Ambridge — like much of America — prepares to feed hungry if SNAP goes...
As the federal shutdown threatens to pause food stamps for millions of Americans, the Center for Hope’s Ambridge food pantry has fielded an influx of visitors from across Beaver County. “It’s almost like a storm is coming,” said Sue Otto, the center’s director. The center, a...
Peters Township woman wins silver medal at jiujitsu world event
Carri Czyzewski, 48, of Peters Township, returned from the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Master Worlds Championship in Las Vegas in August with a little more weight in her luggage. The local real estate agent, wife and mother of two earned a silver medal in the Women’s Purple Belt Middleweight...
Charges not expected after toddler was hit by vehicle in Pittsburgh neighborhood
The driver involved stayed on scene and cooperated with police
$3M top prize-winning scratch-off sold at Allegheny County grocery store
Scratch-off prizes expire a year from the game’s end-sale date. Winners should immediately sign the back of their ticket and call the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.
Woman Who Escaped from Boat Fire off MA With Her Husband and Son Dies...
Asleep on their boat anchored off Cape Cod, the Sullivan family was awaken to their dogs barking, the sound of fireworks and smoke. Their boat was on fire. Tyler Sullivan and his parents jumped from the boat Monday night and, in the darkness, began swimming to a privately-owned island. Tyler and his father, Patrick...
Pittsburgh Knits a City of Welcome For Refugees
As the yearly autumn chill rolls over Pittsburgh, blankets are likely at the forefront of our minds. In the words of Johannah Hutchison, executive director of the International Sculpture Center in Lawrenceville, blankets are healing — “warm, comforting and full of care.”. This year, the center — which...
11 Pennsylvania Pizzerias That Sell Out Slices Long Before Closing Time
Pennsylvania takes its pizza seriously—and when the ovens fire up, the slices vanish fast. These aren’t just any pizzerias. They’re local legends where lines form before lunch, and by dinner, the last pie is gone. Each crust is golden, each topping layered with care, and every bite tells a story of flavor perfected...
Pittsburgh detective becomes 1st Black woman to join city police bureau’s mounted unit
Pittsburgh police Detective Dorothea Leftwich didn’t plan out her newest assignment. Leftwich, a mother of three known by many as “Dea,” patrolled neighborhoods and worked stints with narcotics and burglary units after joining Pittsburgh’s force in 2007. For the past 12 years, she’s been working full-time in the...
Woman charged in connection with shooting in Point Breeze
A woman is facing charges in connection with a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Point Breeze neighborhood on Friday.
$3 Million Scratch-Off Sold At Pennsylvania Grocery Store
The winning $3,000,000 Golden Ticket was sold at Richland SHOP ‘n SAVE, located at 5375 William Flynn Highway in Richland Township (Allegheny County) according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket. The $30 game offers top prizes of $3 million....
