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PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) — Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing […]
Penn State will likely take on up to $700M in debt for Beaver Stadium upgrades. How will it pay it back?
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. State College, Pa. — Penn State is prepared to take on up to $700 million in debt to renovate Beaver Stadium, a price tag drawing scrutiny at a time when the university is implementing steep budget cuts and offering buyouts to some employees. ...
Mostly clear and calm tonight; Sunday brings in more chances for sunshine
Saturday evening looks great for anyone planning some evening plans. Outdoor dinner plans will be in good shape as we continue to see mostly clear skies and overnight lows in the upper 50s. Can’t rule out some river valley across the mountains but any instances will be extremely isolated tonight. Sunday church services will go […]
Pitt's fortunes in 2024 hinge on dramatic changes on offense
Aug. 24—When Pat Narduzzi spoke to his team one day early in training camp, he made the 2024 season personal for his players. "I told the guys ... 'This is team 135. This is the 135th edition of Pitt football. The 2024 team will be one team — it's you. What are you going to do?' " Yes, Pitt football history goes all the way back to 1890 when the school was called Western University of ...
Due Diligence: Philly-born NEA president says education at stake in election
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In addition to the thousands of delegates representing their respective states, there are hundreds of delegates who represent organizations, such as the National Education Association (NEA). Around 200 teachers — NEA members — are serving as “education” delegates, making the NEA presence larger than any state delegation except for California, Florida and Texas.
Pirates fall flat to Reds in front of sellout crowd; Hunter Stratton injured in freak collision
Aug. 24—A sellout crowd of 38,137 packed PNC Park Saturday to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Cincinnati Reds after the club inducted Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland and Manny Sanguillen into their Hall of Fame. In what ended as a 10-2 beatdown by the Reds, the pregame Hall of Fame festivities undoubtedly proved to be highlight of the day for the Pirates and their fans. Saturday's game ...
Tomlin Bluntly Explains Beanie Bishop’s Absence
DETROIT — Pittsburgh Steelers undrafted free agent cornerback Beanie Bishop received first-team reps at slot corner in training camp and the first preseason game, but an undisclosed injury has thrown a wrench in his availability and playing time over the last two games. After missing the second preseason game...
Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Long touchdown to close preseason
Patterson rushed the ball three times for 31 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 31-24 preseason loss to the Lions. With Jaylen Warren (hamstring) sidelined, Patterson was the second back on the field behind Najee Harris. Patterson played with both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, but his highlight of the game came on the team's first drive when he ripped through the middle of the field for a 31-yard touchdown scamper. Warren looks likely to be ready for Week 1, but Patterson would likely get passing-down work and some occasional carries if Warren is unable to suit up. .
Clairton rides defense to convincing win over Steel Valley
Clairton defensive back Taris Wooding and the Bears’ crushing defense didn’t worry much about the offense. With Wooding and his teammates patrolling the secondary, Steel Valley’s offense wasn’t gaining any territory. The Ironmen didn’t score any points on offense, allowing the Bears to survive three turnovers...
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive tackle to miss final preseason game
DETROIT -- Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive lineman Logan Lee will not play in the team’s final preseason game against the Detroit Lions with an undisclosed injury. Lee was seen in street clothes during warmups off on the sideline, signifying that he will likely sit out the game. Lee, the...
Steelers QB hot-take from radio host is the dumbest of the offseason
The Steelers' quarterback room has left a lot of people talking this offseason due to the severe turnover in the room. Naturally, this has led to a wide variety of hot takes about what the best and worst moves are and who should ultimately start for the team this year.
New PA law will help residents access unclaimed property
Is the state withholding money or property that may be yours?. A recently approved law in Pennsylvania will make it easier for thousands to receive what's rightfully theirs. Behind the vault doors at the state treasury office in Harrisburg is a massive amount of unclaimed property. “We have 4.5 billion...
Gracie Sines scores go-ahead goal as Cumberland Valley girls soccer downs North Allegheny
Gracie Sines scored the go-ahead goal in the 70th minute propelled the Cumberland Valley girls soccer team to a 2-1 non-conference victory over host North Allegheny Saturday. The Eagles trailed 1-0 on a North Allegheny penalty kick in the 14th minute, but responded with a penalty kick goal of their own by Sienna Manns in the 36th minute.
American Hockey League mandates neck protection in the wake of the death of Adam Johnson
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (KDKA) - On Friday, the American Hockey League, the top development league for the NHL, mandated that all players will be required to wear cut-resistant neck protection beginning this season. AHL President and CEO, along with a unanimous vote from the AHL Board of Governors made it official Friday, saying that all skaters, referees, and linespersons will have to wear the protection this season. Prior to this season, players and officials were required to wear cut-resistant socks and wrist sleeves. The decision comes less than a year after former Penguins forward Adam Johnson died in what was described as a "freak accident"...
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