Michelle Chavez
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Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Family issues warning after losing everything when lawnmower sparks fire
About two weeks ago, Channel 11 reported to you a fire had sparked at a home on Perry Highway in McCandless. The family has told Channel 11 they’ve lost everything since a riding mower caught fire that day. → Read More
Family issues warning after losing everything when lawn mower sparks fire
About two weeks ago, Channel 11 reported to you a fire had sparked at a home on Perry Highway in McCandless. The family has told Channel 11 they’ve lost everything since a riding mower caught fire that day. → Read More
A crowded Pittsburgh celebrates Independence Day
The public safety director told Channel 11 that they expected tonight would be one of the busiest nights of the year. It was packed all throughout the city, as many families made their way to watch the show. → Read More
Pittsburghers awaiting end of state’s mask mandate Monday
If you’re vaccinated, you will no longer have to wear a mask unless required by the building or business in Pennsylvania as of 12:01 a.m. Monday. → Read More
Road shut down as house goes up in flames in McCandless
Perry Highway/State Route 19 was completely shut down for a time Sunday due to a house fire. → Read More
Residents, county working to fix flooding in North Hills
When heavy rain swept through the North Hills earlier this month, Nicole Blinov’s backyard was torn up. She said the section of Kummer Road where she lives didn’t flood that bad until workers re-paved it. → Read More
Some employees quit after Ross Park Mall fight, shooting citing trauma, safety concerns
Weeks after a fight ended with gunfire inside the mall, a number of employees who worked that day aren’t coming back to work. → Read More
2 employees among 3 killed after car crashes into Pittsburgh plasma clinic
Two workers at a Pittsburgh plasma donation center died after a car crashed into a building along Western Avenue in the Manchester neighborhood on Saturday. → Read More
LIVE UPDATES: Thousands without power after strong storms hit Pittsburgh area
A fast-moving storm left behind damage and power outages across Allegheny County. → Read More
UPDATES: Strong storms roll through Pittsburgh, reports of downed lines and power outages
A fast-moving storm left behind damage and power outages across Allegheny County. → Read More
Pennsylvania’s new unemployment system fixes some issues
There have been lots of issues with the roll out of the new unemployment compensation system that launched Tuesday, but the Department of Labor and Industry said some of the main issues are now fixed. → Read More
Virtual voting held Thursday as Urban Redevelopment Authority moves Hill District project forward
Final votes trickled in Thursday concerning the redevelopment project for the former Civic Arena site in the lower Hill District. The Urban Redevelopment Authority held a virtual vote and allowed the public to weigh in. → Read More
Dog, owner left injured after attack in Pittsburgh
A Carrick man and his dog were injured after being attacked by loose dogs running lose down the street. → Read More
Alliance for Asian American Justice includes law firms here in Pittsburgh
It’s been almost three months since the Atlanta spa shootings that left eight dead. → Read More
COVID-19 study: Allegheny County’s African American population more vulnerable than white residents
A new study from the Rand Corporation found that the neighborhoods in Allegheny County most at-risk to the effects of coronavirus have more African American residents. → Read More
Mitigation orders to be lifted in Pennsylvania on Monday
It’s been well over a year into this pandemic and in just a matter of hours businesses that have had to shut down and then had to work under several limitations will finally be able to go to full capacity. → Read More
Cleanup underway after massive tree falls on Allegheny County home
Cleanup efforts are underway Friday evening after a massive tree fell onto a home. → Read More
Deal reached for Gateway School District; teachers will not strike
A deal has been reached for the Gateway School District and teachers will not strike on Monday. → Read More
Family of man who fell nearly 20 feet from sidewalk along Carson Street stops work to preserve scene
22-year-old Brandon Boburka died after falling nearly 20 feet from West Carson Street in Pittsburgh on May 16. An attorney for Boburka’s family said he leaned on the railing and it gave way. → Read More
Long lines, crowded bars: Pittsburghers taking advantage of relaxed COVID-19 rules
This was the first weekend with the new relaxed mask guidelines in Pittsburgh. If you’re vaccinated, you don’t need to wear one in most situations or unless a business requires one. → Read More