Trib Lunch Box: Bill Hillgrove retires, bad scanners, Sen. Casey questions Wendy's, wedding venue closure
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024:
• Bill Hillgrove retires from Steelers
Hillgrove made the announcement during an appearance Thursday morning on the Steelers’ radio network flagship, WDVE. “There’s a new chapter in my life coming up.”
• These people check to help ensure you don’t overpay
The inspection, though, sheds light on a little-known system in which thousands of devices like store scales, gas station pumps, parking meters, air pressure pumps and price tags on products are inspected for their accuracy.
• Sen. Casey questions Wendy’s intent with dynamic pricing plans
“For families that frequent Wendy’s for a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner, changing their schedules to get to Wendy’s when prices are low is not an option — working parents have to abide by work, school, and other limiting factors,” wrote Casey in his letter to Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner.
• World War I memorial to be restored for 100th anniversary
A bronze World War I memorial outside Obama Academy in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood is getting a facelift for its 100th anniversary.
It is anticipated that pending restoration work will be completed in time for a rededication ceremony scheduled for May 30, exactly 100 years after the memorial’s dedication.
• Couple loses wedding reception venue after Monroeville DoubleTree closure
The DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Monroeville — the site of Denne’s wedding reception scheduled for Nov. 2 — was closing. AJ Denne said she finally received a call from the DoubleTree’s general manager Wednesday. She was told that she can attempt to transfer her reception date and booking to the DoubleTree in Green Tree or contact the owner for a refund.
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