Eric Heyl

Pittsburgh

Field Editor at Patch

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PA 'No Kings' Protests: Latest Info On Anti-Trump Demonstrations

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl |Justin Heinze

PENNSYLVANIA — With protesters nationwide set to take the streets Saturday in "No Kings" rallies, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is urging people across the state to remain non-violent. The rallies will coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C. that coincides with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. They will protest what many perceive to be an authoritarian approach to the Trump administration's second term.
Hazardous Weather Warning Issued For Pittsburgh Area

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

PITTSBURGH, PA — After flash flooding hit the region on Friday evening, more severe weather could be on the way for the Pittsburgh area. According to the National Weather Service, another round of severe weather is a possibility Sunday. Locally heavy rainfall is possible on Sunday which may lead to localized flooding. Another round of severe weather is a possibility Monday, with locally heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flooding.
Pittsburgh Plates: National Chain Debuts, Brewpub Closes & More

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

PITTSBURGH, PA — When it comes to the Pittsburgh area's restaurant and bar scene, there has been news aplenty recently - both good and bad. In case you missed any of it, here's a chance to catch up: Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
Prominent Pittsburgh Radio Vet, PennDOT & Mayoral Spokesperson Dies

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

PITTSBURGH, PA — He was the local spokesperson for PennDOT and two Pittsburgh mayoral administrations. Dick Skrinjar, also the father of Fox Chapel basketball coach Zach Skinjar, has died. He was 75. “Someone who loved the city, loved its people, loved his family,” Zach Skrinjar told KDKA-AM's Marty Griffin, who first broke the news of Dick Skrinjar's death.
Former Pittsburgh TV News Anchor Reveals Cancer Battle

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

PITTSBURGH, PA — Former Pittsburgh TV news anchor Jay Harris, who now anchors ESPN SportsCenter, has disclosed he is suffering from cancer. Appearing on ABC's "Good Morning America" Thursday, Harris said he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery next week. "My doctor is quite optimistic," Harris said. "Per my last scan, nothing has spread, so once we, you know, take out the prostate, hopefully that will be it.
TSA Agent Stole Money From Pittsburgh Airport Traveler: Police

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

FINDLAY TOWNSHIP, PA — A Transportation Security Administration agent is accused of stealing money from a traveler being screened Wednesday afternoon at Pittsburgh International Airport. Richard Bruce, 39, faces misdemeanor charges of theft unlawful taking and receiving stolen property. It's unclear how much money was involved. Allegheny County police said Bruce was charged when security video was reviewed after the traveler alerted authorities to the missing money.
Update: Officer Stabbed, Man Dead In Violent Pittsburgh Altercation

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

PITTSBURGH, PA — A city police officer was stabbed and a man was shot to death early Friday in Brighton Heights. At 3:45 a.m. police were dispatched for a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Carpenter Lane. A person was taken to court to file an emergency protection from abuse order. A little before 6 a.m. police arrived back at the residence on Carpenter Lane to serve the order. When officers entered the home, a man approached an officer with a knife and stabbed the officer.
Weather Service Warns Of Storms, Flood Risk For Pittsburgh

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

PITTSBURGH, PA — Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today in the vicinity of a stationary front across the Pittsburgh region. According to the National Weather Service, there is a risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and early evening. The main hazard is expected to be damaging wind gusts. In addition, locally heavy rainfall is also possible with the storms. This could lead to localized flash flooding, especially for areas that see multiple heavy thunderstorms.
Pittsburgh-Area Mall Losing Major Retailer

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

PITTSBURGH, PA — Store closing signs have been placed in a major retail location in a Pittsburgh-area mall. The JCPenney in the Beaver Valley Mall soon will shut its doors. The location initially was slated to close in 2020 when the department store chain declared bankruptcy and closed a number of stores, but the store subsequently was removed from the closure list.
1 Dead In Pittsburgh Officer-Involved Shooting

3 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric Heyl

This is a developing story and will be updated. Stay with Patch for the latest details. PITTSBURGH, PA — Allegheny County police are investigating a deadly shooting in Brighton Heights that involved a Pittsburgh police officer early Friday. The person who was killed in the Carpenter Lane shooting is not a police officer, Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said. The name of the person who died was not immediately available. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox.