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NHL Draft 2024: The aftermath for the Penguins
The NHL draft is always a big inflection point for teams to chart the course of their future, and the Penguins lived up to that billing with a day that saw an important trade and six new players being selected. First things first, Kevin Hayes is a Penguin. The move...
Steelers could trade this polarizing offensive lineman before Week 1
The Steelers' roster has seen improvements across the board, but as the regular season approaches, one name frequently mentioned as a potential trade candidate is Dan Moore. Last year, we saw Kendrick Green traded to the Texans and Kevin Dotson to the Rams. It remains to be seen if the...
11th annual Yellow Tie Gala to kick off Great American Banana Split Festival in Latrobe
Ice cream fans looking for a sweet way to support a local nonprofit won’t need to look far in Latrobe this summer. The Robindale Great American Banana Split Celebration will be held the weekend of Aug. 24 and 25. The annual event honors the momentous 1904 invention of the banana split at a drugstore in Latrobe.
U.S. flag display etiquette — do's and don'ts for the Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July fast approaching, an uptick in folks flying the U.S. flag is set to unfurl from coast to coast. However, some people may be unknowingly disrespecting Old Glory if they don’t know the proper way to display it. Vandergrift Veterans Honor Guard member Mike Reilly...
Barb Kalina marks 25 years as St. Joe's costume designer, making kids' comfort her priority
When Barb Kalina began lending a hand with St. Joseph High School’s theater program in 1997, she spent a week washing and ironing 40 white aprons for the production of “Fiddler on the Roof.”. “That was my entire duty,” said Kalina, a Lower Burrell resident and retired reading...
Pittsburgh expecting cooler and more comfortable conditions to close out the weekend
By: KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Carl LamPITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The big question from everyone about Saturday is "What happened?!" The best analogy to describe it is showing up to a cookout with your friends, everyone brought the food to cook and brought in the grill, but the host forgot the propane/charcoal. All the ingredients were there to make for a potentially active day, but the sun never got the storms bubbling up, due to the cloud cover. If we had even an hour's worth of full sunshine, the setup would have been completely different! WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays |...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of June 30, 2024
Timothy Taucher sold property at 2491 Alydar Drive to Meredith Olmstead for $610,000. Carol Sieber sold property at 2570 Barnwood Drive to Julia Repasky for $515,000. Sandra Smailer sold property at 1562 Village Drive to Jianheng Wu and Jie Lu for $372,000. Anupama Sharma sold property at 1827 Willow Oak...
Humidity to drop Sunday after morning showers, storms
It’s warm and plenty humid out there this morning. As we await a cold front to cross later on Sunday, showers and a few thunderstorms remain possible, with heavy rain and lightning the primary threats through 8 or 9 a.m. Some storms could re-fire around noon with the departing front — mainly south and east of Pittsburgh over the Laurel Highlands. A strong storm is possible, but the main focus for severe weather today will be east of the region. You’ll notice a big drop in humidity this afternoon as drier air pours into the region. Enjoy the cooler and comfortable nights before we dial up the heat and humidity by mid-week. By Wednesday, highs will make a run toward 90, with scattered storms possible on the 4th. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts.
Checking in on red-hot Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler
In 2024, it has been the year of the pitcher for Pirates prospects, with the emergence of Paul Skenes and Jared Jones on the big-league squad. Both young Bucs have now been paired with Mitch Keller in a fearsome rotation no NL opponent wants to see in a short playoff series.
Morning showers then sunshine returns
PITTSBURGH — It is a humid start to the day. Isolated showers will pop up before noon, especially for Pittsburgh and areas to the southeast. The Laurel Highlands and West Virginia may hear a rumble of thunder. Skies will clear, the humidity will drop, and temperatures will turn rather pleasant this afternoon.
2024 NFL Season: Ravens vs. Steelers Defensive Trio Comparison & Future Predictions
Are the Baltimore Ravens' defensive trio now better than the Pittsburgh Steelers'? The Steelers have seen changes in their defensive lineup with Heyward on the decline and Fitzpatrick's struggles. In comparison, the Ravens boast Smith, Madubuike, and Hamilton, all first-team All-Pro List members. While the Steelers have a more decorated history, the focus is on predicting the future dynamics.
7 nightmare scenarios for the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2024 season
Much of the Pittsburgh Steelers fanbase believes the season should only end with the team hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. Unfortunately, that's just not a realistic atmosphere. It's not a nightmare to fail to reach the Super Bowl. That said, bad things do happen throughout a season. For the Steelers over...
Storms and Cooling Relief in Sight for Pittsburgh as Weather Front Transitions
The city of Pittsburgh braced for renewed showers and storms early this morning, with the forecast indicating a passage of a cold front late morning through this afternoon, followed by high pressure that's expected to clear the skies and break the grip of humidity, according to the National Weather Service.
3 reasons the Steelers should be concerned about Donte Jackson
Perhaps the biggest area of need on the Steelers roster entering the 2024 offseason was a running mate for standout rookie corner Joey Porter Jr. He was slow to receive full-time snaps, but once he did he proved his worth as a true number one corner. Unfortunately, the combination of Patrick Peterson and Levi Wallace didn't provide much resistance opposite of him.
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