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House will draft Trump impeachment articles, Pelosi says 
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House is moving forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. ”Our democracy is what is at stake,” Pelosi said. “The president leaves us no choice but to act.” Pelosi delivered the historic announcement as Democrats push toward...
Man found dead in pickup truck that hit utility pole in Moon
The driver of a pickup truck died when he crashed into a utility pole in Moon Township late Wednesday night, according to police. Officers responding to a report of a single-vehicle crash shortly after 11 p.m. at the intersection of University Boulevard and Stoops Ferry Road found the driver dead...
Canonsburg's 'Old Fashioned Christmas' gets boost from Hallmark Channel 
The streets are adorned with holiday lights. The windows are decorated with red-and-white candy canes and pink-and-green gum drops. The trees are trimmed with sparkling ornaments and silver garland. It’s reminiscent of a scene out of a vintage Hallmark movie. So it’s fitting that Canonsburg’s Old Fashioned Christmas has all...
Duolingo touts $1.5B valuation; language company to hire 100 more people, mostly in Pittsburgh
Duolingo has earned the title of Pittsburgh’s first tech “unicorn” — investing lingo for those rare startups that achieve a valuation topping $1 billion. Now valued at $1.5 billion, the 7-year-old digital language learning company plans to increase its workforce by about 50% — which could bring nearly 100 new...
Teen reported missing returns safely home in Pittsburgh's North Side
A teen who went missing briefly in Pittsburgh’s North Side has been found safe, officials said Thursday. On Wednesday night, police asked the public for help searching for a 17-year-old girl from the Manchester section of the North Side who was reported missing. She returned safely to her home before...
Sailor kills 2 civilians, himself at Pearl Harbor shipyard
HONOLULU — An active duty U.S. sailor whose submarine was docked at Pearl Harbor opened fire on three civilian employees Wednesday, killing two and then taking his own life just days before dignitaries and veterans descend on the base for the 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack. The commander of...
Covestro buys 260-acre Robinson property as Bayer spinoff strengthens commitment to Pittsburgh
Covestro, a Bayer spinoff, has inked a deal to buy the nearly 260-acre property it’s been operating out of in Robinson, officials said Wednesday. The Germany-based plastics manufacturer, formerly known as Bayer MaterialScience, employs about 750 people in Robinson. Covestro officials said the purchase of the property signifies its commitment...
State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale to audit Pennsylvania Lottery 
State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale announced a new performance audit of the Pennsylvania Lottery on Wednesday, with a special emphasis on studying the state-run gameing franchise’s protections against being ripped off by players or retailers who are intentionally gaming the system. “Last fiscal year, Pennsylvania Lottery players bought $4.5 billion...
Jury finds Youngwood man not guilty of serious assault charges
A Youngwood man was found not guilty Wednesday of all serious felony charges filed against him after he was accused of assaulting his girlfriend in two separate attacks two years ago. Charles R. Agger Jr., who served as his own lawyer during the two-day trial, claimed he acted in self-defense....
Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe coming to Pittsburgh in 2020
Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe are coming back to Pittsburgh. The bands will co-headline “The Stadium Tour” with support from Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts in 2020, with dates from July to September. The tour comes to PNC Park on Aug. 16. Tickets go on sale Dec. 13,...
Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski putting personal memorabilia up for auction
When Bill Mazeroski smashed a walk-off home run over Forbes Field’s left field wall, he not only secured the 1960 World Series crown for the Pirates but claimed a top spot in Pittsburgh sports history. His hit and jubilant celebration as he rounded the bases still stand as one of...
Postal worker charged with stealing $60 in gift cards from mail
A Plum woman who was a postal worker is accused of stealing gift cards from the mail. Dorothy Petrick, 56, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh this week on a charge of theft of mail by a postal employee, prosecutors said. Prosecutors say that last December, Petrick...
Feds tighten food stamp rules: 688,000 adults must work or lose benefits 
Some 688,000 food stamp recipients will have to find work by April or risk losing benefits as the Trump administration issues a final rule making it harder for states to get exemptions from work requirements. Those affected are able-bodied adults under 50 without children or other dependents, who represent about...
