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Shapiro on VP shortlist; Philly Olympians; Pissed at Parker office mandate | Morning roundup
Why is Josh Shapiro a frontrunner to be the next VP?. Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is a top contender for vice president under Kamala Harris. What would he bring to the ticket?. Meanwhile, Mayor Parker joined a long list of national and local politicians who are endorsing Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidency.
Pennsylvania Churches Unite to Address Zimbabwe Hunger Crisis
People in Zimbabwe are facing a hunger crisis amid the worst drought in several decades, and churches in the U.S. are stepping up to help. The Nyadire Connection, a faith-based nonprofit founded by individuals from a network of United Methodist churches in Pittsburgh, has been in partnership with the United Methodist Nyadire Mission community for 18 years. Hearing of the calamities befalling their friends, The Nyadire Connection began working to raise money to provide food support.
âScience of readingâ wonât be required at Pa. schools | Today in Pa.
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Speaker Joanna McClinton Spearheads New Portrait Project Celebrating Women in Pa. Politics
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton introduced a new portrait project highlighting contributions of women throughout the history of Pa. politics. Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton is the mastermind behind a new portrait project initiative that highlights the contributions and journeys of trailblazing women throughout the history of Pennsylvania politics, writes Melissa Noel for Essence.
Pennsylvania high school girls volleyball: Key dates for the 2024 season
The high school girls volleyball season is right around the corner with the start of official practices and first scrimmage dates set for the middle of August. Last season, two teams from the WPIAL out of District VII qualified for the state championship games in Mechanicsburg. Hampton fell to District I champion...
Be prepared for dense fog in part of Pennsylvania until Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:29 a.m. on Tuesday for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland, Fayette and Indiana counties. "Patchy dense fog...
Pitt coach takes shot at Penn State for fading rivalry matchups
The Pittsburgh and Penn State football programs might have the fiercest rivalry in college sports that doesnât currently exist.The reason it doesnât exist, despite their history against one another and close proximity within the state of Pennsylvania, is that they no longer play each other regularly. This upsets the Pitt side of the rivalry far more than the Penn State side, and Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi proved that again on Tuesday. While discussing Pittâs ongoing non-conference matchup with its other fierce rival, West Virginia, during the ACC Kickoff, Narduzzi said he loved having West Virginia on the schedule and that...
Peppi's diner building set for demolition in Point Breeze
Jul. 23âPeppi's Old Tyme Sandwich Shop in Point Breeze is set to be demolished next month following its closure in June. Owner Lou Bosser said an offer was made for the property that was "too good to be true." The Strip District and North Side shops remain open. "(The) offer had nothing to do with the business," he said of the Penn Avenue property. "The business was very, very good." A local ...
McMillon still leans on wrestling experience in roaming the secondary for Pittsburgh
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) â Donovan McMillon roams Pittsburghâs secondary thinking about angles to take on a ballcarrier and the eagerness to take him down in a 1-on-1 shot. The safety said his time on a very different stage â the wrestling mat â still influences how he manages those split-second moments.
Pittsburgh Police Investigate Citywide Surge in Kia and Hyundai Car Thefts, Juveniles Suspected
Pittsburgh Police are sifting through the aftermath of a slew of car theft incidents that targeted specific models of vehicles citywide. According to Pittsburgh Police Media Blotter, at least ten vehicles were reported stolen, with most being either Kia or Hyundai cars due to a known security weakness. Juveniles are suspected of carrying out late-night thefts, and while there have been no arrests, detectives are digging into available evidence, which includes video surveillance.
Comedian Natan Badalov performing Saturday in Ross
Jul. 23âNew York-based comedian and writer Natan Badalov will be bringing his one-man show â and his unique perspective on his Jewish identity â to Sunken Bus Studios in Pittsburgh this Saturday. Badalov, an Uzbek-American, debuted his one-man show "Connect the Dots" at the New York Comedy Festival last November. Now he's taking it on the road with a stop in Pittsburgh this week. The show ...
Five Star Meleek Thomas Trims List to Seven: Is Pitt In?
Weâve got another update in the jam-packed recruitment of Meleek Thomas. On Tuesday, On3âs Joe Tipton reported that Meleek Thomas trimmed his list down to seven schools to focus on in his recruitment. Thomas cut his list to the following schools: UConn, Kansas, Alabama, Pitt, Auburn, Kansas State,...
Ticket to hide: Ross woman's PNC Park experience came with obstructed view
Jul. 23âLike 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 ...
Report: Steelers bring in ex-Cowboys, Broncos QB Ben DiNucci for workout
After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost John Rhys Plumlee to the UFL draft last week, they suddenly have a spot to fill. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, it could be with University of Pittsburghâs Ben DiNucci, who was recently part of the Denver Broncos. DiNucci hasnât taken a snap since 2020, when he appeared in three games in relief of Dallas Cowboysâ Dak Prescott. His only start resulted in a 23-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Overall, DiNucci went 23-for-43 on 219 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He was sacked seven times and fumbled four times with two losses. Plumlee was selected No. 3 overall by the Arlington Renegades after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft. #Steelers bring in former Broncos quarterback Ben DiNucci for a workout per a league source @KPRC2 â Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 23, 2024 More Tryouts!Pittsburgh Steelers host ex-Chiefs, Eagles DB for tryoutSteelers host ex-Bengal Drue Chrisman, ex-Dolphin Rex Sunahara for tryoutsSteelers host former Penn State DB Trevor Williams for tryout
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