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Each year for the holidays, state police set up checkpoints throughout the state, including right here in the Pittsburgh area. From Nov. 21-25, officers work to crack down on those who make the choice to drink and drive. This year in our area, 198 vehicles were stopped at checkpoints. This netted nine DUI arrests and six drug arrests. This time…

Last week, a Port Authority bus was in a head-on collision with a pickup truck in nearby Coraopolis. Authorities say that it happened at around 2:30 p.m. near Island Avenue and Ewing Road. Four passengers on the bus, the bus driver, as well as the truck driver were all taken to the hospital due to their injuries. We do know…

Driving down any major highway is more dangerous than one may think. When we start to drive we are all incredibly cautious. There is a certain fear of getting on to major highways. The cars and trucks seem to travel so fast, and without having much experience it seems that an opportunity for error is endless. As we get older…

As parents, we try our best to do everything we can right in our child’s life. It’s a very true statement that any parent will attest to: it doesn’t matter what the child looks or sounds like as long as they are safe and healthy. Parents spend so much energy and money in products that ensure the safety and health…

We know that driving around this city can be tough, but that is what it is like in all major cities, right? Are Pittsburgh drivers worse than drivers anywhere else? Well, according to the Allstate 2018 Americans Best Drivers Report, Pittsburgh drivers are ranked 171 out of 200. Maybe not last, but certainly not in a good spot on the…

We want to take you a bit north of Pittsburgh to bring you the story of a tragic accident that happened last week in Easton. At around 10:45 a.m. on election day, Marlene Raub, 83, was struck by a vehicle right after she had voted and walked back outside of the polling place. Police say that Raub was rushed to…

It does not matter who you are, you run the risk of encountering reckless drivers when you hit the road. Pittsburgh Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith and her husband learned that last week when they were in an accident at Wabash Street and Greentree Road. According to reports, the accident happened at around 7:55 p.m. when the driver of an SUV ran…

An accident near the Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 school has us thinking about pedestrian safety issues all over the city. It happened last month when a driver, a female student at the school, struck six other students at an intersection near the school. The driver initially fled the scene, but soon returned to the accident site with obvious damage to her…

We want to take you a little bit out of our coverage area today to bring you a story that highlights some of the safety concerns we have when it comes to buses. The incident happened last week on State Route 147 near Point Township and West Chillisquaque Township. The accident involved a Dattco long-distance transportation bus and a pickup…

While it is not something we like to think about, are you sure the food products in your house are safe for you and your family? According to this Fortune article, “Several new meat, poultry, and spice product recalls have been issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US Food and Drug Administration, and the US Department…