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CBS News
8 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Cooling centers open across Pittsburgh area in response to extreme heat
With extreme heat remaining in place across the Pittsburgh region through at least Wednesday, several cooling centers have opened to give residents a place to escape the dangerous temperatures. While the heat is here, residents are encouraged to check on neighbors, friends, and family, especially those who are older or medically vulnerable. Heat is the leading weather-related cause of death nationwide, surpassing the fatalities caused by floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and lightning. Tips to keep yourself safe during extreme heat include drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated, even if you are not thirsty; keeping cool by using wet towels, putting feet in cool water, and taking cool showers; spend as much time as possible in cool or air-conditioned buildings; staying out of the sun during the hottest part of the day; wear sunscreen and hats with other loose-fitting clothing; and never leave pets or children in vehicles. Cooling centers opening Unless otherwise noted, cooling centers will operate from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday through Wednesday. A list of operational cooling centers is below. Beechview Healthy Active Living Community Center 1555 Broadway Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. 15216 Brighton Heights Healthy Active Living Community Center 3515 McClure Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212 First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood Open Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 120 E. Swissvale Avenue Edgewood, Pa. 15218 Greenfield Healthy Active Living Community Center 745 Greenfield Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 Homewood Healthy Active Living Community Center 7321 Frankstown Road Pittsburgh, Pa. 15208 Shaler North Hills Library 1822 Mount Royal Boulevard Glenshaw, Pa. 15116 Sheraden Healthy Active Living Community Center 720 Sherwood Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. 15204 South Side Healthy Active Living Community Center 12th and Bingham Streets Pittsburgh, Pa. 15203
CBS News
5 days ago
- Sport
- CBS News
Pittsburgh's Juneteenth festivities get underway today. Here's what to know.
Pittsburgh's Juneteenth festivities are set to get underway this afternoon in the city's Mellon Park. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States and this year, the festivities to celebrate the holiday are moving to a new location in East Liberty. Mellon Park is playing host to this year's Juneteenth festivities. The events had previously been held at Point State Park dating back to 2014, but with renovations underway ahead of the city hosting next year's NFL Draft, Mellon Park is where things have moved to this year. The park had hosted the annual Juneteenth Youthfest in the past. Starting Thursday afternoon, there will be food and craft vendors along with things like health screenings, activities for seniors, and multiple music performances over the course of four days. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. Thursday and runs daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m through Sunday. What's open and closed in Pittsburgh for Juneteenth? Federal, state, county, and city offices will be closed today and there won't be any mail delivery or trash or recycling pickup. Healthy Active Living centers throughout Pittsburgh will be closed, but the city's swimming pools will be open. Pittsburgh Regional Transit will be operating on a regular schedule today, but the Downtown Service Center will be closed. Juneteenth Grand Jubilee Parade taking place on Saturday The parade will be held in Downtown Pittsburgh, kicking off at 11 a.m. and running through Centre Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and Liberty Avenue. Along with the parade, there will be plenty of music and dancing as Pittsburgh celebrates Juneteenth.
