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Verona residents demanding change as drivers ignore speed limit, stop signs at intersection

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1 year ago

February 18, 2025

Verona residents demanding change as drivers ignore speed limit, stop signs at intersection

People who live near an intersection in Verona are tired of seeing driver after driver ignore the speed limit and the stop signs.

Verona’s mayor told KDKA-TV that the borough has had several complaints about drivers running stop signs near the Ridge and Seldon Avenue intersection.

The flashing red lights on each sign are hard to miss, and neighbors want the borough to do something else to slow drivers down.

“I’ll stand, kind of, partially in the road, a little bit, just kind of get them to slow down. Most of the time, four [times] out of 10, I get the finger,” said resident Ryun Heilman-Kopps.

Heilman-Kopps, a father of four, lives on Ridge Avenue.

“I see them all blowing stop signs. I watched a cop pull over a garbage truck, a person blowing this stop sign,” Heilman-Kopps said.

KDKA-TV learned the intersection used to have speed bumps, but the Verona Borough Council never replaced them.

“I honestly don’t know [why speed bumps weren’t replaced]. They probably got worn out in the wintertime. I’m not making excuses,” said Verona Mayor David Ricupero.

Verona’s mayor admits there is a problem and more needs to be done.

He noted a speed sign, flashing red lights at all three stop signs, and occasional police enforcement at the intersection.

“We are doing what we can. Council has talked to the engineer about putting a speed hump like they have in the city down on the street. They are in the process of researching that,” Mayor Ricupero said.

“[The] only thing I can promise is to keep after the board and get this problem resolved because it is a problem down at this intersection here, and there are kids that play down here, and it is a concern.

Mayor Ricupero also voiced his support for the installation of speed bumps to deter speeding drivers.

Heilman-Kopps wants the problem fixed sooner rather than later.

“Eventually, somebody is going to get hurt or killed. Do you really want that on your conscience? Be proactive, not reactive,” Heilman-Kopps said in a plea to borough councilmembers.

KDKA-TV also contacted the Verona borough manager and the borough council’s president but didn’t hear back.

Jennifer Borrasso

Jennifer Borrasso joined the KDKA News team as a reporter in August 2019. Jennifer has over 20 years of broadcast experience. Her news philosophy is simple: tell good stories.

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Pittsburgh Marathon organizers open registration for fall 10 Miler

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42 minutes ago

June 4, 2026

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Pittsburgh Marathon organizers open registration for fall 10 Miler

P3R, the organization behind the Pittsburgh Marathon, has opened registration for one of this fall’s largest local races.

Runners can now sign up for the 10 Miler and 10K, scheduled for Nov. 8. P3R expects a record-breaking 6,000 participants at this year’s events, according to spokeswoman Kelsey Emch. The events drew more than 5,500 participants last year.

The 10 Miler course begins at Station Square and travels through the North Shore, the Strip District and Downtown, while the 10K begins on the North Shore near PNC Park and follows the 10 Miler route the rest of the way.

Both races finish on Liberty Avenue Downtown – a common ending point for P3R events.

P3R CEO Troy Schooley said in a release that the 10 Miler and 10K have become a “signature fall tradition” for Pittsburghers of all abilities.

“Whether participants are chasing a personal best, enjoying the event with friends or taking part in the walking division, this race delivers an unforgettable experience while showcasing our city at its very best,” he said.

The 10 Miler costs around $66 per person with processing fees, and the 10K costs around $49. Discounts are available through June 9.

Those interested in participating can register on P3R’s website. Registrants receive complimentary racing bibs, branded long-sleeve shirts, and medals.

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit starting to install new ReadyFare machines

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11 hours ago

June 4, 2026

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit starting to install new ReadyFare machines

Updated on: June 4, 2026 / 1:19 AM EDT
/ CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Regional Transit has started to install its ReadyFare vending machines as the agency prepares to roll out its new fare payment system.

PRT said it’s working to roll out its new ReadyFare system and has started to install the new machine at some of its light-rail stations.

The new machines recently were installed at PRT’s Gateway station in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit has begun installing new ReadyFare machines at stations throughout the agency’s system.

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PRT said that as it prepares to roll out the new system, current ConnectCard holders will receive a card in the mail with instructions on how to request a ReadyFare card.

The new ReadyFare cards will be able to be purchased at the new machines for $1.

PRT said that riders will be able to transfer any balances they have on a ConnectCard to the new ReadyFare cards using an online balance transfer form.

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About 5 pounds of bees removed from Acrisure Stadium scaffolding ahead of Morgan Wallen concerts

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21 hours ago

June 3, 2026

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About 5 pounds of bees removed from Acrisure Stadium scaffolding ahead of Morgan Wallen concerts

Madeline Bartos

Updated on: June 3, 2026 / 2:19 PM EDT
/ CBS Pittsburgh

Acrisure Stadium is buzzing with excitement ahead of the back-to-back Morgan Wallen concerts. Except it’s not the fans generating all the excitement — it’s about 5 pounds of honeybees.

The Fine Family Apiary in Monongahela said it was contacted on Wednesday about a swarm of bees clustered on the stage scaffolding. The apiary put the swarm in a “nuc box” and took them home before moving the bees into full-size equipment.

Owner Al Fine estimates the swarm weighed about 4 to 5 pounds and consisted of 12,000 to 15,000 bees. All said, it took less than two hours to get the job done.

The Fine Family Apiary in Monongahela removed about 12,000 to 15,000 bees from Acrisure Stadium.

(Photo: The Fine Family Apiary/Facebook)

Why do bees swarm?

Swarming is how honeybees propagate, Fine explained. According to Penn State Extension, during swarming, the queen and about half the workers leave their home to establish a new nest. The bees will form a temporary cluster, hanging out while scouts search the surrounding area for a more permanent home in hollow spaces like tree cavities or, occasionally, the walls of a home.

Swarms can stick around for several hours or days until they’re ready to move, Penn State Extension says. Meanwhile, the colony left behind is temporarily without a leader until a new queen is established.

With the swarm at Acrisure Stadium removed, Morgan Wallen’s show is ready to go on. The country music megastar will bring his I’m The Problem Tour to Pittsburgh on June 5 and June 6, along with multiple acts like Brooks & Dunn and Ella Langley.