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Presidents Day 2024: What’s open, what’s closed? Banks, post offices, UPS, FedEx, more

Today is Presidents Day, a time set aside to honor all those who have served as the country’s chief executive.

On a federal level, the day honors the country’s first president, George Washington, whose birthday is Feb. 22. The 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, is traditionally included in the official celebration, though some states, like Alabama, omit the Civil War-era leader. Lincoln’s birthday is Feb. 12.

Federal offices – Closed

State offices – Closed

Municipal, county offices – Most closed

Public transportation – Modified schedules are possible, check ahead

Garage service – Most on modified schedules, check ahead

Finacial markets – NYSE and Nasdaq are closed

Schools – Closed

U.S. Postal Service – Closed. Mail will not run and post offices are closed

Banks – Closed

UPS – Open and packages will be delivered on Presidents Day

FedEx – Open and packages will be delivered on Presidents Day

Retailers – Open, including Target and Walmart

Grocery stores – Open

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The origins of Valentine’s Day and the messages behind gifts of bouquets

You can’t go wrong sending roses for Valentine’s Day, but other cut flowers, even plants, score meaningful points, too.

Each February, writers and bloggers delight in offering facts and myths about the day’s origins and traditions. Many stories trace it back to ancient Turkey and Rome, with religious origins and some folk legends tossed in.

  • In the third century AD, a Catholic bishop named Valentine defied a ban on marriage by Roman Emperor Claudius II and continued performing ceremonies in secret. Evidently, the emperor felt that single men made better soldiers. When Claudius found out about Valentine’s defiance, he had the bishop put to death (probably by one of the single guys). Valentine was declared a saint by the church sometime later.
  • The ancient Romans observed Lupercalia, a pagan fertility festival held Feb. 13-15 and dedicated to the Roman god of Agriculture, Faunus. After a full day of animal sacrifices, women placed their names in an urn and had their names drawn by the bachelors. Either the couples ended up in marriage or tried their luck again the following February. In the fifth century, Pope Gelasius I banned Lupercalia for its un-Christian-like practices, and renamed Feb. 14 St. Valentine’s Day.
  • Who can forget the commencement of the bird-mating season in mid-February, first written about by four English authors? The most famous, Geoffrey Chaucer, wrote “Parliament of the Fowls” in honor of the engagement between England’s Richard II and Anne of Bohemia, daughter of the Roman Emperor Charles IV, in 1382. “For this was on Saint Valentine’s day, when every fowl comes there his mate to take … .”
  • Perhaps the oldest known surviving Valentine’s Day poem was written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London after the battle of Agincourt between the English and the French. (“I’m already wearied by love, my very sweet Valentine.”) You can see and read in person his affectionate poem in the British Library in London. Today, there are over 145 million Valentine’s Day cards exchanged each year worldwide. E-Valentines are gaining in popularity.  (Sorry, they’re just not the same as handwritten cards in my book.)

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Presidents Day: Here’s why we don’t celebrate on George Washington’s real birthday

Presidents Day celebrates George Washington’s birthday, but the holiday doesn’t take place on the former president’s actual birthday.

The federal holiday also means government offices, the United States Postal Service and most banks and public schools will be closed. But what else is there to know about the holiday?

When is Presidents Day 2024?

Presidents Day is observed each year on the third Monday of February. This year, it falls on Feb. 19.

Is Presidents Day a federal holiday?

Yes. However, the U.S. government refers to Presidents Day as Washington’s Birthday, because that is the holiday’s name used in the law that specifies holidays for federal employees.

Americans celebrated Washington’s birthday each Feb. 22 until 1968, when Congress passed the Monday Holiday Law in an effort to provide more three-day weekends. Now, his birthday, also called Presidents Day, is observed on the third Monday of February.

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Veterans honored during Pittsburgh’s 104th Veterans Day Parade

Three-time Steelers Super Bowl champ and former marine, John Banaszak, was the grand marshal of this year’s parade.

