September 29, 2024 7:29 am
NORTH VERSAILLES, Pa. — Cell phone videos of Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance are circulating on social media after the Ohio Senator was reportedly turned away from Primanti Bros. in North Versailles Saturday morning. Allegheny County Republican Party Chair Sam DeMarco said Sen. Vance made a stop at the restaurant on E. Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard to pick up lunch. It was spontaneous, but he said a manager wouldn’t let Vance go inside initially and even threatened to call police. “Senator Vance was absolutely turned away today,” DeMarco said. Primanti Bros. CEO Adam Golomb sent a statement trying to clarify, basically saying the staff was caught off guard. The statement read:
“Primanti’s prides itself on being a staple of the Pittsburgh community and a proud American business that has hosted sitting presidents, politicians, and political candidates from across the spectrum for over 90 years. Our doors are open to all patrons who wish to dine with us. Without any advance notice, today’s campaign stop caused some momentary confusion for our staff. However, Senator Vance and his team were welcomed into our restaurant shortly after and engaged with our guests inside and on the property. Senator Vance’s supportive comments that our manager got a little nervous given the secret service, police and crowd accurately reflect the nature of what occurred, but we are glad that it was resolved quickly.”
After Vance took pictures and spoke with supporters in the parking lot, DeMarco said he went inside Primanti’s. “After that he then went in, paid the bill for everybody there, left a generous tip, and then he came out and he was very gracious,” he said.
September 29, 2024 5:15 am
PITTSBURGH — (WPXI) – A Pittsburgh Police vehicle was involved in a crash near the Smithfield Street Bridge. The Pittsburgh Police K9 officer was responding to a call at around 4:40 p.m. on Sunday when the crash occurred. Police say the officer was t-boned at the intersection of Smithfield Street and Fort Pitt Boulevard. The other vehicle involved in the crash had four people inside of it. All of them were unharmed. Medics evaluated the officer as a precaution but he did not suffer any injuries. The K9 was also not hurt. The officer will undergo a mandatory drug and alcohol test, per Pittsburgh Police protocol. Police say the cruiser had its lights and sirens on when the crash happened.
September 29, 2024 5:13 am
MONROEVILLE, Pa. — (WPXI) – Republican Vice President Nominee JD Vance visited Allegheny County to speak at a town hall event. Vance was the featured guest during the Lance Wallnau Show’s Courage Tour stop at the Monroeville Convention Center. A crowd of hundreds attended the event. One of his main talking points was about drug addiction and recovery. He says fighting the fentanyl crisis is key to lowering the number of overdose deaths. “Something that takes away these second chances is all the fentanyl that’s coming into our country,” Vance said. He also said cracking down on illegal immigration would reduce the amount of illegal drugs in the country. Vance will debate Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday.
September 28, 2024 8:17 am
The Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission held an open house to introduce their new recovery center. The center is located on the ground floor at 90 West Chestnut St. Cheryl Andrews is the executive Director of the WDAC, she says that the purpose of the center is to provide a place to offer resources and support services for those in long-term recovery and for those seeking to begin the process of recovery. People will find that the Recovery Center has a laundry area, a shower, and certified specialist to help those in recovery and seeking recovery. A serenity room, a clothes closet for those needing clothing and a TV area with adjacent kids areas are more of the amenities available to people. Andrews describes the center as a safe place for those that need to maintain their recovery. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30a to 4:30p on Tuesday the center is open until 7:30p for recovery meeting the WDAC has been open since 2002 and they provide prevention, intervention, and treatment related services along with recovery support
September 28, 2024 5:32 am
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel says it has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in its most significant blow to the Lebanese militant group after months of fighting. There was no immediate confirmation from Hezbollah. If the claim is true, Nasrallah is by far the most powerful target to be killed by Israel in weeks of intensified fighting with Hezbollah. The army said that several top Hezbollah commanders were killed along with Nasrallah in a powerful airstrike Friday at the group’s headquarters in Beirut.
September 28, 2024 3:16 am
(WPXI) A part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike will close overnight this weekend for crews to remove a part of a former bridge in Westmoreland County. The Turnpike will be closed in both directions between Pittsburgh and Irwin Interchanges on Sunday, Sept. 29 between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. During that time, crews will remove the superstructure of the former Harvison Road Bridge in Penn Township that is over the turnpike at milepost 61.68. Before the closure, the turnpike will be reduced to one lane in the area of the former bridge to allow for a crane to be safely set up.
September 27, 2024 4:07 pm
The Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission held an open house to introduce their new Recovery Center. The center is located on the ground floor at 90 W. Chestnut Street. Cheryl Andrews is the Executive Director of the WDAC, she says that the purpose of the center is to provide a place to offer resources and support services for those in long term recovery and for those seeking to begin the process of recovery. People will find that the Recovery Center has a laundry area, a shower, and certified specialists to help those in recovery and seeking recovery. A serenity room, a clothes closet for those needing clothing, and a TV area with adjacent kid’s area are more of the amenities available to people. Andrews describes the center as a safe space for those that need one to maintain their recovery. The Center is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30 to 4:30. On Tuesdays the center is open until 7:30 for a recovery meeting. The WDAC has been open since 2002 and they provide prevention, intervention, and treatment related services along with recovery support.
September 27, 2024 4:52 am
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges and other counts in a case that has roiled the nation’s biggest city after months of investigations, searches and subpoenas. Adams, a Democrat, entered the plea Friday before a packed courtroom gallery in Manhattan, a day after prosecutors revealed charges alleging that he accepted overseas travel and illegal campaign donations from people looking to buy his influence. He is accused of exploiting a years-long relationship with people tied to Turkey, who funded his travel and fueled his run for mayor with donations that helped him qualify for more than $10 million in public campaign funds. Adams says he’s innocent and doesn’t plan to resign.
September 27, 2024 4:50 am
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as tensions have been rising between the two over how to defend the country in its war against Russia. The GOP presidential nominee is facing accusations from his Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris that he is advocating for surrender. Trump said Zelenskyy asked for the meeting, and the visit is set for about 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time at Trump Tower in New York. The meeting comes less than a day after Harris met with the Ukrainian leader and expressed unwavering support.
September 27, 2024 4:48 am
Almost one year after launching its war on Hamas in Gaza, Israel has turned its focus on Lebanon, significantly ratcheting up the air campaign against its archenemy Hezbollah. Among many in Lebanon, there is fear that Israel’s military operations in Lebanon would follow the same Gaza playbook: Evacuation orders, mass displacement and overwhelming, deadly airstrikes Israel says target weapons and militants. The two conflicts are different, and despite deploying overwhelming air power, Israel has so far largely targeted Hezbollah, although many civilians have also been killed. But in Lebanon, fear and anxiety prevail.
