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Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief Darryl Jones to retire
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (275+ words) PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief Darryl Jones is retiring. A press release shared by the Pittsburgh mayor’s office on Wednesday afternoon said Jones’ retirement will be effective Sept. 16. Assistant Chief Mathew Davis will serve as the acting chief. At…...
Heat Advisory issued for much of the area, dry through Friday
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (172+ words) WPXI Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Civil rights organizations file complaint against Pittsburgh Public Schools ahead of closures Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato announces pregnancy Brookline residents hold meeting with police to…...
Wildfire smoke could cause air quality issues in Pittsburgh region
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (150+ words) WPXI Wildfire smoke could cause air quality issues in Pittsburgh region Air quality could become a huge issue to close out the week. Smoke from dozens of wildfires in northern Minnesota and Southern Canada will start to move into our…...
Local pizza shop hosting annual fundraiser, will donate 50% of sales to breast cancer foundation
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (152+ words) WPXI Local pizza shop hosting annual fundraiser, will donate 50% of sales to breast cancer foundation MCCANDLESS, Pa. â Large Plain Pizza and Pints in McCandless will be hosting its 5th annual fundraiser in support of A Glimmer of Hope Foundation. The…...
2 Primanti Bros. locations offering sandwiches on limited-edition pickle bread duirng Picklesburgh
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (117+ words) PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh-area staple restaurant is offering a twist on its popular sandwiches for Picklesburgh. Starting Thursday, Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar is offering any sandwich on Cellone’s Almost Famous Pickle Bread at its locations in Market Square and the…...
Pizza Hut looks for nostalgia; offers throwback value menu
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (188+ words) Pizza Hut is taking us back to a simpler time. The pizza company introduced its Throwback Value Menu, bringing back its “iconic favorites” and allowing customers to “build their own Pizza Hut buffet.” The items on the limited-time menu include…...
‘The Batman Part II′ film delayed until 2028
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (201+ words) Moviegoers watting to see Robert Pattinson return as the Caped Crusader must wait some more. The release date in theaters of “The Batman Part II” has been pushed back to Feb, 18, 2028, Variety reported. The new release date of the DC…...
2 local school districts implement new cell phone policies as Pennsylvania close to passing ban â WPXI
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (321+ words) The Jeannette City School District is implementing a new cell phone policy for the upcoming school year, joining a growing number of Pennsylvania districts seeking to reduce classroom distractions while state lawmakers consider a statewide ban. In a letter to…...
Report: Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abuses
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (541+ words) WASHINGTON — Dozens of people held at a sprawling Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas say they were either beaten by guards or witnessed others being beaten, according to a new report issued by legal and human rights advocates. Of…...
Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (440+ words) WASHINGTON — Two human rights groups say Trump administration sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court over its investigations of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza have illegally impeded their ability to advocate for Palestinians. The organizations say in a lawsuit…...