Pennsylvania awards $10.6M to reclaim abandoned mine land in Allegheny County park
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded $10.6 million to the Allegheny County Parks Foundation to reclaim abandoned mine land in Settlers Cabin Park.
NSC to invest in US Steel complex
The Pittsburgh-based United States Steel Corp. business unit of Nippon Steel Corp. (NSC) has announced a planned capital investment of up to $2.5 billion at the Mon Valley Works steelmaking complex in Braddock, Pennsylvania. The investment includes the construction of a new hot strip Mmill at the Mon Valley Works...
Norwin hikes taxes 4%; budget relies on Shapiro planned funding boost
Norwin property owners will see a 4% real estate tax hike to fund the school district in the fiscal year beginning July 1. But the school finance director says the spending plan relies on state legislators approving Gov. Josh Shapiro’s education budget that boosts Norwin’s funding by $2.39 million.
Westmoreland County left tattered by tornado, strong winds
Officials with the National Weather Service spent the day studying storm damage in Westmoreland County on Monday.
Similac baby formula maker sued by Allegheny County parents over infant’s 2011 death
A lawsuit filed against Abbott Laboratories, maker of Similac baby formula, was filed in federal court in Pittsburgh. It will likely be moved to multi-district litigation before a federal judge in Chicago. (Justin Vellucci | TribLive) The parents of a 2-month-old girl who died in Allegheny County in 2011 are...
Over 50 Pigs Found in Woman’s Home After Police Investigate Neighbors’ Rat Infestation Complaints
Rostraver Township police in Pennsylvania served a search warrant at a home outside Pittsburgh last Tuesday and found more than 50 pigs living on the property, including roughly 10 inside the house itself. Some of the conditions inside were severe enough that officers reported becoming sick. The property has been conde
Woman’s remains found in basement of Allegheny County home nearly 27 years ago identified
An 18-year-old female whose remains were discovered in the basement of a Wilkinsburg home nearly 27 years ago has been identified.
Mosquitoes collected in Pittsburgh test positive for West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus is the leading mosquito-borne disease in the United States. It spreads to humans by bites from infected mosquitoes.
Pittsburgh Mayor Disputes Morgan Wallen’s Account Of Why His Saturday Night Concert Was Abruptly...
The mayor of Pittsburgh has contradicted Morgan Wallen’s explanation of why his planned concert at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, June 6 was canceled. Wallen claimed his team consulted with local authorities prior to making the call. In an Instagram Story posted after the cancellation, country music star Morgan Wallen s
12 cities younger Americans are moving to for lower costs and less stress
The American dream used to come with a skyline. Now, for many younger adults, it comes with a rent... The post 12 cities younger Americans are moving to for lower costs and less stress appeared first on The Queen Zone .
