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Third annual African American Summit on Dementia held, June 25
MELITA TERRY, SENIOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER, GIVES A PRESENTATION AT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN SUMMIT ON DEMENTIA, JUNE 25, IN HOMESTEAD. (Photo by Rob Taylor Jr.) For New Pittsburgh Courier. Alzheimer’s and dementia affect the lives of nearly seven million Americans. By the...
Pittsburgh motorcycle medic struck, injured Downtown
A city motorcycle medic was injured Saturday when he was struck by a vehicle in Downtown Pittsburgh. The medic was taken to a local hospital in stable condition with leg and shoulder pain, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Cara Cruz. There was some damage to the motorcycle, Cruz said.
Heatwave is good news for some crops, farmers say
At Sacred Gate Farm in Kiski Township, where Lorraine Krezolek and her husband sell pick-your-own blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and more, the only thing the recent heat wave affected was the customer count. “It’s been really great for us,” Krezolek said. “Last year, we dug a 500,000-gallon pond, and we’ve been...
Braves vs. Pirates Prediction & Game Info - June 30
On Sunday, looking for a series sweep, Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (46-35) take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (39-43), with first pitch scheduled for 11:35 AM ET at Truist Park. See below to read more about Braves vs. Pirates leaders, insights, and a predicted winner. Watch Atlanta Braves vs....
The Stroller, June 30, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Concordia speakers bureau offers presentations. The Concordia Lutheran Ministries Speakers...
Pittsburgh's Beloved 'Ice Ball Man' Gus Kalaris Passes Away at 92, Leaving Legacy of Sweet Treats and Community Spirit
The Pittsburgh community is mourning the loss of a beloved figure, August "Gus" Kalaris, affectionately known as the "Ice Ball Man." Kalaris, who passed away on Friday night at the age of 92, was a fixture on Pittsburgh's North Side, serving up ice balls from his colorful cart in West Park. According to TribLIVE, he operated his stand for seven decades and was known for his generosity—often giving away free treats to those who couldn't afford one.
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of June 30, 2024
Kevin McKeegan sold property at 10 Pine Creek Drive to Matthew and Barbara Roe Marvel for $560,000. Breton Fischetti sold property at 80 Summit Drive 9748 to 80 Summit LLC for $123,525. O’Hara. Katarina Darya Deramo sold property at 88 Jordan Ave. to Kristin McLain for $135,000. LCRE Holdings...
Oneil Cruz and Rowdy Tellez homer in 5th as the Pirates avoid sweep and beat the Braves 4-2
Oneil Cruz and Rowdy Tellez each hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of Bailey Falter's strong start to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Bryan Reynolds' 25-game hitting streak ended with two strikeouts and two groundouts...
Riverhounds run of futility continues in 2-0 loss at Las Vegas
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC attempted to end its scoring drought with a trip to the oasis in the desert, but came up short once again, losing to Las Vegas Lights, 2-0, on the strength of Khori Bennett’s brace on Saturday night at Cashman Field in Downtown Las Vegas, NV.
Independence Health System Holding Blood Drive This Week
Independence Health System is holding a local blood drive this week. The event will happen at the Oneida Valley Road facility Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The drive is in partnership with Community Blood Bank. Those who are interested in donating can register online or by calling 1-877-842-0631.
Previewing Steelers’ 2024 Opponents: New York Jets
With the 2024 NFL schedule announced, I want to go through each of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponents and dive deep into the makeup of each team, including a recap of their offseason moves, key storylines to watch, and their series history against the Steelers. Today we will be looking at Week 7 against the New York Jets.
'The word is more:' 4 The Record gets Pittsburgh ready for a busy week of holiday travel
PITTSBURGH — On Sunday, 4 The Record spoke with experts to help get Pittsburghers ready for a busy Fourth of July holiday travel period. Host Kristen Powers spoke with Ian Petrulli, vice president of Holiday Travel International & Complete Travel Service, who offered some advice to travelers. “Be patient....
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2024 Draft Recap
With the 2024 NHL Entry Draft in the rearview mirror, the Pittsburgh Penguins were able to add six new faces to the organization and their pipeline. While they did not have a first-round selection, general manager Kyle Dubas and his staff seemed to do a solid job with the choices they did make. Let’s take a look at the players that were picked by the Penguins this year.
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 veterans who won't make the Steelers' Week 1 roster
The Steelers offseason has been up-and-down, with some well-received moves (excellent draft, cheap upgrades at QB) and some questionable decisions (trading Diontae Johnson, hiring Arthur Smith). Still, the overall health and quality of the roster compared to 2023's version is notably better as training camp nears. Players who were guaranteed...
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