Road in Millvale, near a BP gas station. Police blocked off a portion of the road, as a Hazmat...
Rivers of Steel to host drive-in movies at Carrie Blast Furnaces
With covid-19 forcing movie theaters to shut their doors, drive-in movies are making a comeback — sometimes at obscure destinations. Rivers of Steel, a nonprofit dedicated to the industrial heritage that gave Pittsburgh its Steel City moniker, is hosting a drive-in movie experience at the Carrie Blast Furnaces in Rankin....
Kennywood welcomes visitors with covid-19 safety measures
A Pittsburgh staple reopened Friday — but Kennywood will be a little different this summer. Visitors will have to pass a temperature screening to enter. Face masks are mandatory. And visitors will have to stand 6 feet apart while they wait in line for rides. Following the well-known guidelines for...
‘Start feeling lightheaded’: Construction workers suffer during heat waves
Scorching hot temperatures are taking a toll on construction crews across Western Pennsylvania. Peter Caruso, owner of Peter J. Caruso & Sons Inc., had about 30 workers paving in sweltering temperatures on Thursday — when air temperatures topped 90 degrees for the seventh consecutive day, with the heat wave expected...
AG: Pittsburgh hardware store to repay customers for masks in price gouging case
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office said it shut down price gouging efforts for masks at Vogt’s True Value Hardware in Pittsburgh. Complaints sent to the attorney general alleged that the store was selling face masks at unlawful prices. Under the Price Gouging Act, it is considered price gouging to increase...
Shursave grocery store in Bloomfield to be replaced by Community Market
The Shursave IGA grocery store in Bloomfield will be replaced with a Community Market store, a realtor said. ECHO Realty owns the Shursave grocery store property on Liberty Avenue. The company said this week that it plans to close the Shursave by the end of July. The store will reopen...
Pennsylvania health officials warn of ticks, Lyme disease
Pennsylvania state health officials on Wednesday issued a warning reminding Pennsylvanians to protect against tick and mosquito bites. Ticks can transmit Lyme disease, which, if not treated, can cause severe symptoms that affect the heart, nervous system and joints. In 2019, Pennsylvania recorded 9,000 confirmed and probable cases of Lyme...
Morningside’s Bulldog Pub closes temporarily after employee tests positive for coronavirus
Bulldog Pub in Morningside announced that the restaurant is closing until further notice after an employee on Tuesday tested positive for covid-19. The employee showed no symptoms, according to Jesse DiRenzo, owner and general manager of Bulldog Pub. “She had no symptoms whatsoever, but last week, I had asked my...
Pittsburgh nonprofit 412 Food Rescue saves 10 million pounds of food for needy
The nonprofit 412 Food Rescue on Tuesday announced that, over the past five years, it has redirected 10 million pounds of food that would have otherwise been wasted by serving it to those in need. The nonprofit, which launched in March 2015, relies on a network of volunteer food recovery...
More than 20 treated by UPMC burn center for fireworks injuries over holiday
More than 20 people were treated at UPMC Mercy Burn Center for serious fireworks injuries during the Fourth of July weekend, officials said. Several patients were children. This year marked the highest number of Independence Day weekend injuries recorded at the UPMC Mercy Burn Center, the health system said. In...
Kiddie pools hard to find as people cool off during heat wave and pandemic
With covid-19 making this the summer of “staycation,” kiddie pools have become a popular item for beating the heat. So much so that many stores are sold out, making the pools hard to come by. Sophia Benson of Harrison said she bought a plastic pool at True Value Hardware in...
Tarentum board says zoning ordinance does not exclude billboards
Tarentum’s Zoning Hearing Board determined that the borough’s zoning ordinance does not, in effect, exclude billboards everywhere in town. The ruling is part of an ongoing debate regarding a request from America First Enterprises to install an LED billboard at 107 E. Fourth Ave. Elevated on a pole, it would...
Lower Burrell cancer, covid-19 survivor dies after cancer returns
A Lower Burrell man who survived four bouts of cancer and a lengthy fight against covid-19 passed away Wednesday night after a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma recurrence. Fred Szoch, 69, had recently spent 75 days in the hospital, including 21 days on a ventilator, battling covid-19. He hailed his recovery as a...
Hot, dry weather hitting Western Pennsylvania for holiday weekend
At Harbison Nursery in Harrison, keeping plants alive is the main concern during these hot July days. Andrew Scarborough tends to the nursery’s plants. With the weather forecast calling for more scorchers, he said it’s important to care for plants correctly. High temperatures will peak in the low 90s from...
Highlands High School to host in-person commencement ceremony
Highlands High School will host a commencement ceremony for the class of 2020 in its gymnasium Wednesday night. The ceremony, scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., was planned with coronavirus safety guidelines in mind. Social distancing measures will be in effect, according to Highlands High School Principal Charlie Mort. “We...
Trib Total Media receives national award for Tree of Life documentary
Trib Total Media earned a prestigious national award from the national Society of Professional Journalists for a video documentary marking one year since the Tree of Life attack in Squirrel Hill. SPJ announced Friday that “Tree of Life: One Year Later” won the digital video category in the 2019 Sigma...
Washington Salvation Army’s Superhero Drive-Thru event to benefit local students
The Washington Salvation Army is hosting a Superhero Drive-Thru event to raise funds for back-to-school supplies for local students in need. The event is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 at Camp Agape in Hickory. During the event, children can meet their favorite superheroes and princesses, take...
Smallman Galley relocating to Bakery Square
Smallman Galley, a restaurant incubator that opened in the Strip District in 2015, will move to a larger space in the city’s Larimer section later this year. Galley Group announced this week that its new location will be in Bakery Square, the growing office/retail/residential complex managed by Walnut Capital. The...
