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Final Farewell for Corey Comperatore, Firefighter Killed at Trump Event
CABOT, Pa. (EYT) — Family, friends, and firefighters gathered Friday morning at a private funeral service at Cabot Church to honor Corey Comperatore, a volunteer firefighter who lost his life while protecting his family during a Donald Trump rally in Butler, PA on July 13. A public service, attended...
Raskin and Comer urge Secret Service director appearance in rare joint statement
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) and ranking member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) issued a rare joint statement Friday urging Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to appear “without delay” for a hearing Monday to discuss the weekend’s assassination attempt of former President Trump. The statement...
Secret Service Director Will Testify Before Congress on Monday
The director of the Secret Service, Kimberly A. Cheatle, will appear before lawmakers for the first time on Monday as scrutiny intensifies over the security failures at the Pennsylvania rally where a gunman tried to kill former President Donald J. Trump, the agency announced on Friday. “The Secret Service is...
Construction will disrupt traffic on McKnight Road and Interstate 79 South this weekend
It’s another weekend of road work restrictions, this time topped with continuing projects on McKnight Road in the North Hills and Interstate 79 South in Pittsburgh’s western suburbs. In the case of both projects, there will be work this weekend as well as longer-term traffic changes. McKnight Road.
Pirates in Talks with Angels for Outfielder Taylor Ward as Trade Deadline Approaches
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly pursuing a deal with the Los Angeles Angels to bolster their outfield, particularly targeting outfielder Taylor Ward. Ward, 30, holds a .228 batting average this season with 14 home runs at the midway point. Yes, But. Contradictory reports suggest that while Ward is of interest...
Pirates farm report for July 19, 2024: Matt Gorski hits 16th homer in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 40-50) took care of Omaha (Royals), 8-1. 3b Malcom Nunez (.260) went 3 for 4 with his ninth homer and three runs scored. RF Matt Gorski (.248) went 2 for 3 with his 16th homer and three runs scored. 1B Jake Lamb (.284) went 1 for 5 with a two-run homer, his fifth. DH Seth Beer (.302) went 3 for 5 with three RBIs. C Jason Delay (.295) went 3 for 5 and drove in a run. 2B Lioer Peguero went 0 for 5 with four strikeouts. RHP Aaron Shortridge (2.25), making his first Triple-A appearance of the season, started and went four innings, allowing one run on two hits and three walks with two strikeouts. RHP Isaac Mattson (2-1, 4.26) pitched two scoreless innings to earn the win. RHP Ryder Ryan (3.75), RHP Connor Sadzeck (3.98) and RHP Ben Heller (3.21) each threw a scoreless frame.
Pirates rally past Phillies in ninth on Nick Gonzales’ hit
Nick Gonzales ripped a walk-off RBI single to cap a two-run ninth inning and lift the host Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-7 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Connor Joe singled and Andrew McCutchen worked a walk off Jose Alvarado (1-4) to begin the ninth inning. Pinch-runner Michael A. Taylor and McCutchen each stole a base to put runners in scoring position, and both came home after a fielder’s choice from Oneil Cruz and Gonzales’ single to left field.
Pirates, Nick Gonzales Walk Off Phillies 8-7 to Begin Second Half
PITTSBURGH— The Pirates’ winning streak carried over into the second half of the season as Nick Gonzales walked off the Phillies at a packed PNC Park on Friday. The top of the Pirates’ order feasted as Andrew McCutchen, Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz each reached base at least three times. Rowdy Tellez notched three RBI via sacrifice to set a team record, and Gonzales swung at the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the ninth, poking it the opposite way to cement the comeback win. Pittsburgh (49-48) starter Martín Pérez faced each member of the Phillies’ lineup in the first...
Woman who lives near Trump rally site says "this is not what Butler should be known for"
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) -- Two sisters from Butler, Pennsylvania, say they're still in shock nearly a week after witnessing the Trump rally shooting firsthand. The scary event all unfolded feet from one sister's home. "[I] can still hear the shots being fired and not knowing what's going on," Valerie Fennell admits to KDKA-TV News, as memories of last weekend keep flooding back of the Trump rally turned nightmare in her neighborhood.For Fennel and her sister Debbie Kuminkoski, the event last Saturday started in high spirits. "When I heard he was coming, I'm like, 'This is going to be awesome,' like this is...
New Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk 'motivated to prove myself again'
Jul. 18—Well before he joined the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier this month as an unrestricted free agent, Matt Grzelcyk enjoyed some bright moments through connections with the team. First, the left-handed defenseman was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the third round (No. 85 overall) in the 2012 NHL Draft that was hosted by the Penguins at what was then known as Consol Energy Center. Then he ...
Steelers Rival Promises Super Bowl Win
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers added two new quarterbacks, made plenty of headline-worthy moves and seemingly boosted their stock in the AFC North this offseason. But the Cleveland Browns remain confident, and their quarterback is promising Super Bowl wins to fans ahead of the season. Watson took some time out...
Picklesburgh festival in Pittsburgh draws thousands with unique pickle-flavored treats
PITTSBURGH — The Heinz pickle balloon is soaring in Pittsburgh, and that means it's time forthe annual Picklesburgh festival downtown. "It tastes like a mix," said 7-year-old Luke Swanson, who didn't expect the sweet and briny mixture of pickle lemonade. The young visitor from Chicago says he liked it.
Talk Pittsburgh Links: July 18, 2024
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Pitt All 105: Walk-On QB Jake Frantl Does More than Some Might Expect
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Jake Frantl, a redshirt junior quarterback from Hartford Union in Erin, Wisc. 2023 season: Frantl did not see the field during the 2023 season. Stats: Frantl has not recorded...
Murrysville area: Pizza fundraiser, Delmont Daze float workshop and more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. The Delmont Public Library will host a pizza fundraiser from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 10. Families will be able to purchase a pizza and two beers for $30. Pizza will be provided by the nearby Fox’s Pizza Den, and the Delmont Community Band will provide live music. There will also be a silent auction.
Remembering Pittsburgh’s ice ball magnate plus ketchup clothes, pinball and new restaurants
Welcome to the dog days, Pittsburgh! While most restaurant news has halted with the humidity, some odds and ends still drift through the dense air. We’ve got Pittsburgh’s four new or upcoming restaurants, the closure of one popular chain restaurant, the death of a local legend and Pittsburgh foods in front of international audiences.
Brown Mamas Weekend will celebrate the strength and explore the challenges of Black motherhood in our region
Photo above courtesy of Muffy Mendoza/Brown Mamas. Black mothers from around the Pittsburgh region are invited to celebrate Brown Mamas Weekend at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on July 27 and 28. With a focus on empowerment, community and transformation, the two-day gathering will include master classes, panel discussions and a wellness lounge.
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