Category: News

Report: Limited liability company owned by Namdar Realty Group buys Pittsburgh Mills Macy’s for $2 million

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Shane Dunlap, TribLive, Caption for Photo: Macy’s at Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills in January.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) While the owner of Pittsburgh Mills is looking for a buyer of the mall, it is acquiring one of the mall’s stores. According to a report from TribLive yesterday, a limited liability company owned by Namdar Realty Group bought the Macy’s store attached to the mall located in Allegheny County for $2 million. The property was previously owned by Macy’s.  

News organizations across southwestern Pennsylvania are working together to help each other survive

(File Photo: Source for Photo: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette logo is displayed on the newspaper’s Pittsburgh office Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) News organizations that are in southwestern Pennsylvania are coming together to help each other survive. It’s a recent collaboration of more than 40 local news operations which includes the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette. This comes after its owner Block Communications, Inc. announced on January 7th, 2026 that the 240-year-old newspaper would publish its final edition on May 3rd, 2026, which will permanently cease its operations.

Pirates announcer gives spring training report on Beaver County Radio

Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown gave his first of several Spring Training reports for Beaver County Radio listeners this morning.

Brown talked about the Pirates new-look lineup, including off-season acquisitions Brandon Lowe, Marcell Ozuna and Ryan O’Hearn, and discussed expectations for 19-year-old shortstop slugger Konnor Griffin.

Check out what Brown had to say:

Listen to Pirates’ announcers reports on Beaver County Radio at 7:40 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the Morning Show with Scott Tady.

Greg Brown, Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster. (photo courtesy Greg Brown)

Application Period Now Open for PSP’s 2026 Law and Leadership Academy

(File Photo of the Pennsylvania State Police Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hazelton, PA) The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today that it is now accepting applications for its 2026 Law and Leadership Academy. The free, 15-week program from May–August is for individuals that are 18 years or older who have either graduated from high school or earned their GED and are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Participants will meet twice a week, with occasional Saturday sessions, and they will experience what it’s like to train as a cadet. They will undergo educational and physical fitness training that is similar to what is provided in real-life police academies, and this includes running, swimming, and marching within a paramilitary environment that is structured. The curriculum will include instruction on traffic, criminal investigations, and other police resources. Cadets will also learn self-discipline, teamwork, time and stress management and other critical skills that are necessary to be a successful law enforcement officer. Those that are interested can find more information about this program and apply to one of the following locations at the Law and Leadership page on PSP’s website by clicking here: 

  • Erie
  • Greensburg
  • Hershey
  • Philadelphia
  • State College
  • Wilkes-Barre

The application period for this program is open until April 3rd, 2026.

Injured Sidney Crosby out for Canada vs. Finland in the semifinals at the Olympics

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Canada’s Sidney Crosby (87) is attended to after being injured during the second period of a men’s ice hockey quarterfinal game between Canada and Czechia at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

MILAN (AP) — Sidney Crosby is not playing for Canada against Finland in the semifinals at the Olympics on Friday because of injury.

Crosby appeared to injure his right knee in the second period of the quarterfinals against Czechia on Wednesday night. The 38-year-old captain did not practice Thursday, when coach Jon Cooper said Crosby was still being evaluated.

Sam Bennett, who was sick but now is good to go, took Crosby’s spot in the lineup. It was not immediately clear if Crosby would be available if Canada advances to the gold-medal game Sunday.

Connor McDavid will wear the “C” because international rules require a player to be designated captain for each game. Nathan MacKinnon joins Cale Makar as the alternates.

Crosby is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, with wins in 2010 and ‘14, and a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins.

Defenseman Josh Morrissey, who has not played since getting injured in Canada’s tournament opener on Feb. 12, is also out.

Finland made a change with its forwards, bringing in Oliver Kapanen and scratching Eeli Tolvanen. Kapanen missed the preliminary round finale against Italy on Sunday while being isolated because roommate Anton Lundell contracted norovirus.

Lundell returned in the quarterfinals and assisted on the overtime goal to beat Switzerland.

State Board of Higher Education Adopts Historic Strategic Plan to Transform Postsecondary Education in the Commonwealth

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Board of Education)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release in Harrisburg yesterday from the Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education (SBHE), they voted unanimously yesterday in the state to adopt a strategic plan for higher education, which is Pennsylvania’s first in over two decades that is designed to support and align the higher education sector, increase affordability and degree attainment, and strengthen the economic well-being of Pennsylvania communities.

PUC Seeks to Update Pennsylvania’s Railroad Safety Regulations Three Years Since the East Palestine Train Derailment

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release in Harrisburg yesterday from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), they took a step in the state yesterday to advance a rulemaking that begins the process of enhancing railroad safety in Pennsylvania. The PUC voted 5-0 to adopt a motion by Commissioner Kahryn L. Zerfuss which would enhance the Commission’s rail safety requirements, the first such update to these regulations since 2013.  The motion acknowledges that as the third anniversary of the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment is marked, communities in Pennsylvania continue to face risks associated with the transportation of hazardous materials through population centers, amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding federal rail safety reforms. 

PUC Advances Proposed Rulemaking to Codify Key Consumer Protections and Strengthen Stability for Utilities and Households

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release in Harrisburg yesterday from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), they voted 4-1 yesterday in the state to approve a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which would formally incorporate key consumer protections into the PUC’s regulations, advancing an effort to provide long-term clarity, consistency, and stability for both utility customers and the utilities that serve them. 

Beaver County officials closely monitoring water levels of the Connoquenessing Creek as ice jams cause flood risk

(File Photo of Water)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Emergency officials in Beaver County were closely monitoring water levels at the Connoquenessing Creek yesterday. Ice that was melting led to ice jams up and down the creek and water levels that were rapidly changing. The ice jams can also cause flood risk. Water levels at the creek near Franklin Township measured under 5 feet around 10:15 a.m. It rose about 2.5 feet in just fifteen minutes. Water levels were back to where they started by yesterday evening. According to county emergency officials, they will continue to monitor the water level in the creek. 

Allegheny County launches a program to bolster main streets and business districts

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – This April 2, 2021, file photo shows bridges spanning the Allegheny River in downtown Pittsburgh. Republicans in Congress are making the politically brazen bet that it’s more advantageous to oppose President Joe Biden’s ambitious rebuild America agenda than to lend support for the costly $2.3 trillion undertaking for roads, bridges and other infrastructure investments. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and many officials were on hand to recently announce that $4 million was available through the Main Streets Allegheny program. This means that communities with business districts and main streets there are now eligible for money to help develop and strengthen them. The money can be used for everything from grants, loans and district-level investments technical assistance for businesses. Grant amounts are varied, and the money can also be used for events that are community-based and concerts that are tied to local businesses. The funds can also be used for district identity and placement initiatives, street scape improvement, murals, lighting and signage.