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Eastern Gateway Community College will have one last commencement before shutting down
Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) will have its final commencement ceremony on Aug. 10 at the Steubenville campus. The college is set to close its doors permanently on Oct. 31 of this year. The community college issued a press release stating that the ceremony will showcase the hard work, perseverance,...
Smetana’s Bat and Vikings Pitching Lead Way to Hopewell 5-0 Win Over South Fayette
The Hopewell 12-year olds were on the field early this morning at 9 AM as they opened up bracket play with a matchup against South Fayette. Thanks to outstanding pitching and a big day at the plate from Vin Smetana, Hopewell advanced with a 5-0 victory. The storyline of today’s...
Gateway Heights takes trophy, hundreds of swimmers compete in Monroeville Invitational
The second Saturday in July usually brings hot weather for any outside activity. That was the case July 13 as the sun and heat baked Garden City Pool, the site of an annual youth swimming tradition. Despite the warm temperatures, more than 200 competitors from five area swim clubs gathered...
Track teams highlight year filled with championship gold at Quaker Valley
Quaker Valley ended the 2023-24 school year with eight WPIAL champions in Class 2A, including two team, four individual and two relay titlists. “Every school year is unique in terms of accomplishments and this year’s strength was found in outstanding performances across the board from a majority of our teams,” said Mike Mastroianni, QV’s athletic director and boys basketball coach.
Suspect rips business off for $13,000
Selinsgrove, Pa. — An unknown suspect used a credit card with insufficient funds to pay for $13,000 of building products, police say. Around June 26, the suspect called Kohl Building Products in Penn Township and ordered building products including roof shingles, according to Trp. Derek Gill of state police at Selinsgrove. The sales representative took the order over the phone along with a credit card number provided by the suspect. The suspect then promptly went to the business to pick up the products. A short time later, representatives at the business found that the credit card transaction was denied for insufficient funds. Anyone with information may contact PSP Selinsgrove at 570-374-8145.
Foundation working to raise $3M-$5M to open private middle school in Arnold in 2025
A former South Carolina educator says he remains on track to open a new school in Arnold in just over a year. Matt DeHart, founder of the Teach from DeHart Foundation, plans to open Teach from DeHart Academy, a middle school, for the 2025-26 school year. It will be housed...
Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year
Diggs Boys Bourbon will soon be available in Pennsylvania stores. In 2025, the hope is to open a new distillery in Philadelphia. Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a new distillery and tasting room in Philadelphia, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.
11-Year Olds Continue Hot Streak, Open CV Tournament with 8-1 Win Over Moon
The Hopewell 11-year-old All-Star team is playing some incredible baseball. Thus far this All-Star season, the Vikings have entered two tournaments and have won both of them, outscoring their opponents by the score of 85-18. This morning, the 11-year-olds opened up play in the Central Valley All-Star tournament as they...
Penn Hills Midget Football Association going strong
Penn Hills Midget Football Association CEO James Bradley has seen plenty of action at Turner Friendship Park this summer. Bradley, who works to help maintain the football field in addition to other volunteer duties, has been amazed by the increased attendance at the park after a splash pad was installed this summer.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Bethel Park's Ryan Petras
Jul. 20—The recruiting process can be a stressful time for top high school athletes as they try to determine which college to choose to continue their academic and athletic careers. The pressure can be twice as tough when they are sifting through offers from two different sports. Welcome to the world of Ryan Petras. The Bethel Park senior originally committed to play baseball at Northwestern. ...
Pennsylvania politicians reacted Sunday to Biden’s decision to end his bid for a second term
Reaction across the political spectrum to President Joe Biden’s Sunday announcement he was bowing out of his reelection bid was swift, with Democrats praising his decision as selfless and courageous and Republicans largely criticizing him, with some calling for him to resign the presidency altogether. “President Biden is a patriot who has served our country […] The post Pennsylvania politicians reacted Sunday to Biden’s decision to end his bid for a second term appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Upcoming! July Brings New Opportunities: Target Announces Upcoming Store Openings
WFCN – On July 21, mass retailer Target Corp. will launch three new locations in California, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, expanding its network of over 2,000 stores. Target plans to open a shop in Lomita, California. This will be the company’s 318th outlet in California and its 127th in the Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim area. The Lomita store, which will employ about 70 people, is about 33,000 square feet and is located at 2130 Pacific Coast Highway. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
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...
Cranberry student among 11 Pennsylvania winners of America’s Field Trip contest
As part of America250 — the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence coming up in 2026 — 11 students from Pennsylvania, and 150 nationwide, received prizes in the America’s Field Trip contest. Among the winners was ninth-grader Leila Wright from...
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.
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