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Vending machine outside of local hospital offers condoms, pregnancy tests & more; First of its kind in Pennsylvania
(WHTM) — Two major health care systems have teamed up to provide easy access to personal care and life-saving products. The Health To Go vending machine is outside of the emergency department of UPMC Harrisburg, and it’s one of the first in the state. Among the items in the machine, pregnancy tests, male and female […]
Ole Miss OF Ethan Lege officially signs with Pittsburgh Pirates, wrapping up Rebel career
Ole Miss infielder turned outfielder and former transfer from Delgado Community (La.) College, Ethan Lege, officially put pen to paper recently and signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who picked him in the fifth round and No. 444 overall in the 2024 MLB Draft a few weeks ago. Lege was one...
‘Kill switch engaged’: Pa. man indicted for threatening Sen. Mastriano, others
A federal grand jury has indicted a Franklin County man for making threats against state Sen. Doug Mastriano, a Pennsylvania Air National Guard sergeant and a county commissioner. The grand jury indicted Richard Little, 49, of the 2800 block of Roosevelt Drive, Greene Township, on separate counts of making online...
Key Equipment Finance Appoints Davies to Lead Clean Energy Team
Key Equipment Finance, the commercial and bank-based equipment leasing and finance division of KeyBank, appointed Robert Davies to senior vice president of clean energy. He is a member of the Key Equipment Finance executive leadership team. Davies is responsible for the direction and continued growth of the clean energy segment....
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 26-28
Another summer month is almost over! As we say goodbye to July, the calendar is still packed with events. If you’re in the mood for goats, dinosaurs, tunes or treats, give one of these events a spin this weekend. Goat Fest PGH. Adorable goats have become an integral part...
Better Food, Better Me combats food insecurity in Homewood
According to Feeding America, 29% of Black children lived in food insecure households in 2022. Health disparities in the Black community are often linked to unhealthy diets, which are frequently a result of food apartheid and poverty. An ongoing trend is the disparity in food insecurity rates between people of color and white people.
The Stroller, July 26, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Summer festival on tap at Concordia Lutheran Ministries. The 143rd...
From vintage baseball games to community festivals, it's going to be a busy weekend in the Pittsburgh area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The weekend is just about here and there's plenty going around the area to get you out and about!With the nice weather on tap, there's several happenings in the KDKA Weekend Planner!Butler County vintage baseball gamesThere's two games set for tomorrow at the softball field behind the former VA building along New Castle Road.First pitches are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the gate, are cash only, and you should bring your own lawn chair. Macaroni Kid Pittsburgh's Birthday Party PaloozaThe event is taking place at the Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South on Sunday from...
Sharpsburg Council fills vacancy with former member
A familiar face has returned to Sharpsburg Council to serve a familiar role. David Breingan was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Kayla Portis, who served as its vice president and was named the borough’s new mayor earlier this month. Council voted 6-0 on July 25 to accept...
Pirates Evaluating Bryan De La Cruz
The Pirates are scouting Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz, writes Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. Pittsburgh is also known to be keeping an eye on center fielder/second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., though there’s no indication they’ve progressed in trade talks. De La Cruz, 27, has been a...
WPIAL Announces 2024 Football Championship Locations
There’s a slight but potentially major change in WPIAL football championship destinations in 2024. Acrisure Stadium has hosted all but the Class-5A and 6A championships in recent seasons, barring the COVID-19-impacted season in 2020 which impacted all classes, but that’s going to change in 2024. The Class-1A, 2A, 3A and 5A championships will be held at Acrisure Stadium this year.
Big ideas in store for Tarentum and Cheswick riverfronts, but planning is slow-moving
Planning for the Tarentum/Cheswick riverfront project is moving more slowly than officials would like. Cheswick Council Vice President Shawna Almes said she is “eager for things to get started” on designs for fishing and boating access and other recreation. “As soon as we get word that we can...
Ex-Cowboys Quarterback Brought in by Steelers Before Start of Camp
An ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback is trying to find a new NFL home. As noted by Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk, the Pittsburgh Steelers worked out former Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci on Tuesday, July 23. The workout took place just before the start of training camp with Pittsburgh opening camp the next day. DiNucci had actually spent the 2023 season backing up the Steelers’ current favorite to start at quarterback, Russell Wilson.
Beaver County troop celebrates 100th, 101st Eagle Scouts
BADEN — A local Boy Scout troop recently made Eagle Scout history. Two Baden Scout Troop 405 members last month graduated to Eagle Scout status, the 100th and 101st Scouts to do so in the troop. Officials said this is an exemplary accomplishment considering only 2% of Boy Scouts reach the Eagle Scout...
The Times' Top 40 Players in the Beaver Valley: 10-6
As the 2024 WPIAL high school football season approaches, the Beaver County Times is kicking off its preseason coverage with a list of top players in the area. From Division I prospects, to all-state talents, there are an abundance of stars that will take the field on Friday nights in the Beaver Valley. Throughout this next week, The Times will be ranking the top 40 players in our coverage area. We continue our list with numbers...
After Trump Assassination Attempt, Some Veterans Spread Misinformation. Others Pushed Back.
When the first shot rang out at the Trump rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, Jondavid Longo recognized the sound. But his brain wouldn’t allow him to believe it. “I thought, ‘OK, this might be a firecracker, a balloon, or something,’” the Marine Corps veteran and mayor of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, told The War Horse. “On the second shot, I realized exactly what it was.”
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