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Recreational Marijuana Will Soon Be Available in Ohio — What Will That Mean for Pittsburgh Consumers?
Many Pennsylvanians buy gas across the Ohio line, where it’s cheaper. Many bought fireworks there until 2017, when they became legal in Pennsylvania. Soon, many may go there for pot. Ohio voters approved adult-use recreational pot last November, with dispensaries to be licensed by Sept. 7. So merchants in...
YWCA Great Pittsburgh seeks Equity Awards nominations
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is seeking nominations for its Equity Awards this upcoming fall. Nominations are currently open for the YWCA Equity Awards, and are due at 11:59 pm on July 31. The YWCA asks that you nominate leaders, especially women of color, who share the YWCA’s mission in empowering women and eliminating racism.
Woman pleads guilty but mentally ill in 2022 Hill District stabbing death
A Hill District woman on Monday pleaded guilty but mentally ill to stabbing a man to death two years ago outside her home. Angela Stewart, 36, entered the plea to third-degree murder and will be sentenced in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court on Oct. 7. According to Deputy District Attorney...
Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens: Kahlil Darden Is On His Grind
An activist with an eye on the power of the arts, Khalil Darden -- the young CEO of Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens -- proves that age ain’t nothing but a number. The post Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens: Kahlil Darden Is On His Grind appeared first on NewsOne.
Pirates are proving it, time for GM Cherington to do his job
The Pirates winning streak stopped at six on Sunday, dropping the final game of the series to Philly, but the team remains a game over .500 with the division rival St. Louis Cardinals coming to PNC Park.
Zone Coverage Girls Football Camp develops skill, confidence for young girls
This summer, young girls have the chance to develop their football skills and build their confidence at a football camp designed specifically for them. Zone Coverage Girls Football Camp is a one-day program on Tuesday, July 23, at Moe Rubenstein Stadium (909 Duss Ave, Ambridge, PA 15003). Registration is from 9 to 9:30 am, and the camp runs from 9:30 am to 2 pm. There is a $35 registration fee that includes lunch for the participant, and which will be waived for readers of Pittsburgh Latino Magazine.
Russell Wilson's name thrown out as potential surprise cut in 2024
The 2024 NFL season can't get here soon enough. With so much time to think, it seems some of us writers have started to put stuff in the universe that probably doesn't need to be out there. The problem with the NFL offseason is that you can say just about anything is in the realm of possibility until it's not. That's sort of what seems to be going on with a pretty major outlet suggesting former Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson could be cut for the second time in 2024.
Annual Heritage Festival fishing derby is Saturday
The annual Oil Heritage Festival children’s fishing derby, sponsored by the Oil City chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, will take place on Saturday at Waltonian Park off Deep Hollow Road. Registration opens at 8 a.m., and fishing runs from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Due to traffic issues from the Veterans Bridge closure, parents are advised to plan for timely arrival. The derby features three age divisions with prizes, including a grand prize of an outdoor adventure package. Age groups are 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12, with possible adjustments for balance. Children must be accompanied by a guardian to sign registration forms and should bring their own fishing poles, though bait will be provided. Parents can help with baiting and clearing lines, and may assist younger children with casting.
Got a Story Idea? Now You Can Enter the Pittsburgh Pitch Challenge
There are so many stories yet to be told in Pittsburgh, why not yours?. The Pittsburgh Pitch provides the opportunity for all journalists and members of the public to pitch their stories and win $1,000 to support reporting and publication. There will be a category for students, journalists and the public.
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of July 22, 2024
Expand your horizons and learn about a new culture by bringing an exchange student into your family this fall. AFSUSA, one of the oldest exchange programs in the country, is looking for host families for the coming school year. Students can stay for a half-year or full year, or you...
Ohio State to host Pitt, welcome Doug Gottlieb to Value City Arena in 2024-25
Ohio State will host the University of Pittsburgh as its marquee home opponent on its 2024-25 men’s basketball schedule. The Panthers are part of a seven-game slate of games at Value City Arena in coach Jake Diebler’s first year leading the program. The Buckeyes have three other previously announced games against high-major opponents...
Steelers A to Z: Rookie Roman Wilson could fill void on offense at No. 2 wide receiver spot
Jul. 22—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. WR Roman ...
Free Pittsburgh Music Month Happy Hour: Good Brother Earl
July is Love Pittsburgh Music Month! As we celebrate our city’s vibrant music scene, WYEP continues our Love Pittsburgh Music Month Concert Series. Join us this Wednesday night at 7 p.m. for drinks, snacks, and free live music from roots rockers Good Brother Earl. Doors open at 6:30 p.m....
Pittsburgh police looking for missing 13-year-old
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police are asking for the public's help to find a missing teenager. Police say 13-year-old Aniyah Davis-Stackhouse was reported missing after a family dispute and was last seen on Perrysville Avenue in the city's North Side. She may also be in the Market Square area downtown.
DoD Requiring New ID for Retired Military
JULY 22, 2024 – Beginning in 2026, the legacy Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card will no longer be accepted for access to benefits, privileges, or DoD bases. According to the DoD Common Access Card website, USID cards are issued to retired military and Reserve members, dependent family members of uniformed Service members, and other eligible individuals in accordance with DoD policy. On July 31, 2020, the DoD started issuing the Next Generation USID cards at select DoD ID card facilities with a phased implementation for all facilities which was completed in December that year.
Pirates fans might be ignoring reality surrounding Paul Skenes' second-half workload
Before the 2024 MLB All-Star Game even started, Fox Sports color analyst and Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz sounded giddy with anticipation. Soon, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes would be taking the mound, making history as the first player to go from No. 1 overall draft pick to starting in the All-Star Game the following year, and showing that he was ready to shine on baseball's biggest stage.
Ex-ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claims Trump was not ‘hit by a bullet’ at shooting
Former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claimed on X that former President Donald Trump was not “hit by a bullet” at his Pennsylvania rally. Olbermann, a major critic of the former president, made the statement shortly after Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), who is also a medical doctor, released a statement clarifying that Trump is “doing well” […]
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