Source: Veterans honored during Pittsburgh’s 104th Veterans Day Parade

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Mother’s Day 2023 – Date, Founding & Traditions

Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day 2023 falls on Sunday, May 14. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. Jarvis would later denounce the holiday’s commercialization and spent the latter part of her life trying to remove it from the calendar. While dates and celebrations vary, Mother’s Day traditionally involves presenting moms with flowers, cards and other gifts.

History of Mother’s Day

Celebrations of mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honor of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele, but the clearest modern precedent for Mother’s Day is the early Christian festival known as “Mothering Sunday.”

Once a major tradition in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe, this celebration fell on the fourth Sunday in Lent and was originally seen as a time when the faithful would return to their “mother church”—the main church in the vicinity of their home—for a special service.

Over time the Mothering Sunday tradition shifted into a more secular holiday, and children would present their mothers with flowers and other tokens of appreciation. This custom eventually faded in popularity before merging with the American Mother’s Day in the 1930s and 1940s.

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Ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in Pittsburgh

By Julia Felton

Several organizations are hosting events Monday to commemorate Marin Luther King Jr. Day. Here are some ways to honor King’s legacy in Pittsburgh: Prayer breakfast The Allegheny County Bar Association on Monday is hosting their 24th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast and Program at Ebenezer Baptist.

Prayer breakfast

The Allegheny County Bar Association on Monday is hosting their 24th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast and Program at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Wylie Avenue from 7:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m.

Touted as one of the region’s largest Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, the program commemorates his contributions to changes in law and social justice.

The event will include a buffet-style breakfast, a prayer service and a recognition program.

Representative Summer Lee will be honored with the Drum Major for Justice Award during the event.

The event is open to the public, and the bar association requests that attendees bring donations of diapers, wipes or formula for Ebenezer Baptist Church’s community pantry for the event.

At the Children’s Museum

The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh has several activities planned to engage youth in the day.

Events include opportunities to paint a self portrait of hopes and dreams, create art to be shared with local community groups and care homes and visit the “I Have A Dream” mural designed by artists from Gwen’s Girls, Youth Places and MuseumLab’s afterschool program.

Local artists Morgan Overton and Trenita Finney will host an art program from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m. at the museum.

Nikki Giovanni talk

The University of Pittsburgh on Tuesday evening will host Nikki Giovanni, a retired professor from Virginia Tech University. Her career has focused on bringing awareness to issues of racism and gender identity. A renowned poet, Giovanni will host a discussion at the university titled “From Surviving to Thriving: Culturally Relevant Emotional Wellness.”

The event is free, but attendees will be asked to provide registration confirmation at the door.

Food drive at Trace Brewing

Repair the World is hosting a food and supply drive at Trace Brewing on Main Street. People can stop by to drop off donations and participate in their donation sorting party between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday.

Community mural at Pittsburgh Glass Center

Pittsburgh Glass Center is hosting a free community day from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. Monday. The event includes free demonstrations and activities, like glassblowing and flameworking demonstrations by local glass artists.

Visitors also can contribute to a collaborative community mural.

People are encouraged to bring books to donate to the center’s Free Community Little Library.

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Julia Felton is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Julia by email at jfelton@triblive.com or via Twitter .

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Heading to First Night? Here are some road closures you need to know

As Pittsburghers prepare to head downtown for First Night, there are some street closures to be mindful of.

  • Duquesne Boulevard).
  • Maddock Place will be closed from Penn Avenue to Fort Duquesne Boulevard.
  • Eighth Street will be closed from Liberty Avenue (Tito Way) to Fort Duquesne Boulevard (parking lot access only accessible from Fort Duquesne Boulevard).
  • Ninth Street will be closed from Liberty Avenue to French Street.
  • Garrison Place will be closed from Exchange Way to French Way (parking lot access is only accessible from Fort Duquesne Boulevard).
  • Exchange Way will be closed from Garrison Place to 8th Street (parking access is only accessible from 10th Street).
  • All alleys leading into the footprint from Penn Avenue, Liberty Avenue and 6-10th Streets, including Cecil CLO Academy Way, Barkers Place, Scott Place and French Way

