Megan Swift

Megan Swift

@meganswift.bsky.social

📍Pittsburgh, PA Trending News Reporter for @triblive.bsky.social! Reach out: 412-629-3981

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SEA board blasts Fenway Sports Group’s ‘profiteering’ amid Pittsburgh Penguins sale The $1.7 billion sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies was approved Thursday by the Sports & Exhibition Authority Board — but not before board members called out fo...

The $1.7 billion sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies was approved by the Sports & Exhibition Authority Board — but not before board members called out former owner Fenway Sports Group for its “profiteering." @triblive.bsky.social

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Empty Bowls fundraiser returns to fight hunger in Pittsburgh Pittsburghers will come together this weekend for the annual Empty Bowls community meal benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest. With three different seating options on ...

Pittsburghers will come together this weekend for the annual Empty Bowls community meal benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest @triblive.bsky.social

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Longtime Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania CEO announces retirement After nearly two decades as CEO of Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania, Pat Burkart is stepping down from the role. Burkart, 67, of Buffalo Township, officially announced her retirement at the end of Feb...

After nearly two decades as CEO of Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania, Pat Burkart is stepping down from the role @triblive.bsky.social

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Tornado warning issued in Pittsburgh area A tornado warning is in effect until 2:30 p.m. Wednesday for central Allegheny County and northeastern Washington County. The National Weather Service issued the warning just before 2 p.m. Wednesday. ...

NEW: A tornado watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday in all of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

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Fire destroys Plum home Chris Delsignore could only stand by and watch as his childhood home was engulfed in flames. “There’s nothing really to say. I mean, everything is gone,” he said. “I just basic...

ICYMI: Chris Delsignore could only stand by yesterday and watch as his childhood home was engulfed in flames.

"Everything is gone,” he said. "Everything my dad worked for his whole life — gone.” @triblive.bsky.social

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Severe weather headed toward Pittsburgh region Severe weather with high winds and hail could move into Western Pennsylvania Wednesday afternoon. Matt Brudy, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said there is one bout of showers c...

Severe weather with high winds and hail could move into Western Pennsylvania Wednesday afternoon.

A tornado is possible as well @triblive.bsky.social

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New Kensington-born singer, songwriter, drummer Cam Chambers impacts Pittsburgh music scene For Cam Chambers, a Pittsburgh-based vocal producer, singer and drummer, music is synonymous with love. “It’s written in love. The intention is to love something — whether it’s...

For Cam Chambers, a Pittsburgh-based vocal producer, singer and drummer, music is synonymous with love.

"Creating moments for people to have an oasis in music is what I feel that my purpose is." @triblive.bsky.social

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What to know about daylight saving time The countdown is on to “spring ahead” this weekend. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, when clocks move forward from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., costing people an hour of sleep. With the switch jus...

What you need to know about daylight saving time and its impacts early this week @triblive.bsky.social

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Pittsburghers asked to pick up litter ahead of NFL Draft As Pittsburgh prepares to host the NFL Draft, Pennsylvania officials are asking residents to lend a hand in cleaning up litter in and around the city. Despite ongoing cleanup efforts by PennDOT, Secre...

As Pittsburgh prepares to host the NFL Draft, Pennsylvania officials are asking residents to lend a hand in cleaning up litter in and around the city @triblive.bsky.social

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Smoothie King fires 2 Michigan workers after they refused to serve Trump supporter Two workers were fired from working at a Smoothie King shop in Michigan after they refused to serve a Trump supporter. The incident took place at an Ann Arbor location and was posted Monday on TikTok,...

Two workers were fired from working at a Smoothie King shop in Michigan after they refused to serve a Trump supporter @triblive.bsky.social

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Bloomfield’s White Whale Bookstore designated Friendliest Small Business in Pennsylvania White Whale Bookstore, open in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood for a decade, has been named the friendliest small business in Pennsylvania. By analyzing 3,104 consumer responses and cross-r...

White Whale Bookstore, open in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood for a decade, has been named the friendliest small business in Pennsylvania 📚 @triblive.bsky.social

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette files closure notice with Pennsylvania The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s planned closure will affect 171 workers, according to a WARN notice filed Tuesday with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The WARN Act, meaning Work...

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s planned closure will affect 171 workers, according to a WARN notice filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry @triblive.bsky.social

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Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special to appear on Disney Miley Cyrus will once again step into her famous blonde wig pop star persona for a “Hannah Montana” 20th anniversary special airing on Disney+ in March. “Hannah Montana” first ...

Miley Cyrus will once again step into her famous blonde wig pop star persona for a “Hannah Montana” 20th anniversary special airing on Disney+ in March @triblive.bsky.social

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Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame art appears in Washington park A new art installation appeared Monday in Washington, D.C.’s Farragut Square — a “Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame.” Inspired by the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the art installation f...

A new art installation appeared in Washington, D.C.’s Farragut Square — a “Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame.”

Inspired by the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the stars have names of politicians, billionaires and others reported to be tied to Epstein @triblive.bsky.social

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PennDOT implements speed limit, vehicle restrictions ahead of wintry weather Speed limit and vehicle restrictions will be in place starting early Tuesday morning amid upcoming winter weather in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced the vehicle r...

