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Allegheny County health chief leaving Pittsburgh for CDC post
Dr. Karen Hacker will leave her position as head of the Allegheny County Health Department for a leadership role with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, county officials said Friday. “It is something that all of us can be proud of – that one of ours is going to...
CEOs averaged $800,000 pay raise in 2018, workers not so much
NEW YORK — Pay for CEOs at the biggest U.S. companies climbed 7% last year, widening the gap between chief executives and their workers, whose pay did not rise as quickly. Chief executives at S&P 500 companies earned a median of $12 million last year, roughly $800,000 more than the...
Lockdown lifted on 2 Hempfield schools Friday morning
Two Hempfield schools were on lockdown at the request of state police Friday morning, according to the district’s website. Officers were looking for Mark Eugene Ray, 59, of Hempfield, who fled from police who tried to arrest him around 10:30 a.m. on ethnic intimidation and related charges, Penn Township Police...
Pokémon themed pop-up bar coming to Pittsburgh
Ever wanted to catch a Charmander or a Jigglypuff? You may have a chance on Oct. 13. That’s when a Pokémon themed pop-up bar is coming to town. PokeBar Pittsburgh will give local Pokémon enthusiasts the opportunity to play a real-life version of the popular monster catching game. It will...
Brew Gentlemen celebrates anniversary with new outdoor space, warehouse
Brew Gentlemen brewery and taproom in Braddock is throwing a fifth anniversary party this weekend and you’re invited. After all, there is plenty to celebrate, including the expansion of its production in a warehouse out back that’s being renovated. The brewery has had a high demand for its beers for...
Federal lawsuit filed to block Alabama’s new abortion ban
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A federal lawsuit filed Friday asks a judge to block an Alabama law that outlaws almost all abortions, the most far-reaching attempt by a conservative state to seek new restrictions on the procedure. The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood filed the lawsuit on behalf of...
Air show provides economic boost for Westmoreland County
Fans who flock to Westmoreland County’s annual air show this weekend will be taking away memories of thrilling sky-high maneuvers. At the same time, they’ll be giving back — to the local economy. The Shop ’n Save Westmoreland County Airshow at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is one of the biggest...
Mon Incline makes list of world’s coolest public transit rides
We in Pittsburgh know how cool the Inclines are. Now, maybe the rest of the world will get clued in. Atlas Obscura, one of the web’s neatest travel sites, has released a list: 18 of the World’s Most Wondrous Public Transportation Options. “One of the greatest ways to experience a...
Altoona’s Lakemont Park, with world’s oldest roller coaster, is back open for rides
No doubt, Pennsylvania’s got some amazing things. But the world’s oldest wooden roller coaster? Yep, we got that — it’s Leap the Dips at Lakemont Park in Altoona, which reopens to the public after more than two years of renovations. In March 2017, Lakemont announced it was closing for renovations....
Theresa May says she’ll quit as Conservative leader June 7
LONDON — Theresa May announced Friday that she will step down as U.K. Conservative Party leader on June 7, sparking a contest to become Britain’s next prime minister. She will stay as caretaker prime minister until the new leader is chosen, a process likely to take several weeks. The new...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 24-27
With the Memorial Day weekend ahead, here are some ideas of how to enjoy three days off. Memorial Day parade The 111th Lawrenceville Memorial Day Parade is at 10 a.m. Monday. This event runs down Butler Street and ends at the Allegheny Cemetery for a service to honor the servicemen...
1 dead, 3 injured in spate of overnight shootings across Pittsburgh
A young womandied and three men were injured in a spate of shootings early Friday across Pittsburgh, authorities said. The fatal shooting happened shortly after 3 a.m. near the intersection of South 27th and Jane streets on the city’s South Side, according to police. Two friends drove 18-year-old Morgan Dunn,...
Pitcairn man accused of attempting to lure 10-year-old boy
A Pitcairn man is in custody after being accused of making advances toward a 10-year-old boy and trying to lure him into an apartment, Tribune-Review news partner WPXI reported. Brad Stanek, 35, is accused of approaching the boy who was riding a scooter toward Taza’s Market. The boy told police...
