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McKeesport mayor arrested, jailed in Nashville
The mayor of McKeesport said he’s embarrassed about being jailed early Sunday after Nashville police said he was drunk and became belligerent with staff at a city gastropub. Michael Cherepko, 46, was “causing a scene” outside the Nashville bar/restaurant Whiskey Row and accused staff of stealing his credit card shortly...
Diontae Johnson admits frustration, won’t discuss sideline dispute with Steelers coach Mike Tomlin
The disconnect between quarterback Kenny Pickett and wide receiver Diontae Johnson was on display multiple times in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Pickett would throw deep for Johnson, only to have the veteran pass catcher pull up short as the ball sailed by. Or...
Another round of free covid tests available in time for holiday travel
Just in time for the holidays, another round of four free at-home covid tests are available for mail order starting today, according to the US Department of Health. “Beginning Nov. 20, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free covid-19 rapid tests delivered directly to...
Homeless encampments with electricity, water proposed by Pittsburgh officials
Homeless people in Pittsburgh could soon have encampments with electricity, running water and trash removal. The plan calls for services to homeless people in safe, clean sites, said City Council members Anthony Coghill, D-Beechview, and Deb Gross, D-Highland Park. “This is like a small neighborhood that deserves services,” Gross said....
Calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war draws support from group of Pittsburgh Jews
A group of over 130 members of Pittsburgh Jewish community is calling for a ceasefire in the Israel/Hamas war. A letter from the group urges President Joe Biden to call for deescalation in the conflict and a ceasefire to preserve lives. Those who signed the letter include community organizers, constituents,...
What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving this year?
The holiday season is here, which means spending time with family on Thanksgiving and also, for millions of people, hunting for the best deals on Black Friday. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November each year, which takes place this week. A lot of national retailers are keeping...
Wheeling-area man accused of abandoning dog at Pittsburgh International Airport
A West Virginia man is accused of abandoning a dog at Pittsburgh International Airport last week in the second such incident in about 2½ months. Allegheny County Police, who patrol the airport, said they charged David Mittelberger Sr., 68, of Windsor Heights, W.Va., near Wheeling, with abandonment of animals, animal...
Shippers anticipate being able to meet holiday demand
Carriers like the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and United Parcel Service have capacity to meet projected demand this holiday season, which is cheery news for shippers and shoppers alike. Like last year, there’s expected to be little drama compared to struggles during the pandemic when people hunkered down at home...
Steelers vs. Browns: What they are saying in Cleveland after their win
The Cleveland Browns’ defense made big plays when it mattered most. During the first half, the defense held the Steelers to 64 total yards. Then on what ended up being the Steelers’ final drive of the game, quarterback Kenny Pickett couldn’t complete a pass, leading to a last-second field goal...
Morning Roundup: Multiple buildings destroyed in North Braddock fire; man arrested after police chase
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Nov. 20. Multiple buildings destroyed in North Braddock fire The local Red Cross is assisting 11 people who were displaced after a fire late Sunday night in North Braddock destroyed several buildings on Grandview Avenue. TribLive news partner...
Madden Monday: Steelers should start Mason Rudolph, Penguins Alex Nedeljkovic in their next games
Based on what he saw this weekend from the Steelers and Penguins, Mark Madden of TribLive and 105.9 The X wants to see a shake-up. At both quarterback and goaltender. In the wake of their 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns Sunday, let’s start with the Steelers first. Madden says...
Election loss ends 40-year run as Fayette County coroner for Dr. Phillip Reilly
Sudden, unexpected deaths and grieving families have been the concern of Dr. Phillip E. Reilly for four decades. Next month, the 89-year-old Democrat will end his 40-year tenure as Fayette County’s elected coroner, having lost to a Republican challenger in the Nov. 7 election. “You put a priority on the...