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Pittsburgh, Allegheny County launch annual Christmas tree recycling programs

Save your tree from a landfill by bringing it to one of nearly two dozen drop-off locations in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

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Allegheny County residents can bring trees through Jan. 14 from 8 a.m. to dusk at drop-off locations in all nine county parks:

City residents can bring their trees to a dozen parks and public works locations through Jan. 26, though hours vary:

Source: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County launch annual Christmas tree recycling programs

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Giant Eagle, Shop ‘n Save: Christmas 2022 Grocery Store Hours In Western PA.

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions.

Aldi: ALDI stores are closed on Christmas Day. However, ALDI stores will operate limited hours on Christmas Eve and will close by 7 p.m.

BJ’s Wholesale Club: Stores will be open on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.

CVS: While many CVS Pharmacy locations, including 24 hours locations, will remain open on Christmas, some pharmacy hours may be reduced or locations closed for the holiday. Customers are encouraged to call ahead to confirm hours at their preferred locations.

Walmart: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Stores are closed Christmas Day.

Rite Aid: Most locations will be open Christmas Eve, and select stores will be open Christmas Day; however, hours will vary. Call ahead to confirm hours.

Sam’s Club: Stores will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.

Shop ‘n Save: Christmas Eve closing times vary by location. All stores are closed Christmas Day.

Target : Most stores will close at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.

Costco: Some stores will be open for limited hours on Christmas Eve, and all stores will be closed Christmas Day. Call ahead to confirm hours with your local store.

Walgreens: Walgreens stores will be open regular business hours on Christmas Eve. Pharmacy hours will vary by location. All 24-hour locations will remain open 24 hours. On Christmas Day, most stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., while 24-hour Walgreens locations and 24-hour pharmacies will remain open. Customers can check their local store hours using this store locator.

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NYPD: No known threats to Macy’s parade, but tight security

NEW YORK — New York is planning tight security around the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the wake of mass shootings elsewhere in the U.S., police said Wednesday, while stressing that there’s no known, credible threat to the famed event itself.

The holiday tradition, which draws throngs of participants and spectators, this year comes two days after six people were killed in a shooting at a Walmart in Virginia, and four days after another shooting killed five people at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs. Also over the weekend, a man who allegedly threatened to attack a synagogue was arrested at New York’s Penn Station with a knife, a ski mask, a swastika arm patch and an associate, authorities said.

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Sheetz Offering $1.99 Per Gallon Gas For Thanksgiving Holiday

 

SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA — Sheetz is lowering the price of unleaded 88 gas to $1.99 per gallon for the next week, the convenience store chain announced Monday.

The price is only available at the 368 Sheetz stores that offer unleaded 88. Sheetz operates 642 stores in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland.

Only vehicles from 2001 and newer can use the blend.

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Light Up Night festivities draw thousands to Downtown Pittsburgh – Post Gazette

As the sun began its descent, an elegant and shivering wedding party posed for pictures in front of PPG Place, while inside Santas from around the world drew a crowd.

Pittsburgh police maintained an obvious but not encroaching presence during the festivities. Officials said they had prepared for the event by assigning officers to work 12-hour shifts and engaging other safety agencies, including Port Authority Police and officers from the state and the county.

Pittsburgh outreach professionals and first responders also were on site.

Anya Litvak: alitvak@post-gazette.com

Source: Light Up Night festivities draw thousands to Downtown Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh police investigating after report of teens being robbed of Halloween candy at gunpoint

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Police said they responded to a 911 call on Halloween night for two kids who say they were robbed at gunpoint of their candy. This happened around 6:45 p.m. on Halloween night near Carrick Plaza along Brownsville Road. Police say they’re investigating whether the weapons were real or not.

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Officer shoots driver after car plows through barricade at Omaha Halloween celebration

Omaha, Nebraska — A Halloween celebration turned frantic after a man drove through a barricaded area and was shot by an Omaha police officer Monday night, police said.

