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Olivia Dunne shows off custom outfit inspired by Paul Skenes as she cheers on pitcher boyfriend at MLB All-Star Game
LOUISIANA State University gymnast Olivia Dunne has shown off a special outfit inspired by her boyfriend and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. The pair jetted off to Arlington, Texas, for the former No. 1 overall pick's MLB All-Star Game debut. And Dunne, 21, put her love for Skenes, 22, on...
I regret to inform you the Eagles have reloaded once more
The 2023 Philadelphia Eagles were the 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers in disguise. The 2020 Steelers started out 11-0 as whispers of fraudulence followed them to the top of the NFL standings. They finished that season on a 1-5 streak capped by an ignominious loss to Baker Mayfield as a home favorite in the Wild Card round.
Trafford wins Junior title; West Point advances to finals
Dom Delio took a perfect game into the seventh inning Tuesday to lead Trafford to a 6-1 victory against 14th Ward (Woodland Hills) in the Westmoreland Junior League Championship. Jason Peyton led off the top of the seventh inning with a single to center. He came around to score on...
Illinois catcher Camden Janik drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates
Another Illini baseball player heard his name called during this week’s MLB Draft. Catcher/outfielder Camden Janik was chosen in the 12th round (No. 354 overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday afternoon. Janik, a Wauconda High School alum, hit .356 with 7 HR, 49 RBI, and finished with a .973...
Police announce traffic, parking restrictions this week during services for Corey Comperatore
Police have announced times and roads that will be affected over the next several days by the viewing and funeral services for Corey Comperatore, who was killed Saturday while attending Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler County. Traffic restrictions begin Wednesday in Freeport, according to Chris...
WPIAL Profiles: Belle Vernon WR Anthony Crews
Other sports: Thinking about playing basketball. Favorite hobby outside of football? Playing video games. Favorite type of song, music or artist to get you ready for a game? Definitely R&B, but Meek Mill gets me ready before games. What’s your pregame routines/superstitions? I hold my cross pendant and pray.
Man shot in the arm in Downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man was shot in the arm in Downtown Pittsburgh on Tuesday.Officials said the shooting happened in the area of Smithfield Street and Fourth Avenue around 4 p.m. Pittsburgh Public Safety said the man was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. He was shot twice. Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto said investigators believe this was some type of road rage incident that started on the South Side. The suspect may have been driving a silver Dodge Charger. They are not in custody. The shooting comes after the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police increased its officer presence Downtown. Police said...
Pittsburgh councilman seeks to restore in-person option to obtain permits
More than four years after the City of Pittsburgh moved all permitting services online because of the covid-19 pandemic, a councilman wants in-person services restored. Pittsburgh has been without an in-person option for those who need permits since March 2020. A new city office building Downtown called 412 Boulevard of...
Nathan Smith receives exemption in U.S. Mid-Amateur
Brookville native and Pittsburgh resident Nathan Smith received an exemption into the 43rd U.S Mid-Amateur. The tournament is Sept. 21-26 at Kinloch Golf Club in Manakin-Sabot, Va., and Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, Va. The five-time USGA champion and 2025 USA Walker Cup captain is the only player to win...
Carroll grad Shirk drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Carroll High School graduate Jake Shirk will begin his professional baseball career with the Pirates organization, as the right-handed pitcher was drafted by Pittsburgh in the 18th round (534th overall pick) of the 2024 MLB Draft. A six-foot-two, 200-pounder, Shirk went 4-4 with a 6.81 ERA this past season as […]
Chatham University announces closure of Orchard Hall
Chatham University announced on July 1 that Orchard Hall, the only residential building at Eden Hall, will close for the 2024-25 academic year. Eden Hall is around a 45-minute drive from the Shadyside campus, and this sudden closure was made due to the ongoing University-wide reorganization effort. The reorganization aims...
Mike Warfield taking a year off as Aliquippa football head coach
The head coach of one of the most dominating high school football teams in Pennsylvania had decided take a step back this coming season. Aliquippa coach Mike Warfield says he is “taking a leave of absence for this upcoming season.”
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