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Cornell looks to get over hump in the 2024 season
CORAOPOLIS — It was a roller coaster ride of a season for Cornell in 2023 and as Ed Dawson enters into his 10th season at the helm, he looks to get his Raiders squad over the hump for a deep run into the playoffs after a disappointing end to the season last year. ...
A start to the end of the strike? Feds file for temporary injunction to return Pittsburgh news unions to work
The National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday filed for an injunction seeking to have a federal court step in to end an almost two-year strike and put striking Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers back to work. The rare filing, in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, asks a judge...
PPS president, Carrick residents comment on study recommending closure of more than a dozen buildings
PITTSBURGH — A consultant is recommending Pittsburgh Public Schoolscut its total number of school buildings from 54 to 40. That would mean closing 16 schools and opening two new ones. "I think the most important thing to know is that it is just a proposal. It is really the...
Pittsburgh woman is longest-serving member of the Democratic National Committee
PITTSBURGH — The Democratic National Convention kicks off next week. A woman with deep ties to Pittsburgh is honored at the event, year after year, as a history-maker in politics. A newspaper clipping shows how much William Anderson adored his grandmother when he was 3 years old. He said...
Pittsburgh startup notches early courtroom win against pharma giant
PITTSBURGH - When a pharmaceutical giant unexpectedly ended its partnership with a Pittsburgh biotech startup, forcing the company to close in 2023, the biotech hit back - and recently notched an early legal win in New York. In April, ChemImage Corp., a Point Breeze advanced medical imaging company, filed a...
Building Bridges Academy aims to unite students and teachers
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh is a city known for its bridges, and Pittsburgh Public Schools is using that as inspiration for a new program for teachers. The Building Bridges Teacher Academy is underway this week at the district's Greenway Professional Development Center. The goal of the three-day event is to bridge the gap between educators and students.
Bus crashes into Pittsburgh home after being hit by vehicle involved in police chase
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus crashed into a home in the city’s Homewood South neighborhood after a police chase involving another vehicle Tuesday afternoon. The homeowner, Dennis Williams, told sister station WTAE that his home is structurally safe, but his front porch which caught the force...
Pittsburgh nurses hold rally outside hospital on eve of final contract negotiations
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Nurses at West Penn Hospital rallied outside the hospital on Wednesday on the eve of final contract negotiations. Dozens of nurses stood in front of West Penn Hospital, flanked by elected officials and supporters, demanding more money and help. If not, they said they have no problem walking. "It's amazing to see so many West Penn nurses here," said McKenzie Reed, a critical care nurse. "We are united, we are strong. Let's hear it for West Penn nurses."The rally was part of a push from the Service Employee International Union to pressure Allegheny Health Network for better working conditions....
Seahawks land just-released Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker
The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Easton Gibbs, the team announced on Wednesday. The Steelers released Gibbs shortly after their game against the Houston Texans after signing him last week. Gibbs was with the Seahawks before he came to the Steelers, so he is heading back to...
Steelers News: Nate Herbig injured, Brandon Aiyuk update, roster moves, & more
Steelers training camp wrapped up on August 14. Now the team will make the journey back to Pittsburgh to suit up for their joint practice with the Bills at Acrisure Stadium before taking the field for their second preseason game against Buffalo on Saturday. Unfortunately, their time in Latrobe didn't...
MLB legend has warning for Paul Skenes
A legendary ex-pitcher had a warning for Paul Skenes, arguing that the Pittsburgh Pirates ace needs to assert himself in order to achieve his full potential. In an interview with Matt Snyder of CBS Sports, Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson said he was impressed by what Skenes has been able to do in his... The post MLB legend has warning for Paul Skenes appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Legacy in jeopardy: Erie businessman Pat Black sues adopted daughter to recover fortune
Erie entrepreneur Samuel P. "Pat" Black III thought he had found the ideal person to take over his portfolio of businesses, including the Hero BX biofuels plant on the site of the former International Paper Hammermill plant on East Lake Road. In 2019, at age 77, Black not only named his friend, Sumi...
Parents of 2-year-old who died from hypothermia appear in Erie court
The parents of a 2-year-old Erie girl who died in the winter cold this past February appeared in Erie County Court this week. Shynia S. Holt, 27, and Marrion D. Smith, 28, waived their right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday in central court. According to court paperwork, Holt and...
American man wanted for murder caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
Clocks ‘fall back’ when daylight saving time ends on this date
August has come. Summer is waning. The days are finally dropping below the 90-degree mark. You know what that means — it’s time to repeatedly remind everyone when daylight saving time ends this year. The days will start getting darker when folks set their clocks back on Sunday,...
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