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Grade the Trade Proposal: Steelers give up a big piece on offense for little value
Most trade rumors have the Steelers adding talent to their roster rather than subtracting it. There are many players on expiring deals heading into this season, but that could always change between now and the start of free agency next year. Some players are more likely to be re-signed by Pittsburgh than others. It will be interesting to see who the black and gold feel necessary to sign an extension at training camp, and those they think can wait.
Pickle-flavored food and drinks bring thousands to Downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Friday marked day two of Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh. Pickle fans from all over flocked to the Steel City for the annual festival. Picklesburgh is in its ninth year, and it is a very big dill. "I came here, and I couldn't believe that there were this many people here to celebrate pickles," Tyler Emerick said.The festival has so many food options with a pickle twist. "Pickle watermelon sorbet," Enid Jame said."We have the pickle pizza, the spicy version," Kendall Brown said. "It is pretty good. Ten out of 10.""Pickle potatoes were also really good," Emerick said. "I was surprised...
2024-25 Penguins’ Lineup Project: Fourth line, left wing
Our mission to craft the best possible lineup heading into the 2024-25 season continues with readers’ first look at the fourth line. Now that Valtteri Puustinen has been decided as the consensus favorite to slot in on the right side of the third line, here’s the reader-voted lineup so far.
NFL Analyst Reveals Stunning Take For Steelers’ Russell Wilson
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Russell Wilson earlier this offseason, hoping that the nine-time Pro Bowler would solve their ills under center. However, the Steelers only signed Wilson to a one-year, $1.2 million deal, so Wilson’s upcoming 2024 campaign is largely viewed as a trial run. But could Pittsburgh do the unthinkable and not even give […] The post NFL Analyst Reveals Stunning Take For Steelers’ Russell Wilson appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Invitational Auto Show on Walnut Street (Mon., 7/22/24)
It’s Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix time with events going on through August 4. Tonight is the Invitational Car Show on Walnut Street. Here you’ll see a really cool collection of hot and historic cars. Walnut Street will be closed, so you can get a good gander as you stroll past these vintage automobiles. See our 2019 photo story on the event. While there, enjoy dinner in one of the neighborhood’s fine establishments. 5 – 9 p.m. Free. Shadyside.
Microsoft outage disrupts several Pittsburgh-area businesses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The global IT outage caused a mess in the Pittsburgh area on Friday. Between canceled flights and delays, air travel may have been the hardest hit.Harold Lewis and his family were excited about their cruise out of Orlando. They made it through the long TSA lines and to the gate with plenty of time. They thought it was going to be a simple morning."We sat, and we saw the flight time come and go, and go, and go some more," Lewis said.They learned their Spirit flight was canceled, and their new Southwest flight doesn't leave until 9...
Proposed Trade Ships Steelers Speedy $12 Million WR
As many pundits have this offseason, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox named the Pittsburgh Steelers a potential landing spot for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. But Knox also suggested the Steelers as a possible landing spot through a trade for another veteran wideout — New York Giants‘ Darius Slayton.
Somerset County volunteer fire companies vote to merge
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two volunteer fire companies in Somerset County announced they are creating a new merged organization. Over the past year and a half, the Fridens Volunteer Fire Company said they’ve been working closely with the Somerset Vol. Fire Department in creating one merged organization. On Wednesday, July 17, members voted and […]
Nick Gonzales hits winning single in 9th, Pirates rally for 8-7 win over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied twice from three-run deficits for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. With the Pirates trailing 7-6, Connor Joe led off the ninth with a single before José...
Pittsburgh nonprofit creates space for people on sobriety journey to socialize and learn
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A relatively new non-profit organization in Pittsburgh is creating a safe and vibrant space for people on a journey of sobriety to connect, socialize and learn. At the Teetotal Initiative, organizers plan unique activities and experiences at different locations around the city. It's all free of charge and free of alcohol. President Jackie Slaugenhaupt says Teetotal is marking its one-year anniversary. "We provide social space for people to go to that's sober-focused, so they can meet other like-minded people and have fun and be out and about in the community and just kind of have a good time and live life to the fullest." It's been life-changing for participants like Brett Hammon. "It's been really cool getting to meet people in a similar stage of life who are professionals and don't drink and want to go do something fun," Hammon said. "Just being out and about doing cool things with people is a big win for me."Mocktails replace cocktails at events like yoga sessions, bingo games, crafting, cooking and golf. There was even a comedy night featuring sober comedians.
Priest warned of assassination attempt. Then it happened.
(NewsNation) — It may have been more coincidental than prophetic, but the Rev. Jason Charron’s comment at a Trump rally last week will surely go down as one of the eeriest moments of the 2024 presidential campaign. Charron, a pastor at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Carnegie,...
Report: Trump-ally Mike Pompeo takes Nippon job to help complete U.S. Steel sale
Amid a contentious proposed sale, Japanese company Nippon Steel Corp. has hired former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, according to a report from Bloomberg. Bloomberg reports that Pompeo was hired to help push through a proposed $14.9 billion purchase of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel, as opposition for the sale has grown.
Pittsburgh Pirates Lock in Top Prospects Johnson & Chandler; Stand Firm in Trade Talks
The Pittsburgh Pirates, currently performing well, face the decision of whether to include any prospects in trade talks. Infielder Termarr Johnson and pitcher Bubba Chandler emerge as top contenders for untouchable status due to their impressive performance and potential impact on the team. Both players have shown exceptional stats and promise, making them valuable assets for the Pirates' future.
Mercer County Food Bank opens new location
HERMITAGE, Pa. (WKBN) – A new food pantry affiliated with the Mercer County Food Bank is opening in Hermitage. The pantry is in collaboration with Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene. It will offer shelf-stable foods, produce and meat. “The opening of this food pantry is part of the...
Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt lands at No. 14 of PFF Top 50 rankings
If you ask any Pittsburgh Steelers fan, they will tell you there is no defensive player in the NFL better than Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt. Watt has one Defensive Player of the Year award under his belt and holds the single-season sack record with Michael Strahan. But unfortunately, the NFL...
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