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DoD Requiring New ID for Retired Military
JULY 22, 2024 – Beginning in 2026, the legacy Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card will no longer be accepted for access to benefits, privileges, or DoD bases. According to the DoD Common Access Card website, USID cards are issued to retired military and Reserve members, dependent family members of uniformed Service members, and other eligible individuals in accordance with DoD policy. On July 31, 2020, the DoD started issuing the Next Generation USID cards at select DoD ID card facilities with a phased implementation for all facilities which was completed in December that year.
Report: Steelers bring in ex-Cowboys, Broncos QB Ben DiNucci for workout
After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost John Rhys Plumlee to the UFL draft last week, they suddenly have a spot to fill. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, it could be with University of Pittsburgh’s Ben DiNucci, who was recently part of the Denver Broncos. DiNucci hasn’t taken a snap since 2020, when he appeared in three games in relief of Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott. His only start resulted in a 23-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Overall, DiNucci went 23-for-43 on 219 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He was sacked seven times and fumbled four times with two losses. Plumlee was selected No. 3 overall by the Arlington Renegades after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft. #Steelers bring in former Broncos quarterback Ben DiNucci for a workout per a league source @KPRC2 — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 23, 2024 More Tryouts!Pittsburgh Steelers host ex-Chiefs, Eagles DB for tryoutSteelers host ex-Bengal Drue Chrisman, ex-Dolphin Rex Sunahara for tryoutsSteelers host former Penn State DB Trevor Williams for tryout
Biden’s seven-word response to Trump in phone call after assassination attempt revealed
Donald Trump has revealed what Joe Biden told him on a phone call after the former president was bloodied during an assassination attempt at a campaign rally earlier this month. The 78-year-old narrowly avoided being fatally shot while standing on stage in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13 as local resident...
Courier’s Diane Daniels wins ‘Distinguished Neighbor Servant Leader’ award
DIANE DANIELS AND HER SUPPORTERS…(PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) She’s written for the New Pittsburgh Courier for decades. She’s very, very, very well-respected in the Pittsburgh (and of course, McKeesport) communities. Her business acumen, her community service, and her tireless ability to be everywhere all the time has...
Touch-A-Truck Event to Be Held on Central Avenue on Thursday
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The always popular Touch-A-Truck will be held at the Central Avenue Plaza in Oil City on Thursday during the Oil Heritage Festival. On Thursday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Central Avenue Plaza will be closed to traffic and will be filled with various trucks, cars, and heavy equipment.
Government loan promise gives Erie's International Recycling Group $182 million boost
It seemed for a while like International Recycling Group's plans to build a massive recycling plant in Erie — announced nearly four years ago — might be stalled at the starting line. That changes Tuesday with an announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office that it will provide a...
Four-Star Guard with Pitt OV Scheduled Places Panthers in Top Nine
The Pitt men’s basketball program and coaching staff have made a strong impression on the Class of 2025 and they are seeing it pay off with one of their four-star targets placing the Panthers in his top nine. Davion Hannah — a 6-foot-6 shooting guard out of Link Academy...
Circus will float to Monaca riverfront on a handmade raft to provide free entertainment
MONACA ― You can enjoy a floating circus Aug. 19 in the borough. Flotsam River Circus, a troupe of performance artists, musicians and puppeteers, will arrive by handmade raft to Monaca's Riverfront Park, as part of their almost 1,000-mile, six-state tour from Pittsburgh to Paducah, Ky. ...
Brew Gentlemen expands, Esquina Cantina turns 15, and more Pittsburgh food news
Esquina Cantina, formerly known as Round Corner Cantina, celebrates 15 years in Lawrenceville with a Quinceañera celebration. Taking place on Sat., July 27 at 2 p.m., the Mexican restaurant marks the milestone with its traditionally inspired fare, food specials, margaritas with premium tequilas, and “festive giveaways,” according to a press release. On the patio, local DJs including SMI, Yamez, DJ Femi, and Alex Rivera, will spin cumbia, reggaeton, amapiano, Latin classics, and more.
Gilbane | Mosites Celebrate Topping Off of Robotics Innovation Center
Gilbane Building Company and joint venture partner Mosites Construction Company gathered with Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to celebrate the topping off ceremony for the new Robotics Innovation Center at Hazelwood Green and the success of the project thus far. The Richard King Mellon Foundation, dedicated to advancing prosperity...
Downtown Pittsburgh restaurant ordered to close in recent health department report
Caravan on Smithfield Street in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close after a recent inspection. A report from the Allegheny County Health Department on July 17 cites multiple violations found in the restaurant. This is the second time this year that Caravan has been ordered to close. The health department shut the restaurant down in mid-April, as well. >> Caravan in downtown Pittsburgh ordered to close for health violations
Crawford Co. native Shelly McPherson returning to hometown for special ceremony
(WJET/WFXP)– Country music star, Grammy Award-winning artist and Crawford County native Jeannie Seely is returning to her roots for a special event in her hometown of Townville. According to the Mayor of Townville Borough, Shelly McPherson, Seely will be in town on July 29 to help unveil the latest...
Valley Brook Country Club's 1st hole on the Gold Nine provides strong start
PETERS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- The 1st hole on the Gold Nine at Valley Brook Country Club is a great starting point for any round.Located just outside Canonsburg, Valley Brook has 27 holes, but the opening hole on the club's Gold Nine stands out just a bit from others."This hole really starts you out nice," said Head Golf Professional Mike Papson. The Par 4 1st hole plays as long as 376 yards and recently underwent significant renovations."It's a lot different than it was four years ago," Papson said. "We started the renovation process on this hole in 2020. The first thing...
PHOTOS: Military Might at Morgan Log House took a trip back in time
Morgan Log House Historical Society brought back its annual Military Might on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m. This year’s event honored the men and women who fought for our country, but also examined those who supported our heroes from home and overseas. The event kicked...
Patients at Pittsburgh hospital can enter opioid-free pain management program
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For the first time in western Pennsylvania and possibly in the nation, patients at a local hospital can choose not to be given opioids before, during and after surgeries.Inside UPMC Shadyside Hospital, doctors are taking a unique route to managing surgical and post-op pain in some patients to help prevent opioid use disorder.Dr. Shiv Goel, chief of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine at UPMC Shadyside, said the whole team at the hospital worked to launch its opioid-free pathway in May in response to patient demand. "We had been seeing a lot of patients coming into the hospital for surgery...
Sharon Historical Society to host guided tours of Buhl Mansion throughout August
The Sharon Historical Society will be offering guided tours of the historic Buhl Mansion throughout the month of August. Two tours will be hosted per day beginning at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. Each tour will last one hour. These...
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