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🌱 Police Officer Dead + PA Listeria Threat + Train Derailment
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Hello, neighbors! Here's your Tuesday edition of the Pittsburgh Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on:
- One police officer dead, another injured after shooting in McKeesport
- PA listeria threat: More than 400 products recalled, FDA says
- Pittsburgh's air quality not impacted by Ohio train derailment fire, officials say
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Here are the top stories in Pittsburgh today:
1) One police officer has passed away and another is suffering from injuries sustained during a shooting in McKeesport yesterday. The on-duty officers responded to a domestic-related disturbance call in the 1400 block of Wilson Street around noon. They were warned that the call was regarding a mental health situation, and the perpetrator may be armed. "The officers attempted to speak with the subject, and he walked away without speaking with officers," Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kearns said. When the officers located him again, the suspect suddenly produced a handgun and shot the two officers. "One of the officers was taken to UPMC McKeesport, where he was pronounced dead, while the second officer was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital."
2) A Listeria outbreak leading to the recall of 400 products could impact Pittsburgh residents. Items sold by Fresh Ideation Food Group of Baltimore such as egg and cheddar muffins, bacon, tuna, chicken sandwiches and fruit cups between Jan. 24-30 have been recalled because they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were sold in retail locations and vending machine in various states including Pennsylvania.
3) Allegheny County police officers are enhancing their presence in Downtown Pittsburgh with a new patrol schedule amidst escalating safety concerns. "We are coordinating with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and Port Authority Police. Uniformed officers in marked patrol cars will be working in the central business district. The times and number of officers will vary," county police Superintendent Christopher Kearns said. The enhanced security measures are being put in place to increase safety and limit unruly behavior, as well as address the increasing fear that crime downtown could drive away office or residential tenants, or stop people from visiting to eat, attend shows, or shop.
(Subscription: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
4) The East Palestine, Ohio train derailment that occurred on Friday and led to an explosion and ongoing fire will not impact Pittsburgh's air quality. "Air quality monitors have shown little to no effect in the derailment aftermath in Ohio, officials said Monday." The wreck, which occurred about 50 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, has been closely monitored for harmful aftermath impacts related to fumes and wreckage debris. Allegheny County's website lists the most recent air quality rating as 'fine particulate matter.' That rating is within the "good" air quality index.
(TribLIVE)
Today in Pittsburgh:
- Scrabble — Penn Hills Public Library (5 PM)
- Taps & Apps Happy Hour (5 PM)
- Candy Bar Bingo — Community Library of Castle Shannon (6 PM)
- Board Game Night — Mount Lebanon Public Library (7 PM)
- Yoga Flow — Brentwood Library (7 PM)
- Live! Trivia Night/Taco Tuesday (7 PM)
- Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Dave and Buster's — North Hills (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: "This Week at Phipps, you can imagine romantic surprises for that special someone as Valentine's Day approaches! Create pop-up flower cards or even learn to cook a delicious home cooked meal." (Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
- The Andy Warhol Museum: "Last week to vote for us! We have been nominated for 'Best Art Museum' in the 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards. You can vote once a day for the run of the contest, which ends Monday, Feb. 13 at 12 p.m." (The Andy Warhol Museum via Facebook)
- Carnegie Science Center: "🙌 Raise your hand if you're ready for the summer and save the date for Summer Camp registration! 📌 Members can register online on Monday, Feb. 13 before registration opens to the public on Monday, Feb. 20." (Carnegie Science Center via Facebook)
- City of Pittsburgh: "Have some fun in the sun this summer at a CitiParks Pool! Our 2023 Lifeguard Job Interest Form is open." (City of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- POGOH: "Celebrate Valentine's Day with a bike ride! Pay-as-you-go riders can rent two bikes for the price of one all day on Feb. 14. Enter Code LOVE2023 at checkout. Post a pic from your ride and tag @pogohbikes using #LOVEPOGOH." (POGOH via Facebook)
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— Rachel Tasker
About me: Rachel is a native Pennsylvanian with stops in Erie and State College before making Pittsburgh her home in 2020. She's got a background in a little bit of everything... from working in media newsrooms and public health to the 2016 Presidential election in Washington, D.C. and the 2019 Super Bowl where (surprise!) Tom Brady won... AGAIN. She loves good coffee, bad reality T.V., attending local events and trying new food in the 412. She resides in the South Hills.
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