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CBS News
19-04-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Pittsburghers soak up day of summer-like temperatures in April
All around Pittsburgh on Friday, it was clear the summer-like weather was putting a spring in people's steps! Hopping into Easter weekend, Good Friday felt more like Memorial Day weekend in the Steel City with high temperatures hitting the 80s. It comes as no surprise that people dusted off their golf clubs to enjoy the sunshine and the greens. "When it's nice out, you want to go lie in the park or come play golf," said Donovan Clayton. Dozens of golfers teed off at Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park. "It's been long awaited, woke up the past two days, and there were no clouds in the sky, which is a rare thing in Pittsburgh, so it was nice to actually be able to see some blue," said Hayley Silvers. Smiles were aplenty at Schenley Park, with people having picnics, swinging on the swing set, and playing frisbee under clear skies. And of course, a line of customers stretched around Page's on the South Side to grab their favorite frozen treats from the iconic ice cream shop. "We're gonna do the yinzer sundae," one customer said. "Because good vibes, you have to get something sweet. It's very good. I'll give it a 10 out of 10," said Yu Xuan Wong. "I'm ready for summer!" "We love Page's, and it's a beautiful day, so we want to come enjoy it," said Rachel Webb. "Love to see it, I'm a summer girl through and through, so when the sun finally comes out, I'm like, get outside. We're free, we're ready to be outside!" Webb added. Getting a taste of summer in April, at least for a day, certainly boosted Pittsburghers' moods. "Outside, sunshine, vitamin D, rejuvenated. Seasonal affective disorder is real. The minute the sunshine is out, I'm immediately feeling better," Silvers said. "Feel a little bit happier, a little more active, you want to go do stuff. I can't wait for more of it! Can't wait for the summertime," Clayton said.
CBS News
04-02-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Pittsburgh's cold snap is leaving some with utility bills they can't afford. Here's how you can get help.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburghers' gas and electric bills are likely showing some spikes after last month's winter blast. It may have some people wondering how they're going to afford to pay their bills. Chad Quinn, the CEO of the Dollar Energy Fund, says people shouldn't be embarrassed to ask for help. "What we try to tell people is to contact your utility company, ask them, 'What programs are available for me?' Again, it could be something as simple as a budget. There's no embarrassment in asking for that," Quinn said. The Dollar Energy Fund is a nonprofit that was started in Pittsburgh and has expanded to many different states. "For a family of four making $64,000 or less, that is about 200% of the federal poverty guideline, that is a family Dollar Energy Fund can help," Quinn said. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission requires utilities to have programs to help people struggling to pay their bills. There are a lot of programs and organizations like Dollar Energy Fund. So where do you start? First call your utility company. Did you know they will happily set you up on a payment plan? "What I'd like to stress for everyone is utility companies do not want to turn people off. They want to find a way to help you, and they're willing to connect you with programs," Quinn said. After you call your utility company, you can also reach out to the Dollar Energy Fund and Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for help.
