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Pittsburgh Pirates ‘run out’ of celebratory fireworks as they tie ‘insane’ franchise record in NY Mets demolition
PNC Park has witnessed a brutal display of hitting from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Seven homers were slugged into the stands as the Pirates beat the New York Mets 14-2 on Friday night. Bryan Reynolds and Rowdy Tellez crushed two late Grand Slams as all of the Pirates‘ runs came from home runs. Starting pitcher Paul […]
Mom shares family’s experience at Harrisburg festival: ‘It wasn’t a safe thing’
The Lenington family of Lower Paxton Township, has been attending Harrisburg’s Fourth of July fireworks show for several years. However, after two distressing experiences at Riverfront Park in the last three years, the family does not plan to return for future events if the city cannot guarantee their safety.
Local Experts to Present Fly Fishing Seminar at Warren Public Library
WARREN, Pa. – The Warren Public Library is hosting a free fly fishing seminar at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Two local fly fishing experts, Tom Bergstue and John Gerber, will present during the seminar. Attendees will learn to tie flies, what gear is essential, how to choose the correct fly for stream conditions, fishing techniques and strategy, and fly fishing photography tips and tricks.
'I got a lot of football left': Former Steelers WR eyeing NFL comeback
Martavis Bryant isn’t planning to hang up his cleats. The wide receiver is still hoping to catch on with a team for the 2024 campaign, and the veteran believes he can still be productive if given the chance. “I got a lot of football left,” Bryant told Queen City...
Centershot Archery Program at Sharon Church
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Darlene Schaffer for the information in this story.) Sharon Church invites you to take part in its Centershot Archery TEAMS Program, Monday, July 15 to Thursday, July 18 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. for ages 7 and up. Registration fee is $40 per adult and child team. Sign up as a team or individual (for $20).
Marriage licenses, recent births and more: The latest Erie County vital statistics
Marriage licenses issued between June 24-28 in Erie County. Al-Dhabyani, Ahmed Mohsen Hussein, 50, 203 Zoerb Ave., Cheektowaga, NY; Al Waqedi, Amal Mohamed Nasser, 52, 203 Zoerb Ave., Cheekto, WA. Baughman, Bryce Bergstrom, 22, 1698 W Grandview Blvd; Young, Mackenzie Paige, 23, 1698 W. Grandview Blvd. Bemis, Wyatt Logan, 23,...
Farm Community Celebrates Horsepower Farming at Horse Progress Days
GORDONVILLE, Pa. — It’s like no other summer event, be it showcase, fair or expo. Horse Progress Days is held on a working farm and is set up in a cornfield left fallow for the expected 30,000 people who will find their way to the Levi Fisher Farm today and Saturday.
Mountain lion struck and killed by car on freeway
SEPULVEDA PASS, California (KCAL, KCBS) -- A mountain lion was struck and killed on northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway on Thursday. It's unclear exactly when the crash occurred and what kind of vehicle struck the big cat, but a single orange cone could be seen lying next to the body in the center divider of the freeway in the Sepulveda Pass near the Getty Center.
LGBTQ landmark Brewers Bar up for sale in Lawrenceville
Jul. 5—Brewers Bar in Lawrenceville — Pittsburgh's oldest gay bar — is up for sale for $1.2 million. Owner Carol Held said she's ready to retire and spend more time with her grandkids. "After covid, it just kind of hit a point — the business just changed," said Held, 57, of Moon. "We weren't getting the people in the door like we were." Brewers Bar has been in business in Pittsburgh for 43 ...
York County Lotto Player Pays $2, Becomes Millionaire
The lucky player earned the seven-figure prize by matching all five white balls pulled in the Wednesday, July 3 drawing, said lotto reps. The vendor, Royal Farms at 933 Broad Street in Delta, will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. It's the second winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket...
Buffalo Wild Wings eyeing State College location
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A popular U.S. wing chain might be coming to Happy Valley. Buffalo Wild Wings, known for its “Wings, Beer and Sports” has requested a liquor license transfer for a possible future location in downtown State College. The Borough of State College has the liquor license transfer process review slated for […]
Couple Looking to Buy Home Ends Up Owning Whole Town in Pennsylvania
Riverstone Estate, Foxburg, Pa., the initial purchase that ended up placing ownership of much of the town with a Cleveland couple. When Cleaveland couple Saji Daniel and Shannon McGauley got an invitation in October 2020 from their neighbor, Dr. Lou Keppler, to visit Foxburg, Pa., they thought it would just be a nice daily escape from the city. Katherine Clarke, in The Wall Street Journal, chronicled how it lead to a real-estate buying spree.
Video Captures Bear Galloping Through Downtown Kittanning Streets as Pittsburgh Area Sees Rise in Sightings
In a sight less common than fireworks on Independence Day, a bear was spotted sprinting through the downtown streets of Kittanning this past Thursday, corroborated by footage captured by an onlooker cruising near a local eatery. Kayla Montgomery, on her way to the YMCA park, found herself an impromptu cinematographer as she recorded a bear sprinting across the road, as reported by CBS News Pittsburgh.
Furries wait in hours-long lines to get into Anthrocon
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Thousands of people waited for hours in the heat and humidity to get into Pittsburgh's furry convention on Thursday, forcing organizers to close registration lines. In a social media post at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Anthrocon said the "sheer number" of people in line at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center "exceeded all expectations of growth," resulting in stress on both attendees and staff. Jarhett Doyle said he waited 5 1/2 hours to get in, and after that, "It was another 3 hours waiting in the turnstiles and everything like that. I didn't even make it through, I gave up. I...
Kokomo’s Bar & Grill in Carlisle closes suddenly; employees blindsided
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Kokomo’s Sports Bar & Grill in Carlisle suddenly closed its doors over the weekend. abc27 news reported back in December 2023 when Kokomo’s Bar & Grill listed their sports bar on 1582 Holly Pike for sale for $1,250,000. At the time, the bar had just relocated from a space in Lewisberry that has since been taken over by a new sports bar called the Horn Pub.
Midland Arts Council show commences at Lincoln Park; winners announced
MIDLAND ― Her street scene titled "South of France" won best of show for Joyce Beatty of Chester, W.Va., in the 18th Summer Gallery 2024 show by the Midland Arts Council. Rodica Constantine's painting "Graceful Playing at the Merrick Gallery" won the juror's award for second place. Jennie Johnstone...
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