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Gov. Shapiro teams up with Michigan Gov. Whitmer to support Harris
AMBLER, Pa. (CBS) — Gov. Josh Shapiro was on the campaign trail for Vice President Kamala Harris at Wissahickon High School in Ambler Monday. He had help from another Democratic governor from a battleground state, Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan. The pair have been strong backers of Harris since President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed his vice president eight days ago. Shapiro and Whitmer on Monday touted Harris' record as a prosecutor, her work alongside Mr. Biden and her stance on reproductive rights. Both governors also took shots at former President Donald Trump, claiming his policies would lead to less...
Feds Warn New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Residents to Remove this from Wallets Immediately
Are you sitting at an angle with it in your back pocket?. It may be time to give your trusty friend some relief by going through it and tossing the stuff you don't need. You know, like the coupon for 5% off your next TCBY purchase. Do they even exist anymore?
Western Pennsylvania Braces for Code Orange Air Quality Alert: Detailed Forecast Ahead
Pittsburgh, PA – Western Pennsylvania is under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert on Monday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. due to ground-level ozone, affecting sensitive groups including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, air pollution levels may...
A Pennsylvania Governor for VP? Not the first time it’s been proposed
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – With Kamala Harris likely to become the new Democratic nominee for President, there’s been a lot of excitement and speculation about who she will pick as her Vice-Presidential running mate. Much of the speculation focuses on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who may or may not be on the short list of […]
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Dream The Heavy
Love is sweet. It fills us up and inspires us to be the best versions of ourselves. But love is also sad at times and Dream The Heavy capture love’s occasional melancholy vibe on their new song “Candy.”. Paul Dean Price III from Dream The Heavy recently spoke...
Creed, Imagine Dragons, Bruce Springsteen highlight August's top Pittsburgh concerts
Jul. 29—For the first time in eight years, Bruce Springsteen will be in Pittsburgh for a pair of shows — pushed back almost a year because of illness — while the Pavilion at Star Lake will host another busy month of concerts. Here's a look at the top shows coming to the area in August: Top concerts Aug. 3: Creed, Three Doors Down, Finger Eleven at the Pavilion at Star Lake Although Creed sold ...
Vacant House Fire In Fallowfield Twp Under Investigation
FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. —(WPXI) – A vacant home in Fallowfield Township went up in flames late Sunday night. Bentleyville Fire-Rescue on Facebook said crews were called to the fire just before 10 p.m. Charleroi Fire Department on Facebook said the house was along 4th Street Ext. Crews worked on the blaze for around two hours, both organizations said. The fire is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal, the fire department said. (PHOTO; Bentleyville Fire-Rescue)
Former Penguin kicker Wilkins joins coaching staff
Former YSU kicker Jeff Wilkins is back with the Penguins. The former NFL kicker who played 14 seasons with the Eagles, 49ers & St. Louis Rams is listed as an assistant coach. Last season he helped at Mount Union. A new NCAA rule allows unlimited assistant coaches.
Photos: Russell Wilson and Ciara Bring the Family to Disney World Before Steelers’ Training Camp
Typically, the Super Bowl MVP announces their post-game intentions in a television commercial, exclaiming, “I’m going to Disney World!”. Russell Wilson, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ incoming quarterback, opted to get the Disney trip out of the way before the season even started. Last week, Wilson and his wife,...
Reps. Sturla, Smith-Wade-El to host Back to School event at Clipper Magazine Stadium
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Sturla and Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El are hosting the 13th annual Back to School Event in mid-August. The State Representatives will host the event on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Clipper Magazine Stadium, the Lancaster Barnstormers’ baseball stadium.
10 top August events in Pittsburgh for kids drawn to shooting stars, water and the circus
Summer vacation ends with a bang of a lineup of exciting stuff for Pittsburgh kids. Enjoy basking in the sun with water sports or relaxing under the night sky gazing at shooting stars. Family-focused theater events include chilling in air-conditioned splendor or enjoying a picnic-based outdoor performance. Festivals continue to draw families to music-inspired outings that include activities for kids in the schedule. Here are our best bets for entertaining kids in August.
Wildcat by Jeffrey Dunn finds romance in an uncanny Appalachian town
Jeffrey Dunn admits he’s dyslexic and has a million words available to him, but sometimes, he says, “I just can’t find the box that I put them in.”. The words he does locate and use in his latest novel Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance (Izzard Ink) are those of a grizzled craftsman who knows well the landscape of storytelling. Take his description of the atmosphere in the fictional town of Wildcat, modeled after Braeburn, a small community near Natrona Heights and Lower Burrell.
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