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Crash happened early Monday morning
The crash happened a little after 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of East Liberty Boulevard and Larimer Avenue, right on the border of the city’s East Liberty and Larimer neighborhoods.
The conditions of the three people hurt have not been released.
Source: Three people injured in crash in Pittsburgh
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.
Source: Mother’s Day 2023 – Date, Founding & Traditions
Allegheny County dispatchers say the call for the fire came in at 6:58 p.m. on Saturday.
The fire alarm was triggered by a small stack of papers that were on fire that was quickly extinguished, officials say.
A large amount of smoke accumulated because the fire started in the basement.
“In this case, we were going down, which is a uniquely complicated scenario because when you get into a sub-basement it almost becomes like a maze and there’s nowhere for the smoke to go,” said City of Pittsburgh Assistant Fire Chief Brian Kokkila.
Firefighters had to remain on the scene after the fire was out to work to clear smoke from the building and tunnels.
The fire restoration company was also called to the scene.
There were no injuries.
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By Michael DiVittorio
A fire broke out at Kennywood Park on Friday afternoon.
Communications manager Tasha Pokrzywa said smoke was reported from the site expected to house a new Primanti’s restaurant shortly before 3 p.m.
She said no contractors or Kennwood staff were on the site at the time, and no injuries were reported.
Local fire departments were notified immediately and the situation was under control within minutes, Pokrzywa said.
The rest of the park was unaffected.
It was unclear if the fire will delay the opening of the restaurant, which is expected to be later this season.
Michael DiVittorio is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Michael at 412-871-2367, mdivittorio@triblive.com or via Twitter .
Source: Fire reported at Kennywood Park’s future Primanti’s site Friday
The GetGo Cafe + Market gas station and convenience chain expects to have a downtown Greensburg location open by early August, taking the place of a shuttered Family Video store that was razed to make way for the new business on South Main Street, near Euclid Avenue. It’s a change in the local retail scene that represents larger shifts on the national level — as home video rentals give way to streaming services, demand is high for convenient food on the go.
Source: New Greensburg GetGo store part of convenience trend in downtown food options
He’s constructed a political force field against failures and scandals that would have felled any other politician.
DeSantis’ winning hasn’t proved nearly as valuable as Trump’s losing (assuming one thinks that getting indicted on felony charges —any felony charges — is a bad thing).
How is that possible?
Trump has constructed an impenetrable political force field. In his own telling, he’s strong and a fierce fighter at the same time that he’s a victim — because his adversaries are out to get him since he’s so strong and such a fierce fighter.
Source: Opinion | Why Trump Can’t Lose
Earthquakes have rattled a large area of Northern California, with minor damage reported
Source: 5.5 magnitude earthquake, large aftershock hit Northern California; minor damage reported
Homicide detectives said the body was found Thursday afternoon.
On Friday morning, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office identified the body as Brandon Pfeifer-Davis, 22, of Pittsburgh.
According to police, the body was found along the shoreline of the Neville Chemical Company, which sits near the Ohio River, at about 1:55 p.m.
The medical examiner has not ruled on a cause or manner of Pfeifer-Davis’ death.
Source: Body found in Neville Township, Allegheny County
A very lucky lottery winner is holding onto a $1 million scratch-off ticket.
The winning Millionaire Maker scratch-off ticket was sold at the Shop ‘n Save along Dailey Avenue in Latrobe.
Source: $1 million winning lottery ticket sold at Western Pa. grocery store
State police are investigating a fatal crash Wednesday afternoon that took place along the Veterans Bridge on-ramp from Route 28. Officers were dispatched around 1 p.m. for the crash involving a motorcycle. The driver was transported from the scene via Pittsburgh EMS to UPMC Mercy hospital where he later died
Source: Florida teen dies after crashing motorcycle in Pittsburgh
The prime-time forum, which was publicly announced last week, was expected to be notable because it would be bringing together a network and a candidate who have long sparred with each other.
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Five people were injured Wednesday after a head on crash involving a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus.
PRT spokesperson Adam Brandolph said a car crossed struck a Route 8 Perrysville bus. The driver of the car was breathing but unconscious and was taken to Allegheny General Hospital.
The driver of the bus, along with three passengers, were also taken to AGH for non-serious injuries.
PRT says 16 passengers were on the bus when the accident happened.
Source: Five injured after crash involving PRT bus on Pittsburgh’s North Side
The former Fox host says a new version of his show is coming to the social media platform.
