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Pittsburgh man tossed from World Series of Poker for nudity, shoe-throwing facing terrorism charge
Some antics at the poker table were just the start of the growing troubles for one Pittsburgh man. Ken Strauss, 45, had a seat at the table of the World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas earlier this summer, reports Deadspin. His behavior was questionable from the start...
Redesigned bike lanes could protect cyclists in Pittsburgh area
A demonstration of how parked cars can protect bicycle lanes and their users may be a sign of things to come in Pittsburgh and other communities along the region’s three rivers. Local lawmakers and bike advocates will hold a demonstration Sunday in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood to teach residents about...
Comcast expands program providing free internet for low-income AmericansVideo
Nate Woods thought he was attending a job fair Thursday during an event hosted by Comcast at the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania headquarters in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. Woods, 52, of Sharpsburg said he nearly fainted when a Comcast official announced that he and 29 other veterans in attendance...
Police: Allegheny Valley officer makes arrest after landing in swimming pool
An Allegheny Valley Regional Police officer made a splash while chasing a suspected drunken driver last month, falling into a swimming pool before making the arrest, according to court records. Police said they pulled over a car driven by David G. Hoover, 34, of Springdale at Riddle Run and Freeport...
Freeport life-skills students to join cheerleaders for Friday’s football game
Fans at Freeport Area High School’s football game Friday might notice a few extra cheerleaders on the sidelines. Students from the school’s life-skills class have been invited to be cheerleaders for the night. One of the cheer captains, Megan Rossey, 17, wanted to include them in an activity they otherwise...
Sheetz appears to call peace with Wawa, others in convenience store feud
It looks like the great Sheetz-Wawa rivalry has entered a new chapter. In a tweet Thursday, the Altoona-based convenience store chain seemed to call a stop to online arguing about which store is the best. Sheetz went on to call Wawa “cool,” while also complimenting Quik Trip, Pilot Flying J...
Monessen’s Temple Beth Am closing, estate sale FridayVideo
Jack Bergstein was there when the light went out. A lifelong member of Temple Beth Am in Monessen, the 79-year-old recently attended the deconsecration service for the Reform synagogue. Part of his job was to put out the ner tamid, the “eternal light” found in every synagogue in front of...
Harrison to start hydrant flushing Monday
The Harrison Township Water Authority announced that it will start flushing fire hydrants on Monday. The project, which involves flushing 280 hydrants, is expected to take about six weeks to finish, authority general Manager Charles Craig said. Craig said crews will start in the Natrona area and work their way...
UPMC plans ambulatory care center at Century III Mall
As UPMC’s proposed South Hills hospital hits regulatory hurdles, the Pittsburgh-based health giant is moving on plans for new ambulatory and urgent care centers in the area. Officials expect to be ready to open the outpatient care center at the former Toys R Us store in the parking lot of...
Weekend auction in Armbrust benefits emaciated rescue horsesVideo
It’s going to be a long road to recovery for three horses that were rescued from an Armstrong County farm over the weekend by a Westmoreland County nonprofit. “They’re like walking skeletons in halters,” said Chris LeJeune, co-founder of Second Chance Equine Association. That means expensive veterinary bills and volunteers...
McCandless seeking applications for openings on boards, commissioners, authorities
McCandless residents interested in filling openings on a number of the town’s volunteer advisory boards, commissions and authorities have until Sept. 27 to apply. Applications are being sought for positions on: • Financial Development and Promotional Committee (for the Heritage Center) • McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority • McCandless Industrial Development...
Serve2Cure benefits Cancer Caring Center
The South Hills residents will come together on Sept. 14 for tennis matches and a community health fair to take a stand against cancer. Serve2Cure, in its ninth year, aims to provide something for everyone, from experienced tennis players to families looking to learn more about health and wellness. The...
Hospice workers grant Harrison man’s wish to visit his wife’s grave
When Carmen Amelio’s wife died in 2001, he wanted to give her the grave site he thought she deserved. So Amelio set out on a labor of love. He invested nearly $30,000 in his wife’s memory. He paid for a mausoleum so he could be buried with her. He installed...
