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Mary Olivetti’s pair of goals help lift Mechanicsburg field hockey past nationally-ranked Palmyra
MECHANICSBURG – Sophomore Mary Olivetti excelled at every facet of the game for Mechanicsburg during Saturday’s field hockey season-opener at John Frederick Field. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Steelers rookie goes down with scary injury in closing seconds of preseason finale
Nobody wants to see this. With just 1:26 remaining in the Pittsburgh Steelers preseason finale against the Detroit Lions, a scary injury halted the game and had players from both teams kneeling at mid-field. As the Lions looked to milk the clock and put the game on ice with a...
High school football roundup for Aug. 23, 2024: West Mifflin hangs on to defeat Elizabeth Forward
Armand Hill ran for 84 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown with less than a minute remaining, to help West Mifflin earn a 17-16 nonconference victory over Class 3A No. 4 Elizabeth Forward (0-1) on Friday night. The Warriors nearly tied the game when Ryan Messina found Charlie Nigut on a...
Clairton Trounces Steel Valley in Second All-Time Meeting
TURTLE CREEK, Pa. — It’s hard to fathom that Steel Valley and Clairton have crossed paths just once. The perennial powerhouse programs reside in the heart of the Mon Valley, separated by 10 miles and share a combined 20 WPIAL titles. When Steel Valley and Clairton renewed pleasantries...
📢 PPS Families Make Your Voice Heard!
Pittsburgh Public Schools is hosting Regional Community Input Sessions as part of the Facilities Utilization Plan. This is your chance to influence the future of our schools! During these sessions, you'll have the opportunity to use an online tool to weigh in on recommended changes specific to your region and the District’s magnet offerings. Real-time results will be shared, giving you a platform to ask questions, voice concerns, and offer feedback.
Brady Maciejewski’s play in face of unspeakable tragedy unites rivals in Little Brown Jug game
NEWVILLE — It lasted for a brief moment. But it was more than enough. Taking the snap from 2 yards out during the second quarter at rival Big Spring, Shippensburg quarterback Brady Maciejewski tucked the ball and plunged forward into the end zone. If you purchase a product or...
City of Warren to Hold Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Recycling Event
WARREN, Pa. – The City of Warren is hosting a household hazardous and electronic waste recycling event (open to all County residents) at Betts Park on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The event begins at 9 a.m., will be near the park’s West End (Betts and Bocce Pavilions), and is...
Lakers Set to Open First Season at the Division I Level
Erie, Pa. - The Mercyhurst Men's Soccer team is set to officially kick off their run in Division I this week with a pair of road matchups. The Lakers, who finished 14-3-1 last season, will first travel down the road to Pittsburgh to face Pitt before taking a trip out west to face San Diego State University.
Pens Morning Brew: McGroarty drama, Crosby to the Capitals, and wait, what?
Good morning, Penguins fans, and welcome to your August 24th, 2024 edition of Pens Morning Brew. It's definitely August, but it's not like Pittsburgh Penguins fans don't have plenty to talk about, unlike most teams in the NHL. There's the Rutger McGroarty trade and drama, Cody Glass's potential, Sidney Crosby's...
Report: Penguins Mulling Trading Franchise Cornerstone To Canadiens
Kris Letang has been a cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Penguins' defense since his NHL debut in the 2006-07 season and after the franchise drafted him with the No. 62 pick in the 2005 NHL draft. Speculation about Letang’s potential departure, however, has returned amid a precarious period of ...
Butler County dog park alerts visitors to possible canine parvovirus exposure
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) -- A dog park in Butler County is reporting an exposure of canine parvovirus. The Butler Parks Department received a call from a person using Jade's Dog Park informing them that just after a visit to the park, their dog was diagnosed with canine parvovirus. "We had one report of a parvo case, they reported they received the parvo disease and they reported that they were at the dog park, so what we do, we come up and we want to inform people of it," said Lance Wellibes, the director of Butler County Parks and Recreation.The parks department...
Viral TikTok video shot inside Pittsburgh hospital bringing awareness to domestic violence resources
A TikTok video shot inside a Pittsburgh hospital is going viral and bringing awareness to the domestic violence community. The video, uploaded a week ago, has been viewed more than 8 million times. It shows flyers for the Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh which are placed in bathroom stalls. The flyers have rip-off tabs at the bottom and were almost all gone. The CEO for the Center, Nicole Molinaro, tells Channel 11 they are replaced every two weeks because of how much need there is for their resources. “We are thrilled that in this sort of way the word has gotten out that more resources are needed for domestic violence but that there is hope and help available.” Molinaro sat down with Channel 11′s Cara Sapida to talk about how this unexpected TikTok video helps spread awareness to such an important cause that isn’t always discussed.
Porter, Erie McDowell Power Past Woodland Hills at Wolvarena
TURTLE CREEK, Pa. — Erie McDowell came into the East Hills of Pittsburgh with one thing on their mind and that was establishing the ground game and running rampant all over its opponent. That’s exactly what Erie McDowell did against Woodland Hills in order to come out on top,...
Fair Haven Farms hosts 4th Annual Sunflower Festival
Celebrate the transition from summer to fall at Fair Haven Farm's 4th Annual Sunflower Festival. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 24th and 25th. For a $10 admission cost attendees can shop around at dozens of artisan vendors, go on hayrides, visit a petting zoo, play games, and more. The admission price includes parking and access to the sunflower fields.
Venus Williams talks about being part of Carnegie Museum of Art podcast
Aug. 23—Venus Williams is the narrator behind the Carnegie Museum of Art's "Widening the Lens" podcast, a six-part series that explores the relationship between people, photography and the environment. That relationship is contextualized, discussed and analyzed by scholars, artists from diverse backgrounds and Williams herself. Some of the artists also appear in the accompanying exhibition ...
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