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Phil Bourque serves up Dunkin’ in Avalon for World Food DayVideo
Former Pittsburgh Penguin Phil Bourque had 111 assists in his NHL career. He added another one of a different nature Friday morning. The left winger was invited to help man the drive-thru window from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Dunkin’ in Avalon. He worked overtime because he was having...
Deadline looms to defuse Pennsylvania’s budget time bomb
HARRISBURG — Months after passing a partial budget that avoided some hard decisions, Pennsylvania’s Legislature and governor face a deadline at the end of November to finish the job and plug a multibillion-dollar deficit. The partially funded budget that Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf signed in May was incomplete by design....
Pittsburgh’s NOLA on the Square restaurant on the market
The former location of NOLA on the Square in Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh is up for lease. Ron Sofranko of Sofranko Advisory Group, the restaurant broker handling the location, called it a turnkey operation. “A chef could go in there tomorrow and clean it up and get it all...
Chili is the ultimate comfort food; 3 recipes to tryVideo
When the weather turns chilly, it’s the perfect time for chili. The comfort food can be a meal in itself. What’s great about this dish is there isn’t just one recipe, said Anita Copelli, owner of South Greensburg Restaurant in South Greensburg. “Chili is so versatile, because it can be...
New granite panels installed at Harrison World War II memorial, rededication scheduledVideo
New granite slabs making up the rejuvenated Harrison Honor Roll memorial have been installed, years after efforts to preserve and restore the memorial recognizing the township’s World War II veterans began. “It’s been a long time,” Bill Rudolph, a member of the memorial’s restoration committee, said as he watched the...
5 things to watch in Week 6: Some WPIAL conferences may crown no champion
Some WPIAL football conferences may have no champion this season. The WPIAL announced this week that no conference champion would be recognized if canceled games could have changed the outcome. In the Class 2A Allegheny for example, Apollo-Ridge and Serra Catholic are both undefeated but their head-to-head matchup was canceled...
FestivalAFRICANA fashion and art show reaches from Paris to PittsburghVideo
A trip to Paris turned into a collaboration with the city of Pittsburgh. “When I went to Paris I met so many creative people, and we talked about ways we can continue to support black creativity and equity when it comes to fashion,” said Pittsburgh-based Demeatria Boccella, who founded FashionAFRICANA...
Frost advisory issued for Friday night into Saturday
If the last few plants from your summer garden are still hanging on, it’s time to bust out the row covers. That is literally the first piece of advice — “take steps now to protect tender plants” — in the National Weather Service’s preparedness section, for a frost advisory starting...
Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, Thursday night, their scuttled second debate replaced by dueling televised town halls that showcased striking differences in temperament, views on racial justice and approaches to the pandemic that has reshaped the nation. Trump was defensive about...
Giuliani targeted by Russian intelligence in his dubious probes over Bidens’ Ukraine links, report says
WASHINGTON — Intelligence officials warned President Donald Trump that Rudy Giuliani — hero of 9/11 and once New York’s and America’s mayor — was likely a Russian dupe, a bombshell Washington Post story reported Thursday. The report came as Giuliani came under fire over the authenticity of an “October surprise”...
Charges filed, arrest warrant issued in North Huntingdon cat-hoarding case
An arrest warrant has been issued for a North Huntingdon man accused of hoarding more than 70 cats that were malnourished and infested with fleas when authorities rescued them from a township home in September. Since being rescued, the cats have been cared for at Frankie’s Friends, a cat rescue...
Split decision on motions in misconduct case against Allegheny County Judge Tranquilli
The judge presiding over the upcoming misconduct trial of an Allegheny County judge accused of making racist remarks issued rulings on Thursday adverse to both sides of the case. Conference Judge John H. Foradora heard argument on various motions on Wednesday in Brookville, Jefferson County. He issued his order in...
DOJ charges Texas billionaire in $2 billion tax fraud scheme
SAN FRANCISCO — Federal prosecutors charged Texas billionaire Robert Brockman on Thursday with a $2 billion tax fraud scheme in what they say is the largest such case against an American. Department of Justice officials said at a news conference that Brockman, 79, hid capital gains income over 20 years...