CBS Omaha affiliate KMTV reports that the man was critically wounded. His name hasn’t been released.

Police said no one else was seriously hurt.

Some 3,000 children were expected. The motorist was critically wounded but was the only person seriously hurt, though the crowd got frantic.

Source: Officer shoots driver after car plows through barricade at Omaha Halloween celebration

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HALLOWEEN: City of Pittsburgh announces trick-or-treating hours

 

Pittsburgh’s trick-or-treat hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31.

For a safe trick-or-treating experience, follow these tips:

  • Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
  • Choose face paint and makeup instead of masks if possible to reduce the risk obstructing a child’s vision.
  • Have kids carry flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
  • Make sure costumes are the correct size to prevent trips and falls.
  • If you are escorting children, please keep an eye on the road for vehicles.
  • Don’t walk on the street. Stay on sidewalks and cross streets when safe at intersections and crosswalks.

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When is Sweetest Day in 2022? What to know about the holiday with Ohio roots

Sweetest Day is this month, and the holiday is touted as a way to share romantic deeds, expressions, acts of charity or kindness.

This Saturday is Sweetest Day, the annual holiday with Midwestern origins in which you can do acts of service, or give cards, chocolate, candy, flowers and other gifts to those people who are special to you.

When is Sweetest Day 2022?

The annual holiday is celebrated on the third Saturday in October, touted as a way to share romantic deeds, expressions, acts of charity and kindness.

This year, it’s on Oct. 15.

How did Sweetest Day get started?

According to National Today, Sweetest Day was first celebrated in Cleveland in 1922, when multiple candy companies distributed more than 20,000 boxes of candy to the city’s vulnerable, including “newsboys, orphans, old folks and the poor.”

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It’s National Coming Out Day. Here’s what that means to LGBTQ+ people

Locals share their coming out stories for National Coming Out Day.

The first National Coming Out Day was in 1988, celebrating the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Advocates Rob Eichberg and Jean O’Leary first proposed the idea of National Coming Out Day. It was their belief that illustrating to most people that they already knew and respected someone in the LGBTQ+ community helped push the human rights movement forward.

The experience of coming out is personal and unique to each individual. We asked a handful people to share their experiences of coming out — the good and the bad — and why this day is important. Here are their stories.

 

‘It wasn’t my choice, but I’m glad it happened’

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My coming out story happened when I was a teenager. I was scared to come out because I didn’t know how my parents would take it. We can kind of say my coming out wasn’t really planned, it hurt and it wasn’t my choice but I’m glad it happened. I’m 24 years old and ever since the day I came out, I made it my duty to be fully out and proud about it. I am very blessed to have never dealt with any rejection from my loved ones due to the fact that I’m a lesbian, and even though it was hard for my parents to accept, my mom has always defended me and my family has always loved me the way that I am. Coming from a religious household made me have the whole “Catholic guilt” mentality and I tried “praying the gay away” thing, which I find pretty funny, considering the fact that I’m a lesbian atheist that practices witchcraft now. My friends are all gay so everyone was very supportive (yet not surprised, the closet was made out of glass) and I’ve been very blessed! I started college and I became the president of the Gay-Straight Alliance, I started working with my community to build a better future for LGBTQ+ individuals and I’ve met many wonderful people throughout the years. I hope to inspire many young members of the LGBTQ+ community to live life loud and proud, and if you can’t do that just now, know that there is a community out there that will love and accept you for who you are, even in moments where you can only be yourself behind closed doors. Happy coming out day from your local they/them lesbian!

— Claudia, Fort Walton Beach

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President Biden to visit Pittsburgh | TribLIVE.com

President Joe Biden is planning a Labor Day trip to Pittsburgh, the White House announced.

The location wasn’t specified, but in a statement, the White House on Monday said Biden “will deliver remarks to celebrate Labor Day and the dignity of American workers.”

Biden will also travel to Milwaukee that day.

