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Pitt TE Malachi Thomas Named Preseason Freshman All-American
Malachi Thomas hasn’t been on campus long, but he’s already turning heads — inside and outside the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Thomas — a 6-foot-4, 225-pound tight end from Thomas County Central in Thomasville, Ga. — earned recognition from 247Sports as a preseason true freshman All-American. It’s a major honor for a tight end who was graded as a low-level three-star by 247, ranked as the 74th-best in the country.
Pittsburgh struggling to regain economic footing after pandemic
(The Center Square) — Though Pittsburgh lags behind comparable cities, it does have some bright spots. The Allegheny Conference on Community Development, pulling stats from the second quarter of 2024, found some reasons for optimism. The labor force, for example, grew almost 2% year over year, “a full percentage point greater than the growth rates of both benchmark MSAs and the nation over that time period,” the conference noted in...
Matzie: Nearly $2 Million Grant Secured for Ambridge Road Improvements
AMBRIDGE, Aug. 19 – A $1.89 million grant from the state Transportation Department will fund road improvements in Ambridge, announced state Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Beaver. “These dollars are funding road improvements along the Eighth Street corridor to make safety enhancements for people and drivers alike,” Matzie said. “The state grant allows the borough to accomplish the project while saving taxpayer dollars.”
Two more named to Trib HSSN cornerbacks list
Two more players were named to the Trib HSSN top five cornerbacks. Central Catholic’s Xxavier Thomas and Penn Hills’ Carter Bonner are considered two of the top corners in the Pittsburgh area. TRIB HSSN TOP 5 CORNERBACKS. 1 – Xxavier Thomas – Central Catholic. 2023: 22...
Pittsburghers' English tutoring helps them connect with immigrants settling in region
When Eliane Totti’s stomach ached in her native Brazil, she’d take pineapple, collard greens, lemon and ginger from the homeopathic shop she ran four hours north of Sao Paulo and whip up a juice. The businesswoman learned more about Pepto-Bismol, Alka-Seltzer and Tums after immigrating to Mt. Lebanon...
‘Summers used to be hot, but not like this’
NOAH WHITELEATHER IS CEO OF NOAH WHITELEATHER, LLC. HE’S LOST REVENUE DUE TO THE EXTREME HEAT THIS SUMMER, AS GRASS HAS DRIED UP AND EMPLOYEES MUST TAKE MORE BREAKS. The extreme heat disproportionately affects Pittsburgh’s Black residents. by Marcia Liggett. For New Pittsburgh Courier. The summer weather this...
WATCH: Pat Narduzzi Details Pitt Second Scrimmage
PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers are less than two weeks out from its season opener at Acrisure Stadium on Aug. 31 against Kent State. Over the weekend, the Panthers had an opportunity to hit the turf on the North Shore for scrimmage No. 2. On Tuesday, head coach Pat...
Bike PGH reminds of bicycle safety ahead of back to school season
PITTSBURGH — Bike Pittsburgh says they’re devastated to hear the news of a child dying after being struck by a vehicle and say now more than ever, it is important to remember bicycle safety. "Back to school is coming and there is going to be a lot more...
FNR Top 22 - No. 10: Nolan DiLucia
PITTSBURGH — No. 10 on FNR’s Top 22 Players to Watch is Peters Township quarterback at Nolan DiLucia. The junior totaled 3,111 passing yards, 489 rushing yards and 41 touchdowns last year. He was named a first team all-conference selection.
Pitt DT Francis Brewu is Stronger Than You
Francis Brewu hasn’t always been into lifting weights. It wasn’t until his freshman season at Thomas Worthington High that he actually started to like lifting. If only that Francis could see himself now. Brewu is only 6-foot-1. He certainly isn’t a small man, even at just 18 years...
Updating the Pittsburgh High School Basketball Recruiting Board
We’ve got a couple of updates for the Pittsburgh High School Basketball Recruiting Board on Pittsburgh Sports Now. On Monday, a WPIAL prospect, who plays football and basketball, earned his first basketball offer, coming from a Division Two program. That player was Tori Grooms, a 6-foot guard out of Uniontown Area High School. Grooms added an offer from West Virginia Wesleyan.
Pittsburgh to Embrace Dry Spell with Cool Temperatures Before Weekend Warm-Up
The streak of damp weather in Pittsburgh is set to clear, giving way to a stretch of dry and cool conditions throughout the week, with a warming trend in sight by the weekend. This break in precipitation comes as scattered drizzles taper off and clouds hang overhead into Tuesday, keeping temperatures below the seasonal average, according to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA.
Justin Fields dragged the entire Steelers offense after another touchdown-less game
The Pittsburgh Steelers paid homage to Matt Canada in Saturday's 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields combined for 139 passing yards and zero touchdowns, which we can only interpret as a tip of the cap to their predecessor. Kenny Pickett would be proud. There's plenty...
Molly Qerim accused of being ‘very disrespectful’ after telling Stephen A. Smith to ‘calm down’ over Steelers rant
THE stumbling Pittsburgh Steelers have left the First Take crew divided just two weeks into the preseason. Saturday’s 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills marked their second defeat in as many weeks for Pittsburgh. Moreover, through two games, the new-look Steelers offense has mustered just 15 points. Former Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson, who […]
Time’s up: Brandon Aiyuk nuked any potential Steelers trade in hilarious fashion
The Brandon Aiyuk saga has dragged on for far longer than anybody expected, especially Aiyuk himself. The situation is still incredibly unstable and there really may not be anybody in football that knows exactly what's going on. One moment, Aiyuk is a 49er and he's at practice. His teammates are...
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