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Route 88 Library Road Slide Repair Begins Monday in Castle Shannon
PennDOT District 11 is announcing slide repair work on Route 88 (Library Road) in Castle Shannon Borough, Allegheny County will begin Monday, July 22 weather permitting. Slide repair and shoulder reconstruction work will occur on Library Road between Havelock Street and Killarney Drive through early August. To allow the work to occur, the southbound lane on Library Road will close to traffic at Killarney Drive. Southbound traffic will be shifted into the center turning lane. A single-lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction during this work.
Franklin Regional sees benefits of 'Parents as Allies' program
Members of a family that just moved to the Franklin Regional School District from overseas might not have the confidence to get up at a school board meeting and ask a question. But get a few of those families together for dinner at a local Italian restaurant, and conversations start...
‘They should not have cancer when they don’t smoke’: Workers, clean air advocates urge state to move on banning smoking at casinos
Jennifer Rubolino said she has enjoyed working as a table games dealer at Rivers Casino for the past five years. What she does not like, however, is the smoke from patrons’ cigarettes and cigars that permeates the entire casino floor, even the nonsmoking area where she is stationed. “I...
Steelers A to Z: As he enters 8th season, T.J. Watt remains leader on defense
Jul. 19—Editor's note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers' 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2024 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between June 14 and July 25. Contract data courtesy spotrac.com. OLB T.J. Watt ...
Steelers QB Could Set Ugly Record in 2024
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled to protect their quarterbacks over the years. Even in the years of Ben Roethlisberger and elite QB play, the offensive line was rarely a strength. Instead, it was mostly due to Roethlisberger's ability to extend plays that kept him upright and lowered the number of sacks he took.
1 taken to Pittsburgh hospital after crash into Mon River in Washington County
A motorist was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital Friday after being rescued from a vehicle partially submerged in the Monongahela River in Washington County. The vehicle ended up in the river after crossing railroad tracks along Route 88 in Speers, according to a Washington County 911 dispatch supervisor. Charleroi firefighters were among first responders dispatched to the crash shortly before 2:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh Pirates 2024 MLB Draft Review
Following the 2024 MLB Draft, we’re taking a deeper look at each individual draft class. Below, find one overarching takeaway from the draft, plus a full scouting report on the most interesting pick on days two and three. You can see all 30 draft reviews here. Draft Theme: Athletes...
Whistleblowers shed light on alleged 'loose' security at Trump rally before shooting
WASHINGTON (TND) — Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas claiming whistleblowers with direct knowledge of the July 13 Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, considered it a “loose” security event. Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, attempted to assassinate the former president during the rally.
Men's and Women's Track & Field Collects USTFCCCA Team Academic Accolades; 8 Student-Athletes Receive Individual Honors
PITTSBURGH – The USTFCCCA named the University of Pittsburgh men's and women's track and field teams as All-Academic Teams for the 2023-24 season. The men's program collectively bolstered a 3.31 GPA, while the women's squad achieved a 3.47 GPA. The criteria for a team to be named an NCAA...
Friday Happy Hour Open Thread: Pre-Training Camp Edition
Happy Friday, BTSC crew! Gather round with your fellow Steelers fans with a meal and a beverage!. I head in to the weekend looking for a bout of recovery. After a hurricane wrecked havoc on our town last week, I caught COVID this week and am desperately looking to rest up before a hopefully normal week next week!
Women’s Own Worth to Host 11th Annual WOWapalooza
Women’s Own Worth (WOW) will host its 11th annual WOWapalooza event on Friday, Oct. 4, at The Clinton Library to support victims of domestic violence and violent crimes. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will feature an evening of inspiration, support and community solidarity. Founded by Jajuan Archer,...
Mark Madden: Steelers' outlook grim after underwhelming offseason, questionable roster decisions
The Pittsburgh Steelers will lose at Atlanta in Week 1. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins will outscore them. We’ve talked about training camp issues throughout what’s been an interminable offseason. Since those topics are exhausted, why not jump ahead to predicting games?. Records, too. I’ve got 9-8, trending toward...
The final roster for WVU's TBT Alumni team, Best Virginia
A look at the Best Virginia roster as The TBT kicks off this weekend. The Basketball Tournament (aka TBT) will tip off at the Petersen Events Center this weekend, as the Pittsburgh Regional will take place over the course of the next few days. West Virginia University's alumni-centered team, Best Virginia, will play its first game on Saturday afternoon and, earlier this week, the final roster for the team was revealed in a press release sent out to media.
College Basketball Recruiting in Pittsburgh: Offers Out, Visit Scheduled, Peach Jam
This week has been a busy one in the world of Pitt, Duquesne, and Robert Morris basketball, especially on the recruiting front. Pitt’s staff was out recruiting last weekend, then spent the first few days of the week in Las Vegas catching up with the Panthers who are playing in the NBA Summer League. While there haven’t been any new offers reported for Pitt, one visit popped up on the calendar this week.
Assassination attempt or domestic terrorism? Why Trump’s shooting poses a problem for the FBI
The FBI is investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump as a “potential” case of domestic terrorism, after the former president was shot at by Thomas Matthew Crooks on July 13.Though Trump survived the shooting attempt with relatively minor injuries from the bullet that grazed his ear, it is evident that the shooter sought to kill or seriously harm the Republican presidential candidate, who was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. What remains unclear are the motivations behind the actions of 20-year-old Crooks, who was shot dead by Secret Service on the scene. As one expert said, it seems...
Community Mourns and Honors Fallen Hero Corey Comperatore at Emotional Funeral in Butler Township
In a solemn gathering steeped in both grief and gratitude, family, friends, and members of the community came together to pay their respects to Corey Comperatore—remembered not just as a former firefighter but also a cherished figure who laid down his life protecting his loved ones. A private funeral was held Friday morning, following a visit to Laube Hall on Thursday where thousands had come to celebrate the life of the man who was tragically killed at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump, as reported by Associated Press.
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