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Pittsburgh Pirates players, coaches spend time at Miracle League clinic
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales hit the game-winner for the Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. The next morning, he was in Moon Township, aiding and supporting kids with special needs. It's exactly what the Pirates organization says it wants."Seeing them, the moms and the dads, the brothers and the sisters being just as happy as everybody else. It's really nice to see," Gonzales said. "And it's impactful on them, it's impactful on me."Gonzales joined other players and Pirates staff on Saturday for a clinic sponsored by Pirates Charities, allowing people with special needs to...
Pittsburgh officials, residents come together to honor Gus Kalaris
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The city of Pittsburgh honored a local legend on Saturday.Gus Kalaris of Gus and Yayia's Ice Ball Cart died earlier this month at the age of 92.Several people and city officials gathered to celebrate his legacy at Allegheny Commons Park.Mayor Ed Gainey says Gus' memory goes well beyond his product."It's hard to replace a legend, Mayor Gainey said, "but it's really not about the product that they serve that makes them. It's the love that they pour out. The one thing that people will tell you about Gus is that when they came here, he made them feel special."The mayor says city officials already have plans to name a street after Gus in Allegheny Commons Park so his kindness will live on forever.
Warm and dry for Sunday
PITTSBURGH — Clouds that have worked in this afternoon will clear out to start Sunday before more clouds return late in the day ahead of the first in a series of systems to head our way. Monday will see showers pop across the area, likely in the afternoon. Isolated showers are possible on Tuesday and Wednesday before one final round of showers on Thursday. Rain looks hit or miss for most of the week before we dry out heading into next weekend.
Talkin' Baseball trade deadline draft has Pirates fans dreaming of offense
The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away, and Talkin' Baseball undertook their annual trade deadline draft to get baseball fans set for the main event. During this draft exercise, the Talkin' Baseball guys paired potential trade deadline movers with possible fits. The guesser who names the most fits accurately, when the dust settles, wins.
Pittsburgh area sees quiet end to weekend; weather remains cooperative for Picklesburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's a gorgeous, comfortable evening around southwestern Pennsylvania, and temperatures overnight will dip into the lower to mid-60s under partly cloudy skies. Alert: None.Aware: Gorgeous rest of the weekend.More sunshine sticks around Sunday, so the Pirates and Picklesburgh crowds will enjoy splendid weather! We'll wake up to some clouds by Monday morning, and while temperatures stay just a touch warmer than average this next week, it'll still be fairly comfortable in the mid-80s most days. We need rain as some of our region is under dry or moderate drought conditions. A touch of western Washington and Greene counties are listed as in severe drought right now. Rain chances tick up starting Monday with a good chance for showers and a few pop-up storms. We'll see a chance of afternoon scattered showers and a few storms each day for the rest of the week.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather Photos
Mack MD Electric semi truck gets to work at PITT OHIO fleet
Logistics and LTL shipping providers PITT OHIO are adding four Mack MD Electric commercial trucks to their Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operations. With the addition of its new Mack MD Electrics, PITT OHIO will have 10 BEVs – a small part of its 930 Class 8 tractor and 475 Class 7 straight truck fleet (the majority of which is Mack/Volvo).
Alumni Theater Company Celebrates Their 100th Show: ‘Be More Chill’
The production features a falented cast of sixteen black teen actors. On July 26-28 and August 2-3, 2024, the Alumni Theater Company (ATC) Teen Ensemble will present their 100th show, Joe Tracz’s Be More Chill, at their home theater, The Bill Nunn Black Box. As a spectacular conclusion to...
Pittsburgh EMS rescue dog trapped inside burning home
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Fire and EMS rescued a dog trapped inside a house fire.A caller reported seeing the dog from the home's front window on South Matilda Street on Friday. Paramedics arrived on the scene and were able to enter the house and quickly rescue the dog.The dog was unharmed and is back with its owner.
