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Oil Heritage Festival Begins Wednesday
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The 46th annual Oil Heritage Festival will kick off on Wednesday, July 24. The festival, hosted by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, will run until Sunday, July 28. Wednesday’s events include the Junior Olympics at 5:30 p.m., and the Elks Club Chicken Barbecue...
Century III Mall in West Mifflin, Pittsburgh, PA: A New Chapter Unfolds
Century III Mall in West Mifflin, Pittsburgh, PA, once a significant retail hub, is undergoing a transformative phase with its demolition. The mall, which has been a part of the community for decades, is now set to be razed, marking the end of an era and the beginning of new possibilities for the site.
Pittsburgh officials, residents come together to honor Gus Kalaris
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The city of Pittsburgh honored a local legend on Saturday.Gus Kalaris of Gus and Yayia's Ice Ball Cart died earlier this month at the age of 92.Several people and city officials gathered to celebrate his legacy at Allegheny Commons Park.Mayor Ed Gainey says Gus' memory goes well beyond his product."It's hard to replace a legend, Mayor Gainey said, "but it's really not about the product that they serve that makes them. It's the love that they pour out. The one thing that people will tell you about Gus is that when they came here, he made them feel special."The mayor says city officials already have plans to name a street after Gus in Allegheny Commons Park so his kindness will live on forever.
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County Parks and Rec, Sewickley Valley YMCA, East End Brewing Co., and more
Director. The Allegheny County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a full-time Director. Reporting to the County Manager, the Director of Parks and Recreation provides strategic leadership, vision, and direction to the Allegheny County Parks system. The Director implements the policies of the elected County Executive and works with the Allegheny County Parks Foundation to envision and develop park projects. The Director also works with elected and appointed officials, civil servants, potential funders, and volunteer leadership to craft strategic and financial planning objectives. Salary is $130,000-136,325/year BOE. (Bonus points if you have a mustache and several ex-wives named Tammy.) Click here for more details.
Gateway Heights takes trophy, hundreds of swimmers compete in Monroeville Invitational
The second Saturday in July usually brings hot weather for any outside activity. That was the case July 13 as the sun and heat baked Garden City Pool, the site of an annual youth swimming tradition. Despite the warm temperatures, more than 200 competitors from five area swim clubs gathered...
Mack MD Electric semi truck gets to work at PITT OHIO fleet
Logistics and LTL shipping providers PITT OHIO are adding four Mack MD Electric commercial trucks to their Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operations. With the addition of its new Mack MD Electrics, PITT OHIO will have 10 BEVs – a small part of its 930 Class 8 tractor and 475 Class 7 straight truck fleet (the majority of which is Mack/Volvo).
Flyers, Stagnant Rivals Give Penguins a Chance in Metro
The New York teams in the Metro Division failed to keep pace with their New Jersey rival, instead standing pat with minimal changes from last season. The Philadelphia Flyers largely did the same, instead relying on the growth of their young players and holding firm with the rebuild philosophy. And...
TBT Pittsburgh Game 4 Live Doc: Pitt’s Zoo Crew alumni team ends regional opening night against Million $ Worth of Game
After three games in Pittsburgh on Saturday, three alumni-based teams will be back to play on Monday. In the final game of the night, the alumni team of the hosting Pittsburgh Panthers, the Zoo Crew, will try to make the remainder of the regional filled with college representation. The two seed will take on No. 7 Million $ Worth of Money to do so. The game tips off at 8 p.m. ET. The winner will take on Best Virginia, WVU’s alumni team, on Monday.
Talkin' Baseball trade deadline draft has Pirates fans dreaming of offense
The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away, and Talkin' Baseball undertook their annual trade deadline draft to get baseball fans set for the main event. During this draft exercise, the Talkin' Baseball guys paired potential trade deadline movers with possible fits. The guesser who names the most fits accurately, when the dust settles, wins.
A long-awaited Pirates-Marlins trade that forces Bob Nutting to finally pay up
The Miami Marlins will almost certainly deal their rising star utility man, Jazz Chisholm Jr., before the upcoming trade deadline. Due to Chisholm's past of potential character issues, a few teams have crossed him off their trade boards entirely. This hasn't stopped teams like the Seattle Mariners or New York Yankees from casting their nets in the direction of a big fish like Chisholm.
NFL Analyst Reveals Stunning Take For Steelers’ Russell Wilson
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Russell Wilson earlier this offseason, hoping that the nine-time Pro Bowler would solve their ills under center. However, the Steelers only signed Wilson to a one-year, $1.2 million deal, so Wilson’s upcoming 2024 campaign is largely viewed as a trial run. But could Pittsburgh do the unthinkable and not even give […] The post NFL Analyst Reveals Stunning Take For Steelers’ Russell Wilson appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Millcreek Township woman thrives after losing 180 pounds, undergoing 4 joint replacements
Karen Newell's body ached so badly that she had to stop and rest just walking the 23 steps from her bedroom to the bathroom. Climbing stairs was so difficult that Newell, 58, limited her trips upstairs at her Millcreek Township home to just one a day. ...
Minnesota guard Kayla McBride shows skills in her 4th WNBA All-Star weekend appearance
PHOENIX — The Minnesota Lynx’s Kayla McBride showed up this past weekend for the WNBA All-Star game held in Phoenix, proud to represent the Lynx for the first time. McBride, an Erie native, participated in both the 3-point contest and the All-Star game over the course of two days. She was the one...
Popular Italian Restaurant destroyed by Sunday morning fire
It was just before 9:30AM Sunday, July 21 that a fire broke out at a very popular dining spot north of the city of Bethlehem in Hanover Township. Northampton County transmitted the box for 5000 Bath Pike (Route 512) for the Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen and Grill for the building fire.
LanCATster Cat Café will allow customers to interact with adoptable cats
LANCASTER, Pa. — Susquehanna Valley cat lovers will soon have a purr-fect place to visit. The LanCATster Cat Café is expected to open this fall at 222 N. Duke St. Customers can enjoy coffee, tea and baked goods while interacting with adoptable cats from the Columbia Animal Shelter.
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