Dog Walker Finds Body At Voegtly Cemetery In Pittsburgh
A dog walker made a grim discovery at a historic cemetery in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 26, officials said. Police, fire crews, and EMS were called to the 1900 block of Lowrie Street around 3 p.m. for reports of an unresponsive male over a hillside, according to Pittsburgh Public...
Starbucks workers rally in Oakland as union baristas vote on whether to authorize strike
Starbucks workers in Oakland rallied for a contract on Sunday as union baristas voted on whether to authorize a strike.
Previously-unhoused residents have found a home thanks to ‘500 in 500’
ANDREA JOHNSON WENT FROM BEING HOUSED IN SHELTERS TO ATTAINING HER OWN RESIDENCE IN EAST LIBERTY, THANKS TO ALLEGHENY COUNTY’S “500 iN 500” INITIATIVE. (PHOTO BY CHIEF IKHANA-HAL-MAKINA) Andrea Johnson is now 30 years old, a wide smile on her face, and as she says, doing good...
Man found dead over hillside in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood
A dead man was found Sunday afternoon over a hillside in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Police, medics and firefighters responded around 3 p.m. for reports of an unresponsive man over a hillside in the 1900 block of Lowrie Street near Voegtly Cemetery, which is above Route...
Pennsylvania – Weather Alert: Freeze Warnings & Frost Advisories Issued Across Region Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Pittsburgh, PA – Residents across portions of eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia, and southwestern Pennsylvania are under Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories tonight, as temperatures are expected to...
Body found on state game lands in Westmoreland County; state police investigating
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a man's body was found on Saturday night in Westmoreland County.
Pittsburgh Police Rescue Tiny Kitten Trapped In Storm Drain Just In Time
The population of stray cats continues to grow every day, and unfortunately, their chances of a safe future are often slim. Life on the streets is full of dangers, and sometimes it leads them into the most unusual and precarious situations. Thankfully, in this case, a tiny kitten’s desperate cries...
9 Hole-In-The-Wall Pennsylvania Burger Joints That Locals Say Are Truly Legendary
Pennsylvania might be famous for cheesesteaks and pretzels, but the burger scene here is absolutely incredible. I’ve spent years hunting down the best patties in the state, and I can tell you that the real treasures aren’t fancy restaurants—they’re the quirky little spots tucked away in small towns.
Pittsburgh leads the nation in inherited properties — but some become burdens, not blessings
Judy Boyd has spent the last two months sifting through three generations of someone else's memories. Boxes of yellowed photographs, old clothing, tools and long-forgotten heirlooms tell the story of her late husband's family - three generations of Boyds who lived and died under the same roof. The Ross duplex...
Beating back an invasive plant with fire
Fire might not be the first thing that you think of when it comes to managing a natural area, like a meadow, for birds and other wildlife. But that’s exactly how the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden decided to treat its Dogwood Meadow for an invasive species this October. It’s called a prescribed fire or a controlled burn.
