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Final preparations underway as Picklesburgh 2024 kicks off on Thursday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - It's always a great day to be a Pittsburgher, but if you love pickles, it's an even better day. Today kicks off the 2024 edition of Picklesburgh and there's more to offer this year than ever before. As of Thursday morning, crews are moving around PPG Place putting together the final touches before it all kicks off and that happens later today when people will begin flocking to downtown for the yearly festival. This year, Picklesburgh is opening early, giving fans of pickles an extra day to celebrate all things pickles. In 2023, more than 200,000 people attended the festival...
Ranking the jersey numbers picks of the new Penguins
Yep, it’s the time to rank the jersey numbers of the new players on the Penguins. Many have said it’s one of the most thrilling and important events of the year. #5 - Anthony Beauvillier (72) Oh no, what are you doing? No. 72 is synonymous in Pittsburgh...
Aliquippa players and coaches not thrown off after coaching changes
ALIQUIPPA — Whenever there is a coaching change within a program, sometimes there are growing pains that come along with adjusting to a new face at the helm and changes in how the program is run. But for Aliquippa players and coaches alike, when head coach Mike Warfield announced that he would be...
ESPN disrespects Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby: fans are furious
ESPN has just published their ranking of the top 100 athletes in professional sports, and fans of the Oilers and Penguins were furious, and outright disgusted. People at ESPN don't seem to be huge hockey fans, as out of the 100 athletes on the list, only three NHL players were included. The three hockey players on the list were Sidney Crosby in 22nd place, Alex Ovechkin at 54, and, wait for it, Connor McDavid all the way down the list in third last, at 98.
Jake Guentzel humiliates the Pittsburgh Penguins with new comments
Today a new interview with Jake Guentzel revealed his feelings about heading to the Tampa Bay Lightning and why he chose to leave the Pittsburgh Penguins. This offseason has been a chaotic one with many different teams hitting the reset button on their core. The Pittsburgh Penguins started that process last season by trading star winger Jake Guentzel.
New owner of Warner’s Bakery to hold grand re-opening
New owner of Warner’s Bakery, Hilary Hanna, is holding a grand re-opening of the bakery, located at 115 N. Franklin St. in Titusville, on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kathy and Larry Licht were the previous owners of Warner's Bakery and announced their retirement at...
Splash Lagoon announces ‘Fired Up Friday’ event set for this Friday
(WJET/WFXP) – A local indoor water park announced a special evening of fun set for this Friday. Splash Lagoon announced Wednesday they will host a Fired Up Friday event this coming Friday, July 19, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. The event feature a dance party hosted by DJ...
Erie's Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe open after doubling in size, adding room for treats and seats
The expansion allows owner Kelli Graham and staff to display more baked goods, take bigger orders and even offer decorating classes. When Kelli Graham, owner of Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe, bought the downtown Erie bakery five years ago, she already knew she wanted to expand. "People have home kitchens that...
Buyers or sellers: Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh PiratesRecord: 48-48Games out of playoffs: 6.5 in NL Central, 1.5 in wild cardBuyer or seller: BuyersOne of baseball's best stories of the first half, the Pittsburgh Pirates have surprised many and are right in the middle of the playoff hunt in the National League. With one of the best pitching staffs in baseball, headlined by veteran Mitch Keller along with rookie phenoms Paul Skenes and Jared Jones, the Pirates are looking for answers on offense.Outside of All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds, offensive production has been scarce as the team ranks in the bottom 10 in MLB in both home runs and...
North East Firemen's Cherry Festival Benefiting Fire Departments
At the North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival, it’s $5 for a slice of cherry pie, $2 for a ride ticket, and 50 cents for a bingo card. All the proceeds from the Cherry Fest go into supporting the Fuller Hose and Crescent Hose North East fire departments. “All...
'It was a great time.' Erie's Chestnut Street pool was beloved for 80 years
The Chestnut Street pool was the place to be for generations of Erie residents each summer. Built just after the turn of the 20th century, the outdoor community pool was frequented by thousands of children and adults annually. ...
Record-Breaking WPIAL QB Transferring to Central Catholic
A record-breaking WPIAL freshman is headed to one of the top high school programs in Western Pennsylvania to finish his prep career. Jaivin Peel — a 6-foot, 185-pound quarterback in the class of 2027 — is transferring from Western Beaver to Central Central, according to multiple reports. The rising sophomore will be in the mix to replace the outgoing Peyton Wehner.
Loving Giving Local: Orchard Beach Assembly
Orchard Beach Assembly is a church located on a sprawling property in North East, but it wasn’t always this big. The church began in town 40 years ago. “It started in the basement of a bank with a group of faithful generous people. Then over a brief period of time, they were able to buy a property here and build and grow here on Orchard Beach Road,” said Pastor Troy Keith, Orchard Beach Assembly.
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