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Allegheny County, PA

Machine Glitches, Late Judges Plague PA Elections; Here's How To File Complaints Machine Glitches, Late Judges Plague PA Elections; Here's How To File Complaints
Machine Glitches, Late Judges Plague PA Elections; Here's How To File Complaints As technical issues stalled ballot scanning in one county while late judges delayed voting in another, the Pennsylvania Department of State has stepped in, coordinating with county officials to maintain a secure and seamless voting process. The Pennsylvania Department of State addressed Cambria County’s Election Day voting delays, posting a message at 9:45 a.m. on X, formerly Twitter, to reassure voters. The department confirmed it is “in contact with county officials in Cambria County” as they work to resolve an issue affecting in-precinct ballot scanning. "Voters are continuing to vote by…
PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer Stabbed To Death While Hiking PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer Stabbed To Death While Hiking
PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer Stabbed To Death While Hiking A Pennsylvania State Police officer is dead and his accused killer from Maryland has been held without bail, authorities announced in updated statements to the press on Wednesday, Oct. 23.  Off-duty PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer, Benjamin J. Brallier, age 44, of Kennedy Township, formerly of Moon Township, was found stabbed while running near near the 1900 block of Hassam Road on Montour Trail on Monday, Oct. 21 at 2:52 p.m., Allegheny County Police detailed.  He was treated at the scene and then taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, the po…
Woman Dies After Less Than 24 Hours In Allegheny County Jail: Officials Woman Dies After Less Than 24 Hours In Allegheny County Jail: Officials
Woman Dies After Less Than 24 Hours In Allegheny County Jail: Officials A woman who had only been in the Allegheny County Jail for one day has died, officials announced on Saturday, Sept. 14.  The unidentified 53-year-old woman passed away following a "medicinal incident" less than 24 hours after entering the jail, Acting Warden Shane T. Dady said.   The woman was still in the Allegheny County Jail intake department when she passed. She was brought in on a felony possession charge on Friday, Sept. 13. A "medical emergency" was called in the department at approximately 7:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14. "Jail healthcare staff attempted lifesavin…
Death Penalty Sought For Woman Accused Of Killing Pittsburgh Friend's Baby, Abusing Twin Death Penalty Sought For Woman Accused Of Killing Pittsburgh Friend's Baby, Abusing Twin
Death Penalty Sought For Woman Accused Of Killing Pittsburgh Friend's Baby, Abusing Twin The death penalty is being sought against a PhD student from New Jersey who is accused of killing an infant boy and abusing his twin brother in Pennsylvania, according to court records obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, Sept. 6. Nicole Virzi, 30, a PhD student who graduated from Northern Highlands Regional High School, was charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, child endangerment, and more in connection with the incidents last June. The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty in Virzi's case on Thursday,…
Three Winning Powerball Tickets Totaling $1.25 Million Sold In PA Expiring Soon Three Winning Powerball Tickets Totaling $1.25 Million Sold In PA Expiring Soon
Three Winning Powerball Tickets Totaling $1.25 Million Sold In PA Expiring Soon Powerball lottery players, check your tickets. Three winning Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball tickets worth a combined total of $1,250,000 will soon expire.  This includes one prize worth $1 million sold in Philadelphia, one prize worth $150,000 sold in Lehigh County, and one prize worth $100,000 sold in Allegheny County.  The unclaimed $1 million-winning Powerball ticket was sold by United Food Market, 500 East Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, for the Wednesday, October 4, 2023, drawing. The ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn, 9-35-54-63-64, to win $1 million, less applic…
Rare Hospitalization In First Human Case Of West Nile In PA For 2024 Rare Hospitalization In First Human Case Of West Nile In PA For 2024
Rare Hospitalization In First Human Case Of West Nile In PA For 2024 The first person to test positive for the West Nile virus in Pennsylvania in 2024 has been hospitalized, officials announced on Tuesday, July 16.  The person who tested positive lives in the Baldwin Borough area and frequently was outdoors prior to their infection, according to the release by the Allegheny County Health Department. The person suffered from a fever, weakness, and was hospitalized, as detailed in the release. No further information about them will be shared in order to protect their privacy, officials explained.  Approximately 70 to 80 percent of people who become …
Restaurant Blasts Hollywood Actor From PA: 'Amazing Spock, Terrible Customer' Restaurant Blasts Hollywood Actor From PA: 'Amazing Spock, Terrible Customer'
Restaurant Blasts Hollywood Actor From PA: 'Amazing Spock, Terrible Customer' Zachary Quinto makes an incredible Spock, but a terrible customer, according to one restaurant that's putting the Pennsylvania native on blast. Manita, a cafe, bar, and grocery store in Toronto, slammed Quinto, a Pittsburgh native who most notably starred in "Star Trek," for being rude to the staff. The restaurant took to Instagram to call out the 47-year-old actor for yelling at staff “like an entitled child” after he didn’t reply to two texts to inform him his table was ready.  He also refused to believe the empty tables in the dining room were not available, despite being politely …