Pitt All 105: CB Ryland Gandy Leading the New Wave of Cornerbacks
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Ryland Gandy, a redshirt sophomore cornerback from Buford in Buford, Ga. 2023 season: Gandy played in all 12 games last season, serving primarily as a special teams ace. Stats:...
NCLGS: Operators argue their case that taxation needs to be fair, competitive
The panel title was “Just the Facts, Ma’am,” the topic whether gaming companies are living up to their tax obligations. If any attendees at the National Council of Legislators from Gambling States panel Thursday at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, expected the speakers to say they owe more taxes, they were at the wrong session.
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Invitational Auto Show on Walnut Street (Mon., 7/22/24)
It’s Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix time with events going on through August 4. Tonight is the Invitational Car Show on Walnut Street. Here you’ll see a really cool collection of hot and historic cars. Walnut Street will be closed, so you can get a good gander as you stroll past these vintage automobiles. See our 2019 photo story on the event. While there, enjoy dinner in one of the neighborhood’s fine establishments. 5 – 9 p.m. Free. Shadyside.
Pittsburgh CLO's 'Young Frankenstein' electrifies
Jul. 20—Fans of Mel Brooks, your ideal date night has arrived at the Greer Cabaret Theater downtown. Pittsburgh CLO's production of "Young Frankenstein," which opened Friday night, is a real crowd-pleaser. Based on the 1974 comedy film of the same name, penned by Brooks and Gene Wilder, who also starred in the movie, the musical opened on Broadway in 2007. After the immense success of "The ...
audaCITY Tours’ ‘Family Reunion’ show brings together Pittsburgh’s creatives
CRYSTAL WAMALWA, FOUNDER AND CEO OF AUDACITY TOURS. (PHOTO BY J.L. MARTELLO) Pittsburgh has no shortage of creative talent. Crystal Wamalwa, who is originally from Baltimore, found that out when she threw an event spotlighting talent in Pittsburgh on June 22 at Prive Creative Studios in Homewood. From Mister Rice hosting, to the PGH Double Dutch Swing Squad, A Loved 1 Fashion, Orlando Watson, Abigail Potter, Morisha Moore, Bilal Re, comedian Khairy Creek and roller skater Martel Brown, Wamalwa’s idea of “wanting to have fun” turned into a place where these talented people could be celebrated and appreciated.
Penguins prospect Daniel Laatsch faces a big senior year at Wisconsin
Jul. 20—Daniel Laatsch's dreams were typical for any kid from Altoona. He wanted to play for Wisconsin. Uh ... what? To be clear, Laatsch is a native of Altoona, Wisconsin, a suburb of Eau Claire, and not the largest city of nearby Blair County. So, his loyalties are easy to understand. "Growing up, I always was a Badgers fan," said the Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect. "I remember there ...
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Bethel Park's Ryan Petras
Jul. 20—The recruiting process can be a stressful time for top high school athletes as they try to determine which college to choose to continue their academic and athletic careers. The pressure can be twice as tough when they are sifting through offers from two different sports. Welcome to the world of Ryan Petras. The Bethel Park senior originally committed to play baseball at Northwestern. ...
Plum using summer basketball to build foundation
The Plum boys basketball team had five or six open-gym workouts in May with new coach Dave Pucka before jumping right into the Pittsburgh Basketball Club summer league at Central Catholic and Gateway high schools. “We only had one offensive set in and, I think, two out-of-bounds plays. That was...
Pickle-flavored food and drinks bring thousands to Downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Friday marked day two of Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh. Pickle fans from all over flocked to the Steel City for the annual festival. Picklesburgh is in its ninth year, and it is a very big dill. "I came here, and I couldn't believe that there were this many people here to celebrate pickles," Tyler Emerick said.The festival has so many food options with a pickle twist. "Pickle watermelon sorbet," Enid Jame said."We have the pickle pizza, the spicy version," Kendall Brown said. "It is pretty good. Ten out of 10.""Pickle potatoes were also really good," Emerick said. "I was surprised...
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