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Unmarried women without kids are ‘happiest’ subgroup, expert claims
Men: Find a wife. Women: Don’t bother. Basically, that’s the message of a British behavioral science professor who’s been studying the happiness (and misery) of unmarried, married, divorced, separated and widowed individuals, reports The Guardian. Paul Dolan, who teaches at the London School of Economics, was recently at the Hay...
St. Louis Blues hype man draws on Pittsburgh roots during Stanley Cup run
Jason Pippi remembers the thrill of standing in Downtown Pittsburgh and watching the Penguins Stanley Cup victory parade in 2009. Pippi might soon get the chance to not only see the Stanley Cup up close but raise it over his head. “Every time you see the Stanley Cup, it just...
Pittsburgh’s Ninth and Penn Garage set for demolition
Workers will demolish one of Pittsburgh’s oldest parking garages next month in preparation for a larger replacement. Friday is the last day to park at the downtown Ninth and Penn Garage before it closes for demolition, according to the Pittsburgh Parking Authority. There are about 600 spaces in the garage,...
Down on the Rivendale Farm with state-of-art ice cream productionVideo
Summer is the perfect time for ice cream. There’s nothing better on a hot day than a cool treat made from fresh, creamy milk. There’s a local company whose ice cream is made from only the freshest milk from its own cows. Rivendale Farms in Bulger, Washington County, uses a...
Public invited to trade meds for rides at Pocono Raceway
Ever wanted to take a spin around a NASCAR track? Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Josh Shapiro is offering you that chance. This weekend’s Pocono 400 at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond is, for the second straight year, the setting for the AG’s drug take back event. Bring in outdated prescription...
Trump prompts protests with promise of new Mexican tariffs
WASHINGTON — In a surprise announcement that could derail a major trade deal, President Donald Trump has announced that he is placing a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports, effective June 10, to pressure the country to do more to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 31-June 2
There’s plenty to do in Pittsburgh this first weekend of June. Play catch Bring your glove for some baseball on the field at PNC Park. The annual Catch for Cancer event is from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Allegheny Health Network will host a baseball...
Bird migrations hint at climate change in Erie
The gray catbird isn’t the most popular of birds, but to Jerry McWilliams and others it is the equivalent of the canary in a coal mine. The bird is telling us something. “It used to arrive here in the last week of April and it left in late September,” said...
Ben & Jerry’s plans CBD-infused ice cream
We always knew Ben and Jerry were cool, but now we know just how cool. Ben & Jerry’s, those purveyors of our delicious ice dreams — are ready to hop on the latest trend: CBD-infused food — well, as soon as they can legally do it. The company announced on...
The Who rocks Pittsburgh in orchestra-studded show
The Who rocked PPG Paints Arena in an orchestra-studded show Thursday night that paid tribute not only to nostalgic fans but also to the resiliency of the city of Pittsburgh. “It’s great to be back in Pittsburgh, thank you for coming out to see us tonight,” legendary guitarist and songwriter...
Just 1 Westmoreland County municipality grew over past decade, census update shows
As Westmoreland County municipalities continue the battle against declining populations, a single locale basks in the riches of growth. Since 2010, Manor has grown by almost 120 residents — to a population of nearly 3,360, according to 2018 estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau. More than 75%...
Lower Burrell police seeking info on missing Penn Hills girl, 14
Lower Burrell police are seeking the public’s help in finding a 14-year-old girl who fled from Allegheny County Children and Youth Services officials on Thursday night. Police said Mykiah Alexander fled the custody of Allegheny County CYS around 8 p.m. near the intersection of Logans Ferry Road and Greensburg Road...
Trump hitting Mexico with 5% tariff in response to migrants
WASHINGTON — President Trump is preparing to threaten Mexico with sweeping new tariffs as part of an attempt to force the country to crack down on a surge of Central American migrants, administration officials said Thursday, a risky move that could rattle already jittery financial markets and imperil an impending...
