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Showers to Hit Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania Monday
Pittsburgh, PA – Rain is expected to move into eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania beginning Monday, bringing a shift from the recent dry and warm conditions. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the week will start with a 50% chance of showers on Monday, cooling temperatures to around 81°F. Residents in Pittsburgh, Wheeling, WV, and Zanesville, OH, should prepare for intermittent rain throughout the day.
United Way programs help children in poverty
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. According to a report from the United Way of Pennsylvania, as of 2022, of the 5.3 million households in the state, 12% lived in poverty. Another 28% were considered ALICE, which means Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. While these households technically...
Penguins prospect Daniel Laatsch faces a big senior year at Wisconsin
Jul. 20—Daniel Laatsch's dreams were typical for any kid from Altoona. He wanted to play for Wisconsin. Uh ... what? To be clear, Laatsch is a native of Altoona, Wisconsin, a suburb of Eau Claire, and not the largest city of nearby Blair County. So, his loyalties are easy to understand. "Growing up, I always was a Badgers fan," said the Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect. "I remember there ...
2024-25 Penguins’ Lineup Project: Fourth line, left wing
Our mission to craft the best possible lineup heading into the 2024-25 season continues with readers’ first look at the fourth line. Now that Valtteri Puustinen has been decided as the consensus favorite to slot in on the right side of the third line, here’s the reader-voted lineup so far.
Residents react after Biden withdraws from re-election race
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — On Sunday, a historic decision from the President of the United States, announced his decision to withdraw from re-election in the 2024 presidential race. Many of his peers voiced their support. President Joe Biden said in a letter posted to X Sunday afternoon, “I believe it is in the best interest […]
State lawmaker calls on ‘Iraqi Freedom’ service to analyze Trump assassination attempt: ‘Complacency kills’
The Pennsylvania state senator who represents the community where attempted Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks lived said Saturday when looking back at the tragic rally, he called upon his three combat tours in the Middle East. State Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Allegheny, served as a U.S. Marine infantryman in Nasiriyah, Iraq’s...
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Route 51 in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — A motorcyclist died in a crash in Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood Friday evening. Pittsburgh Public Safety said the crash happened on Route 51 between Woodruff Street and Crane Avenue. The medical examiner's office said Aiden Tanner, 19, of Cranberry Township, was pronounced dead at the scene. The...
Pittsburgh has a nice finish to the weekend but rain chances move in this week
By: KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Carl LamPITTSBURGH (KDKA) - There's no doubt about it, people are loving the sunshine. The weather has cooperated for Picklesburgh, leading to huge crowds on Boulevard of the Allies, Yinzerpalooza has been packed, and others are just soaking up the sun at Point State Park. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosWe are lining up another gorgeous and toasty Sunday for Western Pennsylvania. Temperatures will be a bit hotter today with highs climbing into the mid to upper 80s but the humidity does remain low, which helps it feel...
Top 10 Pittsburgh Steelers Edge Rushers of All Time: Stats, Impact & Legacy
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a rich history of exceptional edge rushers, pivotal for the team's legendary defenses. These players, be it labeled as defensive ends, outside linebackers, or modern edge rushers, shared a mission to disrupt QBs. Criteria for ranking considered stats, accolades, leadership, and career longevity. The top 10 includes stars like T.J. Watt, James Harrison, and Greg Lloyd.
Pittsburgh Pirates Honor Deceased Rapper Mac Miller on Friday
The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting "Yinzerpalooza" this weekend as they honor the great city of Pittsburgh. On Friday, they gave a tribute to deceased rapper Mac Miller, who was a Pittsburgh native. He passed away in 2018.
Pirates announcers willed an Andrew McCutchen home run into existence
Superstitious Pittsburgh Pirates fans may be inclined to thank announcers Greg Brown and Kevin Young for at least one run during their team’s 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. Pirates star Andrew McCutchen led off the bottom of the 6th inning against Phillies starter Christopher Sanchez. Young predicted that... The post Pirates announcers willed an Andrew McCutchen home run into existence appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Pittsburgh Pirates players, coaches spend time at Miracle League clinic
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales hit the game-winner for the Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. The next morning, he was in Moon Township, aiding and supporting kids with special needs. It's exactly what the Pirates organization says it wants."Seeing them, the moms and the dads, the brothers and the sisters being just as happy as everybody else. It's really nice to see," Gonzales said. "And it's impactful on them, it's impactful on me."Gonzales joined other players and Pirates staff on Saturday for a clinic sponsored by Pirates Charities, allowing people with special needs to...
Pickle-flavored food and drinks bring thousands to Downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Friday marked day two of Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh. Pickle fans from all over flocked to the Steel City for the annual festival. Picklesburgh is in its ninth year, and it is a very big dill. "I came here, and I couldn't believe that there were this many people here to celebrate pickles," Tyler Emerick said.The festival has so many food options with a pickle twist. "Pickle watermelon sorbet," Enid Jame said."We have the pickle pizza, the spicy version," Kendall Brown said. "It is pretty good. Ten out of 10.""Pickle potatoes were also really good," Emerick said. "I was surprised...
Mark Madden's Hot Take: Getting a bat at the deadline will keep deception going for Pirates
Here’s why the Pittsburgh Pirates should add a significant bat before MLB’s July 30 deadline, proposed in a way that owner Bob Nutting might approve:. If the Pirates legitimately appear to be trying to win, it would hook the marks for at least five more years. The suckers. That’s you.
Warm and dry for Sunday
PITTSBURGH — Clouds that have worked in this afternoon will clear out to start Sunday before more clouds return late in the day ahead of the first in a series of systems to head our way. Monday will see showers pop across the area, likely in the afternoon. Isolated showers are possible on Tuesday and Wednesday before one final round of showers on Thursday. Rain looks hit or miss for most of the week before we dry out heading into next weekend.
Bullpen Blows It In the Burgh
The MLB All-Star break is officially over. The second half of the 2024 MLB season is underway, with the Phillies heading to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates. The Phillies open the second half of the season after setting a franchise record with 62 wins before the All-Star break. It was previously 57 in 2011 and 1993. The Phillies became only the 10th MLB team in history with 62+ wins before the break and only the fourth National League to do so. They do not add another “W” to the win column tonight. The pitching was not good, especially the back. The bullpen blows it in the burgh on Friday night.
Marlins, Pirates Have Had “Exploratory” Talks On Jazz Chisholm
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is one of the more interesting position players who is likely to move by the end of the month. The Yankees, Royals and Mariners have all been linked to Miami’s center fielder/second baseman. The Pirates have also been loosely floated as a potential Chisholm fit. Craig...
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