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Picklesburgh 2024 Takes Over Downtown Pittsburgh with Tangy Treats and Fermented Fun
Ready to pack your love for all things pickled into one juicy weekend? Pickle enthusiasts are in for a tangy treat because Picklesburgh 2024 is officially in full swing. If you're gearing up to hit the streets of downtown Pittsburgh, know that the festivities begin today, featuring an extra day of brined jubilation from previous years. Expect streets lined with the best pickled fare the city has to offer, from noon to 10 p.m. today through Saturday, and from noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday, as reported by CBS News Pittsburgh.
Fab4 Racing On Tap For Autism Awareness Night
Sarver, PA (July 19, 2024) Fab4 racing resumes on Friday night, this time with the return of the Precise Racing Products Late Models whom have been absent from The Action Track since the Firecracker 100 weekend in June. However, it is also a special night due to an annual off track activity that has raised over $20,000 since it's inception while helping people in the area. The annual Autism Awareness night will take place this Friday night with plenty of gift baskets, door panels, wing panels, and much more available for bid via raffle or auction all located on the main concourse. All proceeds will go to Autism Pittsburgh from the prize tables which will be packed with all sorts of racing related goods and memorabilia.
All in the family: 4th-generation employee retires after more than 4 decades working at Peoples Natural Gas
Craig Wyke’s first job at Peoples Natural Gas was in the delinquent accounts department. “I had to inform people their gas was about to be turned off,” said Wyke, who grew up in Penn Hills and lives in West Deer, as he recalled his more than 40-year career with the company. “It wasn’t easy. People were upset.”
Electric vehicle owners will have to pay $200 in annual taxes starting in 2025
Twenty years ago, John Belak was watching David Letterman, listening to Tom Hanks gush about his electric powered vehicle. “He was telling him about how he got an electric car, and he was going to save the world,” the Murrysville man said. At the time, Belak was paying about...
BC3 Coach To Lead Team USA Seeking Gold Medal in 3×3 Men’s Basketball
(Butler, PA) Joe Lewandowski will open his luggage in a hotel in Paris, set aside his Team USA athletics wear and select one of his Butler County Community College polo shirts embroidered with the Pioneers’ logo near his heart to wear on his walk through an Olympic Village housing 15,000 athletes, coaches and staff.
Colin Cowherd ranks Mike Tomlin higher than top-tier NFL head coach
The Pittsburgh Steelers gave Mike Tomlin a three-year contract extension during the 2024 offseason. Despite the head coach's brilliant track record and resume, this move was met with controversy as the Steelers are in the midst of a seven-year drought without a playoff win. Recently, prominent radio host Colin Cowherd...
Professor explains why misinformation circulated after Trump rally shooting
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Shortly after shots rang out at the Trump rally in Butler County, false and misleading information started spreading like wildfire.We live in a time when anytime major news occurs, people turn to social media to search for answers. But it can be difficult to tell what's real and what's not.Misinformation and disinformation have been bubbling up on social media platforms in the wake of the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. The shooting killed a Butler County man and critically injured two others."Anytime there's something new and scary and inexplicable, we all try to make sense...
Snapshot: John Rhys Plumlee
The Steelers signed quarterback John Rhys Plumlee for an unofficial record $35,000 signing bonus as an undrafted rookie free agent this past April. Plumlee was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, played quarterback and center field as a two-sport athlete at both Ole Miss and the University of Central Florida, and at 5-11 3/4, 203, with 4.54 40 speed, is being viewed as an "athlete" by the Steelers.
Pennsylvania sees first human case of West Nile Virus this year
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Baldwin resident has been hospitalized with Allegheny County's first human case of West Nile virus this year. The Allegheny County Health Department said the Baldwin resident experienced fever and weakness, leading to hospitalization. The health department won't be releasing any more information but said the patient reported being outside frequently.
Pittsburgh Pirates Seek Tommy Pham As Trade Deadline Nears
The Pittsburgh Pirates have surged back to .500 and playoff contention, with indications that they may become buyers as the July 30 trade deadline nears. Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette suggested that the team is looking to make additions to push for a postseason spot, a significant shift from their previous standing. With a recent 4-0 winning streak and a competitive position in the standings, the Pirates are considering adding reinforcements for a playoff run, including potentially targeting outfielder Tommy Pham from the Chicago White Sox.
Steelers name new Play-By-Play announcer ahead of 2024
The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially announced local media “King” — Rob King — as the new Play-By-Play voice for audio broadcasts ahead of the 2024 season. King will work alongside Color Analyst Craig Wolfley on the call, filling the very big shoes left behind by local legend Bill Hillgrove.
Parson reflects on victims, security after attempted assassination of Trump
Days after an attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson expressed concern for the victims and safety around such political events.
Former Buffalo Bills' captain returns to Pittsburgh on one-year deal
After being cut by the Buffalo Bills, ninth-year veteran signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of training camp. The Buffalo Bills released multiple veterans as salary cap casualties at the. start of this past offseason and linebacker Tyler Matakevich was one of them. More than four months later, Matakevich is...
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