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Gov. Shapiro accuses Donald Trump of promoting "antisemitic tropes"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro accused Donald Trump of promoting "antisemitic tropes" after the former president called him a "highly overrated Jewish governor."The former president made the comment on his social media site, Truth Social, just after midnight Thursday. Shapiro addressed the Democratic National Convention a few hours earlier."I think it's clear over the last few weeks, Donald Trump is obsessed with me and obsessed with continuing to spew hate and division in our politics," Shapiro said. "He's someone who's routinely peddled antisemitic tropes like this."Rabbi Beth Janus is co-president of the Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia,...
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Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease to cancer and HIV.
VP Nominee Tim Walz Gets Caught Up in Wawa/Sheetz Debate
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz neatly sidestepped the Wawa-Sheetz debate here in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s decades-long Sheetz or Wawa debate has latched on to Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz, writes Bill Shannon for YourErie. Walz, current governor of Minnesota, was having breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates when the...
WATCH: Pitt’s Amsal Delalic Works on Shooting, Ball Handling
Amsal Delalic is one of the most intriguing players on the Pitt basketball roster. Pitt’s 21-year-old freshman is coming off a season in which he averaged 13.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in the top Bosnian professional league. He shot an even 40% from three-point range last year, going 82 for 205 from beyond the arch.
Swimming Announces 2024-25 Meet Schedule
LORETTO, Pa. – Women's swimming head coach Phil Hurley has finalized the 2024-25 meet schedule, featuring an array of classic meets and new opponents. "I am excited about our meet schedule! We have some traditional opponents in dual meets with Millersville, Niagara, Youngstown and Lock Haven. We are swimming some new teams or in new formats during our quad meet at VMI with Howard and American. We have some challenging invitationals at Colgate, Liberty and the Western PA Invite," Hurley said. "Our annual training trip and the St. Pete Classic Relay Meet is always a highlight of the season. Finally, we are very happy to be returning to the SPIRE Institute for the NEC Championship!"
Indiana Men’s Tennis Announces Fall Schedule
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. –––– Indiana head coach Jeremy Wurtzman has announced the fall Men's Tennis schedule for the 2024-25 campaign. It will be a busy fall for the Hoosiers as the team will play across seven different tournaments between September and November. In September, Indiana will compete...
Isiah Kiner-Falefa pulls off 'bucket list' baserunning play to spark Pirates' 6-run inning
Aug. 23—After Isiah Kiner-Falefa was hit by a pitch to load the bases in the fifth inning, Pittsburgh Pirates first base coach Tarrik Brock whispered a reminder that this was the perfect time to run a play on his bucket list. So when Bryan Reynolds hit a sharp grounder up the middle, Kiner-Falefa prayed that the Cincinnati Reds would give him the chance to cause enough commotion to allow a run ...
Justin Fields believes in self, defers Steelers QB call to Tomlin
Though Russell Wilson began in the lead to be the Steelers' starting quarterback, coach Mike Tomlin hasn't named a Week 1 starter, and Justin Fields said he believes he has shown his capabilities during training camp and the preseason.
Jim Leyland hopes all 'wounds have healed' for fans as Barry Bonds joins him for Pirates Hall of Fame enshrinement
Aug. 23—When the Pittsburgh Pirates announced their franchise Hall of Fame class for 2024 back in May, Jim Leyland and Manny Sanguillen were universally applauded at PNC Park. They'll both hear a similar ovation Saturday when the induction ceremony takes place. That's no surprise given that Leyland managed the Bucs to three straight National League East pennants from 1990-92, and Sanguillen ...
Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers Undrafted Rookie on Notice With 2-Word Message
An injury to veteran cornerback Grayland Arnold has left the Pittsburgh Steelers thin at nickel cornerback. It’s very possible that the Steelers will enter the season with undrafted rookie Beanie Bishop Jr. as the team’s starting slot cornerback. But clearly, head coach Mike Tomlin isn’t ready to hand...
Wawa, Kelces Team Up for New Commercial That Feature the Couple
Kylie Kelce on the set of Wawa's new commercial starring Kylie and Jason Kelce. Kylie helped direct and steer the brand campaign. A new commercial brings together two of Delaware County’s favorite things—Wawa and the Kelces, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new Wawa commercial ,...
Kennedy siblings rip RFK Jr. for endorsing Trump: ‘A betrayal’ of family values
Members of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s extended family called it a “betrayal of the values that our father and our family hold most dear” on Friday after the independent presidential candidate announced that he was endorsing former President Trump. “We want an America filled with hope and bound together by a shared vision of a…
Sue Bird Predicts Indiana Fever’s Playoff Surprises in 2024
The Indiana Fever are gaining momentum in the WNBA as they returned from the Olympic break with two impressive victories. Star Caitlin Clark and the team displayed speed and effective play, dropping 98 points on the Mercury and defeating the Storm by 17. Although their overall record is under .500 and a championship run seems challenging, WNBA legend Sue Bird believes their fast-paced style could pose a significant threat in the playoffs. Bird emphasized that tempo can outweigh physical disadvantages and experience, giving the youthful Fever a competitive edge.
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