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Man dead after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy

Joshua Woodman
February 26, 2024

An Air Force man is dead after setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington D.C. Sunday night. Aaron Bushnell was identified by U.S. Air Force Spokeswoman, Ann Stefanek. Bushnell was confirmed to be an active duty member. He was 25. The protest was...

RMU applies for grant of 10 million for Hockey Arena '28

RMU applies for grant of 10 million for Hockey Arena ’28

Samuel Goldberg
February 26, 2024

The state of Pennsylvania announced that it will give over 500 million in money to projects that need funding. Robert Morris is seeking ten million dollars to build a state-of-the-art arena holding 2500 people. This arena will double the size of the Clearview Arena at the...

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Turkey Turmoil Unfolds in Pittsburgh Neighborhood

Mitchell McIntosh
February 22, 2024

People living in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Brighton Heights have been terrorized as of late by flocks of wild turkeys. They have contacted Pittsburgh News WPXI for help. The terrible turkeys have been taunting pedestrians, mail carriers, and drivers for months now. "They...

247 Fighting Championships Introduces "Sunny Days Arena at The Venue"

247 Fighting Championships Introduces “Sunny Days Arena at The Venue”

Ellie Schroeder
February 14, 2024
247 Fighting Championships event planning introduce a new venue following the sudden news of the Monroeville Convention Center Closure.
UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 4: Former Rep. Tom Suozzi, Democratic candidate for New York’s 3rd Congressional District, speaks during a campaign rally at the Polish National Home in Glen Cove, N.Y., on Sunday, February 4, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Democrat Tom Suozzi Flips New York’s Third District in Special Election

Finn Lyons
February 14, 2024

New York's 3rd Congressional District held their special election on February 13th, after George Santos became the sixth member of the House of Representatives to be expelled. The race was between former New York's 3rd Congressional District representative Tom Suozzi from the...

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Beaver Grade Road To Be Closed For Road Work

Samuel Goldberg
February 14, 2024

Beaver Grade Road will be closed for an extended period of time as Moon Township will look to move and repair the road as landslides have damaged the surrounding areas. So far, nearly five thousand tons of rocks have been brought to the site to stabilize the road. Over the...

Christian school in Moon Township gets unique security upgrade

Christian school in Moon Township gets unique security upgrade

Joshua Woodman
February 14, 2024

A local security business in Moon Township is providing one of its schools a first-of-its-kind safety system. Martin Communications, located in McKees Rocks, installed safety buttons throughout Rhema Christian School. The buttons when pressed, alert law enforcement. Don Martin,...

75 Electric School Buses Sent to Pittsburgh, PA

75 Electric School Buses Sent to Pittsburgh, PA

Isabella Timpano
February 13, 2024

Three different school districts within the Greater Pittsburgh area will be receiving a total of 75 all-electric school buses thanks to a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Pittsburgh Public Schools will receive 45 busses, and both the Laurel Highlands...

Monroeville Convention Center Closing Its Doors

Monroeville Convention Center Closing Its Doors

Ellie Schroeder
February 13, 2024
Monroeville Convention Center announces its sale to retail store Hobby Lobby.
Pups from Pittsburgh Play in Puppy Bowl

Pups from Pittsburgh Play in Puppy Bowl

Mitchell McIntosh
February 12, 2024

Although the Steelers did not make it to the Super Bowl this year, the area was represented in the Super Bowl's canine counterpart. Gertie and Margo, two puppies from the Pittsburgh area were featured in Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl XX on Sunday, February 11. Gertie and Margo...