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Brown Mamas Weekend will celebrate the strength and explore the challenges of Black motherhood in our region
Photo above courtesy of Muffy Mendoza/Brown Mamas. Black mothers from around the Pittsburgh region are invited to celebrate Brown Mamas Weekend at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on July 27 and 28. With a focus on empowerment, community and transformation, the two-day gathering will include master classes, panel discussions and a wellness lounge.
Woman sues Kennywood, alleges injuries after Thunderbolt ride
A Homestead woman is suing Kennywood Amusement Park for negligence, claiming a ride on the Thunderbolt roller coaster left her injured. On July 23, 2022, Sabrina Williams and her son visited Kennywood and rode the roller coaster. According to the lawsuit, Williams said she had rode the Thunderbolt several times...
Men’s Volleyball Earns Eighth Straight AVCA Team Academic Award
Loretto, Pa. – Saint Francis men's volleyball was one of the teams that earned the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award presented by INTENT, the organization announced Monday. The award goes to teams that accumulated a year-long grade point average of 3.30 on a 4.0, 4.10...
Buyers or sellers: Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh PiratesRecord: 48-48Games out of playoffs: 6.5 in NL Central, 1.5 in wild cardBuyer or seller: BuyersOne of baseball's best stories of the first half, the Pittsburgh Pirates have surprised many and are right in the middle of the playoff hunt in the National League. With one of the best pitching staffs in baseball, headlined by veteran Mitch Keller along with rookie phenoms Paul Skenes and Jared Jones, the Pirates are looking for answers on offense.Outside of All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds, offensive production has been scarce as the team ranks in the bottom 10 in MLB in both home runs and...
Secret Service had ‘limited resources’ for Trump rally due to NATO summit: Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers told the House Judiciary Committee that Secret Service resources were stretched thin last week ahead of a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump occurred, because the agency was also protecting the NATO summit, the committee said in a letter to the FBI on Thursday. Committee Chairman Jim […]
Colin Cowherd ranks Mike Tomlin higher than top-tier NFL head coach
The Pittsburgh Steelers gave Mike Tomlin a three-year contract extension during the 2024 offseason. Despite the head coach's brilliant track record and resume, this move was met with controversy as the Steelers are in the midst of a seven-year drought without a playoff win. Recently, prominent radio host Colin Cowherd...
Final preparations underway as Picklesburgh 2024 kicks off on Thursday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - It's always a great day to be a Pittsburgher, but if you love pickles, it's an even better day. Today kicks off the 2024 edition of Picklesburgh and there's more to offer this year than ever before. As of Thursday morning, crews are moving around PPG Place putting together the final touches before it all kicks off and that happens later today when people will begin flocking to downtown for the yearly festival. This year, Picklesburgh is opening early, giving fans of pickles an extra day to celebrate all things pickles. In 2023, more than 200,000 people attended the festival...
The value of faith based/private school’s in the Burgh
The debate between public and private schooling continues to thrive. While both options provide quality education, the value of a private school education is at the forefront for some local parents. Many private schools have a strong emphasis on instilling moral and ethical values, fostering a sense of responsibility, empathy and respect in their students. This approach aims to mold students who not only excel academically but also contribute positively to society. Susan Fariss is an educator and parent of a 15-year-old freshman who attends Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School in Oakland. “Central Catholic provides a very warm and welcoming environment, not only for students, but parents as well,” says Fariss. “We chose a private education because my husband attended Central Catholic and had an incredibly positive experience.” Fariss wanted their son to experience the same sense of brotherhood and camaraderie that they feel is part of the Central Catholic culture. The close bond is the norm at Central Catholic, shares Fariss. Another benefit the Fariss family has found at Central Catholic is that the school provides more student diversity than their home district. There are students from over 60 different school districts that attend the high school this year, and of those, approximately 35 schools sent just one student from this academic freshman class. Students have the benefit of meeting peers from a wide geographic area with diverse backgrounds.
Fitz Willys barbecue restaurant emphasizes family, community and good food
Jul. 18—The staff members of Fitz Willys Kitchen and Catering have a few standards they strive to meet every day: The restaurant is clean; everyone who walks through the door is greeted with a smile; and the food is fresh, consistent and served quickly. These seem like pretty standard restaurant practices. However, the family-owned barbecue joint in Penn Hills near the Plum border has seen ...
Strange radar signatures detected over Valley
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – If you looked at the Youngstown radar Thursday morning, you might have noticed something strange. There appeared to be areas of rain impacting multiple communities in the Valley, but the sun was shining. The video below shows one such radar signature over the New Castle,...
ESPN disrespects Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby: fans are furious
ESPN has just published their ranking of the top 100 athletes in professional sports, and fans of the Oilers and Penguins were furious, and outright disgusted. People at ESPN don't seem to be huge hockey fans, as out of the 100 athletes on the list, only three NHL players were included. The three hockey players on the list were Sidney Crosby in 22nd place, Alex Ovechkin at 54, and, wait for it, Connor McDavid all the way down the list in third last, at 98.
Jake Guentzel humiliates the Pittsburgh Penguins with new comments
Today a new interview with Jake Guentzel revealed his feelings about heading to the Tampa Bay Lightning and why he chose to leave the Pittsburgh Penguins. This offseason has been a chaotic one with many different teams hitting the reset button on their core. The Pittsburgh Penguins started that process last season by trading star winger Jake Guentzel.
T.J. Watt & Steelers Teammate Look Massive in Pre-Training Camp Photo
Football is in the air with training camp just around the corner and what better way to hype Pittsburgh Steelers fans than an Instagram photo of an absolutely jacked T.J. Watt?. The answer — an absolutely jacked Instagram photo of Watt and second-year prospect Nick Herbig with the caption: “⏰⏰⏰.”...
Steelers May Have To Make Tough Decision On Key Playmaker
Heading into training camp in 2024, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a few questions to answer. There will be competition for starting spots, but the front office also has some work remaining. Several players are in line for contract extensions. One of them is running back Jaylen Warren, who is entering the final season of his […] The post Steelers May Have To Make Tough Decision On Key Playmaker appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Record-Breaking WPIAL QB Transferring to Central Catholic
A record-breaking WPIAL freshman is headed to one of the top high school programs in Western Pennsylvania to finish his prep career. Jaivin Peel — a 6-foot, 185-pound quarterback in the class of 2027 — is transferring from Western Beaver to Central Central, according to multiple reports. The rising sophomore will be in the mix to replace the outgoing Peyton Wehner.
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