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Beloved businessman dies, leaves legacy of service
Those who knew William G. “Bill” Douthett III remember his dedication to Rotary and his church, his clothing store on Main Street, and having a tongue-in-cheek golf trophy named after him, but to his son, Douthett was a caring and involved dad. “He gave us a good foundation...
Meta says it mistakenly fact-checked image of Trump raising his fist after shooting
Tech conglomerate Meta said it mistakenly fact-checked the image of former President Donald Trump raising his fist moments after being shot during an assassination attempt at a July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Meta spokeswoman Dani Lever said the company’s fact check warning was supposed to apply to an altered version of the image […]
Legendary Steelers Players: Joe Greene, Jack Lambert, Troy Polamalu & More
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a rich history filled with success and legendary players, including six Super Bowl wins since the NFL merger, highlighting the tremendous impact of players throughout the years. Pittsburgh produced Hall of Fame talent and notable players who left a lasting legacy on the team. Ranging from...
Steelers May Have Found Their Answer At Wide Receiver
One of the most talked about things for the Pittsburgh Steelers leading into training camp in 2024 was their wide receiver depth chart. The team made some bold moves earlier this offseason, moving on from a pair of veterans. Allen Robinson was released ahead of free agency, while Diontae Johnson was traded to the Carolina […] The post Steelers May Have Found Their Answer At Wide Receiver appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Pittsburgh media personality calls for firing of Steelers new strength coach
The injury that limited Russell Wilson in the early stages of Pittsburgh Steelers’ training camp could have been avoided. Pittsburgh media personality Mark Madden called involving Wilson in a sled push drill a fireable offense. Here’s what Madden wrote in his latest TribLive column, “Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Russell...
Five Steelers on the rise after first week of training camp
The next time the Steelers take the practice field, they'll be in pads, which is when many believe real football begins.While putting on the pads can change a lot, here are the five players who are on the rise following the first week of training camp.Cornerback Beanie BishopBishop, an undrafted rookie, has been one of the biggest stars of training camp thus far. He has earned reps at slot corner with the first-team defense and has looked the part, flashing his coverage ability.Why Bishop went undrafted is up for debate. The West Virginia product was all over the field in...
Come hungry: New Kensington gearing up for 43rd annual Festa Italiana
Nancy Brock doesn’t think there will be any problem with a shortage of food for this year’s Mount St. Peter Church Festa Italiana. They’ll have more than 3,400 meatballs, 40 trays of lasagna and plenty of spaghetti, pizza and polenta, said Brock, who is in charge of food preparation for the 43rd year of the festival Aug. 2 and 3 in New Kensington.
Sources: Pirates 2023 Home Run Leader Returning to Triple-A Again
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski, who led the team in home runs last season, will be optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Robert Murray of FanSided was the first to break this story. Pirates’ Jack Suwinski Returning to Triple-A Again. At the close of Sunday’s action, Suwinski is hitting .182/.264/.324 with...
Focused amid the gunfire, an AP photographer captures another perspective of attack on Trump
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide range of events including the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the Sept. 11 attack that downed Flight 93, Stanley Cups and World Series, many presidential and campaign events and, his favorite, the Little League World Series. Here’s what he had to say about making this extraordinary photo.
Motown legend visits Steelers training camp, fulfills ‘dream’ to meet Mike Tomlin
Latrobe, Pa. -- Every year, the Pittsburgh Steelers have some celebrity visitors to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. On Sunday, however, a surprising guest walked along the sidelines and fulfilled his own dream. The Steelers welcome Motown legend Smokey Robinson to training camp a day after Robinson performed a concert in Gibsonia, a northern suburb of Pittsburgh.
Swing state governors Shapiro and Whitmer rally Philadelphia-area voters for a Harris presidency
LOWER GWYNEDD TWP. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rallied Democrats at a suburban Philadelphia high school as Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign entered its first full week Monday. Shapiro and Whitmer, both prospects to be Harris’ running mate, told the crowd of more than 1,000 at Wissahickon High School […]
In Pa., spotted lanternflies’ knack for hitchhiking is proving crucial to their staying power
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. Shannon Powers, press secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, said the good...
SEPTA implements partial hiring freeze with possible fare hikes on the way
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. SEPTA will freeze spending and implement other budget cuts to help the agency manage anticipated fiscal troubles. The agency’s Andrew Busch said the belt-tightening is the result of...
S&T Bank Welcomes Peter G. Gurt to the Board of Directors
S&T Bank has welcomed Peter Gurt to its board of directors, bringing 35+ years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement. S&T Bank has welcomed Peter Gurt to its board of directors. With over 35 years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement, Gurt brings a wealth of strategic competency to S&T’s board.
Abingdon Theatre Company's ROBIN & ME: MY LITTLE SPARK OF MADNESS to Tour PA
As we near the ten-year anniversary of Robin Williams' passing on August 11th, Abingdon Theatre Company's ROBIN & ME: MY LITTLE SPARK OF MADNESS, which had its award-winning Off-Broadway Premiere in the spring of 2023, will continue its journey in honoring Robin Williams' legacy at theatres across Pennsylvania. Playwright & Actor Dave Droxler with Director Chad Austin will start off at Hedgerow Theatre Company from October 9-27, 2024 and will continue onto PPU Pittsburgh Playhouse in January of 2025, where these wonderful companies will produce new versions of the piece.
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