Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
Good morning, Pittsburgh.
Burns and Scalo Roofing replaced the roof for Navy veteran Seybert — who needed a fix after years of wear — in Allegheny County yesterday through its Roofs for the Red, White and Blue program.
The company plans to help another veteran next year.
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank recognized 50 schools and community organizations for providing food outside regular school hours to help children facing hunger.
Award winners from 11 counties offer weekend backpack programs, grab-and-go breakfasts, and summer meals.
A local bar is hosting Pokémian—a meetup for adult Pokémon fans—to share their nostalgic love of trading cards and memorabilia.
The free event is on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 6 — 9 p.m. at The Bohemian on North Side at 22 W. North Ave for those 21 and over.
The Temptations will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie on Wednesday, Feb.
10 as part of their farewell tour. Presales are underway and tickets will go on sale Friday via Ticketmaster.
Local communities are watching a rapid expansion of data centers driven by artificial intelligence, as developers advance projects that may bring higher utility bills (centers require extra power and water) and noise near homes, prompting calls for policies that make centers cover their own costs.
Today, a new welding pre-apprenticeship program began at the Industrial Arts Workshop in Pittsburgh to train 15 high school students each year — sponsored by Iron Workers Local #3, U.S. Steel, and a $250,000 state investment.
The program offers welding certifications and career counseling as part of efforts to boost skilled trades.
Pitt students who created Rate Yinz Landlord have partnered with More Perfect University to expand their landlord rating website to over 30 campuses.
The site, which began with reviews of Oakland landlords, will let college students share their housing experiences nationwide.
A nonpartisan group is training over 1,200 faith leaders to serve as poll chaplains on Election Day, Nov.
3, to help voters feel safe at polling places in 9 states including Pennsylvania; these chaplains will wear special markers & provide support to de-escalate tensions.
April Scassera, a Monroeville therapist, got notice her insurance premium rose to $887, forcing her to cut tests after treatment for a tick-borne illness; health experts say rising costs have left many struggling and state lawmakers are seeking solutions + easing financial strain.
Pittsburgh’s rookie class drove a comeback overtime win against Tampa Bay on Sunday when Germie Bernard caught 11 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown while cornerback Daylen Everette recorded his first interception; head coach Mike McCarthy praised the early impact of the fresh starters.
A Pittsburgh Penguins player was taken to a hospital after suffering a medical episode on a plane on Tuesday, Oct.
20. No further details on the player's condition have been released.
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