Pittsburgh public school evacuated after reports of unauthorized man on premises
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Pittsburgh public school evacuated after reports of unauthorized man on premises
Police ordered students Thursday morning to evacuate a Pittsburgh elementary school after reports of a suspicious man walking on and around school grounds. Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8, which is located in the city's Overbrook neighborhood, went into full lockdown and remained "an active scene" as of 11 a.m., Pittsburgh police Chief
Local organization awards two $10,000 community service scholarships
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Local organization awards two $10,000 community service scholarships
Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation (PMHF) announced the recipients of its 2024 Community Service Scholarship. The scholarship was created to honor the memory of Jamie Ellenberger, an individual served by Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (PMHFOS) who was an active member in the community. The principle of community is central to PMHFOS's mission, to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs to live successfully in the community. Typically, PMHF awards one $10,000 scholarship to a student in the region, however, PMHF awarded two $10,000 scholarships to Gracie Mae Miller of Erie County and Madelyn Sheffel of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School in Beaver County. Since 2020, Miller has served as a teacher's aide in the Life Skills classoroom in Millcreek Township School District and volunteers for a number of local organizations supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. She is attending Duquesne University and hopes to become a Life Skills teacher. Sheffel became very involved in cancer initiatives after her close family members were diagnosed with cancer. She volunteers for numerous local non-profits including the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Special Olympics of Beaver County, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and the Mario Lemieux Foundation. She is attending Slippery Rock University to become a public school educator and coach. This year, PMHF received 90 applications across 14 counties in western Pennsylvania.
Lawsuit accuses Pittsburgh cops of 'abandoning' drunk woman killed by driver on West End Bridge
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Lawsuit accuses Pittsburgh cops of 'abandoning' drunk woman killed by driver on West End Bridge
The estate of a Homestead woman fatally struck by a vehicle that knocked her off Pittsburgh's West End Bridge in January is suing Pittsburgh police, three of its officers and a city bar for what the complaint claims are their roles in her death. The seven-count civil rights lawsuit, filed
Why Choose Physical Therapy First?
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Why Choose Physical Therapy First?
We all get aches and pains, but what do we do when they linger around too long? Everyone seems to have their own solutions that may work for us- Ice, Ibuprofen, massage, etc., but considering Physi...
Heat prompts Pittsburgh Public Schools to change schedule at 37 facilities without AC
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Heat prompts Pittsburgh Public Schools to change schedule at 37 facilities without AC
Hot and muggy weather is expected today and Wednesday, prompting some schools in the area to change their schedules. While air temperatures are expected to be in the low-to-mid 90s both days, when combined with the humidity it will feel close to 100 degrees, National Weather Service meteorologist Rich Redmond
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 30-Sept. 2
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Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 30-Sept. 2
It's a busy weekend in Pittsburgh! With three days off to bask in the last of summer and football season right around the corner, the city has plenty of excitement and relaxation to offer. If you want to avoid the insanity of the North Shore, there are definitely other happenings
Foggy Mountain Lodge & Pub Shines Again at 14th Annual “Soup’s On!”
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Foggy Mountain Lodge & Pub Shines Again at 14th Annual “Soup’s On!”
This past Saturday, March 16th, the 14th annual "Soup's On!" event had the town of Ligonier buzzing with excitement as culinary enthusiasts gathered to savor a plethora of delectable soups. Among t...