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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...
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.
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.
Code Orange air quality alert issued for Monday, July 29 across central Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — A Code Orange Air Quality alert has been issued for most of central Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has forecasted the action day for Monday, July 29 for the Pittsburgh and central Pennsylvania regions. Counties under the alert include Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster and...
Plum School District adopts new alert system to reduce emergency response time
When Plum School District students return to classes this fall, teachers and staff will be equipped with a new alert system intended to reduce response time in an emergency. Plum will be the first district in Pennsylvania to use the Centegix CrisisAlert system, Assistant Superintendent Ashley Boyers said. It will be in use in all of the district’s schools and its transportation department.
Morning Roundup: South Side patrol figures; road work projects to impact traffic
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, July 18:. Pittsburgh police officers on the bureau’s South Side Entertainment Patrol made seven arrests along East Carson Street over the weekend. The special patrol was launched last summer to tamp down crime and improve public perception in one of the city’s leading entertainment districts.
Beaver County's newest pizzeria sets September opening; and get ready for Yinzer hoagies
Route 30 Pizzeria has set a Sept. 3 opening date. Located along Route 30 in Independence Township, the pizzeria will serve round, hand-tossed pizzas. The menu will include specialty pizzas...
Talk Pittsburgh Links: July 29, 2024
Visit the links below for more on today's guests & topicDelish: They Wanted To Throw A Vegetarian Wedding. Their Guests Threw A Fit.Elle: Less Is More: Welcome To The Rise Of #CelibacyThe Vandal PGHThe Shyne AwardsCreative DIY Workshop | Ya Jagoff! Jag TagPittsburgh Girls Club | InstagramBakery Square Book ClubAHN Psychiatry and Mental HealthTalk Pittsburgh on Social MediaFacebookInstagram
Leeper Woman Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Daughter After Finding Empty Alcohol Container
FARMINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Leeper woman was arrested on Thursday afternoon for allegedly assaulting her daughter after she found an empty alcohol container in her room. Court documents show Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 35-year-old Lindsay Nicole Sears, of Leeper, in District Judge Timothy P. Schill’s office on Friday, July 26.
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