Seven Dogs Endured 8 Inches of Waste in Camper—Now the Public Wants Justice
It’s being called one of the worst cases of animal neglect local humane officers have ever seen. Seven dogs—six puppies and one adult—were rescued from a filthy camper in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, where they’d been left for months in unimaginable conditions. The man responsible, 36-year-old Joshua Humes,...
This Old-School Restaurant In Pennsylvania Serves Up The Best Jerk Chicken You’ll Ever Taste
Hidden in plain sight on a bustling Pittsburgh street, Fireside Caribbean Restaurant is serving up jerk chicken so authentic and delicious, it might just ruin all other jerk chicken for you forever. You’ve had chicken before, sure, but have you had chicken that makes you question your entire culinary existence?...
‘Think before you act’: FBI Pittsburgh warns of consequences of making school-related hoax threats
FBI Pittsburgh has issued a reminder to the public that making hoax threats related to schools is a serious criminal offense with lasting consequences.
Millvale approves rezoning long-vacant home for use as short-term rental duplex
A long-vacant Millvale house is a step closer to a new life as a short-term rental property. Council voted 5-1 at its meeting Aug. 12 to approve rezoning 127 Howard St. from residential to commercial. Councilman William Stout, who opposed the proposal as a member of the borough’s planning commission,...
Report: ShotSpotter Speeds Response Times in Pittsburgh
(TNS) — Pittsburgh's use of ShotSpotter — a nationwide audio-detection system used to detect possible gunfire — hasn't significantly reduced crime in the past few years, but has decreased police response time compared to 911 reports, according to a recent report from the City Controller's Office. The...
Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show organizers file lawsuit against Monroeville Home and Garden Show
The Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show organizers are suing the company that's putting on the Monroeville show with a similar name.
New Kensington man charged after inmate fight at Westmoreland prison
A New Kensington man awaiting trial in a shooting was charged by police Wednesday with beating a man at the Westmoreland County Prison. The injured inmate had to get multiple staples in the back of his head at a hospital, according to court papers. Amarion M. Michaux, 19, is charged...
Man accused of smashing McDonald police cruiser window arrested in Iowa
Police have arrested the man accused of smashing a McDonald police cruiser’s window earlier this year.
Residents fear monthly bills as Pittsburgh Water seeks 33% rate hike
The price hikes would yield $84.4 million for the utility to help fund its 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, which includes lead pipe replacement and costly pump upgrades in Highland Park and Aspinwall. The post Residents fear monthly bills as Pittsburgh Water seeks 33% rate hike appeared first on Pittsburgh's...
Mother of two students dismissed from Penn Trafford School District over residency concerns has...
Jennifer Brown had her two sons dismissed over residency concerns, but as of this week, it has been resolved.