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Multiple firefighters called to scene on Tuesday morning
ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
The Allegheny County Fire Marshal will investigate a kitchen fire at the Red Robin at Settlers Ridge in Robinson Township.
The fire was reported a little before 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.
No injuries were reported, though paramedics were brought to the scene.
There was no significant damage to the building.
Source: Fire marshal called to scene following fire at Red Robin in Robinson Township
Two officers are hurt and a suspect is in critical condition after an officer-involved shooting in Homestead on Monday night.
Source: 2 officers injured, suspect in critical condition after exchange of gunfire in Homestead
The weight-loss chain Jenny Craig has confirmed it is closing its doors for good after four decades of operations. The move comes amid increased competition in the industry, especially from the surge of weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.
Source: Jenny Craig shutting down operations after 40 years
Eight people were killed and 10 others were injured when a car plowed into pedestrians as they waited at a bus stop in Brownsville, Texas.
The crash occurred at 8:29 a.m. Sunday near the Ozanam Center, according to Brownsville police. Some of the victims struck by the gray Range Rover were migrants under the care of Border Patrol, according to Brownsville police spokesman Martin Sandoval. Some were from Venezuela and all of the victims were males, Brownsville Police Chief Felix Sauceda said.
The SUV ran a red light, lost control and flipped on its side, Sauceda said at a news conference Monday.
The driver, 34-year-old George Alvarez, allegedly tried to flee the scene but was stopped by others, the chief said.
Source: 8 killed after car plows into 18 pedestrians in Brownsville, Texas; alleged driver charged
Rescue happened on Saturday night
The man was pulled from the water and carried through the woods.
Firefighters said there have been several serious injuries reported at what’s cammed the “Groveton Swimming Hole” in the past, including people who were impaled on rebar.
The water temperature at the time of Saturday’s rescue was 54 degrees, which leads to concerns about hypothermia.
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Allegheny County police said they were called to the 400 block of Library Street shortly before noon Friday.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Malik Sanders, 50.
Homicide detectives are investigating. There is no information regarding a suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
Source: Man found shot to death in Braddock apartment building
Police said the teen was found shot between two homes.
The Allegheny County medical examiner has identified the victim as 16-year-old Dominic Sanner of West Mifflin.
Police ask anyone with information to call their tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
Source: Teen found fatally shot in Homestead
Authorities have responded to the Allen Premium Outlets to investigate a shooting Saturday afternoon that killed at least one person and sent at least nine others to hospitals, with a victim as young as 5 years old.
King Charles III was crowned at Westminster Abbey, receiving the bejeweled St. Edward’s Crown in a ceremony built on ancient traditions at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain. Trumpets sounded inside the medieval abbey and the congregation shouted “God save the king!” at a ceremony attended by more than 2,000 guests, including world leaders, aristocrats and celebrities. Outside, thousands of troops, tens of thousands of spectators and a smattering of protesters converged. It was the culmination of a seven-decade journey for Charles from heir to monarch.
Source: Charles III crowned in ancient rite at Westminster Abbey
A Pittsburgh man wanted in connection with a vehicle crash in the city last Saturday was arrested Thursday. Andrew Nelson, 43, was apprehended by the Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, Public Safety spokeswoman Amanda Mueller reported. Police said Nelson was involved in a vehicle crash at Frankstown and Brushton avenues.
Source: Pittsburgh fugitive sought after DUI crash, home break-in apprehended
This fire broke out around 7:30 a.m. this Thursday at a complex along Duquesne Place Drive. The American Red Cross said at least 20 units were impacted by the blaze. The exact number of residents impacted is still to be determined.
Source: Fire breaks out at apartment building in Duquesne
The suspect in the deadly shooting at an Atlanta medical facility has been arrested, police said Wednesday.
Source: CNN
The Pittsburgh Pirates donated metal detectors valued at more than $250,000 to Pittsburgh Public Schools to support safety measures throughout the district.
In all, the district received 30 walk-through metal detectors and 30 divesting tables. It was provided to PPS officials Tuesday morning during an event at PNC Park.
The donation from the Pirates comes as the school district, the second largest in Pennsylvania, is working to strengthen its security. Last week, the school board voted 5-4 to use a $27,000 grant to cover costs of police training for four district security guards.
Source: Pirates donate metal detectors to Pittsburgh Public Schools
A dust storm in central Illinois led to a pile-up crash of more than 70 cars that killed six people and injured more than 30 others Monday.
Source: Illinois dust storm pile-up crash on I-55 involving 72-vehicles leaves 6 dead, over 30 injured
