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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.
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...
Pittsburgh nonprofit creates space for people on sobriety journey to socialize and learn
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A relatively new non-profit organization in Pittsburgh is creating a safe and vibrant space for people on a journey of sobriety to connect, socialize and learn. At the Teetotal Initiative, organizers plan unique activities and experiences at different locations around the city. It's all free of charge and free of alcohol. President Jackie Slaugenhaupt says Teetotal is marking its one-year anniversary. "We provide social space for people to go to that's sober-focused, so they can meet other like-minded people and have fun and be out and about in the community and just kind of have a good time and live life to the fullest." It's been life-changing for participants like Brett Hammon. "It's been really cool getting to meet people in a similar stage of life who are professionals and don't drink and want to go do something fun," Hammon said. "Just being out and about doing cool things with people is a big win for me."Mocktails replace cocktails at events like yoga sessions, bingo games, crafting, cooking and golf. There was even a comedy night featuring sober comedians.
Priest warned of assassination attempt. Then it happened.
(NewsNation) — It may have been more coincidental than prophetic, but the Rev. Jason Charron’s comment at a Trump rally last week will surely go down as one of the eeriest moments of the 2024 presidential campaign. Charron, a pastor at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Carnegie,...
Report: Trump-ally Mike Pompeo takes Nippon job to help complete U.S. Steel sale
Amid a contentious proposed sale, Japanese company Nippon Steel Corp. has hired former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, according to a report from Bloomberg. Bloomberg reports that Pompeo was hired to help push through a proposed $14.9 billion purchase of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel, as opposition for the sale has grown.
Man slightly injured after being struck by vehicle in Arnold
A man is recovering from minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Arnold on Saturday. Westmoreland County Public Safety said the accident occurred shortly before 11 a.m. at the intersection of Freeport Road and Drey Street. Mayor Shannon Santucci said city first responders told her a young man...
8-Year Olds Advance in Ambridge Tournament with 10-3 Win Over Beaver Falls
A great start to the day for the Hopewell 8-year-olds in the 2024 Ambridge All-Star Tournament. The Vikings started today taking on the Beaver Falls Tigers and pulled away late for a 10-3 victory. With the win, Hopewell will now take on Freedom in the semifinals. The game was tied...
Mayor reacts to Trump assassination attempt
Windsor Mayor George Stubbs, among other local leaders, took some time early this week to share his reaction to the assassination attempt that took place against former President Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13, at a rally in Pennsylvania. Stubbs said, “First, I send my regrets that such an act happened at the rally for […] The post Mayor reacts to Trump assassination attempt appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Cranberry Township Hosting “Project Puppet”
Cranberry Township is giving residents the chance to bring a creation to life later this week at the Cranberry Public Library. “Project Puppet” is a multi-day course for ages 12 and older at “The Forge” Makerspace beginning Monday. For a cost of $177 per person including materials,...
Waterford Holds Memorial Service for Butler Firefighter
Sunday was the final day of Waterford Heritage Days. People could enjoy a church service, vendors, skydivers, and a variety of foods. However, there was a somber event added a memorial service was held to honor those who have died including Corey D. Comperatore, the firefighter killed during former President Trump's rally in Butler last Saturday.
Ron Johnson Pushes Baseless Second Shooter Conspiracy Theory
Sen. Ron Johnson (R) irresponsibly spread an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory that there was a second shooter in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Law enforcement has not uncovered any proof of another gunman.Twitch Reinstates Donald Trump's Channel After Three-Year Ban “Was it one rifle? Was it more than one?” the Republican senator said on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo. “I’ve seen some pretty interesting video on the internet by experts that certainly calls into question what the FBI’s telling us about a single shooter.” The “pretty interesting video” Johnson is referring to may be blurry footage of the water tower near the...
Completing the Race, One Year Later
More than 1000 people competed in the Presque Isle Half Marathon on Sunday morning, all doing it with different goals in mind. But for Greg Woodman, the race was a bit more personal, as he almost lost his life on the course a year ago. He was saved when fellow runners stepped in and provided CPR.
Pickleball Interest Leads to Weekend Tournament
A big two-day pickleball tournament is underway this weekend on the outdoor courts at Erie's Baldwin Park. This event is a memorial tournament organized by the Erie Pickleball Players Association. They're honoring the memory of five trailblazers in the local pickleball community who have passed away. Last year 75 players...
Erie fitness business owner, who pleaded guilty in crack case, loses $15,000 DEI grant
The Diverse Erie commission on Thursday rescinded a $15,000 grant award to a local fitness business, two months after its owner pleaded guilty in federal court in Erie to dealing drugs. In a unanimous vote, the commission board rescinded the grant award to Personal Results Fitness, at 524 W. 17th St., near Walnut...
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