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What’s It Like Playing for Dru Joyce III? Duquesne Player Answers
Duquesne head coach Dru Joyce III took over the job after Keith Dambrot’s retirement earlier this year. How has the transition gone?. “It’s been great,” Duquesne guard Kareem Rozier told Pittsburgh Sports Now. “I think he’s doing a great job. It’s a great sense of new-ness because he’s young, he’s still got that fire lit under him. Coach Dru is great. He came up under Coach D, so a lot of his teachings are the same, of which I am helping the new guys with.”
Boy trapped in burning Pittsburgh-area home rescued after calling mom's cellphone
INGRAM, Pa. (KDKA) -- An 11-year-old boy trapped inside a burning home in Ingram used his cell phone to call his mom and help firefighters find him. Pittsburgh firefighters said they were called to help with a fire on Leslie Street just before 10:45 p.m. When they got there, a woman said her son was trapped up on the third floor, where arriving crews had reported heavy smoke. The boy used his cell phone to call his mom, telling her he was in a low closet area up on the third floor, firefighters said. The chief in command asked if the child could yell so firefighters could hear him, but his mom said he couldn't. So the chief told the mom to tell her boy to bang on the wall instead.Crews made their way to the third floor and found the boy in a small storage closet. He was conscious and alert and was taken to medics for evaluation.In a post on social media, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire thanked those involved in the rescue, writing, "Excellent work by all!" Officials didn't say how the fire might have started.
Steelers land elite CB in new 2025 NFL mock draft
As it stands now, the Pittsburgh Steelers only have starting cornerback Donte Jackson for one season. Pittsburgh traded wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for Jackson but there’s been no word of a contract extension. This means a cornerback could be a top need for...
Months before announcing 1,000 layoffs, UPMC leases new $50 million jet
PITTSBURGH — Action News Investigates has learned UPMC started using a new $50 million corporate jetless than a year before announcing 1,000 layoffs. UPMC officials said the jet is an efficient way to conduct business. They have leased a similar jet in the past. However, some nurses dealing with staff shortages said they were outraged not only by the jet but also by UPMC paying millions to its former CEO.
For Autumn DeFrank ’23, MPAS ’24, Healthcare is a Family Affair
When Autumn DeFrank ’23, MPAS ’24, was young, she’d visit her mother at the assisted living facility where she worked, and she’d listen as her mom spoke with patients. “They always said the most thoughtful things about her,” DeFrank remembered. “They’d say, ‘Oh she’s one of the nurses here that cares.’”
Dukes to Open Cayman Islands Classic vs. South Dakota State
Pittsburgh, Pa. – The Duquesne University men's basketball team will open play in the 2024 Cayman Islands Classic against South Dakota State with a 1:30 p.m. tip Sunday, Nov. 24, at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Grand Cayman. The contest between the Dukes and Jackrabbits was announced Tuesday as the bracket for the tournament was unveiled by Caymax Sports LTD.
Real Estate Transfers June 23 to June 29
Brian Buskey to Christopher and Stephanie Albert at 107 Sampsonia Way for $262,000. BLU Star Origins Real Estate LLC to Christopher Mohra at 1247 Benton Ave. for $270,000. Brandon Blake to Michael Hiller at 3641 Massachusetts Ave. for $109,000. California-Kirkbride. Stranmore St. Properties LLC to D & L Management Group...
Stem Cell Treatment in Pittsburgh: Advancements and Opportunities
Is leading the way in regenerative medicine, offering innovative solutions for a range of conditions. With facilities like the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, patients have access to cutting-edge therapies designed to improve health outcomes. These treatments harness the power of stem cells to repair or replace damaged tissues, providing new hope for individuals with chronic conditions or injuries.
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