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Oakmont library hosts second annual Meet and Bleat with riverbank's hardworking goats
Edgewater Overlook in Oakmont was filled with laughter, songs and bleating on Friday as Oakmont Carnegie Library hosted the borough’s second annual Meet and Bleat. Children were invited to the event to listen to a book reading and meet the goats from Capricious Goats LLC, the goats hired to help maintain overgrown vegetation along the borough’s Allegheny River bank.
Trial begins for Munhall man charged in 2-year-old's overdose death
A jury trial began on Wednesday for a man charged in connection with the overdose death of his 2-year-old son in Munhall. On May 12, 2022, police responded to a call to James Kraft’s apartment on Margaret Street around 1:30 a.m. for a report of an unresponsive toddler. Robbie...
Meghan Trainor ‘Timeless Tour’: Where to buy tickets to her 2 Pa. concerts for under $30
“All About That Bass” singer Meghan Trainor is going on tour and it includes two stops in Pa. Her “Timeless Tour” is her first in seven years and is in support of her album, “Timeless,” which was released in June. It features the single, “Been Like This,” with T-Pain.
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes Emerges as Top NL Cy Young Award Contender
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes' NL Cy Young odds have surged to +300 after an outstanding performance, positioning him as a strong contender for the award alongside Zack Wheeler and Chris Sale. Skenes' odds have decreased from +1200 to +300 in less than two weeks. He has maintained an impressive...
Paul Skenes loses first MLB game in 2-1 defeat; run support plea emerges
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes experienced his first loss in a 2-1 game against the St. Louis Cardinals, despite an impressive performance with 8 1/3 innings of two-run ball, eight strikeouts, and no walks on 104 pitches. Skenes stands at 6-1 over 12 starts with a 1.93 ERA for...
GM Ben Cherington says Pirates 'right in the middle' of trade talks to upgrade offense
Jul. 24—As Ben Cherington expressed his belief in the Pittsburgh Pirates in one breath, the general manager addressed their need for offensive improvement in another while talking about the July 30 trade deadline. What Cherington wanted to make clear Wednesday morning is that he won't be making deals in reaction to Tuesday night's 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, when the Pirates failed to ...
The Times' Top 40 Players in the Beaver Valley
As summer days continue to roll on, the start of the 2024 WPIAL high school football season quickly approaches. Last season, three Beaver County schools in South Side Beaver, Beaver Falls and Aliquippa fought their way to a WPIAL Championship game with Beaver Falls and Aliquippa claiming WPIAL titles and the Quips being crowned state championships. ...
Scattered rain showers, isolated thunderstorm possible in Pittsburgh area Wednesday
PITTSBURGH — Wednesday is an Impact Day in western Pennsylvania with increasing clouds, some rain showers and an isolated thunderstorm later in the day. It's another warm day, with temperatures in the mid 80s. Watch the forecast from Pittsburgh's Action Weather in the video above. The storm chance for...
Najee Harris 'Disappointed' But Wants to Stay With Steelers
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers decided they'd leave the question on the table for the 2024 season, choosing to decline running back Najee Harris's fifth-year option and this fall as a contract year for the former first-round pick. The news was uncertain up until the deadline, with the Steelers choosing...
Alex Highsmith Excited For Training Camp After Guys ‘Really Bought In’ During Offseason
Throughout the offseason after a busy free agency and NFL draft that brought in a bunch of new faces and new voices, Pittsburgh Steelers veteran outside linebacker Alex Highsmith saw quite a bit of buy-in. Now, after reporting to training camp for the start of another training camp at Saint...
Rumor: Pirates turned down trade that would've sent Bednar to O's
With the MLB deadline date quickly approaching (July 30), Pirates General Manager Ben Cherington spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of the Pirates rubber match against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Troy Fautanu Looks Forward to Making His Mark at Training Camp: ‘I’ve Been Counting Down the Days’
Unity TWP., Pa. — Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu was the first player to arrive at Saint Vincent College for training camp. It’s been something that he’s been champing at the bit for. “I’ve been counting down the days to get back. I felt like the...
Trump shooter searched details of Lee Harvey Oswald and JFK assassination; flew drone near rally site, FBI director says
(CNN) — Donald Trump’s would-be assassin searched for details of the John F. Kennedy shooting from his laptop and flew a drone in the area near the rally just two hours before the former president took the stage on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday.
Russell Wilson Compares Steelers To Yankees
Russell Wilson has played for two of the most storied franchises in sports. The New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Steelers. And he sees a comparison between both organizations. Reporting to training camp Wednesday morning, Wilson spoke about the similar mindset both teams bring. “It’s the high character of the guys...
Trump shooter flew drone near stage hours before rally, FBI chief says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just hours before opening fire, the gunman in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump flew a drone roughly 200 yards (180 meters) from the rally stage where the Republican former president would later stand, viewing and livestreaming the footage, FBI Director Christopher Wray told congressional lawmakers on Wednesday.
Steelers' Zach Frazier On The Hot Seat Heading Into Intense Training Camp Battle
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted center Zach Frazier in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, which was seen as a major win for the organization. Frazier is expected to become the focal point of the Steelers' offensive line for the next decade. Frazier has generated a lot of excitement for Steelers fans this offseason. Although it may seem unfair to put Frazier on the hot seat heading into training camp, Joe Rutter of Trib Live recently highlighted five Steelers players under the most pressure, and Frazier made the list. However, this is not due to any major concerns. Frazier is expected to...
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