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Pirates Preview: Bucs Aim to Take Series Against Baseball’s Best
The Pittsburgh Pirates (49-48) took game one of the Keystone Classic on Friday night, walking off the MLB-best Philadelphia Phillies (62-35) with a Nick Gonzales single to cap a ninth-inning rally. Now they’ll look to take the series and extend their five-game winning streak in the process, continuing to build positive momentum out of the All-Star Break. Pittsburgh currently sits half a game out of the third and final wild card spot, the latest date they’ve been in legitimate playoff contention since 2018.
CDC warns of listeria outbreak at delis, what to know
(WTAJ) — Meat slices sold at delis have been linked to a listeria outbreak affecting Pennsylvania and 11 other states. The CDC is alerting customers and delis on what they should do to stay safe from the outbreak, which has sent 28 to the hospital and killed two. Currently, New York has the most reported […]
Alumni Theater Company Celebrates Their 100th Show: ‘Be More Chill’
The production features a falented cast of sixteen black teen actors. On July 26-28 and August 2-3, 2024, the Alumni Theater Company (ATC) Teen Ensemble will present their 100th show, Joe Tracz’s Be More Chill, at their home theater, The Bill Nunn Black Box. As a spectacular conclusion to...
Best Penguins by Jersey Numbers: #11-20
The Penguins have had many talented hockey players wearing their crest. This article analyzes the best Penguins by jersey numbers #11-20. Continuing to look through the decades, each jersey number carries its own legacy for the Penguins franchise. This article is the second in a series, highlighting the best Penguins player to wear each jersey number from #1 to #100. As we wait for the Penguins 2024-2025 season to start, we look back on the contributions of the various past Penguins to lace up the skates for the black and yellow.
TBT Pittsburgh Game 3 Live Doc: Top seed Stars of Storrs defeat Herkimer Originals 85-52 after slow start
Following wins by Penn State’s Happy Valley Hoopers and WVU’s Best Virginia, the Herkimer Originals are looking to break the trend of alumni team victories at The Basketball Tournament’s Pittsburgh Regional. UConn’s alumni team, the Stars of Storrs ranks as the top seed at the regional tournament...
Mike Van Sickle, Ryan Gutowski share overall title at 2024 Tigertown Open
Pittsburgh professional Mike Van Sickle and Akron amateur Ryan Gutowski shot 7-under 65 to earn a share of the overall title at the 73rd Tigertown Open on Friday at Elms Country Club. Van Sickle won the guaranteed $5,000 first-place pro prize payout. Gutowski took home a $740 amateur payout. GOLF:Dave...
Pittsburgh EMS rescue dog trapped inside burning home
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Fire and EMS rescued a dog trapped inside a house fire.A caller reported seeing the dog from the home's front window on South Matilda Street on Friday. Paramedics arrived on the scene and were able to enter the house and quickly rescue the dog.The dog was unharmed and is back with its owner.
Pirates Minor League Report: Statement Game for Malcom Nuñez
Pirates’ affiliates began the second half with just one win, as Triple-A Indianapolis punished the Omaha Storm Chasers 8-1. Third baseman Malcom Nuñez logged three extra base hits, Jake Lamb and Matt Gorski homered, and Aaron Shortridge keyed the pitching staff with four innings of one-run ball. Po-Yu...
Franklin Regional sees benefits of 'Parents as Allies' program
Members of a family that just moved to the Franklin Regional School District from overseas might not have the confidence to get up at a school board meeting and ask a question. But get a few of those families together for dinner at a local Italian restaurant, and conversations start...
Penn State alumni score first-ever The Basketball Tournament win as Happy Valley Hoopers
John Harrar started Happy Valley Hoopers, the Penn State alumni team in The Basketball Tournament, last year. And Saturday, he ended the Hoopers' first-ever victory in the contest. Harrar took a pass near midcourt and drove to the basket to lay in the game-winning basket of Happy Valley Hoopers' 88-77...
What to expect from Washington Spirit in the NWSL x Liga MX Femeníl Summer Cup
Hello it’s your friendly neighborhood District Press writers here to talk to you about the upcoming Summer Cup! In this explainer we’ll provide an overview of the tournament itself, its format, schedule, and closer look at the teams in Group D along with the Washington Spirit. Sound good? Good. Let’s Summer Cup!
Top 10 Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Linemen: Ranking by Legacy
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a rich history of phenomenal defensive linemen, with notable players who were instrumental in the team's success over the years. From the iconic Steel Curtain Defense to underrated gems, these linemen have left a lasting impact on the franchise. Joe Greene, with an AV of 143,...
TV Talk: Filmed-in-Pittsburgh 'American Rust' canceled
Jul. 19—Amazon's Prime Video will not renew the filmed-in-Pittsburgh drama series "American Rust," whose second season was largely set in Pittsburgh, for a third season. The show's first two seasons were filmed in Western Pennsylvania. Jeff Daniels starred in "American Rust" as the police chief of fictional Buell, Fayette County, who returns to Pittsburgh to be a detective. Maura Tierney ...
Pitt All 105: CB Ryland Gandy Leading the New Wave of Cornerbacks
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Ryland Gandy, a redshirt sophomore cornerback from Buford in Buford, Ga. 2023 season: Gandy played in all 12 games last season, serving primarily as a special teams ace. Stats:...
2024 Steelers training camp positional breakdown: Offense
Jul. 20—Here's a look at the Steelers roster on the offensive side of the ball entering training camp. Players report to Saint Vincent on Wednesday. Quarterbacks 3 RUSSELL WILSON —5-11 —206 A likely Hall of Famer, but at 35 years old and coming off a Denver tenure that compelled the Broncos to eat money to rid themselves of him, it's fair to wonder what Wilson has left. 2 JUSTIN FIELDS —6-3 ...
'I'm trapped at the airport due to CrowdStrike Microsoft outage — inside my nightmare journey home'
I was waiting for a flight home at the Pittsburgh International Airport just after the worldwide IT outage hit and experienced first-hand the frustration and anxiety airline passengers have felt around the world
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