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Steelers suggested Justin Fields contract price is a risk they can't afford right now
The Pittsburgh Steelers jettisoned quarterback Kenny Pickett just two years after drafting him in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Steelers general manager Omar Khan made a couple of savvy moves to reshape the quarterback room with two low-risk options. Pittsburgh signed veteran quarterback Russell Wilson in free agency and traded for former Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields.
Where to watch the USL Championship and USL League One this week
The USL Championship and USL League One will be available on more platforms than ever before in the 2024 season with national broadcast agreements with CBS Sports and ESPN and a wide range of local television agreements. Each week, this guide is your one-stop-shop for finding out where every game...
‘Science of reading’ won’t be required at Pa. schools | Today in Pa.
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La’Mical Perine Brings a Super Bowl Winning Background to Steelers RB Room
While the Pittsburgh Steelers are very much set at running back with their two-headed monster in Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, a battle for the team’s third running back spot is possibly up for grabs. The signing of Cordarrelle Patterson puts a damper on the fringe players hopes of making the roster as the third-string running back but the Steelers may decide to roster three true running backs and Patterson.
Speaker Joanna McClinton Spearheads New Portrait Project Celebrating Women in Pa. Politics
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton introduced a new portrait project highlighting contributions of women throughout the history of Pa. politics. Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton is the mastermind behind a new portrait project initiative that highlights the contributions and journeys of trailblazing women throughout the history of Pennsylvania politics, writes Melissa Noel for Essence.
Pennsylvania high school girls volleyball: Key dates for the 2024 season
The high school girls volleyball season is right around the corner with the start of official practices and first scrimmage dates set for the middle of August. Last season, two teams from the WPIAL out of District VII qualified for the state championship games in Mechanicsburg. Hampton fell to District I champion...
How to Watch Happy Valley Hoopers Take on UCONN Alumni in TBT
After their first ever The Basketball Tournament (TBT) victory Saturday, the Happy Valley Hoopers return to Pittsburgh tonight at 6:00 pm to battle the Stars of Stoors, the UConn Alumni Team. As a five seed, the Happy Valley Hoopers ‘upset’ the Dubois Dream 88-77. The offensive explosion was...
Be prepared for dense fog in part of Pennsylvania until Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:29 a.m. on Tuesday for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland, Fayette and Indiana counties. "Patchy dense fog...
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...
D1 Prospect Peja Strobl Talks Future Plans on The Pittsburgh Basketball Show
On Monday Peja Strobl joined The Pittsburgh Basketball Show to break down his future plans. Strobl announced that he will not play for Upper St. Clair this upcoming season, but rather, will be playing somewhere with a shot clock. He is weighing opportunities in Europe at the moment, and will have his destination finalized in the upcoming days.
Despite Jay-Z and Josh Shapiro’s support, Pa. didn’t approve school vouchers. Here’s why.
Pennsylvania lawmakers and advocates were prepared for a tough budget fight over school vouchers this year. Despite support for vouchers from Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, GOP leaders, and even Jay-Z, a proposed $100 million voucher program was not a major sticking point in budget negotiations. Instead, legislative leaders reached a...
New Pa. law expands Philly’s homeowner protections against ‘We Buy Houses’ hustlers
A new Pennsylvania law aimed at protecting homeowners from predatory tactics that can strip them of their housing wealth will expand protections already in place in Philadelphia. The state law will regulate third parties in real estate deals called “wholesalers,” who sign agreements of sale with homeowners and then sell...
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