Ten Commandments monument dedicated at new home in New KensingtonVideo
A Ten Commandments monument stood outside New Kensington’s Valley High School when Adele Jablonski was a student there decades ago. On Thursday, Jablonski, 64, joined students from Mary Queen of Apostles School, including her 9-year-old granddaughter, Liliana Hadley, at a ceremony dedicating and blessing the monument in front of its...
Police arrest Carrick resident accused of stabbing man; victim upgraded to ‘stable’ condition
Police arrested a Pittsburgh man accused of stabbing a man in the city’s Carrick neighborhood early Thursday, officials said. Sydney Brown, 23, who lives in Carrick, faces felony charges related to an incident that sent a 22-year-old man to the hospital in critical condition, according to Public Safety spokesman Chris...
Northland Library’s monthlong fundraiser offers ways to get donations matched
Whether it’s Mustache March, National Pizza Month or National Bourbon Heritage Month, there seemingly is no shortage of “months” to celebrate just about anything. And while North Hills residents can help support the Northland Public Library any time of year, doing it during September can make a donation more valuable....
Nominees chosen for Gateway special election
The Monroeville Democratic and Republican committees have nominated candidates for a Gateway School Board special election. Paul Caliari is the Democratic nominee, and Cheryl Boise is the Republican nominee. Caliari, 45, is a Monroeville resident and former councilman. He did not run for re-election for his Ward 5 council seat...
Genealogist’s hosting program on using military memorabilia in family history research
A representative from Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland will be on hand at the next meeting of the North Hills Genealogists Club to demonstrate how military artifacts can be used to learn more about the lives of ancestors who served. The free program titled “Inside a WWII Foot...
Mac Miller life celebration at Blue Slide Park rescheduled
The Blue Slide Park tribute to Mac Miller has been moved to Friday. The Mac Miller Memoir posted the date change on Twitter. “Due to circumstances beyond our control, the memorial will occur on Friday, September 6, instead of the 7th.” Due to circumstances beyond our control, the memorial will...
Monroeville pool staff, patrons reminisce during the pool’s probable last season
Jenn Antonucci gazed into the blue, rippling waters of Bel-Aire Pool in Monroeville on Labor Day as members and guests splashed about with their pets. It was the closing of the season, including the annual dog swim at the municipal-owned community recreation site. “This is what I’ve known for 23...
Export councilman sets out on 2,500-mile antique motorcycle race
It’s a good thing Joe Ferri is handy with a wrench and knowledgeable about his 1947 Indian Chief motorcycle. Because the Export councilman is on his own should it break down during the Cross Country Chase, a 10-day, 2,500-mile antique cycle rally from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., to Key West,...
Greensburg man sentenced to 6-12 years in rape of unconscious woman
A Greensburg man convicted of raping an unconscious woman was sentenced Thursday to 6 to 12 years in a state prison. But supporters of Benjamin Davis, 22, remained unconvinced in court that he committed the crime. “What I didn’t hear from you is any acceptability or any responsibility for the...
Forecast brighter for Touch A Truck II in North Apollo
Last year, rain dampened attendance at the Kiski Township Police Department’s Touch A Truck event. This year, the forecast is for much brighter skies for Touch A Truck II on Saturday. It will again be held at the River Road Auto Sales at 2118 River Ave. in North Apollo. Various...
Man accused of Fourth of July Downtown shooting waives hearing
The 18-year-old North Side man accused of shooting two people July 4 after the holiday fireworks celebration in Downtown Pittsburgh waived his preliminary hearing Thursday. Camerin Caldwell is accused of shooting an 18-year-old and a 16-year-old in Agnes R. Katz Plaza shortly after 11 p.m. that night in what Major...
Familiar faces will staff new First Commonwealth Bank in HarrisonVideo
First Commonwealth Bank will be opening its new office in Harrison on Monday. For customers unsure about the move 2 miles down Freeport Road, a familiar face will be there — Cheryl Rezak. Rezak, 59, has worked at the bank in Heights Plaza shopping center for nearly 40 years. She...
