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Pittsburgh seeks to allot up to $2M per year to aid tenants fighting eviction
Jala Rucker was nearly evicted nine years ago from her home on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Rucker didn’t know where she would take her kids if she got kicked out of her Manchester apartment — and she didn’t know what would happen to the dozens of neighbors in her building who were faced with a similar conundrum.
Ticket to hide: Ross woman's PNC Park experience came with obstructed view
Jul. 23—Like many baseball fans, Danielle Jones' first visit to PNC Park on Saturday night left her in awe. For Jones, though, it was for all the wrong reasons. Jones, of Ross, spent $62 on a seat at the game to see her daughter, Taylor, who was attending as part of a contingent of University of Pittsburgh cheerleaders, participating in gameday activities. On game night, Jones made her way to ...
IRG of Pennsylvania could receive sizable federal loan
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office has announced what it calls a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $182.6 million to International Recycling Group Erie Inc. (IRG Erie) to help finance its construction of a plastics recycling facility (PRF) in Erie, Pennsylvania. Funds...
Paul Skenes got incredible 9th-inning ovation vs. Cardinals
The Paul Skenes experience continued this week during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ clash opposite the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. Skenes on Tuesday had the longest outing of his young career. He had never pitched over 7.0 innings over his first 11 starts. Against the Cardinals, the 22-year-old remained on the mound... The post Paul Skenes got incredible 9th-inning ovation vs. Cardinals appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
This zoom-in on a devastating Paul Skenes splinker pitch will give you goosebumps
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes has been tormenting opposing MLB batters all season with his devastating splinker pitch. On Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, Skenes landed a particularly lethal 95 mph splinker pitch on a batter that the broadcast zeroed in on to show the viewers at home just how the rookie pitcher is able to make this happen.
2024 Steelers training camp fan guide: Tips, tricks, things to do
PITTSBURGH -- Well, the week has come. The Pittsburgh Steelers will report to training camp Wednesday, and they will take the practice field at Saint Vincent College on Thursday. Fans from all around the world (yes, the world) will travel to Latrobe for the open practices at Chuck Noll Field,...
Somerset and Friedens fire departments merging: both remaining open
The chief at Somerset Volunteer Fire Department said the station has responded to over 350 calls so far this year, and with a limited number of volunteers a merger with the nearby Friedens Volunteer Fire company is happening. The merger will officially begin January 1st, 2025. The new name of...
Le'Veon Bell re-opens wound of Steelers fans everywhere
Horrible, nay atrocious, calls are made in nearly every NFL game of the season. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been on the receiving end of their (un)fair share over the decades (as most fans think about their own teams’). However, one that resurfaces a few times a year is the infamous Jesse James touchdown reversal versus the New England Patriots in 2017.
Biden’s seven-word response to Trump in phone call after assassination attempt revealed
Donald Trump has revealed what Joe Biden told him on a phone call after the former president was bloodied during an assassination attempt at a campaign rally earlier this month. The 78-year-old narrowly avoided being fatally shot while standing on stage in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13 as local resident...
Traveling Glass Bin Arrives in New Castle on August 3
NEW CASTLE, Pa.-- The Pennsylvania Resource Council has announced it's Traveling Glass Bin arrives soon. Starting August 3rd, residents can recycle all of their glass bottles, jars, and jugs near the Courthouse in New Castle, Lawrence County. In Pennsylvania, the entire process of glass manufacturing, processing, and recycling remains within...
Touch-A-Truck Event to Be Held on Central Avenue on Thursday
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The always popular Touch-A-Truck will be held at the Central Avenue Plaza in Oil City on Thursday during the Oil Heritage Festival. On Thursday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Central Avenue Plaza will be closed to traffic and will be filled with various trucks, cars, and heavy equipment.
Pirates manager addresses notion of shutting down healthy Paul Skenes this season
Rookie starting pitcher Paul Skenes has completely transformed the short- and long-term outlook for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has helped drag them to playoff contender status this season, and he looks like he has a chance to be one of the best starting pitchers in baseball and a franchise cornerstone for the foreseeable future.The one lingering question that has been a concern for this season is whether or not the Pirates might consider shutting him down or cap his innings due to the fact this is his first full year of pro baseball.Pirates manager Derek Shelton addressed that concern on...
Schuetz: Cigarette Machine On Premises Reveals What Casinos Are Really Protecting
I recently attended the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) 2024 Summer Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I had been invited to speak on a panel with sports betting legends Billy Walters and Spanky (Gadoon Kyrollos). I stayed at the Landing Hotel, which is attached to the Rivers Casino...
Pirates shouldn't be afraid to use former No. 1 pick as trade bait for Jazz Chisholm
If you had this on your bingo card for the 2024 season, you are a better scout than most baseball minds. We are one week away from MLB's trade deadline, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in contention. Not only are they in the thick of the playoff race, but they are also in a position to be buyers by the deadline.
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