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Will the northern lights be visible in Pennsylvania? Here's what our meteorologists say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Could Philadelphia have another chance to see the northern lights this year? Our NEXT Weather meteorologists are breaking down why and how our area could have another chance to see the aurora borealis.Sunday evening a strong solar flare was observed from a region of the sun currently facing toward Earth. A flare is an eruption of energy from the sun that can generally last minutes to hours. While solar flares are relatively common, the magnitude of the recent flare is not as frequent.This strong flare was classified as an X-class flare at X 1.5. The strength of...
Volunteers collect 'depressing volume' of roadside trash across the state
For Aspinwall resident Kevin Kerr, the worst part of cleaning litter from Freeport Road is the sheer number of cigarette butts. “We get the food wrappers and pop cans, but the most frustrating and plentiful is definitely the butts,” said Kerr, who volunteers twice a year for the state’s Adopt-A-Highway program.
Parker Summers delivers in ninth, leads Pa. to Big 26 Classic series victory over Maryland
The annual Big 26 Baseball Classic came down to the ninth inning on the final day, and James Buchanan standout Parker Summers played the hero for Team Pa. Summers delivered a two-out, two-run single to right that snapped a 2-2 game in the top of the ninth. It landed Pa. a 4-2 victory Sunday in the best-of-3 series finale.
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of July 29, 2024
Incoming kindergartners invited to playground event. The Penn Hills School District welcomes incoming kindergartners to a Popsicles on the Playground event from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 6 at Penn Hills Elementary School, 1079 Jefferson Road. The event, which is part of the district’s Summer Kickoff to Kindergarten, is an...
Duquesne, PA: Speeding Driver on Duquesne Blvd. Gets Instant Karma, Pulled Over by Cop After Running Red Light
A driver speeding at night on Duquesne Blvd ran a red light in front of a cop moments before getting pulled over. Pennsylvanian and Redditor /u/Kexdi shared dashcam footage showing instant karma from earlier in July (July 22, 2024) from Duquesne showing a speeding driver in the middle of the night get what was coming to them after they ran a red light in front of a Duquesne Police Cruiser.
Heavy downpours possible on a rainy Tuesday in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — A wet Tuesday is ahead for the Pittsburgh region, with scattered rain and thunderstorms through the afternoon and evening. The storms look to be non-severe, but pockets of heavy downpours and lightning are expected, so Tuesday is an impact day. Interactive radar: Track the rain in your...
QB Nate Yarnell can't do it alone, so here are 5 units that need to step up for Pitt this season
Jul. 29—Before compiling a list of the most important players who will populate the Beano Cook Fields when Pitt begins prepping for a new season Wednesday, we need to first identify the obvious choice for leader of the class: The quarterback, Nate Yarnell. There are several players who are as important as Yarnell, who is entering his junior season. (Has it been two years already?) But no one ...
Pirates, Phillies economic impact reports inform future public stadium financing
(The Center Square) – With leases for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies coming to an end in the next seven years, political positioning has already begun on how the state will handle costs associated with a new stadium. Reps. Tim Bonner, R-Grove City, and Jim Gregory, R-Hollidaysburg, requested economic impact reports on each team from Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office, which said that the Pirates drove $254 million in net direct spending in 2023 while the Phillies led to $525 million in spending that doesn’t...
Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Learned Important Lesson in Disastrous 2023 Season
Pitt is coming off the worst season of the Pat Narduzzi era, a 3-9 disaster that led to an entirely new offensive staff, but Narduzzi feels like the entire team learned a lesson. It’s obviously not ideal to stumble in Year 9, coming off the best stretch of Pitt football...
Pheasant Ridge Golf Course to host third annual Jake's Way Golf Outing Aug. 17
PITTSBURGH — The third annual Jake's Way Golf Outing is set for Aug. 17 at the Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Gibsonia. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. The shotgun start begins at 2 p.m. The event is in honor Jake Cooper of Mars, who passed away unexpectedly at the...
Downtown High-Visibility Patrol Bolsters Public Safety with 18 Arrests and Community Engagement in Pittsburgh
The streets of the Central Business District saw heightened activity from Downtown High-Visibility Patrol officers during the week of July 22-28 as displayed in a detailed City of Pittsburgh blotter report published on July 29th. With a concerted focus on maintaining public safety, the officers' efforts resulted in 18 arrests at the Downtown Public Safety Center alongside 34 non-traffic citations and 19 parking citations.
Jalapenos, green peppers, green beans sold at Aldi recalled for potential listeria contamination
(Gray News) - Multiple vegetables sold at Aldi are being recalled. According to the FDA, jalapenos, green peppers and green bean products sold by Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co. Inc. may be potentially contaminated with listeria. The vegetables were sold at some Aldi stores in Kentucky, New York,...
Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot while serving warrant in Lancaster returns home
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was shot while serving a warrant in Lancaster last week returned home to the Pittsburgh area on Friday. A state police helicopter flew Corp. Joseph "Jake" Pokorny and his wife back to the Pittsburgh barracks. His two young sons gave flowers to their mother...
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.
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