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PREVIEW: A deep dive into City of Asylum
City of Asylum is the iconic Northside asylum organization and bookstore working to promote freedom of expression and speech. The organization was founded in 2004, housing their first asylum seeker that same year. The building for the bookstore was acquired 10 years ago, but first opened in 2017. City of...
Pirates' Andrew McCutchen, Oneil Cruz injured running the bases in 7th inning
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen and shortstop Oneil Cruz were both injured running the bases and removed in the seventh inning Friday night against the Seattle Mariners. McCutchen singled to left field with one out and began limping just as he reached first base. Ji Hwan Bae pinch ran for McCutchen, who extended his hitting streak to a season-high 11 games. Two batters later, Oneil Cruz hit a two-run double to right field and stumbled as he rounded second base. Jared Triolo replaced him as a pinch runner. McCutchen was diagnosed with left knee discomfort and Cruz with left ankle discomfort.
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: PennLive’s new sports editor, Austin Hertzog, and more Mid-Penn chatter
On this week’s edition of the Pa. High School Football Report podcast, newly hired PennLive sports editor Austin Hertzog joins the crew. Hertzog, a Lancaster County native and University of Pittsburgh grad, discusses his new gig, dealing with the high demands of co-host Dan Sostek, a fellow Pitt alum, and PennLive’s coverage plans for the terrific fall sports season and beyond.
Pittsburgh Public Schools prepare to add 2 students to school board
PITTSBURGH — It’s a move that some believe will open a window for leaders to better understand students. Others think it will level the playing field and allow students to have a say in the direction of Pittsburgh Public Schools. For the first time, two students will be...
Portfolio of Energy-Curable Coatings Launched
The PPG (Pittsburgh, Pa.) Duranext portfolio of electron-beam (EB) and UV curable backers, primers, basecoats and clearcoats offer energy efficiency and high speed of energy curing for metal coil coaters. The coatings use an electron beam or UV energy to convert a liquid coating into a fully cured solid finish...
Former Pittsburgh Steelers draft pick signs with UFL team
Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Tre Norwood is signing with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League, the league announced on Friday. This is the first time that Norwood has resurfaced since joining the Buffalo Bills in 2023. However, Norwood has not been in an NFL training camp this year...
Pa. city may close over a dozen schools | Today in Pa.
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National Roller Coaster Day celebrated at Kennywood
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Friday was National Roller Coaster Day, and there are some thrilling ones right in our backyard. Phantom's Revenge, Thunderbolt, Racer and Jack Rabbit are favorites among roller coaster fans at Kennywood. Pittsburgh's Action News 4 took a trip to the amusement park in West Mifflin...
Washington County business owner unsure of future after car crashes into budling
CHARLEROI, Pa. (KDKA) -- In an already-blighted community, one local business is doing everything to keep it from turning into another empty building.Moke's Martial Arts is off Fallowfield Avenue in Charleroi and has been open since 2018."You drive through Charleroi, you don't see much anymore. We lost the Coyle Theater. We lost the stadium, and then you get to this point, and you see the Moke's sign, and it's just something so unique that, you know, we want to keep that sign where it is," Brad Podroskey said, an instructor at Moke's Martial Arts.On Aug. 4, a car crashed into...
Lottery ticket worth over $671K sold in Pennsylvania
Another day, another win for some lottery player in Pennsylvania. While the winnings this time were nowhere near that Powerball jackpot someone else recently scored, they’re still pretty sweet. A according to a press release sent out by the Pennsylvania Lottery on Wednesday, someone certainly struck it rich after...
‘Ready for pets’: TSA K-9 gets ‘Do Not Pet’ patch removed during retirement party
PITTSBURGH (Gray News) – A K-9 in Pittsburgh is celebrating his retirement and is ready ready to make new friends. K-9 Baro with the TSA at Pittsburgh International Airport had a retirement party last week with his fellow TSA staff. In a sweet moment, K-9 Baro’s handler removed the...
Questions remain about police chase that caused bus to crash into Pittsburgh home
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's been three days since a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus crashed into a house in Homewood. As the investigation continues, there are many questions about the police chase that led to the crash.Beth Pittinger from the Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board is questioning why the police chase that started in Monroeville and led to the crash went on for so long."Generally, that reason would involve a violent felony or knowledge that the individual is intent on causing harm to someone else," Pittinger said. Seven years ago, the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office set a new model policy saying...
Penn Cambria school continue with upgrades as academic year looming
The summer months have waned away, meaning students are preparing to head back to the classroom. As they return, some may be greeted with roped-off areas and vehicles unusual to the average school parking lot. Penn Cambria School District faces the reality of construction continuing into the school year. Jon Draeger reports.
Disgraceful display of football from Kenny Pickett leaves Steelers fans satisfied
Despite underwhelming performances in his first two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, there were plenty of fans who questioned whether or not Omar Khan did the right thing by shipping the 2022 first-round quarterback to the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. The decision is already being justified. Entering his third year...
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