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Sky 4 showed video of the large hole on South Bellefield Avenue, between Fifth and Forbes avenues in Pittsburgh. Source: Sinkhole in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood

Rain is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday Source: Back-to-back Impact Days as rain returns to Pittsburgh

World-renowned forensic pathologist, Cyril Wecht, who served Allegheny County for two decades has died. Source: Former Allegheny County coroner, world-renowned pathologist Cyril Wecht dies at 93

PRT said the agency had crews headed to the derailment area to place the cars back on the tracks. Source: PRT T Red Line derailment in Castle Shannon

  Transportation company First Student is laying off 253 workers, including 80 in Hempfield, after Hempfield Area and Allentown school districts chose different bus transportation providers for the 2024-25 school year. The company posted an alert on the state WARN layoff alert site indicating it would close two facilities, one at 1812 S. 12th St. in Allentown, …

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HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — This Mother’s Day Weekend is one many families in Westmoreland County won’t forget after helping a woman give birth at New City Buffet on Saturday. “I couldn’t even imagine giving birth in a restaurant, that’s for sure,” said Destiny Nelson, who was at the buffet having dinner with her family on …

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One high-profile event will feature a contest with Clooney and Roberts on social media platforms to engage grassroots donors, according to details first shared with NBC News. Source: Biden taps Obama, George Clooney, Julia Roberts and the Clintons for mega fundraisers

President Joe Biden is running for reelection on a record and an agenda, and it’s often Donald Trump’s that he’s citing. In recent appearances around the country, Biden has been reminding voters about Trump’s presidency and highlighting his Republican opponent’s latest campaign statements. Source: Joe Biden wants to remind 2024 voters of a record and …

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If that comes to fruition, it would make Wildwood the largest rally so far in Trump’s 2024 White House run. There could be 50 contenders on Donald Trump’s vice presidential shortlist — but there was room for only one of them on his campaign plane Saturday. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was a surprise addition …

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Police have made dozens of arrests as pro-Palestinian protest encampments were dismantled at the University of Pennsylvania, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Arizona. Source: Police arrest dozens as they break up pro-Palestinian protests at several US universities

The jackpot-winning ticket for the May 8 Cash 5 drawing was sold at a convenience store on William Penn Highway. Source: Winning $2.6M PA Lotto Ticket Sold In Westmoreland County

A former Penn Hills School District employee who worked for the district for decades is charged with returning to burglarize the district’s fieldhouse. Source: Former Penn Hills school employee charged with burglary, theft from school fieldhouse

An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. and potentially disrupt power and communications this weekend. Source: Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US

Flames could be seen shooting from the top floor of one of the homes. An Avalon police officer was hurt while he helped an elderly woman get out one of the neighboring houses that caught fire according to Avalon Police Chief Tom Kokoski. The officer was taken to the hospital and has been released. We …

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving, as backers of the legislation hope to reduce distracted driving accidents and deaths after nearly two decades of pressing the measure. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office said Thursday that the Democrat …

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CARNEGIE, Pa. — The Glendale Hose Company said part of Washington Avenue in Carnegie was flooded early Wednesday morning. They said the road was flooded between Boden Avenue in Carnegie and the Aldi store in Scott Townshp Road has since reopened Source: Overnight flooding reported in Carnegie and Scott Township

The popular burger and milkshake chain that originated in New York City first announced last summer that it had staked its first Pittsburgh location in The Terminal in the Strip District, but it had not yet provided an opening date until now. Source: Shake Shack sets opening date for first Pittsburgh-area location

  A highway collapsed in southern China early on Wednesday, sending cars plummeting down a hill and killing dozens of people, Chinese state media reported. Source: Highway collapse kills dozens in southern China | CNN

  Expert recap and game analysis of the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies MLB game from May 5, 2024 on ESPN. PITTSBURGH — — Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer to highlight a four-run sixth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Sunday for a series win. Cruz sent a slider from Ryan Feltner (1-3) 429 feet to right-center, …

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While the Marathon won’t be a washout, the course will be damp with passing rain showers and some fog as the race begins. Source: Pittsburgh Marathon forecast: When the rain will start

BRENTWOOD BOROUGH, Pa. — At least one person is dead after a vehicle and pedestrian crash that happened in Brentwood early Saturday morning. At 5:26 a.m. Brentwood Police Department said they were closing State Route 51 (Saw Mill Run Blvd.) because of a deadly vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. SOURCE: Person dead after vehicle, pedestrian crash …

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  Trainer Kenny McPeek and jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. also won the Kentucky Oaks on Friday at Churchill Downs Source: 2024 Kentucky Derby results, winner: Mystik Dan takes 150th Run for the Roses by a nose in epic photo finish

Aleia Lopez was killed near the Peterson Events Center in Oakland. A GoFundMe fundraiser to cover her funeral costs has been set up. Source: Pitt construction site accident: GoFundMe for woman killed

The woman was an employee at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, a spokesperson for UPMC confirmed. Source: Steel cylinder rolls from construction site in Oakland; woman struck and killed

Allegheny County police are investigating after a man was found shot on Palmgreen Street in McKeesport on Thursday night. Source: Man shot and killed inside vehicle in McKeesport

The recalled beef, which was processed at a Cargill Meat Solutions facility, was shipped to nearly a dozen states, according to the company. The recalled beef, which was processed at a Cargill Meat Solutions facility in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, was shipped to Walmart stores nationwide, the USDA initially announced. Cargill later said the affected product had only been …

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At Sarris Candies, 100% of what they make involves chocolate. Their treats are found in school fundraiser magazines and stores throughout the region. Source: Pittsburgh-area companies see increase in chocolate prices

Three of five people suspected of being involved in a pre-dawn burglary at a gun shop in Mercer County were found Monday night in Pittsburgh, police said. They were spotted and stopped by Pittsburgh police at West Warrington Avenue and Saw Mill Run Boulevard on the border of the city’s Mt. Washington and Belthoover neighborhoods. …

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Widespread rain showers were expected in the afternoon Source: Tuesday is an Impact Day in Pittsburgh due to rain

This charcuterie staple may call for a second look, according to the company that distributed it in the U.S. The 5.29-ounce plastic packages of Stockmeyer Prosciutto were distributed to retailers in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington by ConSup North America Inc., which operates out of Lincoln Park, NJ. While the specific …

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