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McKeesport man sues Bushy Run over ban for exposure, which he denies
A Native American re-enactor contends he was erroneously barred from Bushy Run Battlefield because of an alleged criminal incident that he said never happened. In a lawsuit filed in Westmoreland County, Todd Johnson of McKeesport contends a posting in early June on the Facebook page of the Penn Township historic...
Elderly Greensburg woman sues grocery store over buggy-related broken bones, other injuries
A Greensburg woman has sued a local grocery store, claiming she was injured by a malfunctioning shopping cart. Johnetta Battistoni, in a five-count lawsuit, contends that while shopping at the Pittsburgh Street Shop ‘n Save market in Greensburg in early October 2017 the wheels of her small push cart stopped...
Watch Kato Kaelin drink pickle juice at PicklesburghVideo
As Picklesburgh got underway Friday in Pittsburgh, one of the special contest rounds of the pickle juice drinking contest featured a few familiar names. Guests from Wizard World Comicon, dressed in different costumes, were joined by actor Kato Kaelin, who because famous as the house guest of O.J. Simpson before...
After 37 years, Ralph Iannotti retiring from KDKA-TV
For 37 years, Ralph Iannotti has been a steady, stoic presence on the nightly news, doing his best to make sense of the chaos around him. He never let his emotions get in the way of his reporting. But he cried softly Friday during a phone interview from his South...
State police accuse two men of sex assaults in Mt. Pleasant Twp., East Huntingdon
Two Westmoreland County men were charged Friday by state police for allegedly sexually assaulting two underage girls in separate incidents in Mt. Pleasant and East Huntingdon townships. Kenneth R. Daniels II, 39, of Mt. Pleasant was arraigned on charges of rape, aggravated indecent assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, involuntary deviate...
Police: Drums, guns, alcohol played role in Washington Township arrest
A Washington Township man is accused of threatening to shoot police officers who responded to a noise complaint at his home and then resisting arrest. Police say it took multiple attempts to subdue Robin Mitchell Saula, 61, with a Taser. Police said they received calls after 11 p.m. Tuesday about...
Mayor tweets he’d like to expand Pittsburgh’s Kindness Zones
Jagoffs beware. Pittsburgh’s Kindness Zones may be expanding, according to Mayor Bill Peduto. The zones were added May 23 at 23 areas across Downtown and on the North Side to honor Fred Rogers’ legacy as part of statewide 143 day festivities honoring the Latrobe native who will be portrayed on...
World War II planes returning to Butler Airport
The Wings of Freedom Tour will return to the Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport next month, giving the public the chance to see five rare World War II-era fighters and bombers. The planes will land at the airport around 2 p.m. Aug. 15 and stay there until 5 p.m. Aug. 18. Up-close...
Historic Hanna’s Town wraps up kids’ summer camp, ushers in Civil War encampmentVideo
Six students from Westmoreland County finished Revolutionary Kids Summer Camp at Historic Hanna’s Town in Hempfield, just in time for this weekend’s Civil War encampment and re-enactment. On the last day of of camp, students were treated to a blacksmith demonstration by Rex Baughman of Hempfield. He started off by...
Arnold man accused of punching New Ken police officer in face
An Arnold man will stand trial on charges that he punched a police officer in the face earlier this month in New Kensington. Chaz Anthony Hooper, 30, will head to Westmoreland County Court on charges of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, defiant trespass and public drunkenness in connection to...
New Baby Shark merchandise coming to Walmart
Baby Shark will consume us all. As if billions of YouTube views and a 100-date live tour wasn’t enough, the children’s song mega-hit is getting a new merchandise line at Walmart. Stores will stock electronic puppets that sing the song, dolls, bath toys, a Play-Doh set, towels and bedding. All...
New restaurant owners look to infuze Brackenridge with flavorsVideo
Tim Emery has been in the restaurant business since he was 13. He’s been a busboy, a line cook and a chef. He’s opened hundreds of restaurants working for a chain. “I’ve been cooking almost my whole life. I’ve cooked every cuisine you could think of,” said Emery, 36, a...
