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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · Pittsburgh
York trucker becomes nation's first lightning fatality of 2026
Peter Paul Garamone Sr., a 41-year-old long-haul truck driver from York, Pennsylvania, was struck and killed by lightning Wednesday night in a Wisconsin gas station parking lot during a severe thunderstorm. The incident marks the first reported lightning death in the United States this year, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.
Philly Corrections Sgt. Devon Williams Killed in Northeast Motorcycle Crash
A 10-year veteran Philadelphia Department of Prisons sergeant died Friday morning while riding his motorcycle to work in Northeast Philly's Holmesburg neighborhood. Sgt. Devon Williams crashed on Cottman Avenue just minutes from his shift at the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center. Police are investigating the cause as the city mourns one of its own.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Sewickley Borough Releases 2024 Spring Newsletter
The Borough of Sewickley has released its 2024 Spring Newsletter, providing residents with important updates and local information.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
City of McKeesport Receives Grant for Lead Service Line Replacement
The City of McKeesport has received a grant to replace lead service lines, an important step for drinking water safety.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026