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New Pittsburgh group offers community, friendship for Latinas
When Brenda Garcia attended the PA Latina Women Conference in Lancaster, PA, she had no idea it would inspire her to start her own group for Latina women. Now, a few short months later, LatinasPGH has almost a thousand followers on Instagram, and Garcia is busy planning events for women to meet, hangout, and get to know each other.
Former collegiate runner overcomes cancer diagnosis and graduates with 4.0 GPA
MORGANTOWN W.Va (WDTV/Gray News) - Petal Palmer used to spend her days running as a cross country and track athlete for West Virginia University. But her life’s passion for running took a turn when she was diagnosed with cancer back in 2022 at just 20 years old. “My reality,...
WVU Police Department welcomes new explosives detection K-9
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The WVU Police Department has a new addition to its team: Chuck, a yellow Labrador retriever born in February 2023. Handled by Officer Ethan Stepp, Chuck is a specially trained explosives detection K-9. Explosives detection K-9s play an important role in ensuring the safety of the campus community and the surrounding […]
Pantry Plus More to hold back-to-school bash in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Pantry Plus More in Morgantown will be holding a back-to-school bash early next month. The back-to-school bash will be held at the Mon County Center at Mylan Park on Saturday, August 3rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is for any student attending a...
Lewis-Upshur Animal Control pleads for help, hosting emergency adoption event
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility is pleading for the public’s help in adopting its animals. The pound is overflowing after record numbers of dogs and cats have been surrendered and seized, officials said, and if the animals are not adopted, some will lose their lives. Their normal rescue partners are also full, so cats and dogs are not being moved, they said.
Bridgeport welcomes new Director of Human Resources
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Amanda Woody may be new to the city of Bridgeport, but she’s no stranger to social work. Prior to making the move to Bridgeport, Woody spent time with the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office building an impressive resume. However recently, she was named Bridgeport’s new Director of Human Resources, hoping to make her mark in the position she knew she couldn’t let pass.
Old Timers game continues enjoyable tradition at Freeport International Baseball Invitational
The late Sonny Westerman, founder of the Freeport International Baseball Invitational, must have been looking down at James E. Swartz Memorial Field in Freeport Borough on Thursday evening with a smile as pleasant weather and tradition brought out a large crowd for the annual Old Timers game that bears his name.
Pesticides as big a cancer risk as smoking; study identifies risk in PA counties
(The Hill) – Pesticides may cause cancer on a level equivalent to smoking cigarettes, a new study has found. The widespread use of pesticides may lead to hundreds of thousands of additional cancer cases in major corn-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio — even for Americans who don’t work on farms, according to findings published Thursday in […]
Troy Polamalu in disguise at Steelers training camp
It’s not easy for Troy Polamalu to be anywhere in Pittsburgh and go unnoticed — unless he hides the hair. NFL reporter Bo Marchionte posted a photo of Polamalu on the sideline at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp on Friday. The day started with unusually cooler 70-degree temperatures, so the California native got away with a Steelers hoodie, his famous locks all tucked up in a bucket hat and shades to complete the disguise. The legendary Steelers safety was recently named to ESPN’s top 25 players of the 21st century. Polamalu was the lone Steeler on the list, landing at No. 16. Not surprisingly, Tom Brady came in at No. 1. Troy Polamalu is going incognito at Steelers camp pic.twitter.com/DkhX6YUV1p — Bo Marchionte (@BoMarchionte) July 26, 2024 More Troy Polamalu!Steelers legend Troy Polamalu offers take on Mike Tomlin rumorsThe 10 best gift ideas for the Pittsburgh Steelers fan in your life4 Steelers Troy Polamalu thanked in Hall of Fame speech
PHN 2024 Penguins Prospects Rankings 6-10: Real Talent, Exciting Long Shot (+)
The Pittsburgh Penguins prospect rankings from six through 10 have almost always been an exorcise in list-stretching, imagination, and unlikely projections. Historically, there has not been a plethora of NHL talent outside the top five, but instead, a gaggle of players who might find their NHL destiny capped with a game or two on the fourth line before returning to the shadows.
Healthy Outlook: WVU’s Gee tours new wing at Jackson General Hospital
RIPLEY — WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital had a chance to show off its new $35 million wing Friday afternoon. West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee came to Jackson General to visit its leadership team, including new President and Chief Executive Officer Candace Miller, and to take a tour of the hospital’s new $35 million expansion that opened in June.
WVU Cancer Institute to open outpatient clinic for geriatric cancer patients
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the primary focus of medical care becomes the cancer itself, with other conditions taking the back seat. However, older adults can have chronic medical problems and other physical, cognitive, and social needs that cannot be overlooked. The new, outpatient...
Identity is the key word for WVU in the first offseason under DeVries
For West Virginia head coach Darian DeVries, it's safe to say the last few months have probably been a whirlwind. DeVries, who was announced as WVU's next head men's basketball coach in the spring, was tasked with building an entirely new roster and coaching staff. Now, with the pieces assembled he looks to solidify his team's identity as they head towards the start of the school year.
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