Julia Felton stories, Page 79
Officials break ground for new UPMC St. Margaret New Kensington Family Health Center
A groundbreaking ceremony Friday marked a new home for UPMC St. Margaret New Kensington Family Health Center. The new facility should open in the spring, said Mary Lee Gannon, president of the St. Margaret Foundation. It will expand from a 4,700-square-foot building to 8,000 square feet. The health center will...
Together Apart PGH Virtual 5K allows socially distanced race
Pittsburgh runners can lace up for a new 5K experience this summer. With the annual Community Footrace series canceled because of covid-19, the City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events raced to organize a new Together Apart PGH Virtual 5K. The Office of Special Events teamed up with five community...
Pitt to host virtual talk on coronavirus, future of public health
The University of Pittsburgh will host a virtual seminar Friday titled “Covid-19 and the Future of Public Health.” The talk will explore how covid-19 compares to other public health crises, like the polio outbreaks of the 1940s and ’50s. The seminar, hosted by Pitt’s Graduate School of Public Health, will...
Pittsburgh airport launches 2nd phase of reopening plan as travel increases
Pittsburgh International Airport said it is launching the second phase of its PIT Safe Travels Program as passenger traffic increases. The airport implemented the program last month to ensure a safe environment in the airport and bolster confidence in air travel in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic. The initiative...
Carnegie Science Center reopening, extending Mummies of the World exhibit
Carnegie Science Center is extending its popular Mummies of the World exhibition as the museum reopens after closing March 14 in the coronavirus shutdown. Mummies of the World had been scheduled to end in April. The show, presented in the center’s PPG Science Pavilion, displays 125 mummies and related artifacts...
2nd drive-in movie coming to Pittsburgh zoo parking lot
Tickets are available Thursday for the second installment of Pittsburgh’s drive-in movie series. The next drive-in movie night is scheduled for Saturday at the Pittsburgh zoo parking lot. This week’s showing is “A League of Their Own,” starring Tom Hanks and Geena Davis. The film is rated PG. Gates open...
Pittsburgh Professional Women helps businesses through pandemic
For 15 years, the organization Pittsburgh Professional Women has been dedicated to helping women excel in business. This year, it set its sights on helping them get through the coronavirus pandemic. “Anytime you find yourself in a frustrating situation where you have no control, you just have to look at...
Pitt survey gauges Western Pa. family needs during covid-19
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Pediatrics is spearheading a survey to recognize and respond to family needs during the covid-19 pandemic. The Family Strengths Survey is an anonymous survey designed to improve covid-19 response efforts. A new version of the survey launches every Friday. People are encouraged to take...
Ford City dog learns to retrieve rocks from riverVideo
Sit. Stay. Roll over. Swim 7 miles and dive to the bottom of the river to retrieve rocks. These are just a few of the tricks that Diesel, a pit bull mix, has mastered. Sara Burk and her family fostered pets through Orphans of the Storm Shelter near Kittanning. She...
Protesters demand end to police in Pittsburgh Public Schools
A group gathered outside the Pittsburgh Public Schools administration building in Oakland Monday to demand an end to police presence in the schools. Kenny Mitchell said having police in his son’s school scares him. His son is a sophomore. “Every time you get a phone call from the school, your...
Pittsburgh Zoo welcomes new sea lion pup
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium welcomed a new California sea lion pup. Kelilah gave birth to the pup on Wednesday. Both mom and pup are doing well, zoo officials said. “We are all very excited and happy for Kelilah,” Henry Kacprzyk, curator of the Zoo’s Kids Kingdom, said. The...
Highlands High School seniors show appreciation to Allegheny Valley Hospital workers
At Highlands High School, it’s tradition for the graduating class to donate to a charity of their choosing. But in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, this year’s graduating class wanted to something extra special. A group of high school seniors visited Allegheny Valley Hospital on Wednesday to show their...
Police seek man suspected of striking police horse during Pittsburgh protest
Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of striking a police horse during a protest in Pittsburgh. The Damage Assessment and Accountability Taskforce said they believe the man struck and pushed a horse from the Pittsburgh Police Mounted Unit during a demonstration that took place Downtown...
What you can expect as gyms reopen in Western Pa.Video
Plexiglass between treadmills. New cleaning machines. Limited occupancy and hours. These are some of the new safety protocols people can expect as gyms reopen during the pandemic. Josh Eller owns Leap Fitness Center in Lower Burrell. When his gym reopened, he had several new safety measures in place. He installed...
Vice President Pence grabs a bite at David’s Diner in Springdale Township
Vice President Mike Pence visited David’s Diner in Springdale Township today for a classic Reuben sandwich and some good company. Owners David and Lisa Speer they learned Sunday that the vice president was planning a visit. Pence found the restaurant online and wanted to support a business with their ideals,...
Lower Burrell man to be ordained a priest by Greensburg Diocese
Mark Dunmire is preparing for a rather unusual ordination to the priesthood. Dunmire, a deacon, will be ordained as a priest by Bishop Edward C. Malesic at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg at 10 a.m. Saturday. The church will be mostly empty. Because of covid-19 concerns, only his family will...
AHN mobile coronavirus testing to revisit Duquesne Friday
Allegheny Health Network’s mobile covid-19 testing unit will visit the Duquesne area on Friday. The testing unit will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside of Duquesne Elementary at 300 Kennedy Ave. The testing sites do not require a doctor’s order. To be tested, patients should either be...
Gov. Wolf updates guidance on outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday updated guidelines on the types of outdoor recreation that businesses may offer during the yellow and green phases of the state’s reopening plan. Wolf’s new guidance will permit additional outdoor recreational activities in counties that are in the yellow phase. These activities include mountain biking,...
Allegheny County reports 7 new coronavirus cases, 3 new deaths
Allegheny County health officials Wednesday reported three new coronavirus deaths, seven new cases and one new hospitalization. County data show that of the 2,034 cases, 1,904 are confirmed and 130 are probable. Of the country’s 172 deaths, 160 are confirmed and 12 are probable. All deaths occurred in people between...
Pa. insurance officials say damage to businesses by protests, looting, is likely covered
Damage caused to businesses by protests and looting is covered by many insurance policies, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department said as it issued guidance to help those dealing with the issue. The department provided information for businesses trying to understand how and when they can file claims after damage from riots,...
Customs officers seize counterfeit Apple products in Pittsburgh area
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers confiscated counterfeit Apple products in two recent seizures in the Pittsburgh area. In these incidents, CBP seized 588 counterfeit Apple Lightning charging cables and 64 Apple AirPods, according to customs officials.. They reported that the retail price of authentic counterparts would be approximately $24,000....
Humane Animal Rescue in Pittsburgh provides pet supplies during pandemic
Some pet owners are struggling to feed their furry friends in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic. Humane Animal Rescue is offering free supplies through Ellie’s Pet Pantry to ensure pet owners can properly care for their animals during difficult times. Ellie’s Pet Pantry is a program to support pet...
Allegheny County reports 19 new coronavirus cases, 1 death
Allegheny County health officials on Tuesday reported one new coronavirus-related death, 19 new cases, and no new hospitalizations. County data show that of the 2,027 cases, 1,889 are confirmed and 128 are probable. Of the county’s 169 deaths, 157 are confirmed and 12 are probable. All deaths occurred in people...
Near record-breaking heat on way to Western Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh region can expect near record high temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologist John Darnley said the high could reach 91 on Tuesday. That is 3 degrees below the region’s record high for June 9, set in 1933. Wednesday also will approach record heat. Darnley...