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Hop into Spring with the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum | PA Trolley Museum | observer-reporter.com

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will host it’s annual Bunny Trolley on April 8-10 and April 15-16.

The season favorite let’s guests ride an antique trolley to visit the Easter Bunny. Additional activities include a scavenger hunt, a springtime craft, photos with the Easter Bunny and the opportunity to hold a live rabbit courtesy of the Four-Leaf 4-H Club.
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The Spring Fling with the East Bunny event is sold out for Easter weekend, but the museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays through Sundays in April and May. Masks are required to be worn by visitors over 2 years old, social distancing will be practiced and enhanced cleaning procedures will be in place.

Visitors are encouraged to buy tickets in advance online at www.patrolley.org. Advance ticket purchase guarantees your visit, as the museum will be limiting ticketing sales to comply with social distancing and occupancy rates.

For more information, call 724-228-9256 or visit www.patrolley.org.

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Saint Patrick’s Day 2022: What is the true History of St. Patrick’s Day? | Marca

While St. Patrick’s Day pays homage to Ireland, and celebrations are held in the country, many people in the United States also pay homage, especially due to the large number of Irish people who migrated to the country many years ago.

Who was St. Patrick?

St. Patrick was born Maewyn Succat but changed his name to Patricius (or Patrick), which comes from the Latin term for ‘father figure’ following his decision to become a priest.

The celebrations on March 17 first began back in 1631, when the Church created a Feast Day in homage to St. Patrick. Having been the Patron Saint of Ireland, he died around the fifth century, which means that his passing came 12 centuries prior to the modern version of the holiday first being observed.

“We know that he was a Roman citizen, because Britain was Roman then, and then he was enslaved and taken to Ireland, where he either escaped or was released,” said Marion Casey, a clinical assistant professor of Irish Studies at New York University.

“And then he became a priest and went back to Ireland, where he had a lot of luck converting the Druid culture into Christians.”

The church associated a botanical item with St. Patrick, which is customary for all saints, as he was assigned him the symbol of the lucky shamrock.

Source: Saint Patrick’s Day 2022: What is the true History of St. Patrick’s Day? | Marca

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MLK Day 2022: What’s open, what’s closed on Monday? Banks, UPS, mail delivery, stock markets, stores, malls, supermarkets – nj.com

Does the mail run on MLK Day 2022? Are banks open? Is the MVC open? What is NJ Transit’s schedule? The complete guide to Monday, Jan. 17 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022.

Is MLK Day a federal holiday?

Yes. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the second federal and state holiday of the year. It is one of several holidays where the date changes each year in accordance with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. Others include Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day and Veterans Day.

The purpose of the act, which became a law in 1968, was to increase the number of three-day weekends for federal employees.

Is there mail delivery on MLK Day 2022? Does the mail run on MLK Day?

There will be no mail delivery on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

FedEx and UPS will be delivering, however. FedEx Express and FedEx Ground Economy will be on a modified service schedule. UPS operates on a normal schedule.

Is the post office open on MLK Day 2022?

No. United States Postal Service offices will be closed.

Are banks open on MLK Day 2022?

No. The following banks are scheduled to be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Are the stock markets open on MLK Day 2022?

 

No. Stock markets will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Nasdaq trading and bond markets will also be closed.

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Watch the 2022 Times Square Ball Drop

The year 2021 has finally come to an end. As many chose to celebrate at home due to rising COVID-19 cases, a crowd of about 15,000 in-person spectators came from across the country and the world to watch the ball drop in Times Square. You can relive the ball drop in the video above. Just after midnight, Eric Adams took…

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NORAD is tracking Santa around the world on Christmas Eve – CNN

Santa Claus has packed his sleigh with toys for all the good girls and boys and he has made sure the reindeer are secured for takeoff. Now, they are traveling around the world to visit millions of households.

(CNN) While you are waiting to hear the jingle of bells in the air that means Santa is near, the North American Aerospace Defense Command has a tracking system to show the jolly man’s progress worldwide.

