Yazmín Rodríguez

Bloomfield

Reporter at WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Villanova students recall meeting now Pope back in October

6 days ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

It was back in October that Francesco Cesareo, former dean of liberal arts at Duquesne University and now a professor at Villanova University, took his students on an intensive history course in Rome. As part of that trip, they attended Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica with then-Cardinal Robert Prevost. Hearing the news Thursday afternoon that he was named Pope Leo XIV made them stop in their tracks. "We met the pope," said Villanova senior Grace Maresca.
Disaster relief organization assisting with storm cleanup efforts in Pittsburgh

1 week ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian disaster relief support organization that helps before, during, and after disasters. On Wednesday, it was in and around Pittsburgh doing just that, one week after severe storms swept through the area on April 29. Many western Pennsylvania neighborhoods are still dealing with large trees on and around homes, blocking access and, worse, having no power. But thanks to Rubicon, help is now just one step closer.
Private investigator offers $100K reward in Cherrie Mahan case

1 week ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

This past February marked 40 years since Cherrie Mahan, who was then 8 years old, disappeared after getting off her school bus in Butler County in 1985. On Tuesday, a private investigator from Iowa pledged a $100,000 reward to recover and positively identify her remains in order for the case to continue to move forward. "Once you have that, you have a epicenter to work from," private investigator Steve Ridge said.
Pastor, deacon speak on attempted North Braddock church shooting one year later

1 week ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

It was a year ago Monday when a chilling video captured the moment a man pointed a gun at a pastor who was delivering his message to his congregation in North Braddock. Only on Pittsburgh's Action News 4 did the pastor, who stared down the barrel of a gun, and the deacon who jumped into action, share their reflections one year later. "It's just a lot of mixed emotions, to be honest with you. A lot of uncertainty. I thought the process would be a lot smoother. ...
A tree split during Tuesday's storm, landing directly on Mt. Lebanon family's house

1 week ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

In a dramatic video, you can see just how fast a storm rolled in through Mt. Lebanon this week. And even quicker, how fast and hard a tree fell directly onto a house. "It happened so fast, to be honest with you, but I was in complete shock when I saw everything flying," homeowner Tim Eckert said. Eckert was at home with his daughter, Elizabeth, when he started getting alerts about the storm rolling in.
PNC Park fan fall recalled by witness at Pittsburgh Pirates game

1 week ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

Amy Thompson said she met a group of young people Wednesday night at PNC Park to watch the baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs. Thompson and the group instantly hit it off, cheering on their team and excited to have a great night. But that quickly took a turn when, just hours later, she witnessed what she called an unfortunate freak accident. "To be right next to him in the chair and see him go over the railing like that was just shocking," Thompson said.
Allegheny County 911 dispatch center sees high call volume following severe storms

2 weeks ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

Allegheny County emergency officials gave an inside look at just how severe and damaging Tuesday's storms were, telling Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that the call volume to 911 was one of the highest call volumes they’ve ever seen in a single day"Calls to 911 received between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. yesterday (was) 5,600. This is five times greater than the same amount without a storm," said Chief Matt Brown, Department of Emergency Services.
'Save Our Service' rally held on first day of PRT public hearings

2 weeks ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Regional Transit began a series of public hearings during which commuters can share their thoughts on PRT's proposed service changes. Riders came out in droves, sharing the same frustrations that have been expressed since PRT announced these proposed service changes. They asked how the people who need this service are supposed to live their normal lives.
Pennsylvania holds Real ID days to get driver's license, photo ID

2 weeks ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

There have been reports of long wait times to get a Real ID in Pennsylvania, particularly as the May 7 enforcement deadline approaches. Pittsburgh's Action News 4 caught up with people at PennDOT's Bridgeville Driver License Center to hear about their experiences. "I came here at 10:30. What time is it? Oh my gosh, 12 o’clock," said Takishia Shannon, of Penn Hills. "I’d say an hour and a half," said Don Langston, of Green Tree.
CMU student has student visa reinstated

2 weeks ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

Earlier this month, a Carnegie Mellon student was informed that his student visa was being revoked, just one semester before he would graduate. But as of Thursday night, that issue has since been reversed. Jason Ma's lawyer told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that while the news was met with relief, it also comes with some fear instilled from the situation unfolding the way it did. "We’re all infected with look-over-your-shoulder-itis. The pact, the trust, has been breached here.