Historic Brackenridge cemetery seeks help to make a comeback
Vegetation used to be a problem at Prospect Cemetery. Now, it’s an enhancement. The historic Brackenridge cemetery, where many prominent and notable figures from the area’s past are buried, was once being consumed by grass and weeds. That slide into disrepair was reversed. And now, a small hill in the...
Pittsburgh lead levels in water drop as PWSA claims orthophosphate working
Lead levels in Pittsburgh’s water system are decreasing but remain above federal thresholds, according to the latest test results released Friday by the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. PWSA said the drop indicates an additive the authority started using in April that coats lead pipes to prevent them from contaminating...
Schenley Plaza closed this weekend for private wedding
Schenley Plaza in Oakland is closed this weekend for a private wedding. But no one wants to identify the happy couple. The space is cordoned off. Several signs read: “THE PLAZA IS RESERVED FOR A PRIVATE EVENT.” The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, which runs and maintains the park, wrote on Facebook...
Pittsburgh region rated No. 6 for new college graduates
If you are a recent college graduate looking for a place to settle down, start your career and raise a family, the seven-county Pittsburgh region is a pretty good place to do it, based on a new report. The Pittsburgh region — Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland...
Time for an upgrade: T stations to show when next train is coming
New screens at Port Authority of Allegheny County’s T stations will show when the next train will be arriving. The 55-inch screens were installed this week at stations on the North Side and Downtown that show real-time arrival times, according to Port Authority spokesman Adam Brandolph. “The goal here is...
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf teams up with community for basketball camp
The thump thump thump of basketballs on the the gym floor wasn’t heard by all. Nor were the squeaks of shoes, or the sweet swish of a ball sliding through the net. But there was no way tell which kids could hear and which couldn’t as they ran up and...
Police: Pair found with unprescribed pills after Penn Township hit-and-run
Two men involved in a hit-and-run along Route 130 in Penn Township were arraigned Thursday on multiple drug possession and conspiracy charges after township police said they possessed anxiety and pain pills without a valid prescription. Steven J. Zappitelli, 30, of Phoenixville, Chester County, and Andrew M. Kocan Jr., 23,...
Pittsburgh airport trains running after breakdown
The trains that ferry passengers between the landside and airside terminals at Pittsburgh International Airport are functioning normally Friday morning following a breakdown overnight, an airport spokesman said. Airport spokesman Bob Kerlik said there was a “brief period” earlier Friday when both trains were down. The south train was out...
Photos: Science camp at Sharpsburg Community Library
Children who attended a four-day camp at Sharpsburg Community Library got an up-close look at how the human body works. GSK Science in the Summer, sponsored by Carnegie Science Center, was aimed at giving students a glimpse at biological systems that make humans alike and those elements that interact to...
Ross cop charged with illegally using department computers
A Ross police officer was charged with illegally using department computers to search internal files. Agents from the state Attorney General’s Office this week charged Officer Mark Sullivan, 39, with two felony counts of unlawful use of a computer. He was arraigned July 23 before District Judge William Wagner and...
Frosted Mug in Cheswick, soon to close, remembered for much more than good food
The freshly popped popcorn on the tables, the chicken wings and the fish sandwiches are just a few of the items regulars of the Frosted Mug in Cheswick will miss once it closes. Karen Black, 62, said the bar and restaurant will close its doors and she will retire later...
New Kensington-Arnold reports progress in teacher contract talks
New Kensington-Arnold School District officials are optimistic that teachers will have a new contract before classes resume next month. The district’s teachers have been working without a contract for almost two years. The last contract ended on Aug. 31, 2017. At a school board meeting Thursday, Superintendent John Pallone said...
Cat found injured in McKees Rocks adopted after recovering from firecracker abuse
A cat severely injured after firecrackers were strapped to its paw and ignited has been adopted. The cat — a gray 3-year-old female tabby that was named Pickles by staff at Humane Animal Rescue — was found July 13 by two people along Highland Avenue in McKees Rocks. The incident...