Gisele Fetterman won’t press charges against woman in verbal assault
The woman who berated Pennsylvania second lady Gisele Fetterman outside a Forest Hills grocery store will not be prosecuted at the request of the Fetterman family, which includes Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman. The incident happened Sunday at the Aldi on Route 30. Fetterman said she was waiting in line...
‘A really destructive scenario’: Pennsylvania could hold up outcome of presidential election
PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania, one of the states most likely to decide the presidential election, is bracing for one of the slowest ballot counts in the country. The coronavirus pandemic has driven a record 2.6 million Pennsylvanians to request mail-in ballots. But state law bars the processing of those ballots until...
Swissvale bar closed again for covid violations
A Swissvale bar is shut down for the second time for violating covid-19 restrictions meant to safeguard against the spread of the virus, Allegheny County records show. Wilson’s Nite Out, on Denniston Street, can reopen Friday if owners and management submit a covid-19 safety plan. Owners had previously submitted a...
Restaurant, bakery expected to open in O’Hara’s RIDC Park in early 2021
A new restaurant and bakery is expected to open in the former Max & Erma’s in RIDC Park in early 2021. Periwinkle’s, an American-style eatery with burgers, soups and salads, will open at 900 Gamma Drive, O’Hara, just off the Allegheny Valley Expressway. The building and its 2.8-acre parcel were...
Pitt Law School adjunct teacher resigns after using racial slur
An adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law resigned Wednesday afternoon, after using a racial slur during a class discussion. Law students at the University of Pittsburgh were informed via email Wednesday evening. According to the email, the teacher, who was not named, used the N-word while...
Westmoreland County sees biggest jump in reported coronavirus cases
Westmoreland County saw its highest single-day spike in covid-19 cases Thursday adding 148 new cases, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The county also recorded one death. The county had not seen more than 90 cases reported in a single day, which happened Monday. Westmoreland County’s seven-day average is...
Pennsylvania reports 1,598 new coronavirus cases, 21 new deaths
Pennsylvania on Thursday reported another day of over 1,000 new covid-19 cases, along with 21 new deaths attributed to the coronavirus. The state Department of Health reported 1,598 cases Thursday. October has seen all but two days of over 1,000 cases reported. The total number of cases climbed to 177,520...
Details emerge on suspected Taco Bell bandit charged in Southwestern Pa. burglaries
An Ohio man accused of burglarizing more than 30 Taco Bells across four states now faces charges for similar crimes in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Joshua John Logue, of Columbus, Ohio, is accused of hitting Taco Bell restaurants in the Waterworks Mall complex, Scott and South Strabane in Washington County. All of...
Army Corps of Engineers gives tour of Emsworth Locks and Dams in advance of major rehabilitation projectVideo
Army Corps of Engineers officials are inspecting the Emsworth Locks and Dams’ primary lock chamber as part of a major project at the 99-year-old site along the Ohio River. The 110-foot-wide and 600-foot-long chamber was recently dewatered, meaning about 14 million gallons of water was pumped out into the river...
Allegheny County sees highest number of new coronavirus cases since July
Allegheny County on Thursday reported 139 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths. It’s the highest single-day report since July. The county’s total number of cases stands at 13,672 with 9,792 recoveries. According to the Allegheny County Health Department’s covid-19 dashboard, 196,641 individuals have been tested for the virus. The...
Widespread recalls affect popular diabetes medication Metformin
A common diabetes medication is in the midst of widespread national recalls after researchers found a contaminant that could potentially cause cancer, but local experts say there are plenty of alternative options available for those who take the drug. Metformin is used to control blood sugar levels in patients with...
CNN, New York Times spotlight Westmoreland County as key in presidential race
National media outlets are eyeing Westmoreland County as a key battleground in the looming presidential election. Both CNN and the New York Times this week spotlighted the county in reports, talking to residents and politicians about their efforts to swing the race in favor of either President Donald Trump or...
