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Friday ‘Flash Pan’: The Tragedy of Michel Briere
This article reflects on the brief but impactful career of Michel Briere, a talented centerman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Born on October 21, 1949, Briere showcased extraordinary skill during his junior hockey days before being drafted by the Penguins in 1969. Tragically, after a promising rookie season where he scored 12 goals and contributed to a playoff run, Briere's life was cut short by a car accident in May 1970, leading to his death in April 1971. His legacy endures, with his jersey number 21 retired and remembered by fans and players alike.
Lakers Ready for Battle with Syracuse
Carpe D1em : The Lakers officially made their Division I debut last week when they kicked off the season with trips to Pittsburgh to face to Duquesne and to Niagara Falls to play Niagara. Mercyhurst dropped their first Division I match against Duquesne 6-2, but Freshmen Rosie Bandura and Annaliese Black scored their first collegiate goals. The Lakers also fell in their matchup against Niagara, but Senior Kate Costantini and Graduate Student Chelsea Radicia combined to make 11 saves in the 2-0 loss. Lakers Leaders: Bandura and Black still have the lone goals of the 2024 season, but the offense...
2 sloths at National Aviary celebrate birthdays with big party
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Two of the sloths at the National Aviary celebrated their birthdays surrounded by lots of yummy food and hundreds of guests on Thursday.It was quite the affair, with over 300 people coming to the aviary to celebrate 7-year-old Vivien and 24-year-old Wookiee, who have back-to-back birthdays on Aug. 21 and Aug. 22. Guests gathered in the tropical rainforest habitat, watching Wookiee eat a cake filled with his favorite treats like corn, green beans, hibiscus flowers, biscuits and leafy greens, all topped with a sweet potato icing. Guests signed a giant card, which was finished off with the flourish...
Pittsburgh to Experience Sizzling Summer-like Weekend as Temperatures Rise Above Seasonal Norms
As Pittsburgh prepares to bask in a film of sunshine, the thermostat is set to climb steadily above the seasonal average. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has foreseen a weekend right out of the heart of summer, with dry conditions, scant clouds, and temperatures destined to make a noticeable leap. High pressure is the culprit to thank for this late August swelter, pressing down on the Northeast United States to steer the climate's course.
Family-owned local cafe to open fourth location in Cranberry area
A popular, family-owned Pittsburgh café will open a fourth location this November in Cranberry. Mediterra Café is shooting for a mid-November opening in North Point Circle. That is in Seven Fields.
Steelers are making a ludicrous gamble on the future of the roster
While the focus of the Steelers is the end of the offseason and the start of the regular season, there is a concerning issue with the current roster. While there hasn’t even been a single snap played yet the roster makeup of the team is a big risk. In particular, with the offseason almost over, the team has yet to secure any extensions with any of their pending free agents.
Lakers Set to Open First Season at the Division I Level
Erie, Pa. - The Mercyhurst Men's Soccer team is set to officially kick off their run in Division I this week with a pair of road matchups. The Lakers, who finished 14-3-1 last season, will first travel down the road to Pittsburgh to face Pitt before taking a trip out west to face San Diego State University.
Pirates and Steelers Summer Report and their paths to contention
It’s an interesting time to cheer for Pittsburgh sports. All three of Pittsburgh’s franchises stand at different junctures of championship contention and are looking to pull the city out of a slump that hasn’t happened in decades. It’s not all doom and gloom in the Steel City, even if the city hasn’t won a playoff game since 2018.
A stretch of late-summer heat comes to Pittsburgh along with limited rain chances
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Saturday morning begins with patches of clouds and some valley fog across western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. Any cloud cover this morning will gradually move out leading to a mostly sunny and warm afternoon. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosA west-to-southwest wind will continue to transport warmer air into our area through Sunday which should promote substantial warming with highs reaching the mid to upper 80s on both days. This weekend, dew points should remain relatively low, so although it will be hotter, Saturday and Sunday will feel more like...
Singer Taylor Acorn talks about her ties to Pittsburgh, new album and 'People Watching' video
Aug. 23—Pop-punk singer Taylor Acorn is originally from Wellsboro in north-central Pennsylvania and is currently living in Nashville. But she feels like she's going to wind up in Pittsburgh someday, since her partner of five years grew up in Johnstown and his family now lives in Cranberry. "So every Christmas, birthday, just to go hang out, we're always in Pittsburgh," she said last week from ...
Veterans in Pittsburgh put their leadership skills to good use
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh is brimming with impactful non-profit organizations that do so much to help neighbors in need.But what about when the organizations need help? KDKA Consumer Investigator Meghan Schiller shows how a group of veterans put its leadership skills to good use, creating meaningful connections along the way.Nathan Pigza, a retired Air Force senior master sergeant, joined Leadership Pittsburgh's Community Leadership Course for Veterans looking to make those connections and an impact. At Hearth, a non-profit organization in Pittsburgh that provides a safe space for moms and children escaping domestic violence, they did just that."Working with (Community Leadership Course...
An Ode to Manny Sanguillén, Pirates Hall of Fame Inductee
Manny Sanguillén will be inducted into the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame with Barry Bonds and Jim Leyland on Saturday. Leyland was also inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in July. The candidacy of Bonds, Major League Baseball’s all-time home run leader, remains controversial. In his heyday, Sanguillén was considered the second-best catcher in baseball, behind Johnny Bench. Sanguillén was never seriously considered for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Yet, he means more to Pittsburgh than either Bonds or Leyland.
2025 Pitt CB Commit Following Path Forged by LeSean McCoy
Pitt commit Shawn Lee Jr. and LeSean McCoy have a couple of things in common now. Lee — a 5-foot-10, 170-pound three-star athlete from Harrisburg, Pa. — has spent the last few seasons starring at Harrisburg High, but after he was denied eligibility by the PIAA for his senior season, he needed a new home. So, he followed the McCoy route and will spend his “post-graduate” year at Milford Academy in New Berlin, N.Y.
Intriguing Steelers rookie could be the next undrafted free agent success story
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made some great undrafted signings over the years. James Harrison, Ramon Foster, Willie Parker, and Donnie Shell, just to name a few, have made their mark on the Steelers after failing to be drafted. The most recent success story has been running back Jaylen Warren. Signing...
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