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Europe banned certain gel nail polishes. Will the U.S. follow suit?
A common chemical found in gel nail polish was banned in Europe. Will the United States do the same? It’s unlikely, experts say. The European Union banned the chemical trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, in May because of a possible link to fertility problems based on animal studies, the New...
Black & Gold breakfast: Where early risers in Pittsburgh can watch the Steelers in Dublin
Pittsburghers are invading the Emerald Isle for Sunday’s Steelers game against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin. With an early kickoff at 9:30 a.m., Steelers fans stuck back in Pennsylvania might be wondering where they can watch the game and still experience some Irish cheer. Here are some of the watch...
Statue of Trump holding hands with Jeffrey Epstein removed from National Mall
First, it was the giant poop emoji statue. Now, it’s a statue of President Donald Trump holding hands with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail in 2019. The new 12-foot-tall, spray-painted bronze statue was titled “Best Friends Forever,” and it appeared on the National Mall in front...
Black & Gold breakfast: Where early risers in Pittsburgh can watch the Steelers in Dublin
Pittsburghers are invading the Emerald Isle for this Sunday’s Steelers game against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin. With an early kickoff at 9:30 a.m., Steelers fans stuck back in Pennsylvania might be wondering where they can watch the game — and still experience some Irish cheer. Here are some of...
Mayor Gainey’s favorite Pittsburgh food joints
Pittsburgh’s Mayor Ed Gainey revealed his favorite food spots around the 412. Spoiler alert: Red Lobster made the cut. In a Pittsburgh-based Scoop TV interview for the WeArePgh series, originally posted on Sept. 15, Gainey ranked his Top 5 restaurants. The interview is circulating on social media platforms, including Instagram...
Beaver County Catholics warned to double-check their inbox as emails aren’t from priests
A Beaver County Catholic parish is dealing with spam emails impersonating members of its clergy, according to a Facebook announcement. Mary, Queen of Saints Catholic Parish, which has churches in Aliquippa, Center, Hopewell and Monaca was made aware of the emails, specifically impersonating its priests, the Revs. John Gizler, Celestine...
Health Department, CMU experts release findings of air report after deadly explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works
No immediate health risks were measured following the Aug. 11 explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, according to preliminary air monitoring results released Friday by the Allegheny County Health Department. Two workers were killed and 10 others were taken to area hospitals after a trio of explosions damaged Clairton...
6 North Allegheny students taken to hospital after buses crash on Pa. Turnpike in Plum
Two school buses transporting the North Allegheny marching band were involved in a crash Friday evening on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Plum while traveling to an away football game. A message was sent to all high school parents following the accident by Superintendent Brendan Hyland, who said while there were...
Steelers rank in Top 10 most expensive NFL games to attend
Pittsburgh Steelers games are among expensive family outings in the NFL this year, according to a new study. The Action Network, a sports media company, examined nearly 400,000 ticket listings, stadium food and drink prices and parking costs in the analysis. For a family of four attending a Steelers game...
Pittsburgh Brewing Co. launches another round of I.C. Light Berry
After selling out in less than an hour, I.C. Light Berry is back once again. It’s a combination of regular I.C. Light and four berry flavors, including raspberry, made by Pittsburgh Brewing Company. In August, the company announced the drink would return for a limited time but didn’t expect the...
Wawa coming to Penn State
Sheetz haters at Penn State are in luck — Wawa is officially coming to Happy Valley. Wawa has plans to open 10 stores in the broader Centre County area by 2031, with four stores planned for the State College area, the Centre Daily Times reported. The first stores will open...
Marc-Andre Fleury’s return skyrockets Penguins preseason ticket prices
Penguins tickets are in high demand — but not for the regular season. The draw? The return of beloved former goalie Marc-Andre Fleury. On Friday, the Penguins announced they signed Fleury, 40, one of the most beloved figures in franchise history, to a professional tryout contract. He formally retired after...
