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Dangerous is the word in a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates
An interesting thing has happened. The Pirates have become a dangerous team. Before the Cardinals series against the Braves happened, the talking heads on the radio were talking about how likely it was that the Cardinals would start the post-All Star break 2-4, and while there was some disagreement, it seemed to them more likely they would lose 2 of 3 to the Pirates than the Braves. This was before one of the starters was Bryce Elder and when Max Fried was supposed to be the Sunday starter.
Steelers QB Named Surprise Cut Candidate
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers firmly believe Russell Wilson can take them to the promise land this season, giving them their best shot at a Super Bowl run in 2024. But with Justin Fields in the building, there's going to be some sort of quarterback competition, and one analyst believes it could strike the end for Wilson.
Pa. Gaming Control Board reports a jackpot for 2023-24 tax revenue
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported that the tax revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2023-24 has reached a record level of $2.54 billion. This tax figure takes into account record combined revenue generation of over $5.89 billion from casino slots and table games; iGaming; sports betting; video gaming terminals; and fantasy sports contests. The previous record-holder was combined FY 2022-23 with $2.36 billion...
Pennsylvania House Leader Wants Trump Shooting Investigated
A Pennsylvania Republican leader thinks the shooting at a Trump rally should be looked into. Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler is introducing legislation to look into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, in Butler. House Resolution 501 would form a House Select Committee to investigate the actions and response of state and local law enforcement following the assassination attempt. The bipartisan committee would then produce a report on the incident no later than November 30th. Cutler says the committee will not be looking to assign blame, but rather it seeks to discover how law enforcement can better improve practices going forward.
Victor Muthama Is Turning His Experiences Into Art: How Men In His Family Navigate White Supremacy
Victor Muthama, a Kenyan immigrant raised in Pittsburgh, tells an epic story about three generations of African identity—and his embrace of hip-hop and Black American culture. The post Victor Muthama Is Turning His Experiences Into Art: How Men In His Family Navigate White Supremacy appeared first on NewsOne.
Over $3 million in free back-to-school backpacks to be given out
Erie, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — On Sunday, July 28th, 2024, over $3 million worth of free backpacks will be given out to over 120,000 students across the U.S. The 12th annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway” by Round Room, which is one of the country’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailers, will take place at 1 p.m. over 1,200 […]
Steelers labeled as perfect fit for Ohio State quarterback
All eyes will be on the Pittsburgh Steelers and their quarterbacks throughout the season. The Steelers are hoping they have a long-term answer in Russell Wilson or Justin Fields that can help them get over the hump and get back to making deep runs into the postseason. However, Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski says Pittsburgh could turn to the draft and take Ohio State’s Will Howard if they go into 2025 with quarterback questions.
Somerset communities issue water conservation guidelines; farmers feeling heat of drought
Dry conditions through June and July have caught up with Somerset County as more municipalities have issued water conservation guidelines and farmers expect a bleak year of production. On Thursday, the National Integrated Drought Information System reported that 77,715 people in Somerset County are affected by drought, which is an increase of 100%...
Erie police watching for speeders along East 38th Street in wake of two serious May wrecks
Two serious motor vehicle crashes happened five days apart in early May along one stretch of a major east-west roadway on Erie's east side. Two motorists died in one of the crashes. Five people were injured, one critically, in the other. ...
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