Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of October.
Good morning, Pittsburgh.
Indivisible Pittsburgh and partner organizations hosted a demonstration in downtown Pittsburgh Saturday to promote early voting ahead of Election Day.
The event started at noon at the City County Building + moved to Mellon Square where speeches and performances encouraged voters to plan ahead.
Pennsylvania American Water responded to a water main break in Crafton Heights on Sunday and began repairs to restore water service for affected residents.
Rent Help PGH, led by Executive Director Abby Rae Lacombe, helps Pittsburghers facing eviction and financial hardships through rental assistance and eviction prevention programming.
This week the nonprofit hosted its first One Roof Providers Summit with 67 service providers to coordinate local housing resources.
Rent Help PGH, a local nonprofit started during the pandemic, is helping Pittsburgh residents avoid eviction by providing rent assistance; its work was featured on KD Sunday Spotlight to show how families can keep their homes.
John Legend will perform 'A Night of Songs and Stories' at The Wylie in Pittsburgh, offering audiences a mix of music and personal storytelling + a local vibe.
The event is set to take place soon and is expected to draw local music lovers.
State lawmakers, employers, workforce leaders and youth representatives met on Oct.
13 at Acrisure Stadium to discuss expanding career pathways for young people amid shifting labor demographics in Pennsylvania. The meeting was organized by the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association and Partner4Work.
Pittsburgh Lace Up for 1 in 100 held a fun run/walk Saturday morning at North Park Boat House to support those with congenital heart disease.
On Oct. 14, city officials and emergency leaders dedicated Pittsburgh's first outdoor, 24-hour AED at Frankie Pace Park — the SaveStation Tower at 901 Centre Avenue honors the legacy of Freedom House Ambulance Service and founding member John Moon.
The first Pittsburgh Lace Up for one in 100 5K was held Saturday morning at North Park Boat House — a fundraiser supporting the Adult Congenital Heart Association.
The event highlighted that one in 100 people suffer from congenital heart disease.
Duo's in East Liberty was named one of the 100 best Mexican restaurants in the United States and Canada by Yelp Elite Squad on Oct.
18. The eatery, inspired by Duolingo and known for creative tacos and burritos, serves dinner (Tues-Thurs 5-9 and Fri-Sat 5-10) and brunch (Fri-Sun 10-2).
Officials celebrated Gov. Shapiro's downtown revitalization plan today as a vacant office at 933 Penn Avenue is set to become 70 new apartments, including affordable units.
Developers say break ground will begin soon on the Gulf Tower conversion project, part of a state backed effort to add nearly 1,000 units downtown.
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat Tampa Bay 26-19 in overtime on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium after a fourth-quarter comeback.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Germie Bernard on the first extra frame, and the defense sealed the win with five sacks and two interceptions.
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