4th person charged in shooting death of pit bull mix in North Huntingdon
A fourth person was arrested Wednesday because officials say he fatally shot the dog discovered muzzled and tied to a railroad post this summer in North Huntingdon. John W. Harrold, 50, of North Huntingdon was arraigned before District Judge Wayne Gongaware on animal cruelty and conspiracy charges filed by CSX...
Impeachment takeaways: History lessons, partisan feuds 
WASHINGTON — The next phase of the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump moved to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday with public hearings featuring professors of law who discussed the constitutional origins of Congress’ impeachment power. Three of the lawyers were chosen by Democrats, one by Republicans, and the...
Rep. Reschenthaler bid to question whistleblower during impeachment hearing fails
Another bid to question the whistleblower whose complaint triggered the impeachment inquiry into President Trump fell flat Wednesday. A motion by U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Peters, to subpoena the whistleblower failed when members of the House Judiciary Committee, voting on party lines, moved to table his motion and adjourn. Reschenthaler,...
New Stanton Eat'n Park rolls out new look 
The Eat’n Park in New Stanton is once again bringing the smiles, with diners admiring the bright, open design, including a new counter section. The restaurant, at 111 Byers Ave., reopened in late November after a six-week remodel. A take-out window will be in operation starting Dec. 6. “We took...
VisitPittsburgh CEO Craig Davis resigning, heading to Dallas
VisitPittsburgh CEO Craig Davis is resigning at the end of the year to take a similar position in Dallas. The board of directors of VisitPittsburgh made the announcement Wednesday morning. The board has appointed Jerad Bachar, current executive vice president, to lead the organization while it searches for a new...
Judge denies bail for woman accused of stabbing Terrelle Pryor 
Terrelle Pryor’s attorney Wednesday contradicted accounts that his client was a “mutual combatant” in an altercation with his live-in girlfriend, in which she was charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing him in the chest and shoulder with a kitchen knife. Beaver attorney Steve Colafella said Pryor was bleeding to...
Abused farm animals get care at Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch in Beaver County
When Lisa Marie Sopko walks around her 20-acre property in South Beaver Township, she unwittingly becomes the grand marshal of a barnyard parade. Goats, sheep and donkeys follow in her footsteps. Ducks and chickens waddle behind her, and a cow named Daisy pulls up the rear. “She’s a real Dr....
Body of man pulled from water near Point State Park
Pittsburgh EMS River Rescue retrieved the body of a man who was seen floating in the water near Point State Park Wednesday morning, authorities said. A park ranger reported seeing the body floating at about 8:45 a.m., according to a Pittsburgh Public Safety Department spokeswoman. The man, whose identity was...
Cops: North Huntingdon chiropractor killed at his office
After a North Huntingdon chiropractor was found dead in his office 30 minutes before it opened, investigators quickly suspected foul play. Five days later, township and county officials publicly commented on the case — now considered a homicide. An employee discovered the body of David S. Bailey, 54, at 8:30...
Police: Pittsburgh man found hiding in hollow log after chase in stolen car
A Pittsburgh man accused fleeing a traffic stop in a stolen car Saturday afternoon on Route 22 in Indiana County was found two hours later hiding in a hollow log in the woods, state police said. Andrew Lamont McCrommon, 28, was driving the 2016 Audi A4 on Route 22 in...
Family, police searching for missing Plum man
The family of a man who has been missing since mid-November has taken to social media and law enforcement to find out if he is safe. David Ellefson, 37, was last seen Nov. 14, said his wife, Heidi Ellefson. She said he had met their children and his grandmother at...
Victim of fatal wreck near Holy Trinity church in McCandless identified
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has identified the man who died in an SUV that crashed near the parking lot o a McCandless church on Wednesday, according to authorities. Thomas James Reardon, 61, was found dead in the vehicle near Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in the 900 block of...


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