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Pittsburgh Recruiting Roundup – RMU, Duquesne, Pitt Basketball News
July is always a busy time in the high-school recruiting cycle. The transfer portal is closed, most players in the portal have found new homes and most teams are locked in with their rosters for this upcoming season. The summer is a time to build for the future of the program.
PTL Links: July 16, 2024
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Real Estate Transfers July 7 to July 13
Kerry Gossett to DLM 4 LLC at 3475 Shadeland Ave. for $265,000. North Side Assoc. to Northside Properties R&S LLC at Brighton Pl, parcel 0022-H-00196-0000-00, for $35,000. 900 North Group LLC to BNG Diamond Properties L.P. at 900-902 Madison Ave. for $125,000. Community Alliance Spring Garden East De to Allegheny...
RMU, Duquesne Players Shine in U20 European Championships
Two local college players are currently playing basketball in Poland. Robert Morris’ sophomore forward Alvaro Folgueiras is competing at the U20 European Championships in Poland, representing his home country of Spain. He has led the team to a 3-0 record in the group stage competition so far. He has grabbed four rebounds in two of the three games, and scored six, eight, and zero points in the three games. Folgueiras is averaging over 14 minutes per game.
Strong to severe storms are possible for the Pittsburgh area Tuesday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Highs today are in the low 90s and feeling in the mid to upper 90s with extreme humidity. Today is another KDKA First Alert Weather Day where scattered strong to severe storms are possible from noon through late evening. We are under a slight risk for severe weather (2 out of 5). The biggest threats are damaging winds, hail and even one or two tornados. On Wednesday, we will finally get a break from the heat with highs in the low to mid-80s with scattered showers and storms through the afternoon.Thursday's humidity will be lower than what we've had with highs in the low 80s and plenty of sunshine. That weather will last through the weekend with highs in the mid-80s.9a: 81 Mostly SunnyNoon: 88 Scattered T-Storms3p: 88 Isolated Storm6p: 86 Isolated StormTuesday: Scattered StormsHigh: 94Wednesday: Scattered StormsHigh: 83Thursday: Partly CloudyHigh: 80Friday: Mostly SunnyHigh: 80Saturday: Partly CloudyHigh: 85
The Clarks to Headline this Week's 8 Great Tuesdays Concert
A taste of the Steel City is coming to Erie's bayfront Tuesday. Longtime Pittsburgh favorites The Clarks are the headliners for the free 8 Great Tuesdays show at Liberty Park. Over the course of 30+ years, The Clarks have released 11 studio albums and two live albums. Local blues, jazz...
Primanti Bros. giving away free sandwiches today honoring Pittsburgh Pirate Paul Skenes if you wear a mustache
In honor of his selection to Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game – Primanti Bros. is giving any fan with a mustache a free Classic Primanti Bros. sandwich during the All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 16 at 8PM.
Police: Venus Man Distracted by Cell Phone Prior to Rollover Crash in Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a local man was injured during a rollover crash in Cranberry Township. According to a report released by PSP Franklin on Monday, July 15, the crash happened on Bredinsburg Road in Cranberry Township, Venango County, around 3:47 p.m. on Monday, July 8.
Pittsburgh on Alert for Potential Storms and Tornado Threat Until Wednesday Cold Front
As the Pittsburgh region braces for yet another day of tumultuous weather, officials at the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh have issued forecasts anticipating storm chances to persist throughout the Ohio River Valley until a Wednesday cold front brings drier, more seasonable temperatures. According to the latest release from the National Weather Service, the main concern until then is the potential for damaging winds, although "isolated tornadoes and large hail can note ruled out."
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to insider trading of Dick’s Sporting Goods securities
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania man who profited over $800,000 from insider trading pleaded guilty in federal court. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced on July 11 that 62-year-old Frank T. Poerio Jr., of Gibsonia, pleaded guilty to four counts of securities fraud. In connection with the guilty plea, Poerio used sensitive, material non-public information […]
Italian Festival Organizer Says Event Will Not Happen
Organizers of a downtown Butler event are responding to issues raised by City officials by canceling the event. Last week, Mayor Bob Dandoy addressed Council about discussions he had with organizers for the Italian Festival scheduled for August 23rd, 24th, and 25th. The main issue was allowing set-up on Thursday which removes parking and negatively impacts businesses on Main Street.
Western Pennsylvania Telecom Pays $6.5M In Settlement With the Feds
The Armstrong Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned, Pittsburgh-based telecom, will repay the U.S. Treasury $6.5 million. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the payback comes after a whistleblower lawsuit was brought against the company in 2008. Allegations show that Armstrong submitted false claims to the FCC’s Universal Service Fund, which provides federal money for broadband expansion in rural or underserved areas.
A pack of pickle specials, a Christmas feast in July, and more Pittsburgh food news
The Yinzer Dogs food truck celebrates National Hot Dog Day on Wed., July 17 with free hot dogs and some friendly canines. A Seize the Dog event will take place from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Mellon Square on Sixth Ave. Pittsburghers can get BOGO hot dogs while meeting “four of Pittsburgh’s hottest dogs,” available for adoption from nonprofit animal resource center Animal Friends.
Aliquippa's Vashawn Patrick ready for new challenge as interim head coach
ALIQUIPPA — After Aliquippa football head coach Mike Warfield announced he would be taking a leave of absence during the 2024 season, the Quips named associate head coach Vashawn Patrick the interim head coach for the upcoming season. Even though there is a new leader at the helm, Patrick is no stranger to...
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