Haley Moreland stories, Page 3
Dog-friendly dining spots gaining in popularity
There’s a special menu offered at The Olde Spitfire Grille geared toward four-legged customers. From “bark bowls” to “sweet puptato chips,” the South Greensburg eatery has gone out of its way to cater to customers and their pets. It’s been a growing trend in Western Pennsylvania. Pet-friendly restaurants have been...
Kennywood’s Steel Curtain and Thunderbolt reopen after repairs
The Steel Curtain is up and running again alongside the Thunderbolt after a temporary closure at the beginning of the summer, park officials said Thursday. “We have appreciated our guests’ patience while we worked closely with the ride’s manufacturer on additional maintenance for this one of a kind ride,” Kennywood...
Sewickley native saves 5 in Alaska river rescue
Sewickley native Will Harbison, a guide on the Taiya River in Alaska, saved five people after an emergency call to his colleague’s radio on June 5. While preparing for the day at the river’s port, Harbison received word of a minor accident regarding a guest on Chilkat Guides Ltd., another...
West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Pittsburgh, Wilkinsburg; no cases reported in humans
The Allegheny County Health Department has confirmed that mosquitoes found July 6 in Point Breeze, the North Side, and Wilkinsburg carried the West Nile virus. West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the United States. There is no vaccine or medication to combat it. Though there...
Bruce Springsteen tour skips Pittsburgh, so far
No Boss in the ‘Burgh. At least not yet. Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are embarking on a U.S. tour next year — but Pittsburgh is not on the list of stops so far. Related: • Pittsburgh area concert calendar • Pittsburgh has plenty of places that have...
Peebles District VFC announces service upgrade in pre-hospital care
After nine months of preparation and success in getting a state licensure upgrade to the Intermediate Advanced Life Support level, the Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company is able to carry additional equipment in its emergency vehicles and provide higher quality pre-hospital care to patients, officials said. “Our Advanced EMT and...
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank receives baby formula for distribution
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank recently received about 2,600 cans of infant formula from a California-based nonprofit to help families feed their children during the formula shortage. “No one should ever have to worry that they won’t be able to feed their baby,” said Charlese McKinney, food bank director...
South Park Wave Pool to open, hiring lifeguards
The South Park Wave Pool will open Friday after delays caused by concrete installation and other upkeep. The pool is still hiring lifeguards at a starting rate of $16 an hour. Lifeguard candidates must be at least 15 years old, have current lifeguard and CPR certifications and pass an aquatics...
