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Pittsburgh Zoo's northern elephant seal Ellie Mae dies
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium's beloved northern elephant seal Ellie Mae has died.In a post on Facebook on Tuesday, the zoo said Ellie Mae, one of its "most unique residents," died. Ellie Mae ended up at the zoo after she was rescued in 2017 after being found beached and malnourished in California. Veterinarians said she could not hunt in the wild, according to the Facebook post, and Ellie Mae was brought to the zoo. "Ellie Mae was a special member of our Zoo family, as she was one of only two northern elephant seals under human care," the Facebook...
Pittsburgh-area drivers could see insurance rates increase
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Have you noticed your car insurance rates increase? If you have, you're not alone. Drivers all over the country have noticed what some are saying is a big jump in car insurance premiums.According to a report by Insurify, drivers in Pennsylvania can expect their car insurance premiums to go up an average of 35% this year. To simplify it, if you pay $1,000 now, look for it to go up to $1,350."It's crazy. I'm barely surviving as it is," said Natasha Obeldobel, a mother of two small children.Why are the rates going up? Plain and simple,...
Suspect facing attempted homicide charges after Pittsburgh police officer hit by vehicle
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgh Police officer was injured while trying to arrest a burglary suspect in the South Hills on Tuesday, prompting a closure of Route 51 as police searched for him. Police shut down a busy stretch of Route 51 between Bausman Street and Warrington Avenue while searching for the suspect on Tuesday afternoon. Pittsburgh police were investigating a recent burglary when they ran into 36-year-old William Skinner, who was wanted on multiple warrants, on Charles Street in the Beltzhoover neighborhood around 12:30 p.m., Allegheny County police said. Skinner fled in a Chevy Blazer, which police tracked to the...
Pittsburgh Playwright’s ‘Radio Golf’ Sparkles
There’s much to absorb in August Wilson’s Radio Golf, produced by Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company. The play is August Wilson’s last in his famous “Pittsburgh Cycle” covering ten decades of hope, success, struggle and disappointment in our city’s historic, multi-ethnic neighborhood, the Hill. It won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play in 2007. And for good reason. Like grasping a wet kitchen sponge, it holds much more weight than one might expect.
Pitt Adds Pitcher Mikayla Jankovic
PITTSBURGH – Pitt rounded out its 2025 roster with the addition of right-handed pitcher Mikayla Jankovic. The rising sophomore posted a 8-2 record with a 3.66 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 13 starts last season with Salt Lake Community College. Jankovic is the seventh Bruin from the 2024 roster...
Study emphasizes importance of proper mobility devices
PITTSBURGH – Clinical investigators from the University of Pittsburgh and the Medical University of South Carolina recently published a study that shows different types of mobility devices and certain characteristics of people with limited mobility are associated with reported falls. The study, published in the journal Disability & Rehabilitation:...
Pittsburghers' English tutoring helps them connect with immigrants settling in region
When Eliane Totti’s stomach ached in her native Brazil, she’d take pineapple, collard greens, lemon and ginger from the homeopathic shop she ran four hours north of Sao Paulo and whip up a juice. The businesswoman learned more about Pepto-Bismol, Alka-Seltzer and Tums after immigrating to Mt. Lebanon...
Updating the Pittsburgh High School Basketball Recruiting Board
We’ve got a couple of updates for the Pittsburgh High School Basketball Recruiting Board on Pittsburgh Sports Now. On Monday, a WPIAL prospect, who plays football and basketball, earned his first basketball offer, coming from a Division Two program. That player was Tori Grooms, a 6-foot guard out of Uniontown Area High School. Grooms added an offer from West Virginia Wesleyan.
Pittsburgh to Embrace Dry Spell with Cool Temperatures Before Weekend Warm-Up
The streak of damp weather in Pittsburgh is set to clear, giving way to a stretch of dry and cool conditions throughout the week, with a warming trend in sight by the weekend. This break in precipitation comes as scattered drizzles taper off and clouds hang overhead into Tuesday, keeping temperatures below the seasonal average, according to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA.
Each year, scores of accepted students drop out before college starts. What’s behind the college ‘melt?’
Would-be college students often turn to full-time employment or other prospects before the semester starts. Financial pressures, family needs and logistical challenges can all steer away aspiring scholars. The post Each year, scores of accepted students drop out before college starts. What’s behind the college ‘melt?’ appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the cornerbacks
Aug. 20—TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top cornerbacks for the 2024 season. 1. Xxavier Thomas Central Catholic Senior, 5-10, 160 Thomas has shown a knack for big plays. He took the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown in the WPIAL championship game last fall. A few weeks earlier, he took another kickoff 92 yards ...
A taste of fall in the air
PITTSBURGH — Rain showers are out, and fall-like air is in for the next few days. We will enjoy pleasant afternoons with highs in the low-to-mid 70s, refreshing nights with temperatures dropping into the upper 40s. Glorious sunshine is also on the menu. Temperatures will gradually tick up through...
“Guys Who Grill” Raises $6K For Backpack Program
A Butler Township event earlier this summer continues to help a local organization provide for kids in need. At their Monday night meeting, the Butler Township Commissioners presented a check to the Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation with $6,000 in proceeds from their 2nd annual Guys Who Grill event in June.
Recovering From a Stroke Is Hard and Isolating Work. Stroke Camps Give Survivors and Caretakers a Break
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Life after a stroke can strain the people who experience them and their caretakers. Survivors of strokes, which occur when blood is blocked to part of the brain, can lose their mobility and balance, have trouble swallowing and struggle to complete daily tasks like cooking or grooming. Recovery is hard work, and often isolating. This is why earlier this summer, 21 stroke survivors and caregivers went on a...
Parents file lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District over alleged hazing during football camp
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) -- The parents of a former Mohawk High School student are suing the school district and several leaders, including the superintendent. The lawsuit claims the student was expelled for recording video of a hazing incident two years ago and subsequently punished for speaking up. The incident allegedly took place on school property during football camp.At the time, three students were charged. Parents called for accountability following alleged hazing incidentNearly two years ago, parents in the Mohawk Area School District were calling for accountability after allegations of hazing surfaced surrounding the school's football team.District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa said the investigation revealed three juveniles allegedly abused, humiliated and assaulted five victims, all team members.The school's football team had been inactive over a period of several weeks amid the investigation by the DA's office.
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