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Butler County voting case heads to state court
The case could standardize county rules when voters make errors in returning mail ballots. Voting rights groups are hoping the Commonwealth Court adds protections to mail-in voting ahead of the November election. The court is deciding whether to guarantee that voters can cast provisional ballots if they’ve made an error...
PREVIEW: Meet the man behind the ‘Yinzburgh!’ comics
*Editor’s note: This story appears as part of Newsapalooza at Point Park University, Sept. 26-28 celebrating local journalism in southwestern Pennsylvania. This fun event brings the public together with 30 newsrooms, 20 civic sponsors and leading newsmakers. Tickets on sale now: nextgenerationnewsroom.org/newsapalooza. For more than a century, comics have...
Steward to close two Ohio hospitals, Pennsylvania facility at risk
Steward is closing two Ohio hospitals with another in Pennsylvania at high risk of closure as the health system continues to limp through bankruptcy. The closures of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, both in Warren, Ohio, come after Steward failed to find a buyer for the facilities. The hospitals will start closing on or around Sept. 20, according to the system.
Plans for $450 million Pennsylvania laboratory complex unveiled
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Department of General Services (DGS) recently unveiled plans to construct a new $450 million joint laboratory complex in Harrisburg. According to DGS, the site plans they unveiled for the $450 million laboratory complex will provide state-of-the-art research and analysis facilities for four commonwealth agencies.
Each year, scores of accepted students drop out before college starts. What’s behind the college ‘melt?’
Students pick out dorm room supplies at the Downtown offices of The Negro Educational Emergency Drive, or NEED, in July 2024. The organization hosts a “dorm giveaway” for incoming freshman, which aims to help reduce the financial burden of required on-campus living. (Photo courtesy of NEED) Would-be college...
WATCH: 2024 Steelers High School Showcase Game of the Week Recap - Week 0
Suzie Cool recaps the Week 0 Steelers High School Football Showcase Game of the Week between the Montour Spartans and Central Valley Warriors, with Arthur Moats on-hand to catch all of the action.
Pittsburgh Market Scene Turns Confrontational as Security Guard Discharges Weapon
Gunfire interrupted the daily bustle at a local Pittsburgh market yesterday, resulting in a dramatic encounter between a security guard and a belligerent customer. Pittsburgh Police were called to the 1100 block of Highwood Street after a security guard at Kuhn's Market was forced to take aggressive measures when facing a potentially armed individual, as reported by the Pittsburgh Public Safety blotter.
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...
Bethel Park rolls by Seneca Valley, 50-14
HARMONY, PA – It was a rough night to be a Raiders fan at Nextier Stadium. Following a disappointing 3-7 season, Ron Butschle’s squad looked to start their 2024 campaign with a win over the Blackhawks. Instead, Bethel Park dominated Seneca Valley on both sides of the ball, resulting in a crushing 50-14 triumph over the Raiders.
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 ...
Avonworth overcomes early mistakes to defeat Burrell in season opener
Going into the matchup, Burrell knew it would need to capitalize on every mistake to stay close with Avonworth, the WPIAL Class 3A runner-up from a season ago. The Bucs defense forced turnovers on the Antelopes’ first two drives, but, Burrell was unable to turn the turnovers into points. No. 3 Avonworth (1-0) eventually got its offense going and never looked back in defeating Burrell, 24-7, in nonconference play Friday night at Buccaneer Stadium.
With Nate Herbig Lost For Season, Steelers Should Be Exploring Veteran Center Options
Coming into training camp, the interior of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line looked very strong, following the drafting of Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick. Putting that rookie duo alongside the likes of Isaac Seumalo, James Daniels, Nate Herbig and Spencer Anderson really gave the Steelers a real boost at an area of need.
Social services coordinator to join MLPD
I — n September, a trained social services expert will join Mt. Lebanon to connect residents in need with mental health resources. Police Chief Jason Haberman initially proposed creating the new position to the Mt. Lebanon Commission in March. More than 30 candidates applied for the social services care...
Beaver Holds on with Late Interception Against Westinghouse
TURTLE CREEK, Pa. — Westinghouse and Beaver both have high aspirations when it comes to the 2024 football season. Westinghouse has its eyes set not only on making a run to the PIAA single-A championship but winning it all. A Class 3A WPIAL title is on the minds of the Beaver Bobcats and then some.
59 Cadets Graduate from PSP Academy, Receive New Trooper Assignments
MANHEIM, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Col. Christopher L. Paris congratulated 59 Cadets who graduated from the PSP Academy on Friday and officially became troopers. “Today is the result of a more than six-month commitment from a dedicated group of women and men who completed the intense...
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