Trump orders declassification of information related to origins of Russia probe
WASHINGTON — President Trump directed the U.S. intelligence community on Thursday to “quickly and fully cooperate” with Attorney General William Barr’s investigation of the origins of the multi-year probe of whether his 2016 campaign colluded with Russia. The move marked an escalation in Trump’s efforts to “investigate the investigators,” as...
Couple accused of embezzling $1.3M from Butler hospital faces 5 new tax charges
A Butler couple accused of bilking Butler Memorial Hospital out of $1.3 million they spent on lavish family vacations, concerts, furniture, credit card debt and help funding their motocross business faces five new charges of tax fraud and evasion, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Stephanie J. Roskovski, 49, a former top...
Senate approves deal on disaster aid, leaves out border money Trump demandedVideo
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a $19.1 billion disaster aid package, advancing legislation that would break a months-long impasse over federal funding for stretches of the country afflicted by natural disasters. A top Senate Republican said the White House has signed off on the bipartisan compromise. House...
Rescue teams respond to ‘boat in distress’ along Allegheny River near Sharpsburg; no injuries
Water rescue teams and other emergency personnel responded Thursday to a report of a “boat in distress” along the Allegheny River in Sharpsburg. No one was injured, officials said. Dispatchers received the call about the boat in need and possibly filling up with water near a marina near Main and...
Penguins actively shopping popular winger Phil Kessel
After the Pittsburgh Penguins bowed out of the playoffs in a first-round sweep at the hands of the New York Islanders last month, it quickly became clear changes to the team’s roster were afoot. That wave of change appears likely to sweep up winger Phil Kessel. The Penguins actively are...
Police: Employee brought loaded gun to Westinghouse High School
A Pittsburgh Public Schools employee who brought a loaded handgun to school Thursday after threats from a student “made him feel unsafe” faces criminal charges, police said. James Cole, 32, is charged with possession of a weapon on school property and reckless endangerment — both misdemeanors — and one felony...
U.S. charges WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with publishing classified infoVideo
WASHINGTON — Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks and a thorn in the side of intelligence agencies, faces 17 additional U.S. criminal charges, according to an indictment released Thursday that adds to his legal challenge as he fights extradition from a British jail. British police removed Assange on April 11...
Residents oppose Steelers’ request for sign on Heinz Field seating
Five Pittsburgh residents lined up Thursday in opposition to the Steelers’ request to create a sign in the end zone seating at Heinz Field, complaining it would detract from the city’s landmark hilltop vistas and architectural ambiance. Representatives of PSSI Stadium LLC, a team affiliate, appeared before the Pittsburgh Zoning...
Artwork marking Shadyside’s history of gay activism completed
Pittsburgh has completed improvements to a Shadyside intersection that includes artwork commemorating the neighborhood’s history of gay activism. Leonardo Moleiro, an internationally renowned artist based in Pasadena, Calif., created a mural that combines shapes and colors of the rainbow pride flag to represent harmony, according to the Mayor’s Office. The...
Couple have their own prom at Pirates game
A girl couldn’t bring her boyfriend to prom, so they had their own dance at PNC Park. Mary is a senior at North Catholic High School and her boyfriend is a college student, reports WPXI. The night was magical as they sat behind home plate and took in the game...
‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh freed after 17 years in prison
John Walker Lindh, the Californian who took up arms for the Taliban and was captured by invading U.S. forces in Afghanistan in 2001, got out of prison Thursday after more than 17 years, released under tight restrictions that reflected government fears he still harbors radical views. Lindh, 38, left a...
Cops: Pa. man was ‘fishing’ for cats with baited hooksVideo
A man is accused of using food, hooks and fishing line to catch cats in his yard. Kenny Rowles, 27, is charged with several counts of aggravated animal cruelty in Luzerne County after humane officers say he admitted putting meat on fishing line and dangling it from his back porch...
