Beware The Strays: Health Officials Warn Of Rabid Local Wildlife
A Wilmerding family's exposure to rabies after taking in a pair of stray kittens prompted the Allegheny County Health Department to warn residents not to touch or take in feral animals and wildlife....
View ArticleSome Airport Shops Overcharging Travelers
About one in every three businesses sampled at the Pittsburgh International Airport AIRMALL charges a higher price on at least one sampled item that is identical or “substantially similar” at a...
View ArticleHarris Poll Finds Misconceptions About Concussions
Most Penguins’ fans would be aware Sidney Crosby missed 46 games in 2013 due to a concussion, but a recent Harris poll conducted for UPMC found that the vast majority of American adults are unaware of...
View ArticleBrother's Brother Foundation On Standby To Help Carolina Flood Victims
Brother’s Brother Foundation is continuing to monitor North and South Carolina as the water levels subside from last week’s record flooding. “We may be involved again.” said Luke Hingson, the group's...
View Article90-Day Countdown For Pittsburgh's Paid Sick Days Begins
A new law allowing employees of Pittsburgh businesses the right to earn paid sick time goes into effect Jan. 11. Under the ordinance signed by Mayor Bill Peduto on Aug. 3, workers will get one hour for...
View ArticleAnnual Revenue For PA Casinos Jumps $6 Million With Table Games
Pittsburghers spent more than 18 percent more on local casino table games this year over last, according to new figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
View ArticleOn October 21 Marty McFly Will Arrive From 1985
On October 21, Marty McFly will arrive from 1985 and witness hover boards and flying cars, purchase a sports almanac, and experience the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series for the first time since...
View ArticleSaw Mill Run Watershed Will Recieve Attention In The Coming Weeks
Saw Mill Run has flooded for decades. Its watershed association welcomes the community to an outreach event and film screening at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Hollywood Theater in Dormont to spread awareness...
View ArticleMore Homes Sold More Quickly In Pittsburgh 2015 Third Quarter
More homes sold and more quickly in the Pittsburgh region in the third quarter of 2015 compared to the previous year, according to the latest residential real estate report from West Penn Multi-List,...
View ArticlePA Senate Approves Pre-Purchased Funeral Merchandise Law
By a 26-20 vote, the State Senate has approved a measure that would amend the Cemetery and Funeral Merchandise Trust Fund Law in what proponents call an attempt to better protect consumers.
View ArticleNew App Helps Pittsburghers Breathe Easier About Local Air Quality
If you want an update on air quality, look no further than your smartphone. CREATE Lab, a program of Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, and Airviz, a CMU lab spinoff, have developed a...
View ArticlePittsburgh Vets Share Stories Of Homelessness Through Their Own Lens
You've seen them — homeless veterans living in large cardboard boxes or shabby tents under a bridges and underpasses. But the clearest image might come from the narratives of and photos taken by the...
View ArticleRedesigned Allegheny Co. Website Aims To Accommodate Mobile Users
As mobile devices have become the preferred method of online browsing for many people, more and more websites have had to change to accommodate them. That's why this week, Allegheny County launched...
View ArticleEnvironmental Organization Plants 25,000th Tree In Pittsburgh
Over the last several years, Pittsburgh has taken many steps towards becoming a greener city. And that effort continued Friday in Troy Hill when TreeVitalize Pittsburgh planted its 25,000th tree in the...
View ArticleOfficials Plan To Extend South Side Meter Enforcement As Part Of Pilot Program
If you're headed out for a night on the South Side, you could find yourself having to pay for parking past 6 p.m. City officials are planning on eventually enforcing parking meters through midnight....
View ArticleHow Adults With Down Syndrome Are Helping Us Learn More About Alzheimer’s
Experts hope to learn more about Alzheimer's disease by studying adults who suffer from it and also have Down syndrome. The National Institute of Aging (NIA) is funding a five-year study conducted at...
View ArticleNew Legislation Targets Crime Prevention Through Youth Education
Pennsylvania Sen. John Wozniak (D-Cambria) introduced new anti-crime legislation that aims to put the consequence of crime at the core of youth education. “We are ... trying to explain to them that...
View ArticleRegion’s Low Bankruptcy Rates A Product Of Economic Stability, Says...
The Pittsburgh region continues to experience fewer bankruptcies than its benchmark peers – an example of its economic stability, according to Pittsburgh Today. According to a new report released by...
View ArticleFor 15th Year, Pittsburgh’s Jewish Community Spends Mitzvah Day Giving Back
The date December 25 will likely have many thinking of Christmas. But for some, it represents Mitzvah Day. Mitzvah, meaning “good deeds” or "acts of loving kindness" in Hebrew, will consist of 24 hours...
View ArticleState Parks Promoting A Healthy New Year With First Day Hikes
Friday marks America's State Parks' 20th annual First Day Hike, inviting park enthusiasts and first-timers alike to get up and get outdoors at a local state park. “It’s a great opportunity to get...
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