New Kensington resale shop, June Bug Babies, to help life skills students learn retail work
Burrell senior Violet Gamble’s favorite part of the school day is just after lunch when she departs for a new part-time job. “I get so excited,” said Gamble, 17. She is among life skills students from several Alle-Kiski Valley schools who got a part-time gig at new resale shop June...
Tracking of covid-19 cases shifts as virus rides periodic waves
Over the past few years, checking the number of weekly covid-19 cases on a health department online tracker became second nature for a lot of people concerned about how the virus impacted their communities. The type of data available is now a lot different in much of Pennsylvania. “The covid-19...
Airing of Grievances: Steelers impotent on offense, lack splash on defense in agonizing loss to Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a football game in Cleveland on Sunday, 13-10. The offense only scored on two possessions and punted nine times. The Browns were starting a rookie backup quarterback. Star running back Nick Chubb and the starting offensive tackles didn’t play. Coordinator Matt Canada’s offense essentially had one...
Building the Valley: Frankie’s Sausage in Sharpsburg making its mark on local food scene one link at a time
Frankie Marckisotto and Mike Conte weren’t looking for business partners when they met after Conte’s sister, Macrae, and Marckisotto began dating several years ago. But their partnership quickly bloomed with the realization that the unfulfilled dreams they both had were remarkably similar. The result was the launch of Frankie’s Sausage...
Bishop Zubik to undergo 6th back surgery
Bishop David Zubik is scheduled to undergo his sixth back surgery, the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said Sunday. The bishop’s surgery will aim to address continuing problems with collapsing discs, the diocese said. Zubik may require “extended time of recovery” after the operation, which will keep him from public appearances...
Steelers give up winning drive to Browns rookie QB
CLEVELAND — What the Cleveland Browns did on their final drive Sunday was what the Pittsburgh Steelers intended when they also had the ball inside the two-minute warning. Dustin Hopkins’ 34-yard field goal with 2 seconds remaining might have sent the Steelers to a 13-10 defeat at Cleveland Browns Stadium,...
Restaurant owner charged in shooting of teenager in Stowe Township
A restaurant owner was arrested Sunday, accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy who was seen on video trying to take the tip jar at the owner’s restaurant, police said. Mohammed Hamdan, 39, is charged with aggravated assault in the incident, which happened Saturday around 10 p.m, according to the Allegheny...
Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dead at 96
ATLANTA — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center said she died Sunday after living with dementia and suffering many months...
Why Americans feel gloomy about the economy despite falling inflation and low unemployment
WASHINGTON — Inflation has reached its lowest point in 2 1/2 years. The unemployment rate has stayed below 4% for the longest stretch since the 1960s. And the U.S. economy has repeatedly defied predictions of a coming recession. Yet according to a raft of polls and surveys, most Americans hold...
For local coin collectors, it’s not all about the money
Adam Orbell remembers the first coin that caught his eye. “As a kid, I found a drummer boy quarter, 1976, and I just fell in love,” he said. “I’ve been collecting since then. I’m 43 now, and I’ve been collecting since I was probably 5 or 6. I just always...
1 dead after crash on I-70 in Washington County
A person died in a crash on Interstate 70 in Buffalo Township, Washington County, after losing control of their vehicle, according to Washington County coroner Tim Warco. The crash happened around 3:22 a.m. Sunday morning, and the person died a little over an hour later at 4:30 a.m. Their identity...
Do snitches net fishes? Scientists turn invasive carp into traitors to slow their Great Lakes push
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Wildlife officials across the Great Lakes are looking for spies to take on an almost impossible mission: stop the spread of invasive carp. Over the last five years, agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have employed a...
Sugar prices are rising worldwide after bad weather tied to El Nino damaged crops in Asia
Skyrocketing sugar prices left Ishaq Abdulraheem with few choices. Increasing the cost of bread would mean declining sales, so the Nigerian baker decided to cut his production by half. For scores of other bakers struggling to stay afloat while enduring higher costs for fuel and flour, the stratospheric sugar prices...
