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FACT CHECK: Viral X Video Falsely Claims Sheila Jackson Lee’s Death Is Linked To Oversight Of Trump Rally Shooting
A viral video shared on X claims Texas Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s death is linked to oversight of a shooting that occurred at 2024 Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump’s July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Verdict: False. On July 19, NBC News reported Jackson...
Paul Skenes Will be Wasted by the Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul Skenes has quickly joined the conversation of the top pitcher in all of baseball. In just 12 starts, Skenes has racked up 3.3 wins. above replacement, a 1.93 ERA, and got to start the All-Star Game for the National League team. To see a rookie with all the hype produce like this and be in the hunt for the CY Young and already locked up the Rookie of the Year, with only starting in the Majors on May 11th is amazing for baseball.
Former Pirates manager has a message for fans after Jazz Chisholm whiff
UPDATE: Clint Hurdle reached out via social media to make clear he didn't have any ill will towards Pirates management, but was merely giving his opinion. Hurdle's intentions are to support the Pirates fanbase. Clint Hurdle was fired by the Pirates back in 2019. While he doesn't necessarily have any...
RFK Jr. supporters petition to get independent candidate on PA ballots
Supporters of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. marched petitions through Harrisburg to the Department of State to turn in the required signatures for the third-party candidate to be part of the Pennsylvania ballot. Independent candidates need 5,000 signatures and organizers estimate they’ve turned in nearly three times that amount. They know a lot of people think […]
Upper Burrell residents hope to see progress on speeding issues along Greensburg Road
Many of Tim Rote’s neighbors along the 2200 block of Greensburg Road in Upper Burrell have a “horror story” about what they say is a lack of safety on the road. Bill Smith recalls getting rear-ended while pulling into his driveway about 15 years ago with his son in the vehicle. Their car was spun around in the front yard and almost hit the porch.
In Pa., spotted lanternflies’ knack for hitchhiking is proving crucial to their staying power
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Spotted lanternflies are back in the Philly region, and in the 10 years since they first appeared in Pennsylvania, scientists have learned important details about the damage they cause — and what makes them so effective.
Morgan Properties Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Eleven Multifamily Communities Across Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Markets
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA - Morgan Properties, the nation’s largest private owner of multifamily communities, announced that it has acquired an 11-property portfolio of apartments located throughout the state of Pennsylvania from the original developer and owner – The DePaul Management Company. Totaling 3,434 units in the suburbs of Philadelphia...
Local roundup: Belle Vernon edges Murrysville in state Legion tourney; Trafford stays alive
Belle Vernon scored a run in the sixth inning and two in the seventh and rallied to defeat host Murrysville, 3-2, in the Pennsylvania American Legion tournament at North Allegheny. The loss eliminated Murrysville from the tournament. Belle Vernon will face Northeastern, which lost 8-4 to Quakertown, at 12:40 p.m....
Pittsburgh councilperson introducing legislation authorizing the use of red light cameras
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Councilperson Erika Strassburger of District 8 introduced new legislation Tuesday to authorize the use of red light cameras in the city.Chris Sandvig knows what it's like to get hit by a car."Is saving 45 seconds worth killing someone?" Sandvig said.It happened to him while riding a bike on his way to work."I was in the trauma ward for 10 full days, literally unable to move," Sandvig said.The driver didn't run a red light, but every day, Sandvig's scared of drivers who do."I don't think my life is worth 45 seconds. I hope nobody thinks their life...
PMT Announces ‘Broadway at the Overlook’ 24/25 Season Preview Concert
Pittsburgh Musical Theater (PMT) announced the Broadway at the Overlook Season Preview Concert, is set to take place from August 29 – September 1 at the picturesque West End Overlook Park. This annual event will offer a sneak peek into PMT’s upcoming season of “Heart & Soul,” featuring performances from Waitress, Jesus ChristSuperstar, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Evil Dead The Musical, The SpongeBob Musical Youth Edition, and A Lyrical Christmas Carol.
‘Second Look’ Racial Equity Report Finds Arts Funding Gap Persists in Greater Pittsburgh Region
The distribution of arts and culture funding in the Greater Pittsburgh region is racially inequitable, according to a newly released research report from The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. In a press release on Monday, July 29, GPAC shared the results of A Second Look: Racial Equity and Arts Funding in...
Pitt Basketball Recruiting: Panthers Now in Five Top-School Lists
OMARI WITHERSPOON – TOP TEN. On Monday, Witherspoon included the Panthers in his top ten list just one week after receiving an offer from the program. Witherspoon is a 6-foot-4 guard. He is down to the following schools: Pitt, Clemson, Butler, George Mason, Vanderbilt, Maryland, Oklahoma State, West Virginia,...
Impact Day: Air Quality Alert, Isolated Showers
PITTSBURGH — Today's Impact Day is two-fold for the ongoing Code Orange air quality alert and a rain chance. Showers will be isolated in nature but could include a brief downpour or a rumble of thunder. Activity will simmer down after dark. Patchy fog will form by wake up tomorrow.
Pitt Adds Transfer Camryn Murphy
PITTSBURGH – Pitt continued to add to its 2025 roster with the signing of Division II All-American transfer Camryn Murphy. A Shaler High School product, Murphy played the last two seasons at Seton Hill where she was a career .363 hitter with 94 RBI and 25 home runs. "We...
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