WalletHub names Pa. one of the best states to retire
Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 12, 2019
Filed under News, Pittsburgh News, Top Stories
PITTSBURGH -- A recent WalletHub study listed Pennsylvania as one of the best states in which to retire. The research done by WalletHub compared 50 states with 46 key indicators of retirement-friendliness. Some of these indicators were affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of lif...
Route 837 East Carson Street Lane to close Monday night
Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 11, 2019
Filed under News, Pittsburgh News
PITTSBURGH -- Overnight manhole repairs will close a Pittsburgh road beginning Monday night. PennDOT District 11 announced that East Carson Street will close Monday evening, weather permitting. The closure is planned to run from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., according to a statement from PennDOT. Crews from Duquesne...
Woman arrested for child endangerment and aggravated assault
Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 2, 2019
Filed under News, Pittsburgh News
PITTSBURGH -- On Oct. 29, 2018, a 19-month-old child was brought into UPMC Children's Hospital after a medical emergency and was eventually placed on life support. No information on the child's condition was given by the caretaker. On Oct. 30, Allegheny County detectives were notified that the child's...
Wahlburgers to open second Pittsburgh location
Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 1, 2019
Filed under Moon Twp. News, News, Pittsburgh News, Top Stories
NORTH FAYETTE -- The famous restaurant chain, Wahlburgers, will soon be opening their second location in Pittsburgh. The restaurant chain announced that they will be opening a location at The Mall at Robinson. The restaurant will include a chef inspired menu of burgers, signature sandwiches, salads,...
Healthy Ride advises to take other transportation due to extreme cold temperatures.
Michael Delehanty, Contributor
January 31, 2019
Filed under News, Pittsburgh News
PITTSBURGH -- Healthy Ride, the public bike share system in Pittsburgh, is advising their customers to find another form of transport. "The forecast shows consistently low temperatures with negative degree windchills, which can lead to dangerous conditions for riders," Healthy Ride said. "Consistent...
WalletHub releases 2019’s best and worst college towns
Michael Delehanty and Gage Goulding
January 23, 2019
Filed under News, Pittsburgh News, RMU News
PITTSBURGH -- The personal-finance website WalletHub released a report showcasing stating the best and worst college towns and cities of 2019. WalletHub released the report in order to help college-bound students determine where they felt that they would best fit in. While compiling the results, WalletHu...
OVG Facilities announces management of new UPMC Events Center
Michael Delehanty, Contributor
January 18, 2019
Filed under News, RMU News, Top Stories
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Oak View Group Facilities have named Scott Zimmerman the general manager of the UPMC Events Center, which is being built on the Robert Morris University campus. According to a statement from Robert Morris University, prior to being appointed General Manager of the new arena, Zimmerman was director of booking at PPG Paints Arena in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. While managing the arena on campus, Zimmerm...
Amber Alert issued in statewide search for missing teen
Michael Delehanty and Gage Goulding
January 16, 2019
Filed under News, Pittsburgh News, Top Stories
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Pennsylvania State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing teen from Penn Hills. Police say that 16-year-old Marjani Aquil was allegedly abducted by 19-year-old Jermaine Rodgers. Aquil was last seen on Jan. 16 at approximately 3 p.m. at a residence on Glenbrook Drive. Autho...
Electronic and hazardous waste recycling bill being introduced to City Council
Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 13, 2018
Filed under News, Pittsburgh News
PITTSBURGH -- City residents will soon be able to recycle their electronic and hazardous waste in a cost-effective manner with a new contract being introduced to Pittsburgh City council on Tuesday. Electronic waste, or e-waste, such as televisions and computers, contains lead and mercury. E-waste...
Greensburg Pike in North Versailles reopens to all traffic
Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 12, 2018
Filed under News, Pittsburgh News
PITTSBURGH -- The Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced that a section of the Greensburg Pike has reopened to all traffic. The section of the Greensburg Pike between Airbrake Avenue and Central Avenue in North Versailles has been closed since Sept. 10 while crews performed their work. <blockquote...