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10th annual gala to fill Butler Country Club with hope for the future, raise vital funds
An upcoming gala will fund a local Christian organization that offers tools to those experiencing or facing imminent homelessness to get their lives back on track. The Lighthouse Foundation’s 10th annual Soaring for Hope Gala will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Butler Country Club in Penn Township.
New Traffic Calming Initiatives Launch on Pittsburgh's Chartiers Avenue
Construction crews are rolling out traffic calming measures on Chartiers Avenue starting today. The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) is spearheading the project, which aims to improve pedestrian safety and ensure smoother traffic flow in the Chartiers neighborhood. Among the updates, expect to see painted bump-outs on Main Street that will shorten pedestrian crossings, speed tables strategically placed between Warfle Street and Suter Street, as well as Suter St. and Middletown Road, and a pedestrian refuge island on Suter St., according to information released by the City of Pittsburgh.
Pitt Offense Wins its First Scrimmage of the Offseason
It may have taken nearly six months, but the Pitt offense has picked up its first scrimmage win since offensive coordinator Kade Bell arrived. Pitt held its second — and final — scrimmage of the summer Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, and after 122 offensive and defensive snaps and 33 more special teams snaps, the offense came out on top.
Bob Mould plays with Seth Meyers’ 8G Band for last show then going on tour - including 2 stops in Pa.
The 8G Band will make its last appearance as the house band for “Late Night with Seth Meyers” on NBC on Thursday, Aug. 22. With them will be guitarist Bob Mould. “I’m humbled to be a small part of Thursday’s farewell to the 8G Band. It’s the end of an amazing run, it’s bittersweet for certain, and I’m hoping NBC will let us turn up extra loud!” Mould said.
Take Charge of Your Health Today…Children and literacy
Mother and daughter in the library, reading a book. Getty Images Stock Photo. This month’s Take Charge of Your Health Today spotlight is on children and literacy. That includes how important it is for Black children to reach a reading milestone at the end of 3rd grade when students shift from learning to read to reading to learn. Early literacy is tied to long-term school success, graduation rates, and future job opportunities. We asked Carlos Carter, head of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, about how literacy skills help to empower Black children and families and promote education equity.
'Never want anybody to endure that type of pain': 9-year-old hit while riding bike in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Family and friends of the 9-year-old girl who died Sunday after a driver hit and killed her gathered in that same spot Tuesday night for a balloon release. "My baby was a beautiful soul," Cory Carter told the crowd that came together to honor his daughter, Courtney Carter. "Very loving, caring, unique, a one-of-a-kind person."
Forum Set for Rural Development through Outdoor Recreation
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), in collaboration with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship and the Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation, announced its upcoming National Leadership Forum on Rural Development through Outdoor Recreation with the support of the Richard King Mellon Foundation. This invite-only event will take place on Oct. 1 & 2 in Pittsburgh, PA, gathering over 50 national presidents, CEOs and other leaders in economic development, outdoor recreation, and conservation.
2024 High School Football Season Previews
The Westmoreland Sports Network made its annual trip around the county to visit high school football training camps and talk with players and coaches about the upcoming season. Click on the links below to watch all the 2024 High School Football Season Previews presented by Play It Again Sports in Greensburg.
Pittsburgh's weather this week will feel like an early preview of fall
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Meteorological fall is still a week and a half away but you're getting to kick the tires if you will… see if you like it today & tomorrow. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosThere's a little bit of an upcharge if you'd like it colder but don't you worry we can make it happen. We like to call these types of afternoons "crisp" & "refreshing." In all seriousness, this type of weather this early in the season isn't unheard of. We probably won't break any records. The record low for today...
Diocese of Greensburg Catholic schools set to start school year with building upgrades, new programs in place
With air conditioning units installed, security upgrades completed and a plan in place to deepen students’ faith education, Greensburg Central Catholic High School is ready to welcome students back to its halls Wednesday. For Superintendent Nancy Rottler, there is no time like the present to be a student at...
22-year-old Arrested for Alleged Road Rage Shooting on I-376 in Pittsburgh
An incident that appears to have been caused by road rage occurred on the Parkway West in Pittsburgh a month ago, and a guy is currently doing time in prison. In the vicinity of Exit 69 A on Interstate 376 West on July 14, the police were called to investigate complaints of rifle bullets being fired from one car into another vehicle.
Mayor Dwan Walker represents hometown of Aliquippa during ceremonial roll call at DNC
CHICAGO, Il. (KDKA) -- Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker and Governor Josh Shapiro were part of Pennsylvania's delegation during a ceremonial roll call at the Democratic National Convention last night in Chicago. The celebratory roll call was full of celebrity performances and a dance party. During Pennsylvania's portion of the roll call, 'Motownphilly' and 'Black and Yellow' were played, paying homage to both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker spoke during the roll call and took an opportunity to praise his hometown's high school football program. "My city's the city of legends," Walker said. "The only high school in America with three Hall of...
Pitt women’s soccer looks to pick up historical conference wins in the 2024 season
Since 2017, head coach Randy Waldrum has patiently turned Pitt women’s soccer around. Starting his inaugural season at Pitt with a substandard 3-12-3 record in the 2017 regular season, Waldrum rounded out a historic 17-6-1 2023 season. After reaching the ACC semifinals and NCAA tournament quarterfinal, Pitt finished their...
What A Million Dollar Country Ham Meant For Penn Country Hams
Penn Country Hams is called the home of the Million Dollar Country Ham for a good reason. Owners Jonathon and Blake Penn talk about selling the first grand champion Kentucky Country Ham for one million dollars in 2019, how it felt when the bidding stopped at one million, and what that means for the company.
Invalid signatures for Pa. city’s anti-Israel referendum sinks effort
A proposed referendum for the November ballot to keep Pittsburgh from doing business with companies that have financial ties to Israel came to an end on Monday. Before a hearing could take place, the Pittsburgh Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) acknowledged that its No War Crimes on Our Dime movement did not collect enough valid signatures to get the referendum on the city’s Nov. 5 ballot.
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