Youngstown, Ohio – Congressman Michael Rulli from the 6th District is advocating for the immediate securing of the explosion-damaged Realty Building in Youngstown. He believes that the building needs to be stabilized before any decisions are made about its future. The owner of the building, however, has expressed the view that demolition is necessary. Local … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – The DoubleTree Hotel in Youngstown, Ohio has been grappling with the aftermath of a gas explosion that occurred at the Realty Building just four weeks ago, prompting the closure of the hotel during this period. General Manager Steve Mitchell revealed that the hotel was fully booked at the time of the explosion, … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – Following a deadly gas explosion on May 28 that resulted in one fatality and nine injuries at the Realty Tower, Mayor Tito Brown has issued a strict ultimatum to the owners of the unstable building. The blast not only claimed lives but also left the tower in a precarious state, posing a … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – After the devastating explosion at the Realty Building on E. Federal Street last month, Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown and local community leaders are preparing to update the public on the current status of the building. The explosion, which occurred on May 28, was reportedly caused by a gas leak. According to a … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report on the downtown Youngstown explosion that occurred recently. The report provides crucial details on the tragic event, shedding light on the possible causes and contributing factors. According to the NTSB’s initial findings, the explosion involved a commercial building in downtown Youngstown. … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently released its preliminary report on the cause of a deadly blast that occurred inside a downtown building in Youngstown three weeks ago. According to the NTSB, the explosion at the Realty Tower building on May 28 was triggered by a gas pipeline being accidentally cut … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – The downtown area of Youngstown faced a devastating blow when the explosion at Realty Tower added to the challenges already posed by road construction, the Covid-19 pandemic, and its aftermath. Business owners in the area, however, are resilient and attribute their continued operations to the support of customers and the community. City … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – Residents in Youngstown were taken aback when they were informed of an explosion that occurred two weeks prior, leading to the immediate evacuation of the area. The incident left many feeling outraged that such critical information was withheld for such a significant period of time. The explosion, which took place without warning, … Read more
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The residents of Youngstown find themselves in a state of distress as they are forced to vacate their homes with only a few days’ notice. This urgency follows the explosion of the Realty Building two weeks prior, resulting in concerns about the stability of surrounding structures. Among those affected is Clifton Mills … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – The family of a man who tragically lost his life in an explosion in downtown Youngstown has filed a lawsuit against the building owner, property management company, and gas company. The lawsuit, filed in Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas by Traesha Pritchard and Sharnette Crite-Evans, the sister and mother of 27-year-old … Read more