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Statue honoring Corey Comperatore installed outside Buffalo Township VFC
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Outside the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company whereCorey Comperatore served, people are leaving flowers and other items near a statue of the fallen firefighter who was shot and killed at the Donald Trump rally. Just a few miles away, a banner is posted outside the...
Injured Russell Wilson shares how Justin Fields is fairing in Steelers offense
Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson sat out for the second straight day of training camp after revealing he injured his calf during a sled push. My thoughts on Day 2 of #Steelers training camp. When will QB Russell Wilson return and who’s standing out? pic.twitter.com/Pjzha9YppL— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) July 26, 2024 "We were doing a sled push thing and just tweaked it a little bit," Wilson said. "Just working hard and sometimes things happen. Good news is that I feel good and we'll get there in time."Wilson said if Pittsburgh had a game Friday, he would play. Luckily, that isn't the case, which...
FanDuel offers up ridiculous trade hypothetical between Steelers and Cowboys
We get it. The Pittsburgh Steelers need a wide receiver. And we understand if the Steelers really want to upgrade the position, it’s not going to be cheap. But FanDuel needs to calm down. They offered up a trade hypothetical between the Steelers and Dallas Cowboys to help the...
5 for Friday: This rookie class a little different
Much was made a year ago about rookies Broderick Jones and Joey Porter Jr. taking some time to work their way into the starting lineup. It didn't happen from Day 1. But both players had entered the NFL Draft as underclassmen, so Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin wanted to make sure they didn't hit a rookie wall by playing them a lot early.
Ben Cherington's trade deadline comments dampen mood around Pirates' recent success
In the latest edition of his weekly radio show on 93.7 The Fan, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington turned his attention to the July 30 trade deadline. Prior to the 2024 season, the thought of the Pirates being deadline buyers would have sounded like a best-case scenario. Now, with the deadline just over a week away, it appears the likeliest scenario. The Pirates have had a recent run of success, including a six-game win streak that pulled them to within half-game of the last National League wild card spot. It shouldn't be too much to ask for them to lock up that wild card spot, especially given the depth of their playoff-caliber pitching rotation, but it's clear that they can use some upgrades on offense.
New Kensington-Arnold officials promise repairs to dilapidated veterans memorial
As they’ve gotten older, Michele Eckman and her husband, Richard, don’t travel back to the Alle-Kiski Valley from their home outside of Dallas as often as they used to. So when they came to the area in June, they made a point of stopping by Valley High School in Richard’s hometown of New Kensington to see the “Veterans of Valley High Memorial.” It includes his name on a brick recognizing his service in the Marine Corps from 1969 to 1970 after his 1967 graduation.
Leechburg Area hires new business manager
Leechburg Area School Board members hired a new business manager at a special voting meeting Thursday night. Gregory Cessna was hired in a 7-0 vote. Board members Anthony Townsend and Andrew Pallus were absent from the meeting. The hiring comes after the district’s previous manager, Teresa Edinger, resigned in May...
Pirates place OF Bryan Reynolds on bereavement list, add Ji Hwan Bae to taxi squad
Jul. 25—The Pittsburgh Pirates announced they have placed Bryan Reynolds on the major-league bereavement list Thursday, which requires a minimum stay of three games. That means the All-Star outfielder will miss at least two games against the Arizona Diamondbacks this weekend. Reynolds was a late scratch from Wednesday's 5-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals with what the Pirates said was back ...
West Nile Virus detected in more area communities
The Allegheny County Health Department says mosquito samples collected around the area have tested positive for West Nile Virus. The areas include Allegheny Commons, Fineview, Garfield, Perry South, Morningside and the Hill District.
Open Road Tolls Coming to Pennsylvania Turnpike in January
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Construction Engineer Alan Williamson, left, explains how the new toll gantries will work along the turnpike. Those familiar toll booths on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are going away and that means drivers will be able to pay tolls without slowing down or hitting backed up traffic at toll plazas, writes Evan Jones for The Morning Call.
Aqua seeks rate increases; public hearings set before regulators
HARRISBURG – Water bills could be on the rise in the Shenandoah area, among other parts of the state next year, and regulators want your input. Aqua Pennsylvania filed an application in May seeking a rate increase from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Aqua purchased the water system serving the Greater Shenandoah Area and took control last year.
Big 26 Baseball Classic pitting Pa. vs. Maryland lands at FNB Field
Pennsylvania is hoping to regain an advantage over Maryland Friday as the Big 26 Baseball Classic opens at FNB Field, the home of the Harrisburg Senators. The All-Star showcase, featuring prep standouts in the Class of 2025 and ‘26, is operated by the Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Event Authority.
Cory Trice Jr.: Steelers’ Sleeper Cornerback with Huge Potential in Training Camp
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cory Trice Jr. is aiming to secure a spot in the team's camp after recovering from a torn ACL last year and participating fully in the first training session. Cory Trice Jr. is 6-3 and weighs 206 pounds. Trice was a seventh-round pick out of Purdue in...
Satisfy your sweet tooth at High Dune Baking Co.
If you have a sweet tooth and want a place to grab a treat, there’s a bakery in Avalon you have to check out. PHL17’s Tyrone Sharper visited High Dune Baking Co. to see all of their sweet treat offerings. You can check out their menu, HERE.
Bidding process underway for demolition of Colfax Elementary School in Springdale
Plans continue for the eventual demolition of Colfax Elementary School in Springdale. The Allegheny Valley School Board on Wednesday authorized district administrators to seek contract bids for the demolition of the Colfax building, which sits along Colfax Street. The building is 99 years old. It closed in 2018 and has...
Pittsburgh Police and Community Search for Missing Siblings in Beechfield
The Pittsburgh community is on high alert as local authorities are intensely searching for two young boys reported missing yesterday in Beechview. According to the City of Pittsburgh police blotter, the Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives are following up on the disappearance of Jarrod Dolphin, 7, and Jyseir Dolphin, 10, who were last seen running out of their residence on the 1400 block of Dagmar.
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