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TJ Watt shared the most heartwarming moment with young Steelers fan
All-Pro linebacker TJ Watt on Saturday instantly turned one young kid into a Pittsburgh Steelers fan for life. The Steelers took on the Buffalo Bills for their second preseason contest at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Watt was fully dressed and warmed up for the matchup but the Steelers decided to hold him out of... The post TJ Watt shared the most heartwarming moment with young Steelers fan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Event helping raise funds for animal shelter enters 20th year
NEW FREEDOM, Pa. (WHTM) — The 20th annual Dog Days In The Park event was held in York County Saturday. It was held at Marge Goodfellow Park in New Freedom. The day raises funds for homeless cats and dogs via Animal Rescue Incorporated. “It gets bigger and bigger every...
PA organization offers support to local cancer survivors
The battle against cancer is different for everyone and can be very isolating for some. That’s why a group called Young Adult Survivors United (YASU) was formed in Pittsburgh in 2020. Friday night the organization came to Erie meeting at Presque Isle State Park. As she battled leukemia, the...
Duquesne to Battle No. 7 Pitt Sunday
Duquesne (1-0-0) vs. No. 7 Pitt (0-0-1) Sunday, August 18, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. Highmark Stadium | Pittsburgh, Pa. Live Stats | 2024 Roster | 2024 Schedule | 2024 Statistics. - The Duquesne University women's soccer team continues its non-conference schedule Sunday, August 18, with a 3:00 p.m. contest against No. 7 Pitt at Highmark Stadium.
Swimming restricted at Beach 11 for rest of the season: DOH
(WJET/WFXP)– Swimming at one of Presque Isle State Park’s most popular beaches has been restricted for the rest of the season. According to the DOH, swimming at Beach 11 has been restricted for the remainder of the season as of Aug. 16. Park officials found elevated E. coli levels and restricted swimming on Aug 7. Swimming season ends at the park on Labor Day, Sep 2.
Gettysburg needs a big Juneteenth Celebration
This year there was no community celebration of Juneteenth in Gettysburg, which was a crying shame. To prevent that from happening again, there will be an organizing meeting for next year’s Juneteenth on September 17 at the Gettysburg YWCA at 10 a.m. As everybody should know, Juneteenth is the...
Two-Time WV Gatorade Player of the Year Alexis Bordas Commits to play College Basketball at Duquesne University
WHEELING, W.Va. — Alexis Bordas, the two-time West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year and two-time Mary Ostrowski award winner, given annually by the WV Sportswriters to the top player in the state, has committed to playing college basketball at Duquesne University. Duquesne is an NCAA Division 1 Program member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. […]
Olean Swift Water team, others respond to call for Pennsylvania flooding
OLEAN — Members of the Olean Fire Department’s Swift Water Team were dispatched with a rescue boat Friday to Westfield, Pa., and Knoxville, Pa, where flooding left some residents stranded in their homes and vehicles. Capt. Bryan Swift, who has been a firefighter since 2016, and Firefighter Colin...
PA Governor Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis will Speak at DNC
The commonwealth will be front and center at this weeks Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Pennsylvania lawmakers will be on stage during the Democratic National Convention next week. Governor Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis are scheduled to speak at the DNC in Chicago. The convention begins on Monday with VP Kamala Harris expected to accept the nomination later in the week.
Here’s what to know about the new Title IX regulations in Pennsylvania
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The Biden administration’s new Title IX regulations went into effect Aug. 1. But 26 states have blocked it and some individual schools are exempt from implementation, thanks to a federal injunction.
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety.
Bedford County man pronounced dead in Pennsylvania state prison
LABELLE, Pa. (WTAJ) – An inmate was pronounced dead nearly 11 years into his eight-to-16-year sentence in state prison. Bradley Shroyer, 42, originally from Bedford, court dockets show, was found unresponsive in his cell at SCI Fayette Friday, Aug. 16, according to acting superintendent Michael Tkacs. Tkacs said that prison staff and EMS responded and […]
Only Kaytron Allen Until Penn State Football
Under two weeks! We’re now under two weeks away from the start of Penn State football, which means it’s time we talk a little bit about Kaytron Allen. Allen came to Penn State as a highly-touted prospect in his own right, but being in the same class as PA five-star Nick Singleton, it’s safe to say that Allen enrolled at Penn State a bit out of the limelight. It didn’t take long though for Allen to make his way into the limelight, as he (and Singleton) played immediately as true freshman and established themselves as co-starting running backs for what...
State police investigating robbery after suspect was shot by homeowner in Fayette County
HENRY CLAY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) - A man was shot during a robbery after he attempted to enter a home in Fayette County on Saturday night. According to Pennsylvania State Police, they were called to a home in Henry Clay Township in the 800 block of Mae West Road around 11:30 p.m. for a reported burglary in progress. Police arrived at the home to find the suspect had been shot in the face twice by the homeowner. "It's very strange," said Fayette County DA Mike Aubele. "Thank God the homeowner was armed; this could have been a lot worse."They learned that the homeowner...
Russell Wilson fate becoming painfully obvious after Pittsburgh Steelers debut
Russell Wilson was expected to be the starter for the Pittsburgh Steelers to open the 2024 NFL season, but a combination of his poor form and Justin Fields' potential could turn the tide
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