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PUP football notebook: While not much of a rapper, Pine-Richland’s Mac Miller is tough to wrap up as he emerges as the team’s latest star running back
Pine-Richland’s new feature running back said he gets asked the question all of the time. “Every time I meet someone new, it’s, ‘Wait, your name is Mac Miller?’” he said. And while the teen — Mac is actually short for Maclane — shares the same...
Steelers QB Russell Wilson gives heartfelt message ahead of Week 1
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed quarterback Russell Wilson in March at the beginning of free agency. Pittsburgh then traded for Justin Fields where a quarterback battle ensued throughout the summer, in which Wilson was victorious and named the Week 1 starter. Wilson shared a message of gratitude on X, saying he...
Pittsburgh Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Teenager Randall Rodgers from Northview Heights
The Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit has initiated a search for a missing teenager. Randall Rodgers, who is 15 years old and requires medication, was last seen in the Northview Heights area at approximately 5:30 p.m. on August 27th, according to a post by Pittsburgh Police. In an effort to...
PA Auditor General releases audit claiming taxpayers were overcharged for prescription drugs
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s auditor general released the findings of an audit on Wednesday, claiming taxpayers were overcharged for prescription drugs in 2022. Inside the Porter’s Pharmacy in Moon Township, Auditor General Timothy DeFoor held a press conference to address the findings of the audit. DeFoor...
FBI releases new photos and details from Trump shooting probe
Washington — The FBI on Wednesday released four new photos from its investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, as well as new information about what the bureau has learned about the shooter.The FBI's investigation into the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13 remains ongoing, and the bureau said it has still not identified a motive or evidence that the gunman, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, worked with any others.Kevin Rojek, head of the FBI's Pittsburgh field office, told reporters during a briefing that investigators "believe [Crooks] engaged in detailed attack planning."Rojek said...
Steelers' Russell Wilson named starting QB; Mike Tomlin still 'open to weaponizing' Justin Fields' skill set
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin officially named Russell Wilson as his starting quarterback for the start of the 2024 season following Wednesday's practice. Wilson was given the "pole position" over Justin Fields when both players joined the Steelers this offseason, and the nine-time Pro Bowler remained ahead of Fields through spring practices, training camp and the preseason.
How poet Jan Beatty drew from WAMO and "madwomen" for her latest poetry anthology
In her latest collection, Dragstripping (University of Pittsburgh Press), Jan Beatty includes numerous poems about her father, who died almost 40 years ago, in 1986. “I keep thinking that I’m done with him, and it just keeps happening,” Beatty tells Pittsburgh City Paper. “I’m still wearing my father’s ring. I’m still very close to him. I’m not going to turn it down. I’m grateful that I’m still getting poems. I don’t want to put them in the book unless they’ve earned their way.”
A Soulful Taste of the Burgh returns with must-try dishes
Aug. 28—Since 2019, A Soulful Taste of the Burgh has enticed attendees with the comforting taste of soul food. This year, Downtown festival will expand its footprint further down the Boulevard of the Allies, running from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. The event features around 100 food and commercial vendors from both the area and across the country, said founder B. Marshall. One of the festival's ...
Russell Wilson 'honored to lead' Steelers after Mike Tomlin names him starting QB
Former Seattle Seahawks franchise quarterback Russell Wilson is going to get at least one more chance to start for an NFL team. Yesterday head coach Mike Tomlin told the media that Wilson has been named the starting QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wilson is entering his 13th season in the...
Pitt and Kent State begin the season with questions but few answers at quarterback
Kent State at Pittsburgh, Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (ESPNU) BetMGM College Football Odds: Pitt by 24. Series record: Pitt leads 7-0. Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi overhauled the offensive coaching staff in the offseason after going 3-9 in 2023. New offensive coordinator Kade Bell brought in an up-tempo system that piled up plenty of points at Western Carolina. The challenge in his first year with the Panthers will be figuring out how to bring a roster largely comprised of players who were brought in to play a more traditional, pro-style attack up to speed quickly. Narduzzi declined to name a starting quarterback after a months-long competition between Nate Yarnell and Eli Holstein. Both will play against the Golden Flashes, who are coming off a 1-11 season and were picked to finish last in the MAC.
Star Penguins prospect opens up about requesting trade out of Winnipeg
No one knows exactly why things went south with top NHL prospect Rutger McGroarty and the Winnipeg Jets.The team didn’t offer any specifics on what happened and McGroarty himself gave very little detail when asked by reporters why he wanted out of Winnipeg during his introductory news conference with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.“My agents talked to them, and then I talked to them,” McGroarty told reporters. “I wanted to be upfront and honest with them, and just tell them that I wasn't going to be signing with them,” McGroarty said. “I got nothing but respect for those guys, they handled...
Pittsburgh Police Investigating Shooting in Northview Heights, Man Wounded on Hazlett Street
Authorities in Pittsburgh are currently probing a shooting in Northview Heights where a man sustained injuries, as first reported on August 28th. The incident unfolded near the 100 block of Hazlett Street and the response saw police, fire, and EMS rush to the scene after reports came in at around 4 p.m., as detailed by Pittsburgh Public Safety Blotter.
Steelers Add Former West Virginia OL Doug Nester to Practice Squad
The Steelers are signing former West Virginia guard and tackle Doug Nester to their practice squad, agent Brett Tessler announced on Wednesday. This move by the Steelers is in an effort to bolster their offensive line depth, just hours after learning of a potential serious injury to starting left guard Isaac Seumalo.
Man shot in leg in Pittsburgh
A man is recovering after being shot in the leg in Pittsburgh’s Northview Heights neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. Public Safety spokeswoman Emily Bourne said officers were dispatched around 4 p.m. to the 100 block of Hazlett Street for reports of a shooting. First responders located a 35-year-old man with a...
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