Backyard Brawl gives Pitt, West Virginia opportunity to settle longstanding rivalry
Jonathan Crum — a die-hard West Virginia fan — never misses a Backyard Brawl. “This has always been probably the highlight of the year,” he said. “I’ve been to every game in Morgantown since probably 1989.” Saturday marks the 108th installment of the Backyard Brawl between the University of Pittsburgh...
Morning Roundup: Clemente Bridge to close for event; man shows up at hospital with gunshot wound
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Sept. 12: Roberto Clemente Bridge will close Saturday The Roberto Clemente Bridge (Sixth Street Bridge) will be closed to vehicular traffic from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, according to Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works. The closure is because...
Pitt Republicans to host Charlie Kirk vigil
The College Republicans at the University of Pittsburgh will hold a vigil today in remembrance of Charlie Kirk. The vigil is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at the William Pitt Union patio along Forbes Avenue. Kirk, a conservative activist, was CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point...
Homicide suspect in 2020 Mt. Oliver fatal shooting arrested in Georgia
Allegheny County Police said a homicide suspect in connection to a Dec. 23, 2020 fatal shooting in Mt. Oliver was arrested Wednesday in Georgia. Detectives determined David Barlow, 28, was responsible for the shooting, through evidence collected at the scene and additional evidence gathered in recent months, police said. At...
Man arrested in connection with aggravated assault inside Strip District nightclub
Pittsburgh police said they have arrested a man in connection with an aggravated assault inside a Strip District nightclub. Sebastian Rodriguez, 25, was arrested Saturday and transported to police headquarters for an interview, police said. He was then charged with aggravated assault and transported to the Allegheny County Jail. Police...
Morning Roundup: Beam delivery to delay Parkway East traffic; $4M lottery win in Allegheny County
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Sept. 11: Bridge beam delivery to delay Parkway East traffic Traffic on the Parkway East will be shut down for around 15 minutes westbound Thursday morning for a bridge beam delivery, according to the PennDOT. Two large trucks...
CMU’s Fence painted with message of tribute to Charlie Kirk
On Thursday morning, The Fence on Carnegie Mellon University’s campus was painted in tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed Wednesday during a free-speech debate on a Utah college campus. The CMU College Republicans group painted the Fence overnight. In white letters on a black background, “Rest in...
Shaquille O’Neal gifts Pittsburgh wrestler ‘Firefly’ new carVideo
When Shaquille O’Neal discovered Tamara Humphries’ wrestling page online and asked how he could support her, she responded with one request: a new car. The Pitt Johnstown freshman wrestler known as “Firefly” is a Brashear High School alumna and spoke out on social media that she’s struggled to attend wrestling...
‘Kissing bug’ disease on the rise in U.S.
A deadly malady known as “kissing bug” disease is now an endemic illness in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The nation is seeing a rise in the illness, which is officially known as Chagas disease. It can be life-threatening and is transmitted through...
FBI investigating threatening letters sent to 3 Pittsburgh Jewish groups
The FBI and Pittsburgh police are investigating threatening letters sent by mail to three Jewish organizations in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood, including the Tree of Life, since Friday. Shawn Brokos, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s community security director, on Wednesday confirmed the existence of the threats. Brokos said the...
Student injured after bus crash in Washington County
A school bus was involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon in Washington County — causing a student to sustain minor injuries. Crews were called to the area of Burkett Lane just before 4 p.m. following reports of a school bus crash, according to the South Strabane Fire Department. There was...
1 dead in vehicle collision in Clairton
One person is dead following a single vehicle collision late Tuesday night in Clairton. The Allegheny County Police Department reported it was notified at 11:46 p.m. of the incident in the 700 block of Walnut Avenue. Police said there were two adult victims — the driver and passenger of the...
Acrisure ranks 3rd-worst stadium in NFL for game-day traffic
Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, ranked the third-worst stadium for game-day traffic in the NFL, according to a new Pickswise study. Each NFL stadium was scored out of 100 in the rankings, factoring in congestion levels, rush hour travel time and pollution levels around the stadiums. Acrisure received...
