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Woman pleads guilty but mentally ill in 2022 Hill District stabbing death
A Hill District woman on Monday pleaded guilty but mentally ill to stabbing a man to death two years ago outside her home. Angela Stewart, 36, entered the plea to third-degree murder and will be sentenced in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court on Oct. 7. According to Deputy District Attorney...
Pirates are proving it, time for GM Cherington to do his job
The Pirates winning streak stopped at six on Sunday, dropping the final game of the series to Philly, but the team remains a game over .500 with the division rival St. Louis Cardinals coming to PNC Park.
Zone Coverage Girls Football Camp develops skill, confidence for young girls
This summer, young girls have the chance to develop their football skills and build their confidence at a football camp designed specifically for them. Zone Coverage Girls Football Camp is a one-day program on Tuesday, July 23, at Moe Rubenstein Stadium (909 Duss Ave, Ambridge, PA 15003). Registration is from 9 to 9:30 am, and the camp runs from 9:30 am to 2 pm. There is a $35 registration fee that includes lunch for the participant, and which will be waived for readers of Pittsburgh Latino Magazine.
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of July 22, 2024
Expand your horizons and learn about a new culture by bringing an exchange student into your family this fall. AFSUSA, one of the oldest exchange programs in the country, is looking for host families for the coming school year. Students can stay for a half-year or full year, or you...
The Times' Top 40 Football Players in the Beaver Valley: 40-31
As the 2024 WPIAL high school football season approaches, the Beaver County Times is kicking off its preseason coverage with a list of top players in the area. From Division I prospects, to all-state talents, there are an abundance of stars that will take the field on Friday nights in the Beaver Valley. Throughout this next week, The Times will be ranking the top 40 players in our coverage area. We start our list with numbers...
Pirates Power Rankings: Trade Deadline Looming for Pittsburgh
The Pirates bookended the All-Star Break with a 6-1 span of games, heading to the break on a four game winning streak before claiming a home series against the MLB-best Philadelphia Phillies. They sit at 50-49 on the season, half a game out of the third and final wild card spot. Even with a record hovering just above average, they garner recognition in a mediocre National League playoff field.
D1 Prospect Peja Strobl Talks Future Plans on The Pittsburgh Basketball Show
On Monday Peja Strobl joined The Pittsburgh Basketball Show to break down his future plans. Strobl announced that he will not play for Upper St. Clair this upcoming season, but rather, will be playing somewhere with a shot clock. He is weighing opportunities in Europe at the moment, and will have his destination finalized in the upcoming days.
Steelers A to Z: Rookie Roman Wilson could fill void on offense at No. 2 wide receiver spot
Jul. 22—Editor's note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers' 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2024 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between June 14 and July 25. Contract data courtesy spotrac.com. WR Roman ...
USA TODAY plays it safe with Steelers season prediction
USA TODAY released their predictions for the upcoming NFL season on Monday. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, USA TODAY played it safe with the Pittsburgh Steelers and gave them a 9-8 record for the upcoming season. Winning nine games would ensure that head coach Mike Tomlin keeps his streak of non-losing seasons alive. If the Steelers win nine games in 2024, it would mark 18 in a row for Tomlin. Every season he’s been the head coach. The bad news is USA TODAY has the Steelers finishing dead last in the AFC North with that same record. The Steelers have never finished last...
Pittsburgh police looking for missing 13-year-old
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police are asking for the public's help to find a missing teenager. Police say 13-year-old Aniyah Davis-Stackhouse was reported missing after a family dispute and was last seen on Perrysville Avenue in the city's North Side. She may also be in the Market Square area downtown.
Pirates fans might be ignoring reality surrounding Paul Skenes' second-half workload
Before the 2024 MLB All-Star Game even started, Fox Sports color analyst and Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz sounded giddy with anticipation. Soon, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes would be taking the mound, making history as the first player to go from No. 1 overall draft pick to starting in the All-Star Game the following year, and showing that he was ready to shine on baseball's biggest stage.
$150 million investment to reopen Weirton steel plant, create 600 jobs
WEIRTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice and Cleveland-Cliffs have announced a significant $150 million investment to reopen the recently closed steel plant in Weirton. This investment is expected to create 600 jobs in Brooke and Hancock counties. The plant, which was shut down in February, will be repurposed to produce steel for electric grid […]
All of A Sudden, This Small Pennsylvania Town Became the Most Dangerous in the State
In the heart of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, lies a small town that has recently captured the state’s attention for all the wrong reasons. McKees Rocks, with its modest population of nearly 6,000 people, has become the most dangerous town in Pennsylvania. This sudden rise in crime has left residents and officials searching for answers and solutions. In this article, we will explore the factors contributing to this alarming trend, the specific types of crimes that are most prevalent, and the broader implications for the community and the state.
Pa. state university system chancellor to leave job this year
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Chancellor Dan Greenstein, who led the state-owned university system through its most dramatic change since its creation in 1982, has announced he is leaving this fall. Greenstein, who has been the system’s chancellor since September 2018, informed the board of his decision on...
Man accused of robbing East Liberty Milkshake Factory is due in court on Tuesday
PITTSBURGH — The man accused of robbing the East Liberty Milkshake Factory in May is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. Amir Thomas-Luster, 24, of Pittsburgh, is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing. It was a little before 10 p.m. on May 29 that Thomas-Luster allegedly went into...
Police: 2-car crash in Marshall-Shadeland involved stolen vehicles
A two-car crash in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood involved stolen vehicles, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Two cars were being driven recklessly through the city’s North Side Tuesday morning, nearly colliding with a police vehicle, said a Public Safety spokesperson. Multiple vehicles were stolen from different parts of the...
Pa. now has a new happy hour law. What it means for bars, restaurants and patrons.
More opportunities for cheap happy hour deals are coming to Pennsylvania restaurants and bars. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill last Monday that amends the Liquor Code and bumps up the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours from 14 to 24 hours a week. It also allows establishments to advertise discounted meal combos with adult drinks.
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