NEW: Speed limit and vehicle restrictions will be in place starting early Tuesday morning amid upcoming winter weather in Pennsylvania @triblive.bsky.social

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Freeze-thaw cycle leaves region scrambling to fill potholes If you’re seeking the culprit behind that crater you have to avoid on your morning drive, look past the local road crew — and blame Mother Nature. That’s because of a process called ...

If you’re seeking the culprit behind that crater you have to avoid on your morning drive, blame Mother Nature.

That’s because of the freeze-thaw cycle —particularly present in Western Pennsylvania. It’s a recipe for potholes. Written with colleagues @triblive.bsky.social

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Papa Johns pizza chain will close 300 stores across U.S. Papa Johns announced it plans to close about 300 stores across the United States by the end of 2027. The announcement was made by the Kentucky-based pizza chain during an earnings call on Thursday, US...

Papa Johns announced it plans to close about 300 stores across the United States by the end of 2027 @triblive.bsky.social

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Pa. drivers to receive over $1.4 million through national Walmart settlement Pennsylvania is part of a $100 million multistate settlement that was reached with Walmart due to allegations that Walmart deceived customers and drivers who participated in its Spark Driver Program. ...

Pennsylvania is part of a $100 million multistate settlement that was reached with Walmart due to allegations that Walmart deceived customers and drivers who participated in its Spark Driver Program @triblive.bsky.social

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Morning Roundup: 2 injured in East Hills dog attack; Ohio Township home catches fire Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Feb. 27: 2 injured in East Hills dog attack Two people were injured after being attacked by a dog Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh&rsq...

Morning Roundup: 2 injured in East Hills dog attack; Ohio Township home catches fire @triblive.bsky.social

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Parents arrested after child falsely reports dad as dead to 911 Two Charleroi parents were arrested over the weekend after one of their children called 911 to falsely report their father had died. Instead, police said, they discovered a filthy home without running...

Two Charleroi parents were arrested over the weekend after one of their children called 911 to falsely report their father had died. Instead, police said, they discovered a filthy home without running water @triblive.bsky.social

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Sly Fox Brewing officially closes South Side pub Sly Fox Brewing’s pub location on Pittsburgh’s South Side is officially closed. In a Facebook announcement posted Tuesday, Sly Fox said even though it was “encouraged by the continue...

Sly Fox Brewing’s pub location on Pittsburgh’s South Side is officially closed @triblive.bsky.social

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Pittsburgh astronaut talks about medical event that led to NASA crew’s early return from space station NASA astronaut and Pittsburgh native Mike Fincke released a statement Wednesday — revealing he was the one who needed medical attention that required SpaceX Crew-11’s early return. The Ems...

NASA astronaut and Pittsburgh native Mike Fincke released a statement — revealing he was the one who needed medical attention that required SpaceX Crew-11’s early return @triblive.bsky.social

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Morning Roundup: Credit card scam probed at Shaler Giant Eagle; 1 injured in Fayette County fire Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Feb. 26: Parking lot credit card scam investigated at Shaler Giant Eagle Shaler police are looking into reports that four men solici...

Morning Roundup: Credit card scam probed at Shaler Giant Eagle; 1 injured in Fayette County fire @triblive.bsky.social

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West Mifflin police charge ex-Denny’s worker with lewd behavior in restaurant West Mifflin police have charged a former Denny’s employee with exposing himself to three customers while he worked at the restaurant. Zachary Hiles, 29, of Lincoln Place, is facing three counts...

West Mifflin police have charged a former Denny’s employee with exposing himself to three customers while he worked at the restaurant @triblive.bsky.social

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers player Bill Priatko remembers longtime friend Bill Mazeroski Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bill Priatko feels honored to have called the late Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski his friend. Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who hit the home run to wi...

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bill Priatko feels honored to have called the late Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski his friend.

Read his tribute below @triblive.bsky.social

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Morning Roundup: 1 injured in Millvale apartment fire; school bus collision in Carrick Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Feb. 25: 1 injured in Millvale apartment fire An apartment building on Grant Avenue in Millvale caught fire Tuesday night — s...

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Feb. 25 @triblive.bsky.social

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Woman charged after threatening Pittsburgh Public Schools secretaries Police have charged a woman they say threatened secretaries in the Pittsburgh Public School District with physical harm. Kemauri Vasciannie, 23, of the South Side Slopes was one of two women who polic...

Police have charged a woman they say threatened secretaries in the Pittsburgh Public School District with physical harm.

The woman threw a bottle of hand sanitizer and other items sitting on the counter at the secretaries @triblive.bsky.social

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Multi-vehicle crash causing delays on Route 28 northbound at Etna A multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning shut down a northbound lane of Route 28 near the Etna interchange. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation initially said in a press release that the roadwa...

A multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning shut down a northbound lane of Route 28 near the Etna interchange @triblive.bsky.social

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Morning Roundup: SWAT situation ends with suspect in custody; gunshots damage vehicle in Brookline Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Feb. 24: Man in custody after overnight Oakland SWAT situation Pittsburgh police reported that a man who barricaded himself overnight...

Morning Roundup: A man is now in custody after an overnight SWAT situation in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood
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