State trooper: Accused Youngwood killer confessed in tears
A Youngwood man was crying and remorseful when he recounted how he stabbed another Youngwood man “a lot” during a fatal robbery for drugs and money in November 2017, a state police trooper testified Thursday. Trooper Brandon Yeager said Michael James Covington Jr., 22, broke down during his interrogation at...
Mixed verdict reached in Penn State frat-fall death case
BELLEFONTE — The former manager of a Penn State fraternity where a pledge fell during a night of hazing and drinking and later died has been convicted of hindering apprehension but acquitted of evidence tampering and obstruction. The Centre Daily Times reported a jury deliberated about five hours before issuing...
Horseshoes, yo-yos and speedcubing: Western Pennsylvania is home to unusual competitions
Pittsburgh may be known for its football, baseball and hockey, but the region’s competitive spirit goes much further. The East Coast Slingshot Tournament coming to East Huntingdon this weekend is just one of the area’s creative contests. Here’s a few more examples: East Coast Masters yo-yo championship Professional yo-yo players...
Commissioners approve $85K settlement for Sheriff Held lawsuit
Westmoreland County commissioners on Thursday approved the latest payment to settle a discrimination lawsuit against the county and Sheriff Jonathan Held. They agreed to pay part-time sheriff’s Deputy Jonathon Sutton $85,000 to settle the lawsuit, which he filed in March 2018 in the U.S. District Court for Western Pennsylvania. Sutton,...
After 36 years, KDKA-TV’s Jon Burnett set for final broadcast
The year was 1982, and a KDKA-TV producer named Jayne Adair was walking through the Nashville, Tenn., airport. Had she stopped to get something to eat or buy a magazine, she might have missed the moment when a young southern gentleman on a TV monitor caught her eye. The man...
Attorneys for accused Tree of Life gunman accuse FBI of meddling in case
Defense attorneys for accused the Tree of Life gunman Robert Bowers have alleged the FBI is discouraging witnesses from speaking with the defense, according to court documents filed Wednesday in the case. The attorneys have asked the judge in the case to order the government and federal agents to “cease...
Photo gallery: D-Day’s landscape in 1944 — and today
ON OMAHA BEACH, France — Warships, bombers, rubble, refugees. That was the Normandy landscape of 1944, as Allied forces fought to wrest France from Nazi control. Today, the region’s towns and beaches are startlingly calm, as still-grateful residents prepare to welcome veterans commemorating 75 years since D-Day. The Associated Press...
Sharpsburg man accused of racially motivated attack at T station
A Sharpsburg man is accused of throwing another man onto the tracks at the Wood Street T station over the weekend and telling the victim he’d kill him because he was white, according to charges filed this week. Two witnesses told police they saw a black man later identified as...
Pittsburgh couple adopt 6 siblings who spent nearly 5 years in foster care
A Pittsburgh couple have adopted six brothers and sisters who spent 1,640 days in foster care. Steve Anderson-McLean and Rob Anderson-McLean on May 23 officially adopted Carlos, 14, Guadalupe, 13, Maria, 12, Selena, 10, Nasa, 9, and Max, 7, reports Good Morning America. “The judge asked, ‘Do you understand at...
Cops: Bronx man with bricks of heroin led trooper on 100 mph chase on Route 22
A Bronx, N.Y., man who led a state trooper on a five-mile chase that reached over 100 mph along Route 22 in Salem on Wednesday was found to be transporting more than 23 bricks of heroin, state police reported. Holiday L. Vaughn, 35, was arrested just before 7 p.m. after...
Testing shows no Legionella contamination at Greensburg’s Redstone Highlands
Water tests conducted at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg have revealed that there is no Legionella contamination at the skilled nursing facility. CEO and President John Dickson said he got the test results on Thursday. “To ensure the continued safety of our residents, staff and visitors, we are proceeding with additional...
Photo circulates of KKK flag displayed in Sewickley Township public works building
A Sewickley Township supervisor is blaming a political enemy for helping share an old photograph of a Ku Klux Klan flag hanging inside the public works garage, though he downplayed the impact of the attack in his sound primary election defeat. “It was a ploy to get (something) started,” said...