NORAD, which is responsible for protecting the skies over the United States and Canada, activates its Santa tracking system at 6 a.m. ET on Christmas Eve. People can follow Santa’s journey around the world on NORAD’s website or they can call the command center at 1-877-HI-NORAD (1-877-446-6723).
A live operator, or a recording, will give the caller Santa’s current whereabouts.
“Due to COVID concerns, the NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center will have fewer phone operators, so callers who do not reach a volunteer will hear a regularly updated recording as to Santa’s current location,” reads NORAD’s news release.
The tracking service can also be accessed through Amazon Alexa, OnStar and the Bing search engine, according to the news release.

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Police in Westmoreland County to target DUI, aggressive drivers through New Year’s Day

Westmoreland County drivers can expect to see more police patrols focused on cracking down on aggressive and impaired drivers in the region through the New Year’s holiday.

“Whether it’s day or night, people can expect to see increased state police patrols targeting impaired drivers,” said Lt. Ryan Maher of Troop A in Greensburg.

Maher was among the local and state police officers and PennDOT officials who Thursday at the Latrobe Municipal Building announced the launch of the annual Operation Safe Holiday Campaign.

The patrols in Cambria, Indiana, Somerset and Westmoreland counties with Troop A will not only be focusing on impaired drivers, “but aggressive drivers and speeders,” Maher said.

During 2020, between Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, Troop A investigated six traffic fatalities and 96 additional wrecks that resulted in injuries. Maher said 27 of those “holiday” accidents involved impaired drivers.

“Our goal is to attempt to reduce that number this year,” Maher said.

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Pittsburgh police help those in need with Thanksgiving meals

By Pete DeLuca, WPXI-TV

PITTSBURGH — Officers packed up and handed out meals to community members in need.

“It means a lot to us actually. It’s probably one of the best parts of our jobs,” said Commander Shawn Malloy.

St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in South Side donated more than 3,200 meals of turkey and sides.

“Any time we can help out with the community, that’s what we’re here for,” said Malloy.

Officers say they love the opportunity to get out into the neighborhoods and build positive relationships.

“The officers really love doing this part,” said Malloy. “This is what we love to do the most.”

People like Sharon Smith, who received a meal, are grateful.

“It’s very meaningful, especially for our community so that we get to see our policemen in action and that they want to help us out and be grateful that they’re around to help us,” she said.

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Giant Eagle, Market District, GetGo locations to close for Thanksgiving

Better not forget to buy the Thanksgiving turkey this year — a last-minute trip to Giant Eagle will leave you empty-handed.

The O’Hara-based company announced Wednesday that its Giant Eagle grocery stores, Market District stores and GetGo gas stations will all be closed on Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Giant Eagle said in a news release that its goal is to give its workers the chance to enjoy the holiday.

“Our team members have been working tirelessly to provide a safe shopping environment for our guests while ensuring access to essential food, fuel, and medicines,” company spokesperson Jannah Jablonowski said in a statement. “We cannot thank them enough for the dedication they have shown day in and day out.”

Giant Eagle’s transportation and retail support centers will also close for the holiday.

The company encouraged shoppers to make sure to stock up on stuffing, pumpkin pie and gasoline in advance.

Stores and offices will reopen as normal Nov. 26 for Black Friday.

First Published November 3, 2021, 8:52am

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Candy Expert In Pittsburgh Weighs In On Most Popular Brands For Halloween This Year

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — 68% of Americans say they will participate in Halloween festivities, which is up from 58% last year during the coronavirus pandemic.

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But there are still fewer people taking part than in 2019.

And this year we are buying more candy.

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American consumers are expected to purchase about $3 billion worth of candy.

KDKA’s Jon Delano spoke with Chris Beers, the founder of Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop in the Strip District, for the Sunday Business Page.

“The most popular is going to be M&M’s, still Hershey’s, the everyday candy you can find just about anywhere. These are the most popular,” Beers said. “You really want to wow them? You got to get a Clark Bar, and we’re one of the only places to find a Clark Bar, so this is a Pittsburgh original. This is the one people are really looking for.”

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